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Latest update [menu]
Version 1.81:
Fixed buggy UEF support (BBC Micro / Acorn Electron)
22khz playback support for Spectrum (selectable in preference menu)
Description [menu]
tapDancer TAP/T64/PRG/P00 / TZX / CDT / UEF / CAS to Audio (WAV) Converter ( C64 / 128 / VIC20 / SINCLAIR / AMSTRAD ACORN / BBC / MSX / ATARI)
*** Features ***
Convert .TAP / T64 / PRG / P00 / TZX / CDT / UEF / CAS to audio-out * Pause, stop and re-start playback * Remembers previously-set volume level * High-precision render * Auto-pause functionality * TurboTape compression (Commodore 64/128).
tapDancer converts archives of vintage games and other software into audio waveforms that your classic 1980's-era computer(s) can understand and plays them back, allowing you to once again use these programs on your cherished system(s) using your mobile Android device, and a tape-interface cable or CD-to-cassette adaptor (depending on the computer.)
Currently, tapDancer supports Commodore (TAP / T64 / PRG formats), Sinclair ZX Spectrum (TZX / TAP), Amstrad CPC (CDT), Acorn Electron / BBC (UEF), MSX (CAS) and Atari (CAS).
tapDancer sports a fully-featured playback interface to assist you in reliving those beloved memories of the past. Other features include the ability to auto-pause on tape silences for ease of loading programs, and TurboTape compression of Commodore T64 / PRG / P00 to let you reminisce sooner!
Simply copy your archived software files (of programs you own!) to the SDCard storage of your Android device, then run tapDancer. Press the 'Eject' button, and then navigate to your files. (If your device has multiple SDCard directories, you can switch between them in the Settings menu -- see the documentation for more details.) Select your desired archive and tapDancer will then render the audio. tapDancer even supports extracting files from inside .ZIP and .T64 on-the-fly!
After the audio renders (anywhere up to two minutes, or longer on slower devices), press the 'Play' button after commanding your classic computer to LOAD. Adjust your volume to around 10 (for starters). With luck, in a few moments your computer will recognise the file, press SPACE on your Commodore 64 (for example) as soon as it says 'FOUND *GAME*'. (This step will vary depending on your computer system. See documentation for further details.) If it doesn't, try adjusting the volume up or down, press 'Stop' in tapDancer to reset the audio playback, reset your computer, and try again.
Placing your device into 'Airplane' mode is a good idea, as mobile 'chatter' can disrupt the playback. Also, be wary of magnetism -- keep your datasette / mobile device away from any CRT monitors!
For more detailed usage information and a user forum, tap the Help (?!) icon on the main tapDancer interface screen, or visit the tapDancer website at http://tapDancer.info or by tapping the WWW icon on the main tapDancer interface screen.
*** Highlights ***
* TAP / T64 / PRG / P00 / TZX / CDT / UEF / CAS support (Commodore 64 / 128 / VIC20 / etc., Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX-compatibles, Acorn Electron / BBC Micro, Atari 400/800/XL/XE)
* Configurable TurboTape compression of T64 / PRG / P00 (Commodore)!
* Intuitive user-interface.
* Auto-pausing functionality (for ease of loading.)
* Ability to extract files from .ZIP and .T64 on-the-fly.
tapDancer is a product of kica.co, copyright 2014 by April and Melody Ayres-Griffiths.
How to install tapDancer Virtual Datasette APK for Android [menu]
Download tapDancer Virtual Datasette APK file (co.kica.tapdancer_181_1485349.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (co.kica.tapdancer_181_1485349.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install tapDancer Virtual Datasette APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download tapDancer Virtual Datasette APK file(co.kica.tapdancer_181_1485349.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(co.kica.tapdancer_181_1485349.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file co.kica.tapdancer_181_1485349.apk on Emulator screen
tapDancer Virtual Datasette APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
