Re: Orpheus Soundcard: a new DOS soundcard with SPDIF/OPL3/MPU support

Posted on Today, 13:58

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by keropi

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if there was a thing like a MT-32 bank for the X2(GS) one could upload it via usb and then use it but there is no such bank - and quite frankly there won't be any that is any different that a stock mt-32 mapping your best bet outside using a real mt-32 is to use a MT32-PI device - which will sound …

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Re: [software] Ciryx 486DRx² cpu software and manual

Posted on Today, 10:32

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by keropi

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

nice but this would be better if it was uploaded to vogonsdrivers 😀

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Re: Music Quest MPU clone cards, anyone interested in them?

Posted on Yesterday, 18:40

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by keropi

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We got a report that BIOFORGE had troubles with MIDI playback when using a PCMIDI MPU (original or our clones) . Thanks to ripsaw8080 there are now 2 patches for versions f1.01 and f1.02s (version b1.14 does not need any patch as it works as expected) I am attaching the patchers to this post , will …

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2021-06-19, 17:35

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by keropi

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

this is what needed for the WT header to work: https://i.imgur.com/WW46w9a.png it is pretty self-explanatory I think , maybe the only thing to keep in mind is that the CS4237 MIDOUT (pin60) connects to WT Header MIDI-IN (pin4) and for the S2 to work you only need 5v ps. BRST is the !BRESET signal …

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2021-06-19, 07:24

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by keropi

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I hope this might help: https://i.imgur.com/1uyvHaP.png I have removed all non-relevant parts and this allows for a write-able eeprom setup . The eeprom we use is the ATMEL AT24C16 C -SSHM-T (the C is important as it indicates a 5v compatible part) also a recommendation, try to have thicker tracks …

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2021-06-18, 20:34

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by keropi

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

so the issue is the eeprom? maybe that chip you used is not good for the 1997 CS4237? is BRA14E00.INC present in the current directory so resource.exe finds it?

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2021-06-18, 18:41

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by keropi

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

I don't know if this is a dumb suggestion but why not use the FLASH package from Orpheus website? just alter in the INI you will use the "GlobalConfigBits = " line to include IFM and change the name string... it should write the eeprom and tell you if it's all good ( flash.com is just a batch file …

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Re: MP32L - Lite version of MP32 : Pi based MT32 synth

Posted on 2021-06-18, 09:44

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by keropi

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in Marvin \ Sound

yeah it sucks... but know that it could be WAY worse 🤣 - like it is here when you import stuff and couriers can legally ask ~130eur in processing and customs fees on top of 24% VAT which sometimes amounts to more than the item value....

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Re: MP32L - Lite version of MP32 : Pi based MT32 synth

Posted on 2021-06-18, 09:14

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by keropi

in Marvin \ Sound

in Marvin \ Sound

the declared and real value of 49eur is well below the limit UK has atm for import taxes so I doubt you will pay anything at the end , you just got an automated email also the value need to match the paypal goods payment so in case something goes wrong the amount can be claimed

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Re: SoftMPU for the MIDIMAN Portman PC/S

Posted on 2021-06-15, 16:59

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by keropi

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so close! I have a PC/P lpt midiman 🤣 thanks for sharing Cloudschatze!!!!

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Re: Moderator violating Community Standards

Posted on 2021-06-15, 11:33

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by keropi

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there is a change.org petition to remove this thread

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Re: Dead BIOS chip on Edge3D 2200

Posted on 2021-06-13, 06:08

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by keropi

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Excellent 😀

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Re: Win10 x64 20H2: digital CD audio playback keeps glitching out (native 9x games & also in DOSBox)

Posted on 2021-06-12, 17:20

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by keropi

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in Windows

I do not know why this happens but I am also experiencing audio glitches with win10 latest updates, it started 2~3 months ago. If I put my system to sleep and then wake it then the screen capture function and "snip & sketch" program behave like they use 110% of cpu time and I get severe audio …

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Re: RLoader: a native 16-bit MS-DOS programs and games launcher with search

Posted on 2021-06-12, 16:45

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by keropi

in Release Announcements

in Release Announcements

wow this looks very nice! and with text mode + low system reqs 😀 thanks for sharing this!

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Re: Retro Action Rewind (newly developed ISA card)- A tribute to the Datel PC Action Replay

Posted on 2021-06-11, 21:24

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by keropi

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

was it Game Wizard Pro cyclone3d ? I used it back then - it was helping in some situations 😁

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Re: Retro Action Rewind (newly developed ISA card)- A tribute to the Datel PC Action Replay

Posted on 2021-06-11, 19:52

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by keropi

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

oooh this is very nice, kudos! I also saw the LGR video and wanted one but they are so rare nowdays... when you sell them keep me in mind for one 😀

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Re: 386SX pin-compatible upgrades

Posted on 2021-06-11, 09:26

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by keropi

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Having tried to upgrade some 386sx systems in the past in my opinion do not bother with exotic upgrades in the realm of the cyrix 486slc/slc2. (the IBM etc parts that are truly beefier are not just a drop-in replacement). Just replace the stock 16mhz part with the 25mhz one and do what mobo changes …

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Re: Orpheus Soundcard: a new DOS soundcard with SPDIF/OPL3/MPU support

Posted on 2021-06-08, 18:45

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by keropi

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that's good to know - it is true Freedos and parts of it are not very compatible with old programs/systems maybe some slowdown utility will help you with Indy - still it is weird that the "486 patch" did not help your system.... if you make more observations like these please do share!

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Re: Orpheus Soundcard: a new DOS soundcard with SPDIF/OPL3/MPU support

Posted on 2021-06-07, 11:35

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by keropi

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in Marvin \ Sound

nope I did nothing special on the 486DLC, I just ran the game with no tricks or extra programs real 486DX no matter the mhz can do some things way faster than a DLC cpu so you can't just compare general performance and be 100% sure , the one thing that can screw things up will be the issue as per …

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Re: Orpheus Soundcard: a new DOS soundcard with SPDIF/OPL3/MPU support

Posted on 2021-06-07, 07:41

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by keropi

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in Marvin \ Sound

I can confirm that Cycles works fine the Orpheus - I just tested in my 486DLC40 system (so a little faster 386DX40 in reality). What you are experiencing is speed problems with your system. Cycles is a 1989 game and it's best video mode is a EGA 16colors so it is not surprising fast systems have …

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