16-byte x86 assembly demo generates Sierpinski fractal with audio at Outline Demoparty 2026
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HellMood
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
A demoscene production released at the Outline Demoparty (May 2026, Ommen, NL) showcasing a 16-byte x86 real-mode DOS assembly program that generates an infinite Sierpinski fractal in video memory while simultaneously interpreting the geometry as audio data. The article explores algorithmic density and extreme constraint-based programming.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn the demoscene, exploring what can be achieved within extreme constraints is a rewarding technical challenge.
The following 16 bytes of x86 real-mode DOS assembly code represent a careful exercise in algorithmic density.
When executed, it utilizes the computer's video memory as a calculation space to draw an infinite Sierpinski fractal, while simultaneously interpreting that geometry as audio data.
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