Re: Floppy disk labels remake/preservation

Posted on 2022-03-21, 21:41

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by Shponglefan

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I was just wondering about this very thing the other day. What I'd like to do is recreate not just old labels, but replicas of the disks themselves. Basically find NOS disks with the same colors and style as ones used by companies, and then replicate the labels. This way older games could be …

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Ultimate Windows XP Build (Intel i7-3770k / GTX 980Ti / 24" Asus ProArt display / X-Fi Titanium)

Posted on 2022-03-21, 21:10

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by Shponglefan

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My attempt at an "ultimate" Windows XP setup. I initially started by recreating a setup I had back in the late 2000's, before gradually upgrading various components to its current configuration. Specs as of Nov 26, 2022: CPU: i7-3770k CPU MB: Asus P8Z68-V Pro/Gen 3 motherboard GPU: eVGA GeForce GTX …

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Re: Suggestions on audio focused DOS/Win 9x builds?

Posted on 2022-03-20, 16:32

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by Shponglefan

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Ive got a socket 7 that has like 3 sound cards , plus 5 synths chained to a switchbox mpu 401 combo. Nice setup! I'm hoping to get something similar rigged up probably with 4x external MIDI modules, plus sound cards. There was also a guy on vogons who had a crazy setup involving some kinda …

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Re: Crusader No Regret

Posted on 2022-03-20, 16:27

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1541 wrote on 2022-03-20, 14:33: The Crusader game engine is based on the engine used in Ultima VIII : Pagan. So, there's some decent evil already included 😀 Play it long enough and you kinda get used to it... 😁

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Re: Compact Flash or SSD for Windows 98?

Posted on 2022-03-20, 16:25

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by Shponglefan

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darry wrote on 2022-03-20, 15:26: My best experiences in terms of compatibility with old IDE controllers have been with current Samsung SSDs and old Sandforce based SSDs . So something like a Samsung EVO 870 should be fine? I have a couple of those on hand, so I might just go that route if they'll …

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Re: Compact Flash or SSD for Windows 98?

Posted on 2022-03-20, 14:57

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by Shponglefan

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Jo22 wrote on 2022-03-20, 07:40: Yup. But let's make sure the models are not older than 4 years or so. 😀 That was going to be my next question, if there is any consideration as to what specific SSDs might be a good choice. 😀

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Re: Compact Flash or SSD for Windows 98?

Posted on 2022-03-20, 14:55

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by Shponglefan

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darry wrote on 2022-03-20, 04:39: Here is another option : Here's an idea: using high endurance (micro)SD cards meant for continuous video recording as storage for retro gear . Interesting, I hadn't considered SD cards. I'll take a look at that.

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Compact Flash or SSD for Windows 98?

Posted on 2022-03-20, 02:20

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by Shponglefan

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I'm looking to go solid state for a Windows 98 build and trying to decide between CF and SSD. I know people use CF cards for DOS builds, but are they viable for Win 98 builds as well (i.e. performance-wise)? Is there any potential benefit to one over the other? I also know there are specific setup …

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Re: Sound Canvas comparison project

Posted on 2022-03-18, 15:30

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by Shponglefan

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No, it wouldn't include JV or XV products, as they are not GS compatible and use different samples. Are the Integra-7 and Sonic Cell GS compatible though? I guess this is where I'm a bit confused as to the intent of the comparison, since modules like the Integra-7 and Sonic Cell are definitely pro …

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Re: Sound Canvas comparison project

Posted on 2022-03-18, 14:10

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by Shponglefan

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As for the SD-20, that's a fair point, and folks will be curious about them since they're now rare. I'll add that to the project document, a third category which has "Other Canvases", i.e. SDs/equivalents and others like the Sonic Cell. If the 20 is the same as my 50, "Classical" mode basically …

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Re: Wavetable board for Diamond Monster MX200?

Posted on 2022-03-17, 21:39

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by Shponglefan

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If you have the Yucatan FX board from Dreamblaster, it should be the same soundset. Unfortunately I do not, and it looks like that was a limited run so none available. The only other board of the era that I've seen that has the same chipset is the Turtle Beach CancunFX board for the Montego II. …

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Re: Wavetable board for Diamond Monster MX200?

Posted on 2022-03-17, 20:42

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by Shponglefan

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https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=53871 You most certainly won't be able to get the original board. Just get the Dreamblaster X2GS, which is a descendant of that board and has a newer Roland GS soundbank. https://www.serdashop.com/X2GS I'm looking for the specific soundset specific to the …

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Wavetable board for Diamond Monster MX200?

Posted on 2022-03-17, 19:20

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I'm looking for information on the Diamond Monster MX200 wavetable board that came with the card. From what I can find, it was a 4MB board with licensed Roland samples. But I can't find much else on it. I'd like to get an original, but in lieu of that, I'm wondering if there are other wavetable …

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Re: Sound Canvas (and related) comparison project

Posted on 2022-03-17, 17:10

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by Shponglefan

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I take it for this project, you have: Roland SC-D70, CM-500, SC-55, SC-55 mkII, SC-55ST, SC-88, SC-88 Pro, Korg NS5R, Yamaha TG300, MU-80, MU-2000EX? (Others eligible for the GM project) Correct, I currently own all those modules. They should all be functional, although admittedly some of them I …

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Re: Comparison of MIDI sound modules (Roland vs Korg vs Yamaha vs Kawai)

Posted on 2022-03-17, 16:28

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The files are archived on wayback machine (archive.org). Just checked a couple and they work. Here's a link for those who are also on the lookout to buy a module: https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://shponglefan.dreamhosters.com/audio/* Well that's handy! At least those were preserved there. Though …

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Re: Comparison of MIDI sound modules (Roland vs Korg vs Yamaha vs Kawai)

Posted on 2022-03-17, 16:26

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Unfortunately it seems that the links are down... tragic. This was great to me once when I was deciding about what modules to get. Thank you. I realize this is quite a late reply to this, but yes, I do apologize for the links going down. The issue is I stopped paying for web hosting a few years …

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Re: Sound Canvas (and related) comparison project

Posted on 2022-03-17, 14:54

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by Shponglefan

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This is an intriguing project and I'm interested in contributing what I can. I'm especially interested in a broader GM comparison project, especially for other Roland devices beyond the Sound Canvases. I've done comparison recordings in the past and I know there is overlap with Roland samples from …

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Re: Voodoo-series cards overvalued compared to nVidia TNT/TNT2/GeForce cards?

Posted on 2022-03-15, 23:06

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by Shponglefan

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The original Voodoo and Voodoo 2 were very important in those early 3D years, especially when it comes to speed, back then it was incredible seeing games running that fast. Not just speed, but resolution as well. I still remember being blown away seeing GL Quake running at 640x480 on an original …

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Re: Suggestions on audio focused DOS/Win 9x builds?

Posted on 2022-03-15, 15:33

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by Shponglefan

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I’d advise to use at least two builds. Pentium MMX or 486 with turbo for AdLib/GUS/MT-32 stuff and something fast for A3D and late MIDI titles. Thanks, this was my gut feeling as well. I'll probably go with a 486-era build for the DOS stuff , and then figure out the Win 9X part later. Actually …

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Re: Voodoo-series cards overvalued compared to nVidia TNT/TNT2/GeForce cards?

Posted on 2022-03-15, 14:45

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So sure, TNT2 in itself is definitely not a bad card. It's just that there's so many (sometimes arguably) better alternatives out there, which is less the case with Voodoo 3. I guess I'm a bit mystified as to why at the time, the TNT2 cards were favored so much more than the Voodoo3's by both …

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