Re: 6 or 8 channel audio mixer

Posted on Yesterday, 10:03

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I use a combination of Phonic AM55 and Yamaha UW500. This works well for me so i can mix and record analog soundeffects with digital toslink mu2000 music all in real time. The uw500 is also a great midi interface too

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Re: Yamaha TG-100 / TG-300 and MT-32 mode

Posted on 2020-06-04, 03:01

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Tg100 can be switched to CM mode via the on screen menu. It sounds quite terrible though. TG100 is a fun tiny GM module to play with though if you get one cheap.

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Re: discuss: comparision of yamaha and roland midi synthesizers product line

Posted on 2020-05-28, 14:11

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PLG100-SG is a bitch to work with, but if you get one cheap (I paid 4,000yen) it's a fun little toy to mess with. Honestly worth it just to hear this madness playing in real time. https://youtu.be/atZHFyR1LTI

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Re: discuss: comparision of yamaha and roland midi synthesizers product line

Posted on 2020-05-28, 13:42

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I always saw OPL4 as just the next budget pc sound card synth. Basically just an OPL3 with a simple Wave Table Rom bank, and a few megs of memory for additional samples. Don't think it was ever meant to compete with stand alone synths. Still a great sounding and fun to play with chip though. …

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Re: discuss: comparision of yamaha and roland midi synthesizers product line

Posted on 2020-05-28, 12:02

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FS1R is the ultimate FM beast 8 ops per channel. Only recommended for true FM gods. TG33 is odd, but I wouldn't call it ghetto. It is an improved SY22. And SY22 sounds wonderful when used correctly. The X68000 game Group X actually has an exclusive soundtrack for this synth. https://youtu.be/ …

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Re: Questions on running/testing a Japanese 100v sound module (Roland SC-D70) on a North American 120V power grid .

Posted on 2020-04-22, 10:38

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You can use any device from Japan in the USA no problem. The extra volts mean a little extra heat, but unless you are running it for 12 hours a day, it will be fine. Video game console importers have been doing since forever. Some Japanese devices do have a switch for 60/50hertz, but really only …

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Re: Damnit, Techmoan

Posted on 2020-04-18, 10:34

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by SuperDeadite

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If you want stand a lone MIDI playing, just get an MU2000. Plays midi off of SM Cards, sound fantastic, and digital toslink to a proper amp and speakers for the win.

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Re: Dreamblaster VS SCC-1 & other midi solutions for new machine

Posted on 2020-04-05, 07:05

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by SuperDeadite

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Really depends on your tastes. I quite like my X2, but for me it will always be an alternative, something I use when I want to change stuff up. It will never be my favorite module, but if the money doesn't concern you, there is no reason not to have one. The only real negative I have with it, is …

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Re: Demo songs for Roland SC-88VL

Posted on 2020-04-04, 14:04

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I use the serial on my mu2000, and it can handle all 64 channels at once in both directions.

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Re: KORG NS5R -- no drums??

Posted on 2020-03-13, 10:09

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I love Doom on the Akai, it's super strong blaring samples are a perfect fit for over the top games like Doom. Duke sounds a little off as it wants to use the GS Power drum kit, which the Akai doesn't have. Classical music tends to sound terrible on the Akai as it's poor balence tends to murder the …

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Re: KORG NS5R -- no drums??

Posted on 2020-03-12, 17:01

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Yeah, the NS5R has one of the worst menu systems ever lol. [Edit]-> Preset -> [Edit] -> Then use the wheel to select what mode you want. Push [Edit], confirm and [Edit] again. GM Mode On = Standard NS5R Mode NS5R Reset (R) = Roland GS NS5R Reset (Y) = Yamaha XG Factory Preset = Full Factory Reset …

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Re: KORG NS5R -- no drums??

Posted on 2020-03-11, 11:04

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On NS5R GM mode really means Korg mode. Try GS or XG mode. Do a full factory reset too as the Korg auto saves everything and it has a lot of special settings. For example the drums channel could be going to the waveblaster header.

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Re: Yamaha SW1000XG

Posted on 2020-01-17, 03:45

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That was Yamaha's last XG sound card. MIDI wise should be equal to MU100 iirc. It also has a plg100-VH attached. Drivers are still on Yamaha's Japanese site afaik. If you want to make music, Yamaha SOL is ideal.

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Re: How does Settlers II sound with SC88 Pro in Yamaha XG compatibility mode?

Posted on 2020-01-04, 05:48

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by SuperDeadite

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Does Settlers use XG? I would assume its just GM and you are hearing the default mu80 GM instruments. An 88 in XG mode will not sound like a real Yamaha, it will just use the samples that Roland thought were the closest to the Yamaha sound.

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Re: Yamaha PLG150 cards for MIDI games - what are the best choices?

Posted on 2019-11-12, 10:35

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by SuperDeadite

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A patch bay is seperate hardware though. Not really what the OP is asking about. I have a UM-550 myself and love it. I really like sending the drums to the DR and sending the rest to something crazier like my SG0-1k.

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Re: Yamaha PLG150 cards for MIDI games - what are the best choices?

Posted on 2019-11-11, 23:25

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For normal PC games, DR is really the only option. Now if you branch out to other systems, things get more interesting. I love using my AN with my MSX, but it requires some custom hardware. This is great info, Thank you. How much do you think the AP and PF boards would actually be used in games? …

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Re: Yamaha PLG150 cards for MIDI games - what are the best choices?

Posted on 2019-11-11, 16:35

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3 boards can be used at once. You can even have 2 of the same board installed, example 2 ANs to have 2 parts. However each board is set to a seperate part. If DR is set to part 10, PC must be set to a different part. Here's the AN in action with my MSX. Can't really do this on a PC unless you edit …

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Re: Yamaha PLG150 cards for MIDI games - what are the best choices?

Posted on 2019-11-10, 23:56

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For normal PC games, DR is really the only option. Now if you branch out to other systems, things get more interesting. I love using my AN with my MSX, but it requires some custom hardware.

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Re: Roland SCC-1 as external sound module?

Posted on 2019-10-21, 10:04

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by SuperDeadite

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PSU should be simple. Just get a standard JAMMA arcade PSU. Simple screw terminals, adjustable 5v so you dont overdo it. And enough juice to run basically anything. Most will also have a -5v if you need it for future projects.

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Re: [Advice needed] Yamaha MU50 and "illegal data"

Posted on 2019-10-14, 12:14

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by SuperDeadite

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So you are turning on the module first then booting up the PC? That is backwards. Normally you turn on the PC first, then go down your chain turning on each thing in order. It's quite normal for MIDI devices to send random bits of junk data when they boot up. For example I start up my PC, then power …

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