Re: Heads Up: Roland Sound Canvas VA VSTi Plugin!

Posted on 2023-08-23, 09:28

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by brad86

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I downsized a few years ago and sold my SC-55 MK2. Sound Canvas VA (with tweaking) has been, by far, the best software solution in existence, and by a considerable margin. As impressive as soundfonts can be, they can also only do so much due to their limitation, and are not close to VA in any area. …

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Re: Modern AOC 144hz IPS monitor only showing 60hz in Win98 SE

Posted on 2022-12-03, 08:47

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by brad86

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I have tried Powerstrip, HZTool, and adding refresh rates manually via the monitor inf. Neither has worked. The options show up and allow me to select, but the monitors built-in menu still shows as 60hz. I am using VGA. This card also has DVI, but my monitor is only DP,HDMI,VGA. I did actually try …

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Re: Modern AOC 144hz IPS monitor only showing 60hz in Win98 SE

Posted on 2022-12-02, 10:55

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by brad86

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Still having this issue, unfortunate. Can't think of what else to try. Spent so many hours trying. Please feel free to share a possible fix if you may know of one. Thanks.

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Re: Far Cry

Posted on 2022-07-27, 16:16

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I use the 64-bit AMD content patch with the GOG 32-bit version. The widescreen and silent patches works fine. You get some higher resolution textures and a further draw distance. Only issue is a blurry rockface texture which could most likely be fixed via extracting and replaces said file. Tempted …

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Re: Modern AOC 144hz IPS monitor only showing 60hz in Win98 SE

Posted on 2022-07-26, 12:12

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XP isn't an option here. This machine is strictly for 95/98 gaming in mind. The card if fully compatible with 98. I run XP era games on my main PC. I'd just stick with a locked 60hz if I must, but it would be nice to get the higher refresh working. Just not sure why it dislikes this monitor. I …

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Re: Modern AOC 144hz IPS monitor only showing 60hz in Win98 SE

Posted on 2022-07-25, 21:57

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I found the main official driver inf from AOC worked on 98, and all the refresh rates show up and are selectable. Sadly, it doesn't actually change, though. The monitors OSD read 60hz no matter what I change it to. I even edited the inf so the minimum refresh was higher. I then tried HZtool and …

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Re: Modern AOC 144hz IPS monitor only showing 60hz in Win98 SE

Posted on 2022-07-25, 12:40

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Thanks, gents. I'm running a Frankenstein build. LGA775, with a Celeron 420 / Radeon X800 GTO along with its last windows 98 drivers. I carefully chose this build to have the least amount of conflicts, without paying the price tag of failing Win 98 era components. It has been great so far. Is there …

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Modern AOC 144hz IPS monitor only showing 60hz in Win98 SE

Posted on 2022-07-25, 11:54

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I recently purchased a new monitor for my main PC, with the intention of using the high refresh rates that it offers on my 98 build, too. I did a quick test via VGA on an old XP based laptop and it sees the higher refresh rates without issue, or needing external drivers. I went through multiple …

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Re: Far Cry

Posted on 2022-07-03, 21:54

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The game was a stunner back then, and it's a stunner today. Playing again makes me appreciate it even more. Using the 1.4 AMD patch for those extra bells & whistles whilst keeping vanilla, along with Silent Patch, the AI fix, few ini tweaks, and forced 4x SGSSAA 1080p. Running silky smooth, too. …

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Re: VGA Capture Thread

Posted on 2021-12-16, 23:03

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by brad86

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I grabbed a used, but mint condition CYP SY-P293 off eBay for £20 and I couldn't be happier with the image. I just wanted a decent solution for my Dreamcast, without spending crazy money. All the VGA to HDMI cables leave a lot to be desired. The main issue being no control over the pixel clock (DC …

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Re: Win98 Quake port with music

Posted on 2021-11-21, 20:10

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by brad86

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Anyone have a newer SDL1 build compiled ?

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Re: How stable is your Windows 98?

Posted on 2021-11-21, 11:25

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by brad86

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Unstable as shit, but Windows 98 wouldn't feel like Windows 98 if it was without issues. Part of its charm.

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Re: Looking for the old Geforce 'Dawn' tech demo from 2003

Posted on 2021-08-26, 07:54

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by brad86

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vetz wrote on 2021-08-26, 07:44: It took me one google search (second page of results): https://archive.org/details/nvidia_demo_dawn Just seen this too, 🤣. Thanks 😀

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Looking for the old Geforce 'Dawn' tech demo from 2003

Posted on 2021-08-26, 07:36

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by brad86

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I'm collecting many legacy tech demo / benchmark utilities, and I can't for the life of me find the original Dawn (fairy lady) demo from 2003. NVidia removed their download links for it a while back. I had it a couple of years ago, but I was terrible with backing up my stuff then.

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Re: PCem v17

Posted on 2021-07-17, 08:00

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by brad86

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Happy with what I can now run on my new Ryzen 3700x build. Outside the very brief milliseconds hitches that happen no matter the CPU, I'm Getting 100% on a Pentium II 333mhz / Voodoo 3 / Win98SE config. Absolutely lovely stuff. Aiming for the same setup I had back in 1998 as a youngster, and I'm …

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Re: PCem v17

Posted on 2021-06-19, 07:34

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by brad86

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Does anyone know if it is possible to pass Virtual Roland Sound Canvas VA through PCem ? By using Coolsoft MIDIsynth, LoopMIDI, and Falco Midi Player in Windows 10, I am able to use the official Roland VST perfectly with emulators and DOSbox that can output MIDI. Just wondering if I can also use …

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Re: PCem v17

Posted on 2021-06-18, 08:35

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by brad86

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Completely understandable, even if it is indeed sad news. If you're not having fun with a project, then it is time to call it a day. Even without continuation, PCem still accomplishes so much in its current state and will be useful for many years. Would it be possible to keep the forums locked, but …

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Re: Peixoto's patches for a few old games

Posted on 2019-07-01, 10:52

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by brad86

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Would you mind hosting your patches elsewhere temporarily. No matter how many times I click on the Onedrive download, it just refuses to do anything. Tried other browsers with no luck.

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Re: Falcosoft Soundfont Midi Player + Munt VSTi + BassMidi VSTi

Posted on 2019-02-09, 22:08

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by brad86

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That stands out a lot more. I like it.

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Re: Falcosoft Soundfont Midi Player + Munt VSTi + BassMidi VSTi

Posted on 2019-02-09, 19:18

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by brad86

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Yeah, I meant something that can work with the plugin and MidiPlayer to show information like the original MT-32 would do. Some game will show the song title or other game information on the display and I always found it pretty cool. Would look something like this...

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