# Unmodded GBA as Music Synthesizer

https://hackaday.com/2026/10/23/using-an-unmodded-gba-as-a-music-synth/

An unmodified Game Boy Advance can function as a music synthesizer. It uses the GBA's multiboot feature to load custom software into RAM. Audio output is delivered via the headphone jack.

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#gba #chiptune #synthesizer #retro

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Created: 2026-10-24T05:22:19.167894+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-24T05:22:19.167894+00:00

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Original source: https://hackaday.com/2026/10/23/using-an-unmodded-gba-as-a-music-synth/