Why convert FUR to ZSM?
ZSM (Zsound Music) is a register-stream format made for the Commander X16, so people convert to .zsm to play their song on that machine's real sound hardware. Furnace added an official ZSM exporter for exactly this purpose.
How to convert FUR to ZSM
Furnace (Export ZSM) EASIEST
Choose File > Export ZSM, set the Tick Rate (Hz), enable looping if wanted, and optionally turn on size optimization, then save the .zsm.
Furnace on desktop FREE
The ZSM exporter ships in current desktop builds; make sure your song uses only YM2151 and/or VERA so it fits the format.
About these formats
.FUR
Furnace Module
A .fur file is a Furnace Module, the native project file of Furnace, a free multi-system chiptune tracker. It stores a whole song as patterns, instruments, wavetables, and samples aimed at…
Open .FUR details →
.ZSM
ZSM File
A .ZSM file is a data file used by specific software.
Open .ZSM details →Quality & what to watch
- ZSM only carries YM2151 and VERA (PSG/PCM) data, so a
.furusing other chips won't export meaningfully. - ZSM can't change the tick rate mid-song, so pick a single rate that matches your composition.
- Enable size optimization for long songs, since raw register streams can grow large.
Frequently asked questions
What is ZSM for?
It's the Commander X16 music format, letting a song play on that machine's YM2151 and VERA hardware.
Which chips must my song use?
Only YM2151 and VERA; other Furnace chips aren't supported by ZSM.
Can I change tempo mid-song?
No - ZSM uses one fixed tick rate for the whole file.
How do I play a .zsm?
On a real or emulated Commander X16, or with Zsound players that read the format.
