FB-01 CC-to-Sysex Python script (modify voice params live like an analog synth!)

Posted on 2024-11-17, 22:28

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I wrote a Python script to translate MIDI CC controller messages in real time to the FB-01's sysex messages that control Voice, Inst, Config, and System parameters. I wrote this for my Raspberry Pi Zero 2 so I could modify instrument sounds/settings on the FB-01 live with a MIDI controller without a …

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Re: [RELEASE] Nuked-SC55, low-level Roland SC-55 series emulator announcement

Posted on 2024-08-27, 15:19

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GM.DLS also sounds to me like they're using fewer PCM samples to cover more octave ranges instead of using more samples recorded/generated at different pitches which would obviously lead to some poor sounding notes.

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Re: Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-07-16, 19:46

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I also want to note that the latest daily builds of ScummVM now have an SCI fangame fallback detection. At last!

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Re: MT-32 Editor- a new timbre editor and patch librarian for 64-bit Windows

Posted on 2024-05-25, 20:32

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Amazing! I really personally appreciate supporting older Versions of windows because it means I can use this on my old Pentium machines too!

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

Posted on 2024-05-06, 20:31

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You know what, I am sending the correct data but as I was typing this response I remembered that Cakewalk stupidly does not send sysex to VSTi plugins. This appears to also be the case with RPNs. Fricking Cakewalk...

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

Posted on 2024-05-06, 19:08

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Has the topic of pitch bend range sensitivity been brought up regarding the OPL3GM VSTi plugin? So far I've tried 4 different plugins and none of them (OPL3GM included) supports the 14-bit MIDI RPN for adjusting pitch bend sensitivity. At least, not in the traditional method. ADLPlug doesn't, …

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Re: Space Quest 1 VGA Sound Format

Posted on 2024-05-06, 17:09

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Ah yes, much easier to look for the populated sampling rate field. Good call!

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Re: Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-05-06, 17:07

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ScummVM is very picky about SCI games. If the game files don't meet the exact hashes it's looking for then the game is unrecognizable. BA1 v1.3.1 is very different under the hood compared to the previous release so it wouldn't recognize it. I don't know why they don't just treat SCI fangames like …

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Re: Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-05-04, 20:45

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I'd like to add a setup utility as well. The idea of providing Sierra's setup utility with Sierra's branding and copyright info splashed all over it it seems questionable to me. Maybe we can just create our own setup utility that looks like it as a replacement though. Another idea is to just use a …

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Re: Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-05-04, 17:44

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It'd be nice if people kept downloading it from the website/Github so download numbers can be tracked. But it's a free game and we're just happy to have people play it so it doesn't matter!

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Re: Space Quest 1 VGA Sound Format

Posted on 2024-05-04, 15:40

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SQ1VGA uses the SCI1 interpreter which has its digital sounds amended to MIDI sound resources (like EGA SCI0 games do). SQ1VGA was released before SCI even had separate digital audio sound resources. The version of SQ4 that DOES use separate digital audio resources is actually the CD version which …

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Re: Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-05-04, 15:26

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My knowledge of SCI is quite superficial, does Betrayed Alliance use an original/hacked Sierra binary, or a DOS engine recreation thereof? I remember that there were several fan-made recreation projects of the AGI engine, including several DOS-native ones, before this endeavour got merged into …

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Re: Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-05-03, 15:30

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Nice!! Looks like i'll have to get a SAAYM then! You might even be able to do something cool and combine OPM sound with the SAA1099's. Well don't get one just on my account, at least not until I've succeeded! lol Utilizing both the YM2151 and SAA1099's is a neat idea too though. If you're going to …

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Re: Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-05-02, 23:11

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The absolute gist is that you're a knight who's been framed for a crime and the woman you love is in danger. You've escaped from prison and find yourself being aided by a mysterious wizard. The details are in the intro sequence right at the start of the game. I personally feel like you get the best …

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Re: OPN music on an ISA sound card?

Posted on 2024-05-02, 21:22

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If one had a SAAYM and a Sound Blaster compatible card installed, would it be too CPU-intensive to produce PCM sound from the SB and everything else via the SAAYM? And yeah, SAA1099 can't really reproduce everything the SSG-EG/SN76489 can, but it'd be better than nothing. Especially when it doesn't …

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Re: Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-05-02, 21:10

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Thanks for testing and playing! And also for the kind words! I'm with you, I've been wanting to see more SCI games like this for a while. I was trying to do it myself with an SCI remake of KQ2 but time was just not on my side. Working on BA was a perfect compromise to see an SCI game without proper …

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Betrayed Alliance Book 1 (v1.3.1) "overhaul update" - free SCI fangame released!

Posted on 2024-05-02, 16:10

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Betrayed Alliance Book 1 v1.3.1 (the "overhaul update") has been released! Download it now! Watch the trailer! Features Works on period hardware! 50/56 vector EGA backgrounds completely redrawn and refreshed (the majority of which was done by talented Canadian artist Karl Dupéré-Richer) Brand new ( …

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HP Pack-Mate desktop computer (w/PCI, IR, onboard video)

Posted on 2024-04-26, 15:41

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I used to have an HP 486 DX2/66 computer that was given to me by a friend years ago. It had an infrared light port somewhere and PCI slots with onboard video. I've been trying to find what exact model this was but am coming up empty. Does anyone have any knowledge of this line of HPs? It may have …

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Re: OPN music on an ISA sound card?

Posted on 2024-04-26, 14:26

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I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the SAAYM ISA card (CMS/GB/2x SAA1099 + YM2151/OPM) from TexElec. This could basically reproduce any OPN sound we need since it's just a mildly feature-stripped version of OPM. I wonder what the chances are of getting a DOS Genesis/MD emulator like Genecyst to work …

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Re: MT-32 Editor- a new timbre editor and patch librarian for 64-bit Windows

Posted on 2024-04-17, 15:15

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Luckily, Falcosoft implemented a drag-and-drop solution for SYX files in the MUNT VSTi which works very well when used in Cakewalk. But still. Editing the timbres with MT32 Editor, saving, and redragging the SYX to the VSTi is just a couple extra steps when it could be much more streamlined. But …

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