The developers have hinted that is not the endpoint. A roadmap posted in late 2024 suggests the following for version 1.2 (expected Q3 2025):
While loading up the VST gives you the raw tones, true chiptune production relies on replicating historical hardware constraints. Enforce Strict Monophony nes vst 1.1
Essential for percussion. Use short bursts of noise for snares and hi-hats. In NES VST 1.1, you can "sweep" the noise to create transition effects or more complex drum hits. The developers have hinted that is not the endpoint
The noise channel (your snare rush and explosion sound) now features a You can literally see the 15-bit and 7-bit linear feedback shift register (LFSR) sequences scrolling in real time. More importantly, you can modulate the mode between the two while holding a note—something impossible on hardware but brilliantly musical in the box. Use short bursts of noise for snares and hi-hats
is available in VST3, AU (Audio Units), and AAX (Pro Tools) formats. It is 64-bit only, leaving behind the 32-bit era. It runs on Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.15 or newer (including Apple Silicon native mode, no Rosetta required).