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Roland SCC-1A - No Sound?

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First post, by Artex

Posted on 2012-04-17, 00:26

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I just picked up an ISA-based Roland SCC-1A card but I'm having some problems getting it to work. I have it plugged into an available ISA slot, but it doesn't seem to be recognized by Windows 98SE. I already jumpered the card to use IRQ7 and modified the SB16 PnP config (through Windows) to use IRQ 5, DMA1.

I configured DOOM to use Roland Sound Canvas or GM using port 330, but I can't get any sound. Do I need some type of external cable to connect the SCC-1A to my ISA-based SB16 PnP?

Reply 1 of 6, by Mau1wurf1977

Posted on 2012-04-17, 00:37

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The Sound Canvas should be at address 330 and IRQ 2 or 9 I believe.

Make sure the Sound Blaster 16 has the MIDI Port at 300 or something that isn't 330.

Also boot into MS-Mode to see if you can get Doom or some other game to work with it.

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Reply 2 of 6, by Artex

Posted on 2012-04-17, 00:39

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Ok, so I can hear music through the headphones. Do I need a L/R RCA to mini jack cable to go between the card and my SB16s input?

Reply 3 of 6, by DonutKing

Posted on 2012-04-17, 01:46

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Yes, that's correct. It won't automatically output through your other sound card. You will need a cable from the SCC-1A into the line in on your other sound card.
Alternatively, you could get a mixer so you can output both cards into the same set of speakers.

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Reply 4 of 6, by Artex

Posted on 2012-04-17, 02:03

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Ahh, ok, that makes sense. Thanks!

Reply 5 of 6, by Mau1wurf1977

Posted on 2012-04-17, 03:09

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And congrats to your purchase!

Just so you know the SCC-1 also has a Roland MPU401 interface so you can drive a Roland MT-32 if you ever want to!

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Reply 6 of 6, by Artex

Posted on 2012-04-17, 03:14

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Thanks! It sounds great through headphones and I cannot wait to hear those sweet MIDI sounds through my speakers!

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