Re: MIDI library of old DOS games?

Posted on 2020-07-03, 14:20

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I just started putting up my MIDI archives. I add couple of soundtracks every day, but it takes a hell lot of time, so it's going rather slowly. You can check it out: https://www.karlsitretro.com/game_midi_dos_a/

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Re: What MIDI sound modules do you enjoy listening to?

Posted on 2020-06-28, 15:03

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Recently I grew very attached to the sound of Yamaha's XG-compatible modules (the whole MUxx line). Unfortunately I don't own any physical synths right now, but S-YXG50 fills the gap very successfully. I must agree, Yamaha's MU line is absolutely astonishing. Recently, I've done little review on …

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-06-28, 14:58

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Yeah, I'm going to buy any AWE64 I'll come across to save them all. Well, I’m desperately sorry, fellow Vogon, but you couldn’t save this one. 😉 Bought it from a seller in Hungary just for the eventuality this project sees the day of life. The only chances for survival of this card are option A, I …

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

Posted on 2020-06-05, 20:03

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cyclone3d wrote on 2020-06-05, 05:11: derSammler wrote on 2020-06-04, 06:53: You can also buy a Roland RA-50, which is basically a CM32 inside. They are quite a bit cheaper. Thanks a lot dude..... now I have an RA-50 on the way. Could you please record something after it arrives? I wonder how it …

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

Posted on 2020-06-04, 09:51

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And two more, Gabriel Knight and Space Quest 1. Sorry to tell, but these are bad choices to test MT-32 emulation of TG-300. Even Roland SC-55's MT-32 emulation sounds wrong with these games since they use custom instruments (uploaded by SySex messages at start) that only native LA synths (MT-32, CM …

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

Posted on 2020-06-03, 19:18

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And two more, Gabriel Knight and Space Quest 1.

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

Posted on 2020-06-03, 18:57

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Here you are. Monkey Island 2 and The Legend of Kyrandia. It's the TG100.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-06-01, 09:26

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Technically not a purchase, but an exchange (with a fellow Vogoner and outside of the forum). So other rare parts had to go in the other direction. But this has a new home now: https://dependency-injection.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DSC_7436-scaled.jpeg Never seen one with my own eyes. I'd love …

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Re: Which sound module should I get next?

Posted on 2020-05-30, 17:32

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I reckon the AKAI should sound sick. Also, check out Korg X5DR. Not the best sounding module, but it certainly sounds different.

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-05-29, 08:49

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Yeah, I'm going to buy any AWE64 I'll come across to save them all. That seems awfully spiteful, but you do you. Edit: That being said... While I think hoarding any retro hardware is selfish and spiteful, I agree with hard1k that I'd rather they were hoarded than bought up by scrappers. I wasn't …

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-05-28, 23:40

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hard1k wrote on 2020-05-28, 23:24: I'm really sorry to hurt your feelings for AWE64 Value cards, guys. Why don't you establish some AWE64 Preservation Foundation and make your own thread about the threat of their extinction? Yeah, I'm going to buy any AWE64 I'll come across to save them all.

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-05-28, 23:13

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I consider an AWE64 a part of history and even though destroying some of them means it will help creating a better version, it still feels wrong and unnecessary.

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-05-28, 22:47

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Destroying original, never to be produced again, SB Awe 64 Value cards to build something so amateur and over-complicated, which offers so little improvement, if any, and it is not retro hardware anymore, over using 2 original retro sound cards in a true retro system, escapes my mind. There are …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-05-26, 21:22

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luckybob wrote on 2020-05-26, 21:12: daikatana wrote: it was almost free, so I took it. Honestly those are the best aquisitions, imho. And if it doesn't work, making it work is SO satisifying. That's so true. I'll test the module tomorrow.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-05-26, 21:03

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I just received this. It's in a sorry state. But it was almost free, so I took it. I don't even know if it works.

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Re: SB Pro 2.0 vs. AWE32 vs. AWE64 ?

Posted on 2020-05-24, 20:18

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dionb wrote on 2020-05-24, 19:11: daikatana_ wrote on 2020-05-24, 14:54: AWE32 doesn't have the cleanest output, but it's certainly better, than SB Pro. If you care about FM synth, stick with AWE32. Word of warning here: several AWE32 cards also use CQM. (CT3990 and CT4330) You're right, I forgot …

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Re: SB Pro 2.0 vs. AWE32 vs. AWE64 ?

Posted on 2020-05-24, 14:54

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AWE32 doesn't have the cleanest output, but it's certainly better, than SB Pro. If you care about FM synth, stick with AWE32. Most of the AWE32 versions allow you to put more RAM in it, if that's the one you've got, stick with it. AWE64 uses proprietary module, which is almost impossible to find. …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-05-23, 09:40

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I always wanted Pentium Pro, but it was bloody expensive. I just had to get one or two in this case.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-05-21, 21:02

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I've just got RAP-10. It sounds amazing so far. Cool! Ever since tinkering with the DOS sound setup applications for games in the late 90s and seeing mention of that card I've wanted to get my hands on one. I remember choosing the "Roland RAP-10" option and getting better music most of the time and …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-05-21, 14:28

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I've just got RAP-10. It sounds amazing so far.

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