Re: MOTU MIDI EXPRESS PC (1994) had a mpu-401 compatibility mode

Posted on 2016-10-26, 23:37

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they dont! exactly why i posted .. but this is a special case scenario.. and it doesnt connect to the parallel port. it connects to a specific ISA card.. which is what im trying to get info on. as the article above states.. it only works with the 16bit ISA card not the 8bit.. so im wondering if …

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Re: MOTU MIDI EXPRESS PC (1994) had a mpu-401 compatibility mode

Posted on 2016-10-26, 21:51

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Oh, interesting. I was under the impression that most parallel port devices don't offer much in the way of DOS support. Might have to keep my eyes open for a cheap one after all.

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Re: Yellowing Plastic

Posted on 2016-10-24, 21:00

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I use this stuff - already in a cream so you just paint it on with a brush and then put some plastic wrap over it to prevent it from evaporating. http://www.sallybeauty.com/creme-developer/SLNCAR63,default,pd.html#start=9 Ingredients: water, hydrogen peroxide , [...] So take away the water and …

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Re: Bought a 486

Posted on 2016-10-24, 01:24

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I had a look for bulgy caps but I actually don't see any of the typical electrolytic type caps at all. Here's the underside of the board: 486-6.jpg Note the three separate SIMM slots - one main one for the system RAM (there's also a few MB soldered onto the motherboard), a proprietary Apple one for …

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Bought a 486

Posted on 2016-10-24, 01:24

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Ten bucks, couldn't resist. Here it is: 486-1.jpg Wait a minute... http://i.giphy.com/hVIEywSQ3ZU3u.gif Did you see it yet? 486-2.jpg 486-3.jpg Here's the back: 486-4.jpg Yes, this is one of Apple's many experiments in the '90s to give their machines just that little bit more widespread appeal. Note …

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Re: Sound modules or keyboards with a MIDI Sync port?

Posted on 2016-10-22, 01:41

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There's the problem - that's not a MIDI port at all; even though wikipedia calls it "MIDI SYNC", it is wrong. It's a Roland DIN-sync output, 24 pulses per quarter note, all analog signal. It's the same sync method that's used on e.g. Roland TR-808s or TB-303s.

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Re: MPU-401 and MIDI beat clock

Posted on 2016-10-21, 11:15

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Did you read my reply to your other thread where I answered this exact question?

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Re: MIDI tracking

Posted on 2016-10-21, 03:54

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To make standard MIDI *files* (e.g. .mid ), there's a tracker out there called Midget 2.0 (DOS) or 3.5 (Windows) that works pretty well. The very last versions were released as freeware. Unfortunately its website seems to have gone away but you can find downloads if you google around. You could also …

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Re: Sound modules or keyboards with a MIDI Sync port?

Posted on 2016-10-20, 22:26

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What do you mean by a "MIDI sync port"? A standard MIDI port will carry all the timing/clock signals, no need for a separate port specifically for the sync data. If you're after analog DIN-sync (as on Roland drum machines, etc.) or tape/click sync, then yes, there were plenty.

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Re: Anything special about an IBM Thinkpad 365x?

Posted on 2016-10-20, 02:36

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I have a 365ED. It's pretty great for DOS stuff, the audio is fully SB compatible & the C&T video chip is pretty decent. It's a tank. The DSTN screen isn't as bad as everyone goes on about, don't expect to speedrun DOOM on it but for less action-oriented stuff it's fine. Early TFT screens weren't …

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2016-10-17, 09:29

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Drift Stage early-access demo. Because look at it.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-10-16, 06:34

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Ten bucks off a local site, and damn near mint condition. Couldn't resist. hotas1.jpg I've never had a real HOTAS setup before, so this is really cool. Fired up some Descent (Rebirth) and it worked great, except that I have literally 20 years of muscle memory from playing with the same old keyboard+ …

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Re: I got some CDs. But how is the quality?

Posted on 2016-10-15, 00:10

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Open the tracks in Audacity and post a screenshot. I can tell you without even hearing them if the quality sucks.

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Re: Guess the game!!

Posted on 2016-10-14, 09:16

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^^ I was figuring that was a cutscene 😜 Never played either.

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Re: Guess the game!!

Posted on 2016-10-14, 02:00

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Hmm, just noticed it's 800x600 so I'm guessing it can't be earlier than ~1997. Sanitarium?

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Re: Guess the game!!

Posted on 2016-10-13, 22:26

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The 11th Hour?

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Re: Guess the game!!

Posted on 2016-10-13, 08:12

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Yep! That was quick.

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Re: Guess the game!!

Posted on 2016-10-13, 05:20

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Here's one from the BBS days. Spoiler: it's a clone! Filename smellslikelems.png File size 4.24 KiB Views 643 views

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Re: Guess the game!!

Posted on 2016-10-12, 07:44

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Robotica?

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Re: Best OS for each below build

Posted on 2016-10-11, 17:44

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1. DOS 2. Haiku 3. Aros/IcarOS 4. Linux 5. Linux 6. DOS

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