If you're looking to stretch your DS's capabilities, here are five applications you should download and try out.
NitroTracker
Image © Tobias Weyand
NitroTracker is a homebrew "tracker" program--a type of music sequencer software that lets the user arrange sound samples in a numeric interface. Trackers are generally favored by music composers looking to replicate the classic "chiptune" sound style that defined oldschool computer and console games.
NitroTracker lets users create music files in the XM format using an on-screen keyboard that's played using the stylus. Music samples can even be recorded through the Nintendo DS's microphone. A must-have for enthusiastic digital composers!
Colors!
Image © Jens Anderson
Make sure to visit the Colors! website and take a look at the Gallery. It updates frequently with the best and most popular pictures created on the Colors! app.
DSOrganize
Image © Shaun Taylor
DSbible
Image © Jeremysr
DSbible also has a verse lookup, a bookmark function, and a search option. Users can also select a book from the outset.
MoonShell
Image © Moonlight
MoonShell is a versatile media player for your Nintendo DS. It supports .dpg files, a special MPEG video format specifically for use with MoonShell. It can also be used to view .jpg, .png, and .bmp image files, as well as .txt files.
MoonShell utilizes both the Nintendo DS screens, and has full touchscreen support. Its easy-to-use interface makes it easy for users to transfer and use compatible plug-ins. You can even download and install skins!
