True Roland MT-32 music in X-Wing CD... possible? [continuation]

Posted on 2020-08-13, 23:18

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This is a continuation of the 2017 post of the same title, located at https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=56819. The 1993 floppy release of X-Wing featured the original MT-32 music it was composed for, with General MIDI as an option, converted from the MT-32 originals. The 1995 CD release, sadly, …

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Re: True Roland MT-32 music in X-Wing CD... possible?

Posted on 2020-08-13, 22:39

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Did you ever find a solution for this? I'm looking to do exactly the same thing. I'm sure it's possible for someone with the interest and technical ability.

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Re: My SC-55mkII works! Now how do I get it playing back through my computer speakers instead of its own externals?

Posted on 2018-11-17, 06:58

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Worked like a charm! Some shitty white noise, but easily fixed by turning the input volume way down in windows, and turning the SC-55 and system volume up. Playing games indeed. TIE Fighter never sounded so good. Thanks for all the help!

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-17, 06:56

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Indeed - I will probably do that at some point, though for now it seems an RCA to USB audio interface has done the trick very nicely. It has some really serious white noise, but I've found I can set its volume to 6 and turn up the SC-55, and it's basically inaudible. All in all works like a charm.

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Re: My SC-55mkII works! Now how do I get it playing back through my computer speakers instead of its own externals?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 22:00

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no. unless you have an usb dac that takes inputs, or an audio interface box. I feel stupid. I totally have an Behringer audio interface box at home that converts RCA input to USB. I don't think it'll involve the USB we're already using for MIDI out, but it should work fine to bring the sound from …

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Re: My SC-55mkII works! Now how do I get it playing back through my computer speakers instead of its own externals?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 15:04

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Oh, interesting. Ok. I guess I’ll have to purchase more hardware. Hey thanks for the help.

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Re: My SC-55mkII works! Now how do I get it playing back through my computer speakers instead of its own externals?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 14:36

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I'm afraid line-in won't be an option without some kind of external module to clean up the noise. The PC is running a huge amount of powered cable for multiple displays, oculus, cam / sensors, etc, so line-in winds up with an intolerable amount of "buzz". I've done some googling, made sure …

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My SC-55mkII works! Now how do I get it playing back through my computer speakers instead of its own externals?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 07:48

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Windows 10, to USB, to MIDI, to SC-55, to RCA, to speakers. However, now my DOS sound comes out of my computer speakers, and my DOS music comes out of my SC-55 speakers. Anyone know a short-guide to getting the SC-55 to simply send the sound back to Windows so windows can play everything together …

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 05:54

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I agree, and line-in was the first thing I tried - it does work, but the back of my PC is doing and powering so much that it (4k multidisplay / HDMI + displayport + virtual reality + roomscale sensors + more), it looks like something from a Borg Cube, and the static doesn't go down until I start …

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 05:27

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What's up ripsaw8080; thanks for the reply. Yes, the motherboard *does* have a a line-in, however, the amount of power and cables going in and around that area truly make it useless. The noise and static is migraine-inducing. I think USB is going to have to be the way to go. Surely there's a way to …

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Re: Got my Roland SC-55mkII! Now, Wing Commander 3 setup: Should I select General Midi, or SCB-7?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 05:23

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Awesome. Thanks fitzpatr.

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Got my Roland SC-55mkII! Now, Wing Commander 3 setup: Should I select General Midi, or SCB-7?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 03:48

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The SCB-7 was sort of an SC-55 trimmed down a bit just for video games (which you probably already know). Both it and the SC-55 are of course General MIDI devices. Just wondering which of these are the correct choice and will feature the fullest sound. Thanks! Edit: I think I answered my own …

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 01:28

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That did it! It just needed a factory reset. I might still be hearing some hanging notes but it's subtle enough that I'm not certain. The off-key crap is definitely gone. Now I need to figure out how to get it to play through Windows's default selected speakers. As it stands, I've got regular sound …

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-14, 01:05

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Roland cable didn't change anything. :( I'm not sure what else to try. Maybe there's some kind of high-level reset; I know some people have removed / replaced the battery to troubleshoot issues. Anyone know exactly what position the switch in the back should be? I have MIDI, RS232C-2, RS232C-1, and …

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Re: [Not quite solved anymore...] Setting up Roland Sound Canvas SC-55

Posted on 2018-11-14, 00:26

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Well, unfortunately it looks like the $40 Roland UM-ONE mk2 cable didn't help anything. I'm also not coming up with any results that anyone else has experienced this issue. I could make a recording of what's happening, but basically over the course of about 10 seconds, the sound gradually becomes …

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-12, 21:07

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Cool. Will do. Shouldn't matter for DOSBox though, right?

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-10, 01:48

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Awesome. Yes to Windows 10, and I'll wait on the cable before sinking any more hours into it. If it just works then I won't need to mess with Coolsoft. Thanks! Updates Monday.

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-09, 14:55

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Definitely. I don’t have any of the architecture sets yet but they’re definitely on the wishlist. Two questions: 1. Do I need drivers? 2. Is there some alternate mode I can or should try on the sc-55? I know there are some weird things you can do with button combinations and rebooting it in specific …

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Re: Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-08, 22:49

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Ok, first, the Lego Fallingwater and MT-200 combo is seriously cool. Just had to say that. Second, thanks for the reply! * Connection in: Standard single-USB to dual-MIDI, made by VicTsing (http://a.co/d/8ryIJiX). I ordered the Roland UM-ONE-MK2 version just to see if that's all the issue was. It'll …

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Finally got my SC-55mkII. How on Earth do I get it to play well with DOSBox?

Posted on 2018-11-08, 07:15

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After searching high and low, I'm actually really surprised at the lack of information on what the basic setup is supposed to be. I haven't seen anyone do it the same way as another person. I have the simplest setup possible: Modern PC, DOSBox, SC-55mkII, and RCA cables to a speaker. I'll smoothen …

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