tapDancer Virtual Datasette Apk
Latest version 1.81
17 Feb 2016
Apk Infos
| Version | 1.81 |
| Rating | 4.2/5, based on 277 votes |
| Size | 1.4 MB |
| Requires Android | Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread) |
| Author's Notes | LOAD games and other software into your retro 1980s computer (C64, etc.) |
About tapDancer Virtual Datasette APK
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Description
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.
Latest updates
What's new in version 1.81
Version 1.81:Fixed buggy UEF support (BBC Micro / Acorn Electron)
22khz playback support for Spectrum (selectable in preference menu)
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- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (co.kica.tapdancer-v1.81-ApkClean.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 1.81 (181) | 1.4 MB |
| 1.80 (180) | 1.8 MB |
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User's Reivew
2 ★Short term workaround would be to copy files to internal memory but support for addition memory ssd1 directory would be handy. Unable to browse to the root in order to select. If I'm being silly then I'll happily re review.
5 ★But doesn't work anymore on my tab after rooting it when I select SD card. It (the custom rom/root) seems to have changed the name/how it accesses the SD card.
4 ★Works great, some stutters here and there, but for the most part, this is an app I would gladly pay for. I do wish I could be able to save files to a .TAP file though. However this is fantastic in itself
4 ★Really nice app, a huge thanks for taking the time to develop this. The only thing that would be real handy would be an option to forward or rewind the tape so I can playback from a certain point of the tape
5 ★This is such a handy app for me and my Electron.. saves wear and tear on my cassettes too! Thank you
2 ★Something is wrong with output, loading programs seems good, but after loading in most cases C64 freezes. Maybe it loses some bits or something?
3 ★For some rason though the app crashes whenever I try to change storage location to SD card . otherwise would give 5 stars.
2 ★When i pause a tap file and then play it it resets the tap file to the beginning
5 ★Funziona stupendamente bene, il mio Commodore 64 legge tutto alla perfezione e in modo più chiaro rispetto alle cassette originali che spesso glitchavano. Però, un'utilità di conversione Tap<->Prg sarebbe una cosa utilissima per chi, come me, smanetta molto tra formati. Ottimo lavoro comunque.
3 ★Well, this app was 110% absolutely great, but it seems there maybe a fault. Will there be an update, 5.1... Thx app makers.... I work for the media, might put a good word for you.
5 ★Tried many times to record on to tapes Via my laptop with little success!! Within minutes i found the volume level needed and loaded a game!! you will need a Cassette adapter... Now i have a app that is actually useful!!!
1 ★Used to work great but for some reason can't get anything to load on the c64 anymore
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