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

Posted on 2022-06-03, 07:54

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by slai50

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thanks for the clarification Keropi. I purchased the version of the Orpheus with the PCMIDI, is the PCMIDI MPU enabled at the joystick port by default?

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

Posted on 2022-06-03, 07:14

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by slai50

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Got an Orpheus soundcard last year and finally getting around to installing it in my DOS/Windows 95 PC and have a few questions. Currently have a Creative SF16-FMI Vibra 16C soundcard . Do I simply remove it from the ISA slot and insert the Orpheus soundcard or do it I have to go into the computer …

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Retro PC setup audio connection question

Posted on 2022-06-01, 14:15

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Hello- I've spent the past 2.5 years building my dream PC gaming setup , am now ready to start putting it all together and have questions regarding the audio component of the setup. Its amazing how researching one thing led to another and I'm now pretty far down the rabbit's hole thanks to the …

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MT-32 and SC-55 to DOS/Windows 95 PC

Posted on 2022-05-29, 15:41

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by slai50

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I wish to connect my MT-32 and SC-55 simultaneouly to my DOS/Win 95 PC with an Orpheus sound card . Is this what I need?https://www.serdashop.com/DB15MIDI If yes, what cables do I need? Thanks!

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Re: Diablo 2 glide worth it?

Posted on 2021-09-07, 15:47

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by slai50

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Is a voodoo banshee powerful enough to run Diablo 2 in glide mode without slow down or do I need to get a voodoo 3?

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Re: Diablo 2 glide worth it?

Posted on 2021-09-07, 01:46

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Yes I was planning on playing Diablo 2 on period correct hardware. I bought new sealed diablo 2 and the expansion about 5 years and totally forgot about them until I was going through my stuff last week. Can't wait to play them using a CRT. Was never a big PC gamer growing up but now want to see …

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Diablo 2 glide worth it?

Posted on 2021-09-06, 14:44

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by slai50

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Is it worth tracking down and paying the high price for a voodoo graphics card in order to play Diablo 2 in glide? Does it look that much better than Diablo 2 in directdraw or direct3d?

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

Posted on 2021-08-13, 02:53

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by slai50

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You have to use wither Orphinit or Unisound. Both will work but you only need to choose one. Orphinit is just for Orpheus while Unisound can work with several different sound cards. I kept a file UNISOUND.BAT in my C directory which I run whenever I swap between sound cards. It makes configuration …

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

Posted on 2021-08-13, 01:44

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by slai50

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Received my Orpheus few weeks ago and finally going to install it this weekend. I've never installed a soundcard before so trying to make everything as simple as possible. Is it as simple as taking out my old ISA sound card and plugging in the Orpheus? Do I have to mess with the bios at all? Do I …

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

Posted on 2021-07-06, 17:08

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by slai50

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ok no problem was just worried I hadn't heard anything. Thanks for replying!

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

Posted on 2021-07-06, 16:50

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by slai50

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A few months ago I put my name on the waitlist for an Orpheus soundcard and I finally received an email from Edro 3 weeks ago informing me I could purchase the soundcard. In the email he requested payment by paypal gift and I was told the sound card would be shipped and tracking number provided …

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

Posted on 2021-06-14, 02:08

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by slai50

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If my main goal is to play Sierra and Lucasarts adventure games and be able to utilize the Roland MT-32 and SC-55 external units with my DOS/windows 95 PC, would it be overkill to purchase an Orpheus sound card with PCMIDI or can I get away with just purchasing a PCMIDI sound card? Is it difficult …

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Re: Monitor question

Posted on 2021-03-28, 14:14

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by slai50

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I've read that 320x200 resolution games look best on a smaller(15 or 17in) shadow mask CRT, how true is this? I currently own a 21 inch diamond pro 2020u. Would a smaller monitor really look that much better for 320x200 games?

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Re: Monitor question

Posted on 2021-03-25, 20:41

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by slai50

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I see. Let's say for sake of argument I have another monitor with a lowest supported resolution of 1600x1200. Can I assume that this monitor would NOT be a good candidate for early 90s to mid 90's DOS adventure games?

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Monitor question

Posted on 2021-03-25, 19:19

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by slai50

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I just got a hold of a PC CRT monitor with a native resolution of 1600X1200. The lowest resolution that it supports is 640x480. Would this monitor be good for old DOS games like the Lucasarts and Sierra adventure games from the early 90's to mid 90s or is the resolution too high? Should I get …

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Re: Amibay Registration Problem

Posted on 2021-03-25, 19:05

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by slai50

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I will try what user Sardine suggested, thanks for everyone's reply and help!

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Re: Amibay Registration Problem

Posted on 2021-02-11, 16:12

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by slai50

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It appears I am still unable to send PMs here since I am a new user, If someone can direct him to this thread I would greatly appreciate it!

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Amibay Registration Problem

Posted on 2021-02-10, 08:51

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Has anyone tried to register at amibay recently? I've been trying to register since December and keep on getting this messsage: "Registration denied. We check new registrations against a database of known forum spammers. At this time, we are unable to contact this database to verify your …

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Re: Floppy or CD version compatibility Roland MT-32 SC-55 Question

Posted on 2020-12-27, 22:38

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by slai50

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Appreciate the reply, will check out your FB page, thanks!!

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Floppy or CD version compatibility Roland MT-32 SC-55 Question

Posted on 2020-12-26, 20:02

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by slai50

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After visiting my parents house few months ago and uncovering my stash of Sierra PC games from my childhood, I've jumped further down the rabbit's hole and purchased a Roland MT-32 and am looking for a SC-55. Some of the later Sierra games came in both 3.5" floppies and CD versions. Does it matter …

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