Re: Apparently not all GS-only sc-55s are the same, some are GM

Posted on Yesterday, 17:01

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by spiffythedog

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Wow, really makes me curious to test and look at these games with all the multiple SC-55 and 88 modules I have. Great work! By all means do! I've only been working with my SC-55mkii module and Sound Canvas VA running through Falcosoft's Soundfont MIDI Player via loopMIDI, so any additional …

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Re: Apparently not all GS-only sc-55s are the same, some are GM

Posted on 2022-08-07, 07:00

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by spiffythedog

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Wasn't sure where to post this, but I've spent a fair bit of time over the last couple of years testing the MIDI soundtracks of old DOS games (plus a few Windows ones) for potential CTF issues, and I've identified some games that would pose problems (i.e., producing silence or selecting the wrong …

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Re: Members of Vogons, what shows do you currently watch?

Posted on 2022-05-05, 17:16

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by spiffythedog

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Finished watching season 2 of Star Trek: Picard. Here are two short clips that perfectly sum up my feelings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ovm1J_AxLQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoMiYklHvjk Probably should have just continued working through The Expanse for my sci-fi fix. Strange New Worlds …

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Re: SoftMPU project needs your help! (game & sound card testing)

Posted on 2022-04-30, 16:19

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by spiffythedog

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I believe I've identified a few more games that require intelligent mode: Balance Breach 2 Champion of the Raj Even Better Than the Real Thing (scene demo) F29 Retaliator Freakin' Funky Fuzzballs Heimdall Hoverforce Infestation International Rugby Challenge/Campo's International Rugby The Legend of …

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Re: Falcosoft Soundfont Midi Player + Munt VSTi + BassMidi VSTi

Posted on 2021-11-07, 14:08

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Ah, no worries. I had a feeling that might be the case. The partial reserve system the SC-55 models use also further complicates things, because AFAIK soundfonts/VSTs don't emulate that particular behaviour, so they probably can't be used to determine the maximum polyphony of MIDIs as played on that …

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Re: Falcosoft Soundfont Midi Player + Munt VSTi + BassMidi VSTi

Posted on 2021-11-06, 13:11

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First of all, thank you Falcosoft for your wonderful program! I've been using it with loopmidi and my SC-55mkii to test and verify games for the MT-32 compatibility list on Wikipedia for some time now. I was just wondering if you would consider adding a counter for maximum voice polyphony/active …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-22, 09:35

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by spiffythedog

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You've blocked your PMs, so I'll give you my response: No. This entire argument or 'feud' is completely silly and pointless and it's boiling my brains trying to figure out why you would even want to keep pursuing it. It has made me sad, hurt, angry, frustrated, exhausted, and I am now just …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-22, 08:01

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by spiffythedog

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Two people (three if you count Shreddoc) is not a pile-on. I don't care anymore. This is the last I want to publicly say about... whatever the hell this was supposed to be. Like Shreddoc said, it's friggin' video games, man.

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-22, 05:57

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by spiffythedog

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Well, at least we all now have an idea why the ScummVM development team had him unofficially blacklisted since, like, forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlVl4r10rcA

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-21, 05:20

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(or..? is it implied that all games with no original synth listed were MT-32 composed?) That's the one. 😀 I can certainly see how it might look that way. Hell, in some cases the term 'intended synth' might be more appropriate , as you've no doubt seen with games such as Simon the Sorcerer II, where …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-21, 04:42

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But look, life's too short to spend a long time railing at individuals whose behaviour doesn't match your own standards, and they certainly won't take your advice anyway! 😀 I know, I know. I realize that I'm just junking up the thread - a thread on a board for niche computers and software on the …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-21, 03:18

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by spiffythedog

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I'm not angry that you made me remove links to your patches on the wiki page. I know full well that I did the wrong thing and I apologized to you no less then three times. I knew you were going to be angry and unhappy, but I honestly didn't expect you to treat me like I accidently nuked your entire …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-20, 15:44

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All right, you two clowns, I have withdrawn the patch offer per your wishes. Do you honestly think that's fair and reasonable in the slightest? Only I said that, not realnc. Regardless of whatever I may think, maybe he or anyone else reading this thread might have appreciated your patch. Did you …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-20, 14:50

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by spiffythedog

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And you don't have to be a whiner just because you stand corrected. He's absolutely right, though. You're acting like a belligerent, arrogant dick simply because he had the audacity to even attempt to question your esteemed and infallible judgment. Pack that shit in, for gods sake. It only plays …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-20, 12:00

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My understanding, and I haven't finished playing the game, is that the redbook audio is a mixed bag for Krondor. The score was composed for General MIDI, some tracks are lengthened in the CD version (e.g. the main battle theme), some are shorter as you mentioned. Some tracks seem good quality, some …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-17, 00:38

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My judgement based on the more thorough examination is therefore: the Red Book audio versions are both shorter in omitting in-song loops and longer in providing extra performance data, in particular, proper song endings. Some of that extra performance data is present in the versions of the MIDI …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-16, 23:53

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Redbook audio. The Redbook audio recordings use Roland SC-55, Proteus-1 samples and an unknown drum kit. I don't know what version people use who say that the Redbook audio versions are shorter, because they are not, they are longer. The demo versions of the game include a few of the longer …

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Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?

Posted on 2020-12-15, 09:52

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by spiffythedog

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Hello everyone. For the last month or so I've been contributing to the list of MT-32 compatible games page on Wikipedia, testing existing entries and adding new games to the list using sources such as Mobygames and others. After Mok helped me enable Roland sound in Demoniak (thanks again, Mok!), I …

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Re: Space Quest I VGA Hacking

Posted on 2017-03-28, 03:38

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by spiffythedog

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Gee, thank-you for explaining to me how SCI patch files work. :P The number of changes made that approach impractical, as almost every .SCR and .TEX resource has at least one change applied to it. You'd end up with half the game in the patch directory. Besides, I like the idea of having a patched …

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Space Quest I VGA Hacking

Posted on 2017-03-27, 03:36

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by spiffythedog

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Space Quest I's VGA remake, while being very playable, is nonetheless riddled with bugs, typos, graphical oddities, and various instances of sloppy programming and/or poor developer foresight. This patch was developed in order to remedy as many as these niggling issues as possible, as well as to …

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