Re: New project : MixerBay - audio mixer for the 3.5" drive bay

Posted on 2025-01-04, 19:57

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ludicrous_peridot wrote on 2025-01-04, 11:49: Sorry for going off topic here, but is there still space for Crystal based MIDI expansion card in your busy schedule for 2025? Do you mean the crystalblaster - still intending to but probably not before summer - would need to try find a reliable source …

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Re: New project : MixerBay - audio mixer for the 3.5" drive bay

Posted on 2024-12-30, 11:25

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hard1k wrote on 2024-12-30, 10:53: And for the name - MixBlaster?.. oh yes thats a good name

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Re: New project : MixerBay - audio mixer for the 3.5" drive bay

Posted on 2024-12-30, 11:24

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If I understand correctly you have to wire the cable (for most sound cards) externally back inside the case to use it? As most sound cards (at least the ones I have) don't have an internal 3.5mm connector. In my case only one wave table card has an internal 3.5mm connector. If so it's a bit too …

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New project : MixerBay - audio mixer for the 3.5" drive bay

Posted on 2024-12-30, 09:58

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I made some first working prototypes of a new project : MixerBay This is an audio mixer for the 3.5" drive bay Feel free to suggest improvements, and maybe also a better name rear side : 4 x line in (3.5mm stereo connectors) 1 x line out (3.5mm stereo connector) 1 x floppy power connector front …

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SF2 - standalone midi synthesizer

Posted on 2024-12-30, 09:05

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Just released : SF2 : a MIDI synthesizer that uses sf2 soundfont files the software is based on MT32Pi, with a tweaked configuration for live performance the hardware is based on Pi zero 2W + custom PCB https://www.serdashop.com/SF2 it can be used for as sf2 synth also for mt32 emulation (if you …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2024-12-29, 09:37

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Finally picking up effects processing project again the past years i made several prototypes (such as FX1 FX1 : USB audio, midi interface, and live multi effects ) but never released anything. It still itches to complete and release something, but is there a use case for gamers ? i think not

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Re: Fanatical gamers, 25+, with autism - interview

Posted on 2024-12-26, 11:48

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I have a German last name, but don't speak German. Otherwise, I fully qualify and was recently diagnosed. :p I'm relatively high-functioning, so I think that I can provide useful answers and information from my personal experiences. excellent I will send you a pm The interview can be in English, …

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Re: Fanatical gamers, 25+, with autism - interview

Posted on 2024-12-26, 10:12

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Disruptor wrote on 2024-12-26, 09:40: Qualified in all 3 categories. But for me medical questions must be in German. (Oh, it's an official language in Belgium) That's fine, I will send you a pm

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Re: Merry Christmas everyone!

Posted on 2024-12-25, 21:19

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Merry Christmas ! Filename A vibrant Christmas scene with reindeers and absurd figures climbing over 386 DOS computers, a Vogons Christmas banner. Bright lens flares, electric vivid colors, dark tones, unsettling details, and light streaks (1).jpg File size 132.83 KiB Views 320 views File license …

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Fanatical gamers, 25+, with autism - interview

Posted on 2024-12-25, 20:37

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My nephew is studying psychiatry and told me during xmas dinner, that he needs to interview (a list of questions) at least 10 people that are older than 25 years are officially diagnosed with autism are fanatical gamers It seems not easy to find. I promised to help him search. The interview will be …

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2024-12-25, 19:43

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would a GS version of X2TE (X2 tiny edition) be a solution ? it is only 35mm x 25mm in size x2tu.jpg I think it would! As long as it comes with bank select option to switch instrument packs quickly from prompt. It's only 1mm longer than S2 on each edge, and S2 is a perfect weecee fit. I'm not sure …

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2024-12-24, 09:43

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would a GS version of X2TE (X2 tiny edition) be a solution ? it is only 35mm x 25mm in size , see https://www.serdashop.com/X2TE if interested, send me a PM Filename x2tu.jpg File size 61.9 KiB Views 629 views File license Fair use/fair dealing exception

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Re: AI Generated Wallpapers Representing Retro Computing

Posted on 2024-12-15, 07:01

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That being said, I'm going to try using Leonardo and ChatGPT to come up with another banner for the top of my blog. I like the one I have on there now, but I want more options, and something a bit more "banner-like" and less of a cut-down picture I altered to fit. oh yes that sounds like fun. I …

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Re: AI Generated Wallpapers Representing Retro Computing

Posted on 2024-12-14, 17:54

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StriderTR wrote on 2024-11-13, 06:23: What do you think? https://theclassicgeek.blogspot.com/p/ai-gene … wallpapers.html Like it a lot, in fact i enjoy generating AI retro pc images as well (with leonardo AI)

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Re: DreamBlaster X16 + X16GS Release

Posted on 2024-12-10, 21:28

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X16GS Review by Phil's computerlab : https://youtu.be/pfoZHfVIRPQ?si=p3skB4Sr9NIlc1hF

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Re: PicoMEM : Pi Pico on ISA, with full Memory and I/O bus access

Posted on 2024-10-30, 07:39

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I made a special edition PicoMEM Audio Edition", with the PCM5102A stereo DAC integrated on the PCB https://www.serdashop.com/PicoMEM Filename picomemA_bracket.jpg File size 61.27 KiB Views 1571 views File license Fair use/fair dealing exception

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Re: PicoGUS: ISA sound card emulator with Raspberry Pi Pico (Gravis Ultrasound, AdLib, MPU-401, Tandy, CMS)

Posted on 2024-09-28, 12:35

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I made special edition of S2 to "feed the Polpo" : Filename s2red_feedthepolpo.jpg File size 52.73 KiB Views 1634 views File license Fair use/fair dealing exception

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Re: Beepblaster 1.0 Wavetable Module

Posted on 2024-09-11, 12:50

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Amazing youtube demo of Beepblaster 2.0 by pc-sound-legacy Stereo sound, and it sounds great ! https://youtu.be/cnJLOFmRATA?si=9z-p-XtPU7Ry1DHh What a nice project 😀

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Re: MK1869 : new soundcard based on ESS 1869 and ES690 chips

Posted on 2024-09-02, 20:11

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Wohoooo looks great!

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Re: WP32 McCake : MT32 compatible waveblaster board

Posted on 2024-08-30, 18:46

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McCake review by Phils computerlab : https://youtu.be/KRRM1D98yOY

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