Re: GM MIDI Tone Generators/Sound Modules - from best to worst

Posted on 2023-09-17, 18:35

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My own 10 points goes to the Wave Blaster 1. Now, that being said, (as others have seen me post here at Vogons) I used to drool over the SC-88/SC-88 Pro, but I've never had one... so's I can't comment fairly on them. I happen to own the WB1 but also the EMU Sound Engine, which is a Wave Blaster 1 …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-07-21, 11:43

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I got an oscilloscope, finally. It is not much, but it is mine.. Aside from my 4 channel 200MHz bench scope I also have this exact same handheld model. It can be really handy that it's powered from batteries and is floating if you're measuring on switching PSU's for instance. As long as you're …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-07-21, 05:06

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I got an oscilloscope, finally. It is not much, but it is mine.. Aside from my 4 channel 200MHz bench scope I also have this exact same handheld model. It can be really handy that it's powered from batteries and is floating if you're measuring on switching PSU's for instance. As long as you're …

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Re: Ensoniq Soundscape S-2000 vs Spea V7 media fx

Posted on 2023-06-09, 17:56

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Alright everybody, I'm looking for some info about these two cards. What I'm interested in is if the SPEA is just a rebranded Ensoniq or not. Well, after some research, I've found out there are actually two revisions of SPEA V7 media fx card. Each card uses different set of drivers which are …

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Re: Roland RA-50, RA-90 and RA-95 doubts about purchase or not

Posted on 2023-06-05, 16:45

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And also couldn't help myself to change out the display again to get rid of that dull standard one..... :) That looks great, could you please explain how to swap it? Is that a readily available part? Also did you ever test a CM-32L ROM for the extra sound effects? The display is a plain 16x2 LCD …

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Re: What old software do you still use daily ?

Posted on 2023-05-24, 06:20

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Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman wrote on 2021-01-16, 14:34: This. Second that. Never found another player that matches this for me personally.

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Re: Dallas DS12887 Replacement help

Posted on 2023-05-12, 14:06

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This is how I do it 😀

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Re: Which "old-type" Roland MT-32 to get for DOS games?

Posted on 2023-05-02, 19:56

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I find the "old type" MT-32 most suitable as well. Although I have both the MT-32 as well as a CM-32 (and a CM-500 for that matter), all of those are stored away for years to come probably, I must admit I am more than happy to use serdaco's MT-32 Pi HAT with MT32Pi. Saves a lot of deskspace as well …

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Re: Roland RA-50, RA-90 and RA-95 doubts about purchase or not

Posted on 2023-02-07, 06:08

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I ended up getting a RA-50, would it be possible to use with dosbox? I did a quick test with Monkey Island 1, the instruments sound weird but in the demo they sound normal. Have you put it in the MT-32 sound map? Do it like this: - Push and hold "WRITE" and power on. This will put the device in …

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Media Player Legacy (Windows 11 22H2) can't play MIDI files?

Posted on 2023-01-17, 17:09

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Maybe I'm the only one or doing something wrong but after I "upgraded" my Windows 11 system to 22H2 , Media Player can't play MIDI files anymore. Even after removal and reinstall of the player the problem remains. Other players like the good old WinAmp and Falcosoft Midiplayer still work fine. …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-11-06, 14:22

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Found myself a Roland CM-500 module for 160 euros, which is a good price nowadays I believe. It is complete with original PSU and manual. The seller has another one for the same price (Located in the Netherlands) so if anyone would be interested, there is still a chance because I did not buy both of …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-10-13, 18:21

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Got myself a nice piece of computing history for a very decent price (well below the 3 digits in euros). It even has the 64KB ram expansion. Not sure what I'll do with it but I just HAD to have it.

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Re: Have you opened your SC-55 to check the battery inside?

Posted on 2022-09-29, 15:46

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Thanks a lot! Would this holder fit? I cannot be 100% sure since the picture does not show both sides of the battery connections. I don't have the GMega at hand now so I can't check it either. It may fit but it may well be that the original battery solder lugs are one pin on each side. My guess is …

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Re: Have you opened your SC-55 to check the battery inside?

Posted on 2022-09-28, 16:09

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I will get a Kawai GMega (version with display) in a few days and I read that the battery was glued on in this devices? I don't find any information on youtube or anywhere about how to change that battery. Any help is much appreciated! https://www.wavetable.nl/wp-content/uploads/Kawai-GMega- …

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Re: BLASTERBOARD : A new SB 2.0-compatible ISA sound card

Posted on 2022-09-02, 19:21

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LABS wrote on 2022-09-02, 16:42: A new batch of Blasterboards will ship next week It took 6 revisions to finally get rid of the cropped top left corner and look more mature than ever 😉 rev-g-small.jpg Still proud to own a Rev-A 😀

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Re: New SC55 Soundfont 266MB (all new 44.1k samples)

Posted on 2022-06-25, 11:16

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This is awesome. Testing it now with an MP32L and so far (just 10 minutes into it) sounds quite good and balanced. It also couldn't be a better timing to have this available now since I have to stow away all my MIDI stuff for a couple of years to come most likely so the small MP32L will suit my GM …

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Re: Cyrix FasMath Diagnostic Disk (5.25")

Posted on 2022-06-19, 10:11

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keropi wrote on 2022-06-19, 09:50: can this travel at a sane cost to Greece? I have a kryoflux so I can archive it Check PM 😀

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Cyrix FasMath Diagnostic Disk (5.25")

Posted on 2022-06-19, 09:19

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I bought some old stuff yesterday, among which a box with approx. 100 5.25" disks. Among those was this disk of the Cyrix FasMath coprocessor. Would anyone be interested in this? I don't have a PC with 5.25" drive anymore so I can't test if it is still good but the disk and sleeve are in very good …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2022-05-29, 11:42

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It was time to drastically reduce my MIDI setup since I have to give up this room in a couple of months to turn it into a bedroom for one of my sons. Put most of my modules and all of my wavetable cards in boxes and dropped it off at my parents. Only have 3 devices left connected: MT-32, MU2000 and …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2022-05-20, 15:14

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Cloudschatze wrote on 2009-10-22, 05:30: ... (That gray unit on top is an FG-10, not an MT-32.) ... I used to own an FG-10 as well. I think it was intended for playing background music in shops/amusement parks or something, you could pogram it to play tunes at certain hours.

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