SID Player
Play over 50,000 classic C64 tunes on any modern device
Use a SID player on any modern device
SID players let you listen to Commodore 64 game music on modern computers, phones and tablets. No C64 required.
A SID player emulates the MOS Technology SID chip in software. It reads the original SID music files, which contain the playback code and music data extracted from C64 games and demos, and recreates the sound with high accuracy.
The easiest way to get started is DeepSID, a fully browser-based player. Visit deepsid.chordian.net and you can explore the entire HVSC archive immediately, with no software to install.
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The High Voltage SID Collection
The High Voltage SID Collection, known as HVSC, is the definitive archive of Commodore 64 music. Started in the mid-1990s, it is a community-driven project that has been collecting and preserving SID files ever since. The collection now holds over 50,000 tunes from thousands of composers.
Every file in the HVSC is carefully documented with composer credits, release information and technical details such as the SID chip variant used. The collection is free to download and is updated regularly as new tunes are discovered or recovered from old disks.
Desktop SID players
SidPlay2/W
SidPlay has been the standard desktop SID player for decades. Available on Windows, macOS and Linux, it provides accurate emulation of both the 6581 and 8580 SID chip variants. The player supports the entire HVSC collection and includes subsong selection, filter controls and playlist management.
ACID64
ACID64 is particularly valued for its support of real SID chip hardware. Users who own a HardSID or similar USB-connected SID interface can play SID files through genuine MOS Technology chips, achieving perfect audio reproduction. For those without hardware, ACID64 also includes high-quality software emulation.
DeepSID
DeepSID is the most accessible modern SID player. It runs entirely in the browser with no installation needed. You can search the full HVSC catalogue by composer, game title or year, play tunes directly on the page, and save favourites. It works equally well on desktop and mobile.
Mobile apps
Several dedicated SID player apps are available for Android. They allow you to download HVSC packs and listen offline. iOS users are best served by DeepSID in Safari, which handles the full collection without any additional app.
Composing SID music today
The C64 music scene is still active. Composers continue to write new SID tunes using the same tools and techniques as the original C64 musicians. The most widely used composition tool is GoatTracker, a cross-platform tracker that produces authentic SID output and is free to download.
SidWizard is another popular option for those who want to compose directly on a real C64 or within an emulator. It runs as a C64 programme and gives composers direct access to the SID hardware. New tunes created with these tools are regularly submitted to the HVSC and to remix sites like Remix64.
SID music remixes and covers
Beyond the original SID files, C64 music has inspired a large community of remixers and cover artists. Remix64.com is the primary home for extended remixes, featuring thousands of reworked C64 tracks across genres from ambient to metal.
Rock bands like FastLoaders from Bergen, Norway have taken C64 music into live venues. Their albums translate Rob Hubbard and Ben Daglish compositions into full rock arrangements, reaching audiences who may never have owned a Commodore 64.
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The SID chip is the heart of every C64 sound. Discover how it works, why it sounds unique, and how composers pushed it beyond its limits.
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