Re: Heavy Gear 2 CD Audio help needed

Posted on 2018-11-20, 19:18

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dippy-dipper wrote: [snip!] I would be forever grateful if you could release a launcher program like that. Even if it were just quick and dirty, so as long as it works, it'd be awesome to finally play the game with background music on a newer computer!

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Re: Sound Profile, a series taking a look at old synths and MIDI hardware

Posted on 2018-11-19, 22:10

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by SpeedySPCFan

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keropi wrote: really enjoyed the 1st episode - moving on to the others shared the playlist on soem fb groups 😀 Thanks a lot! Any exposure helps; YT's algorithm is probably working against me since I don't have a consistent upload schedule, so word of mouth does a lot 😀

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Re: Roland SC-88 repair

Posted on 2018-11-19, 21:35

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by SpeedySPCFan

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I feel dumb; I think I was measuring the wrong side of the capacitor - both of them have whatever is coming out of the 5V line on the AC on the line that's connected to D102. So, the good news is that I didn't needlessly take stuff off or replace components or break anything, the bad news is that I …

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Re: Sound Profile, a series taking a look at old synths and MIDI hardware

Posted on 2018-11-19, 02:03

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by SpeedySPCFan

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New episode is finally out! Taking a look at the Roland ED SC-8850, the first USB synth and somewhat of an infamous one! https://youtu.be/6GUXbsqIuMQ

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Re: Old hardware giveaway thread.

Posted on 2018-11-17, 19:11

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by SpeedySPCFan

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2011

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Re: Roland SC-88 repair

Posted on 2018-11-16, 23:08

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by SpeedySPCFan

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So there has to be a transformer stepping down the AC to DC. As such there might not even be normal VRs in there. But you should be able to take similar voltage measurements from the transformer to at least make sure it is good and go from there. Also is there any kind of fuse in the SC-88 power …

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Re: Roland SC-88 repair

Posted on 2018-11-16, 19:43

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by SpeedySPCFan

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I've never cracked into an SC-88 but I would imagine that like most devices. It will have one or more voltage regulators that provide the actual needed DC voltages and current to the various parts of the module. So in situations like this, if you can confirm that voltage is getting to the main …

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Re: Roland SC-88 repair

Posted on 2018-11-14, 01:01

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by SpeedySPCFan

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I'm guessing it's okay to post here after a few months since others have before. I'm running into a similar issue as people here; my SC-88 Pro just died all of a sudden and now refuses to start - no display, no sounds, nothing. Just the hum of the transformer. There's no obvious leaky caps, …

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Re: Yamaha MU2000EX

Posted on 2018-11-11, 16:49

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by SpeedySPCFan

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Basically that's it. Although I hope SOL2 is indeed in English, because I read on another forum that its "light" version XG Works ST was also in English, bought it, and found it was all in Japanese instead :( (unless it's a case of removing some specific DLLs for Japanese language support, which …

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Re: Yamaha MU2000EX

Posted on 2018-11-11, 05:07

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by SpeedySPCFan

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nonold92 wrote: What is this Danish site where Yamaha SOL2 can be found ? Thanks I dunno what site he's referring to but he also mentioned Internet Archive so, go check there if you want SOL.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-26, 21:22

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by SpeedySPCFan

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They make modern ones, but, wireless only and expensive at best. @SpeedySPCFan you got yourself a new subscriber. Thank you! That's quiet a lucky find. I absolutely love that mouse as well! I love trackballs; I still can't understand why they've got near extinct these days. :blush: I kinda doubted …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-26, 20:43

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by SpeedySPCFan

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Someone here posted about a Trackball Explorer a while back in this thread - well, look what I found today for $5! There's a Corsair mech. keyboard there too, but y'know... POINTER DEVICES! Currently using it on my main desktop rig, it really is a nice device. Don't know if I'd pay $80 for one, but …

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Re: Turok Dinosaur Hunter "only" 199.00?

Posted on 2018-10-19, 23:20

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by SpeedySPCFan

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It's about $30 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/18884 … ywords=turok+pc

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Re: Sound Profile, a series taking a look at old synths and MIDI hardware

Posted on 2018-10-11, 04:23

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Beegle wrote: Subscribed. This series is promising! Thank you! I'm working on some game reviews for Halloween right now, but in November I'll be back on track with a new Sound Profile episode hopefully. I'm thinking the SC-8850 is gonna be the topic of the next video.

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Sound Profile, a series taking a look at old synths and MIDI hardware

Posted on 2018-10-07, 00:11

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by SpeedySPCFan

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Figured some people here might enjoy this - I've been doing a video series called Sound Profile where I take a look at old sound hardware or topics related to it, primarily stuff that relates to retro gaming in some way, but anything goes.... I just happen to own mostly gaming stuff :lol: First …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-04, 02:22

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by SpeedySPCFan

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MS claims they were the first 1500dpi sensor pointing devices. I'm not hugely choosy on that front but they certainly feel accurate. Also, in the trackball world, five buttons and a scroll wheel are still not standard, let alone back ~2000 when these things were made. But it's mainly the ergonomics …

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Re: Have you opened your SC-55 to check the battery inside?

Posted on 2018-10-02, 16:37

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by SpeedySPCFan

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keropi wrote: CR2032 IIRC I got my SC-55 a few days ago, this is correct - it's a CR2032 battery. Mine was a Toshiba brand specifically - not like it matters, my 88Pro and 55 are now running Energizer batteries so they Keep Going and Going™ 🤣

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-02, 16:19

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by SpeedySPCFan

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My precious has arrived: Normally I don't do 'new-in-box' stuff as I'm interested in the hardware, not the fluff. But here I make an exception - I'm hoarding as many Trackball Explorers as I can find, as I intend to keep using these things until either I die or there is no more electricity to run …

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2018-09-30, 03:11

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by SpeedySPCFan

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Slowly working through Touhou 6 on Lunatic. Got over half of the game down pat, just gotta get the last bits done and I can finally clear it.

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Re: Are Blood 2 & Descent 3 worth checking out?

Posted on 2018-09-30, 03:10

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by SpeedySPCFan

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DracoNihil wrote: -snip- Well, it's been a while since I have played the game, so maybe I was just very pessimistic. When I find the time I might give it another shot to see if I can level with you on that 😀

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