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is there a rom for this anywhere? googled about but couldn't find anything. The other programs for sms were there though.

Not used either, but FMdrive seems to advertise itself as having vgm export capability, whereas im not sure the other one does. Depends if youre all that interested on the idea of it being playable on a megadrive?

As an artist:
1) Do you see any inherent worth to releasing your music through a netlabel?

Yes, because it can channel the idea of writing in a particular style. Sometimes you need a backdrop, theme or purpose to write effectively so a particular label's style would be a good one for that.

2) What are the three most important things you look for in a label?

Hahah errr... the artists I like
I guess a stylistic statement as a filter. Sure you could have a label that does anything and everything, but then it doesnt have an identity as such.
Also if one type of artist are in one place, it makes it easier to know where to find the stuff you like.

3) What are the top three labels on which you'd like to have your music and why?

Personally I don't know.

4) What is the percentage of the money you think should go to the label?

Depends how much work the label does with the release. If all it exists for is to publish it on their bandcamp website and that's *it*, then not a lot.

5) What services should the label offer? (art, mastering, physical CDs etc etc)

Online presence, interviews, airspace... it's not necessary for it to be about the physical goods, because what if there isn't a market for it?

6) Your feelings on exclusivity and copyrights?

From external sources? Then I think it's only fair to ask permission for song usage and see where it goes from there.

As a customer
1) What, if any, influence does a label has on your purchasing habits?

I follow some labels on social media so there would instances of never hearing about an artist if it were not for the label

2) Do you prefer to buy directly from an artist, or through a label?

Through whichever medium the artist chooses, out of respect for their choice.

3) What are you top three favorite labels and why?

I've never listened to something on inpuj that I haven't liked.
4) What would you consider a appropriate price range for chiptune albums?

I don't know. With a net label you get the chance to listen to it online a lot so it's likely that whatever the set price is, if you like it enough, you'll get it, it doesn't matter.

5) Does the storefront (bandcamp, custom website, etc) influence your purchases?

No.

6) Your opinion on physical copies? (cd, tape, vinyl, etc)

You could have a whole lot to shift with noone to buy it, which could breed resentment for your music or the choice maker behind the merch. It has the potential to create losses for an artist. Test the market first, consider a crowdfunding option rather than just going all-out with creating the merch, as a safety net to see if people would actually commit to buy this stuff.

7) Your opinion on merch? (tshirts, stickers, garter belts, etc)

Same as above.

there are many zx spectrum beeper enthusiasts also to be found over at http://1bit.i-demo.pl/ as well, if you want any advice on the beeper side of things. Although most folk that are there have knowledge of the AY too, of course

I agree with above sentiments in regards to using the PC first to track stuff for AY or beeper - Beepola is your best bet as it supports a ton of engines to create different 1 bit sounds. If you don't want to use beepola but you are familiar with the xm format, there are also xm2tap converters for the Tritone and Octode engines, among others.

makes for excellent sunday eve viewing/listening!

I can really appreciate the work put into the Atari STe songs, it sounds great! Songs combining buzzers and samples where both can still be heard, proved in here it can be done

last.fm highest track count says its bonobo for me