Re: Games that uses the CM-32L specific sound effects

Posted on 2021-11-29, 00:46

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Yeah, my quick diagnosis after listening with headphones is that you're right. They sound digital, not like actual digital sound effects, but like the PCM sampled sound effects do on the CM series (and the Sound Canvases/other GM2 and GS devices). Like Leisure Suit Larry 5, the CM FX notes are …

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Re: Games that uses the CM-32L specific sound effects

Posted on 2021-11-28, 03:48

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Got a music or MIDI sample? I haven't played the game but happy to diagnose, especially if you can record the MIDI (e.g., in DOSBox).

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Re: Upgrading MU2000

Posted on 2021-11-13, 09:12

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I did it on my XP machine ages ago, you can also run a virtual machine within Windows 7 (for free) or Win 11 (for paid, no idea about Win 11 though). You can do it over MIDI or serial connections (MIDI way easier in modern Windows). The files are on the Yamaha JP website or on some fan pages. If you …

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Re: Roland SC-55 help

Posted on 2021-11-13, 09:06

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The cable I was using originally, supplied 1Amp of power. That's an issue, since the SC55 only needs half an amp (500mA). Just so you know for the future, this is actually fine. Over on amps, it will only take what it needs (500 from 1000). Under is a problem because it tries to draw the 500 from a …

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Re: The Roland CM-500 GS/LA Sound Module

Posted on 2021-11-13, 09:03

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Is the CM-500 actually smaller than having the MT-32 and SC-55 stacked? I thought it would be slightly smaller overall.

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Re: What midi modules to cover the most ground? MT32,sc55,sc155, sc55mk2, sc88, alesis nanosynth, others?

Posted on 2021-11-08, 03:44

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Other computer music MIDI modules not mentioned: Roland SD-50 Roland Sonic Cell Edirol SD-20/80/90 And just for fun, the pro Roland INTEGRA-7 from 2012 has a SC-55 map inside (undocumented).

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Re: Yamaha MU2000EX

Posted on 2021-11-01, 11:48

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Yes I've seen a few mixers with only one optical in - I guess mine is a particular use case. No idea what's available in your country, but there are several sound cards with internal mixers and two optical ports- usually the second is an ADAT/TOSlink switchable port. In fact, many older (old …

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Re: MIDI library of old DOS games?

Posted on 2021-10-11, 21:21

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Hover your mouse over the picture. 😀 Great work indeed, Karl!

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Re: F-117 2.0 Munt problem

Posted on 2021-10-11, 21:15

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That is really weird! I don't know the game, but it can't be too hard to fix. Is there a settings section in the installer that allows options? Could be maybe digital sound effects playing the engine part, although seems unlikely. Also, it'd help if you post your MT-32 emulator settings. Just in …

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Re: SD-90 demo songs?

Posted on 2021-09-20, 16:18

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When you say songs, do you mean the MIDI files?

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Re: General midi mapping of instruments

Posted on 2021-09-16, 10:48

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I'm a bit confused. Why not play MIDI files on your Win 10 machine and listen there?

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Roland E-20/30 queries

Posted on 2021-09-12, 11:59

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Hey folks, This is a confusing one. I had never heard of the Roland E line until someone pointed them out to me, but for those who didn't know either they're Roland LA synths on keyboards, E-5, E-10, E-20 and E-30. The basic E-5/10 appear cut down versions of the MT-32 and D-110, so aren't of …

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Re: Seeking advice on Sound Canvas VA versus hardware (8820/D70)

Posted on 2021-09-04, 02:51

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It is quality, just slightly annoying to not be able to change settings as easily as the 8850 (eg the button for which map). I've used mine as an interface many, many times. Also worth pointing out you can't use the digital inputs simultaneously, only one or the other. Also another limitation, you …

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Re: Seeking advice on Sound Canvas VA versus hardware (8820/D70)

Posted on 2021-09-03, 02:27

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As someone who's used the same SC-D70 in multiple countries, it has a switching power supply, no dramas. It's a good unit and the digital output is a nice feature, although it sounds like there's some sort of compression stage compared to my (recently sold) SC-8850. So it is a plus and minus …

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Re: Can Roland SC-88VL emulate MT-32?

Posted on 2021-09-03, 02:19

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Most if not all games will not be compatible. No Sierra games will be, for example. The only one that might be from memory is the first Kyrandia game, and even so, it won't have SFX. The MT-32 map in the SC line is not really for compatibility but legacy support, and is no use for gaming (at least, …

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Re: Game will ONLY work with CD in drive

Posted on 2021-08-21, 11:48

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Pitfall works on every system with tweaking. I'm not 100% sure but I THINK I got it working on Win10. Def Win 7 and XP. The important part is editing the registry entry, I don't remember why, but maybe the drive it looks for (see the problems the OP was having), and possibly another. No …

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Re: The Roland CM-500 GS/LA Sound Module

Posted on 2021-08-18, 11:38

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"That narrows it down a bit, so it's either an issue with the extra channels that play on the CM-500 (as with some of the earlier Sierra games)" Just to explain this, the reason this "bug" occurs is that 16-channel MIDI wasn't really a thing in 1988-1991, so Sierra composers put Adlib, PC Speaker …

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Re: Identify the hardware that produced this Doom track.

Posted on 2021-08-12, 12:01

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It sounds like a Sound Canvas to me, quite possibly with some mastering done to make the drums sound more realistic. Is it a digital file on the CD? The guitars are almost certainly a SC of some variety.

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Re: What is Controller-Number 6 in a Control-Change message?

Posted on 2021-07-22, 08:21

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These are GM parameters. From what I understand, the MT-32 doesn't support them. Almost all Sierra games use the default bender, some occasional ones like PQ2 and PQ3 change it for one track in their soundtrack.

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Re: Roland Sound Canvas Prices

Posted on 2021-06-30, 14:30

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Shred, there's a ton of Sound Canvases on Australian eBay over the course of a year. Do none of those ever ship to NZ? Although, the price for most would probably come out the same.

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