Re: Emulating MT-32 on an RPi2
Posted on 2020-10-23, 08:48
sergm wrote on 2020-10-23, 07:47: appiah4 I gather that qjackctl works well for the task too 😉 Yes, if you want to do that manually with a GUI qjackctl would work.
Re: Emulating MT-32 on an RPi2
Posted on 2020-10-23, 07:38
I am simply trying to hook up an old computer with midi out to the Pi3b+ using a Roland UM-One cable. I have been able to get this to work using Fluidsynth and Qsynth by going into qjackctl and connecting Fluidsynth to the UM-One. I try the same process with Munt and still nothing. You have to use …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2020-10-23, 07:36
What's the story with the red vacuum cleaner? 🤣
Re: About Roland Virtual Sound Canvas 3
Posted on 2020-10-23, 07:34
What I meant is a soundfont that more or less mimics the VSC sound, which is close enough to an authentic SC-55 as I care to get. I'm sure that is doable with all the PCMs becoming available. If I knew how I would do an SF2 and a DLS for this. Unfortunately, I do not..
Re: Emulating MT-32 on an RPi2
Posted on 2020-10-22, 13:48
I have been trying to use the Pi3 image from this thread on my Pi3b+ and a Roland UM-One cable. After writing this image to a sd card and booting it up it just hangs at a grey desktop screen after logging in with username "pi" and password "raspberry". Am I supposed to do anything to the image …
Re: About Roland Virtual Sound Canvas 3
Posted on 2020-10-22, 13:47
I guess this means somone should get off their asses and make 100% authentic SC-55 SF2 and DLS sound fonts?
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2020-10-20, 13:57
I don't think the GF4 displays Splinter Cell shadows correctly either, you need a GF3 for that. Someone will correct me on this.
Re: UNISOUND - Universal ISA PnP Sound Card Driver for DOS v0.75e
Posted on 2020-10-20, 13:57
Hello. I have non-pnp SB 16 Vibra, CT2600. Is there any way to change the default midi port, which is 330? It doesn't seem to matter what numbers I type into a set blaster line for midi. It is always 330. Also, is it possible to change OPL3 default port 388? Everything else is working, ok! CT2600 …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-10-20, 11:33
I got me one of these: https://i.postimg.cc/vZ1g346g/TL866-II-Pro.jpg I have been in this hobby for a couple of years now and the times I needed one for troubleshooting or repairs so far justified it. An oscilloscope is probably next. tpos(I will then probably get thrown out of the house by my wife)
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2020-10-19, 14:33
are you trying to say this https://www.mobygames.com/game/amiga/might-and-magic-ii-gates-to-another-world/screenshots/gameShotId,942264/ is better than this? ;) https://www.mobygames.com/game/macintosh/might-and-magic-ii-gates-to-another-world/screenshots/gameShotId,871904/ impressive ceiling ;) …
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2020-10-19, 13:26
Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World There's a lot I like about M&MII over the first game. It has some really great 16-color graphics (make sure to run the game in MCGA mode graphics mode; all the characters have purple skin if you select EGA for some reason!) Check Mac version for even more …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-10-19, 13:23
SVD wrote on 2020-10-18, 18:55: And there is more That joystick (or whatever it is in the second photo) looks like a sex toy..
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2020-10-19, 13:22
Tinkered some more with a recent Socket A build (MSI K7N2 motherboard) with stability issues. Removed the Radeon 9600 card & it's drivers and installed a GeForce FX 5700VE instead, with the 61.76 forceware drivers in Windows XP. This too was unstable just like the Radeon was. But after tweaking the …
Re: Emulating MT-32 on an RPi2
Posted on 2020-10-16, 08:09
I believe the Linux kernel comes with all necessery modules for a USB MIDI input?
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-10-14, 13:09
PSU stocking spree continues as I ran across an 350W ATX unit that had EVERY criteria I wanted: -5V Rail: Check Solid Build: Check (FSP OEM) Solid +5V: Check (32A) Rocker On/Off Switch: Check Monitor Passthrough: Check For 7 bucks? Yeah, bought. I'll give it a good wash down and check for any bad …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-10-13, 10:04
Give it a good vinegar bath, a water wash and some IPA cleaning. It would work like a charm. Against my better judgement I bought this NOS (and possibly POS) ATX PSU for $5. It has a -5V rail, so I will use it with an ATX to AT adapter in one of my AT cases.
Re: Slot 1 vs Super Socket 7
Posted on 2020-10-13, 06:48
In a twist, the eBay seller gave me a refund and asked me to keep the board for parts. That was nice of them. So I tried again to diagnose the issue. I "breadboarded" the motherboard, and this time I could tell that the ticking sound is coming from the pc speaker. Definitely some voltage is …
Re: Micro ATX 486 - what's the degree of interest?
Posted on 2020-10-13, 06:47
Soldering a Socket 3 is not a big deal. Desoldering one? I tried it once, and it was madness.
Re: Crystal Caves HD!?
Posted on 2020-10-12, 12:55
I think it is wonderful, they have made an HD remake. But saddened and disappointed. They have remade it in Unity, it begins to be a VERY cheap way of making games. Yes there are games that are brilliant, made in Unity, but Unity just makes it feel cheap in the long run. Sorry if I am the only one …
Re: Athlon XP VS Pentium 4 (478 Prescott) for 2003 build?
Posted on 2020-10-12, 12:54
If you need an electric heater go with the P4. If you need a computer go with the AthlonXP.
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