Re: DreamBlaster X16 Release

Posted on 2023-04-15, 07:15

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Some quick youtube demos of the Tie Fighter title track : X16GS, GS bank : https://youtu.be/_sysYmlJiZ8 X16, Buran bank : https://youtu.be/3wKoyHOJizg Still optimizing the default presets, and default soundbank set.

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Re: DreamBlaster X16 Release

Posted on 2023-04-14, 08:06

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Here are the midi files for slot selection : X16Slot1.mid Select soundbank in slot 1 X16Slot2.mid Select soundbank in slot 2 X16Slot3.mid Select soundbank in slot 3 X16Slot4.mid Select soundbank in slot 4 X16Slot5.mid Select soundbank in slot 5 X16Slot6.mid Select soundbank in slot 6 X16Slot7.mid …

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Re: DreamBlaster X16 Release

Posted on 2023-04-14, 07:59

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X16 Manager tool now working fine : allows to : - upload soundbanks and presets to different slots - update firmware (in boot mode) X16Manager.png X16ManagerBoot.png Soundbank selection can be done using midi commands, or the dipswitch on X16 : X16Dip.png The 4 switches are represented from left (1) …

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RGBToHDMI experiments with PI3A+

Posted on 2023-04-13, 18:47

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Hi, I'm experimenting with RGBToHDMI (https://github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMI i'm using the latest stable release 20221221_156e2f0 Release ) It works superbly on a pi zero, but have some strange effect on my pi3A+ with exactly the same SD card. I have only one pi zero, and a lot of pi 3A+, so it would …

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Re: WP32 McCake : MT32 compatible waveblaster board

Posted on 2023-03-29, 11:22

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Hi yes both MP32L and Mccake can be used inside a PC. MP32L has a footprint for pin headers on the pcb, so you can also add a cable to a panel. By the way, I had new panels printed some time ago, now updating the pictures !

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Re: Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-03-27, 17:25

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"a sleek 386 tandy desktop pc running a DOS shareware game"

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Re: Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-03-24, 22:08

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"a photo of a 386 DOS computer that looks like an animal with fur and googly eyes" DALL·E 2023-03-24 23.06.40 - a photo of a 386 DOS computer that looks like an animal with fur and googly eyes.png DALL·E 2023-03-24 23.06.45 - a photo of a 386 DOS computer that looks like an animal with fur and …

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Re: OPL3LPT : OPL3 FM Synthesis on parallel port

Posted on 2023-03-24, 21:58

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- producable again ! Very much looking forward to grabbing one when they exist again. Is there some kind of timeline for production at this point, or is it "sometime in the future?" well i made a few prototypes and they worked well, i sold these next up is making a larger batch i think in about 1-2 …

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Re: HDD Clicker - HDD Sound Simulator

Posted on 2023-03-23, 21:29

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matze79 wrote on 2023-03-23, 21:19: There is a new Version of HDD Clicker, made in India https://youtu.be/EV41cwEzqO4 wahahahaaaa i like it

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Re: Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-03-11, 09:26

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"a photo of a typical 80s gamer, playing dos game on a 286 pc with CGA monitor" that doesnt look like cga..

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Re: Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-03-11, 09:23

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"3d render of a mainframe desktop computer, 70s style , star trek style and tron style"

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Re: Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-03-05, 16:19

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a realistic funny render of a 386 desktop computer, with a lot of details, in sonic the hedgehog style DALL·E 2023-03-05 17.18.20 - a realistic funny render of a 386 desktop computer, with a lot of details, in sonic the hedgehog style.png DALL·E 2023-03-05 17.18.26 - a realistic funny render of a …

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Re: Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-03-05, 16:15

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a 3d render of a 286 tower computer, in judge dredd style DALL·E 2023-03-05 17.14.17 - a 3d render of a 286 tower computer, in judge dredd style.png DALL·E 2023-03-05 17.14.22 - a 3d render of a 286 tower computer, in judge dredd style.png DALL·E 2023-03-05 17.14.26 - a 3d render of a 286 tower …

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Re: DreamBlaster X16 Release

Posted on 2023-03-04, 12:28

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SuperDeadite wrote on 2023-03-04, 12:08: Will this fit in the M size chill box? No it requires XL size chill box (see orientation on photo). Filename DSCN6543.JPG File size 99.32 KiB Views 2227 views

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Re: DreamBlaster X16 Prototypes/Development thread

Posted on 2023-03-04, 11:40

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Preparing X16 for launch, this could take several more weeks, but it is coming now !! I will document and support the final version of X16 in this new thread : DreamBlaster X16 + X16GS Release

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DreamBlaster X16 + X16GS Release

Posted on 2023-03-04, 11:35

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EDIT 25.06.2023 : X16 and X16GS are now released ! X16 is a High End Waveblaster + USB synthesizer board. It also exists in X16GS - gamer's edition (with licensed Dream/Roland GS bank - for DOS gaming purposes). Together with Hummtaro, the tools and soundbanks were finalized. X16 will be preloaded …

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Re: DreamBlaster X16

Posted on 2023-03-04, 11:28

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one step closer to X16 release, i made a coming soon section : https://www.serdashop.com/Coming-Soon Listing both variants X16 and X16GS : https://www.serdashop.com/DreamBlaster-X16 https://www.serdashop.com/DreamBlaster-X16GS

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Re: Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-02-26, 12:06

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these are very interesting. it would be interesting to generate multiple images from one phrase to see similarities, from different generators too Dall-E : "a 286 desktop computer, knight rider style" dalle_knightriderPC.png --> see the variations, resulting from 1 query ? DALL·E 2023-02-26 13.04. …

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Re: Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-02-20, 21:51

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The looks of those are... a matter of taste. But more importantly, what would be the specs? And was that what you had in mind when asking for "triangular" pcs, or were you thinking of a wedge shape? Like, just the lower parts without the pyramidimonitors? AI is weird. haha, i like the surprise …

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Your AI generated 'dream' desktop systems

Posted on 2023-02-20, 18:48

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Some AI fun with DALL-E 2 (https://openai.com/dall-e-2/), generating desktop pc's from our dreams/nightmares... What can you come up with ? "a desktop pc in hr giger style" DALL·E 2023-02-20 19.42.13 - a desktop pc in hr giger style.png DALL·E 2023-02-20 19.47.09 - a desktop pc in hr giger style.png …

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