Re: So I put together a REAL DOS computer...
Posted on 2012-04-06, 05:02
After testing the MT-32 / Soundscape external MIDI connector option I can confirm that the intelligent mode is lacking, and it doesn't work with all games (e.g. Gateway).
Re: MT-32 - check, all the other stuff... maybe?
Posted on 2012-04-06, 04:59
Just wondering why would you want to connect it back into a soundblaster? Surely it would be better to mix the signals separately away from the card due to how damn hissy old soundblasters are? Maybe it's just me but with that much signal degradation I'd never pump sound back through to it :pppt: …
Re: MT-32 - check, all the other stuff... maybe?
Posted on 2012-04-05, 11:15
Really? I thought it was part of the default SB PRO drivers. I got them from Creative's website, but this is going back a while now since I built my 386. The 'sb2up.exe' package I got from creative's website didn't include them, just 'diagnose.exe' and some bare bones drivers. I ended up using the …
Re: Ensoniq Soundscape S-2000
Posted on 2012-04-05, 03:08
I bought one of these a few weeks ago in eBay, 30 USD's so not too expensive: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370513827918?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_5524wt_1396 It does have the CD interfaces, not sure why but it wasnt a concern for me, I just want it for it's external MPU-401 …
Re: Did anyone see this on eBay?
Posted on 2012-04-04, 03:17
I'm a glass half empty kinda person myself, I reckon this stuff will go up, and up... etc. 😀
Re: MT-32 - check, all the other stuff... maybe?
Posted on 2012-04-03, 23:24
OK thanks, I'll have a look around for SBP-MIX, I don't have it by default in my SB drivers. Right then I'll just have to suck it and see with the soundscape. Anyone have any tips for getting my hands on an actual MPU401 interface card? I've been watching eBay like a hawk for months now and the one …
MT-32 - check, all the other stuff... maybe?
Posted on 2012-04-03, 10:49
I want in on the Roland midi bandwaggon - countless years too late I know, but that's just the way I roll apparently. So I've been working away on this project for a while and have managed to put together a 386DX40 machine to play pre general-midi games on. I haven't been able to track down a MPU- …
Re: 3DBENCH CPU Benchmark Database
Posted on 2012-04-03, 02:57
Hi, shouldn't this thread be stickied? I find it really useful.
Re: Yet another battery question
Posted on 2012-03-30, 04:40
Cool thanks for the reply's, I've gone with one of these instead: http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=SB1609 "3.6V 70mAh NI-MH Computer Motherboard Battery" I'll just have to watch it like a hawk for any sign of leakage, but I assume they're less prone to that in this day and age...?
Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online
Posted on 2012-03-30, 02:36
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Labway-Yamaha- … #ht_1601wt_1396 "NEW Labway Yamaha A301-G50 PCI Sound Card"... $1,875.00
Yet another battery question
Posted on 2012-03-30, 00:56
I have a 386 motherboard on which the battery has started to leak. In the past I've just de-soldered it and used the external battery header but this board doesn't have one, which is disappointing because it's a nice ASUS board. With regard to a replacement battery, what about these: http://www. …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2012-03-28, 03:24
Gotta agree shspvr, your stream of consciousness posts are very hard to read, perhaps you could try slapping the odd comma in every now and then? Can't argue with this logic though: shspvr wrote: for some reason you didn't like a huge picture but you did even remove it from your own reply.
Re: Best CRT for 486 running DOS 6.22: SAMPO Alphascan 912 or Hansol 920P
Posted on 2012-03-27, 21:51
Both of those screens are way too big for DOS IMHO, unless you're planning to sit on the other side of the room. It's not easy finding a decent 14 or 15" CRT so my current solution is using a more modern 17" CRT and adjusting the image size down to a 14" screen's image size. It's working well and if …
Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online
Posted on 2012-03-24, 10:33
Chewhacca wrote: Made an offer on it. He he, nice one. You're lucky he didn't accept it, + 45 bucks for international shipping and it's still way too much.
Re: So I put together a REAL DOS computer...
Posted on 2012-03-23, 04:04
Yep, I've already read those threads. Nothing conclusive with regard to an actual Ensoniq Soundscape (not an AudioPCI). What I'm asking is if anyone here has tried this specific card with an external MIDI module (e.g. MT-32)?
Re: So I put together a REAL DOS computer...
Posted on 2012-03-23, 01:56
I'm busy jumping onto the MIDI bandwagon myself and man is it frustrating. With regard to an ISA interface card which is mpu-401 compatible (including "intelligent mode") - I just bought an Ensoniq Soundscape, which I'm led to believe does a good enough job of faking intelligent mode that most games …
Re: (Ebay)US International postage prices?
Posted on 2012-03-22, 21:38
Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online
Posted on 2012-03-21, 01:33
I'll take it! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Microsoft-MS-DOS-3 … e#ht_901wt_1396
Re: Univbe not detecting an ET4000/W32p
Posted on 2012-03-17, 10:00
NVM I think I've answered my own question, I've used the version of univbe in an older version, "SciTech Display Doctor 6.53".
Univbe not detecting an ET4000/W32p
Posted on 2012-03-17, 08:11
I've tried Univbe 6.7 in DOS 6.22 on various cards and it usually picks them up, but it never has for my ET4000AX VLB. The AX chipset isn't specifically listed as supported in the documentation so I wasn't too fussed, but I bought this card recently and it won't detect it either: http://i1096. …
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