a multi-system chiptune tracker compatible with DefleMask modules
Publisher’s description
What is Furnace?
Furnace is an open-source music player program for Windows from tildearrow. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.8.3, released on June 12, 2025. 9 versions are listed since May 22, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tildearrow/furnace) has 3,877 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “a multi-system chiptune tracker compatible with DefleMask modules”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Furnace is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Furnace safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
040C30CB522C9446D76BF2F17995C8AD3F21B34E4984B4CCA6DB8E2A9BF0FD87· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 2 years · about 4.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.8.3Latest | June 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.8.2 | May 25, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.8 | March 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.7 | August 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.5 | June 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.1 | February 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.6 | October 10, 2023 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6pre5 | May 24, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id tildearrow.Furnace -escoop install extras/furnaceRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.tildearrow.furnaceInformation
- Publisher
- tildearrow
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tildearrow/furnace
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- 14+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.6.8.3
- Released
- June 12, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 22, 2023
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 4.4
- GitHub stars
- 3,877
- GitHub forks
- 339
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- tildearrow.Furnace
- Scoop package
- extras/furnace
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Furnace free?
Yes. Furnace is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Furnace safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Furnace with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Furnace run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Furnace?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 22, 2023.
Can I use Furnace without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Furnace?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
