Moonscraper Chart Editor is a song editing tool designed to support custom song creation for Guitar Hero-style rhythm games. It enables users to craft and modify songs for popular titles such as Guitar Hero, Clone Hero, and Rock Band, providing a robust platform for musical expression and game customization.
Key Features:
Cross-platform support for Windows and Linux.
User-friendly interface with advanced audio editing tools.
MIDI integration for precise note placement.
Custom chart creation for guitar, bass, drums, and vocals.
Support for importing and exporting song files in various formats.
Community-driven features to foster collaboration among users.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for game developers, musicians, and modders seeking to create high-quality custom songs. Moonscraper Chart Editor empowers users to bring their musical ideas to life within popular rhythm games, supporting both indie projects and larger-scale gaming efforts. Its cross-platform compatibility ensures accessibility for a wide range of users, making it a versatile tool for the rhythm game community.
README
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About
Visit the About page for more information and download links.
*Note that as Moonscraper Chart Editor 2 is currently in development this repository will no longer receive any major updates.
Compiling from source
Follow the instructions below for your desired platform to build and run from source.
All Platforms
Download and install Unity 2018.4.23f1
Run Unity and open the project folder with it
Use the menu option Build Processes > Build Full Releases
Note that 7zip and Inno Setup are required to be installed to build distributables and installers respectively.
Runtime dependencies (Windows)
Required runtime dependencies are included with the build.
Runtime dependencies (Linux)
The application requires the following dependencies to be installed:
The BASS audio library (a dependency of this application) is a commercial product. While it is free for non-commercial use, please ensure to obtain a valid licence if you plan on distributing any application using it commercially.
The "Moonscraper" and "Moonscraper Chart Editor" branding and namesake are not covered by the licensing. Copyright to the application and it's branding is automatically granted to only Alexander "FireFox" Ong as per Australian copyright law. Although the source is free to use within the guidance of the linked license, do not use the Moonscraper Chart Editor namesake or branding imagery (such as the logo), attempt to act as the copyright holder, or violate copyright in any way without obtaining explicit permission from myself.