Re: UNISOUND - Universal ISA PnP Sound Card Driver for DOS v0.78b

Posted on 2022-11-28, 19:46

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JazeFox are you aware that with Orpheus I card FM/Synth/Wavetable volume switch /VFxx ignores(does not set Wavetable volume) both on digital and analogue outputs? To be honest even CrystalWare native mixer cwdmix.exe is behaving in the same way so it might be hardware limitation. Then again 640K! …

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

Posted on 2022-11-27, 10:57

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My apologizes about back-to-back posts. Short update after playing around with orphinit using SPDIF output in attempt to set WT module level. So only way I can change WT header midi module level is by initializing card in wss mode and tuning wtheader parameter: Mode=wss WTHeaderVol=2 In sb mode …

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Re: How are you guys mixing audio? I have multiple devices with outputs and I'm considering hardware mixer options

Posted on 2022-11-26, 19:43

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I'm using Maker Heart mini stereo mixer. Version I'm using is now replaced with Loop line Neat part of new line is you can daisy chain them so there is expansion path available. Also I can see that potentiometers design is improved. Old one with exposed slides is very prone to dust. However for my …

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

Posted on 2022-11-26, 13:49

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Wow. Thanks Marmes for detailed answer. It seems to be indeed Unisound specific. After playing around with unisound switches I found out that if I initialize card with enable SPDIF Flag is sets volumes only for digital output. Well that's logical. So my test results posted above isn't that relevant …

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

Posted on 2022-11-26, 11:01

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Update: It seems to be indeed Unisound specific. After playing around with unisound switches I found out that if I initialize card with enable SPDIF Flag is sets volumes only for digital output. Well that's logical. So my initial test results isn't that relevant because analog output just had random …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-11-24, 17:41

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HanSolo wrote on 2022-11-24, 15:28: And my next problem: did you find them for single modules? Those that I see always come in pairs, but the angled have a larger distance Bought this one today. Search for product: SIMM-130-VTL Adam Tech You can even google datasheet for this if you want double …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-11-24, 15:15

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So after braking tabs again (but of course) I said f**k it I went to eBay and ordered replacements for both cards. Ironically since only US sellers had reasonable prices I did pay almost as much after shipping/taxes counted in as I paid for both cards... Oh well at least I'm going to have improved …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-11-24, 12:51

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... Note to myself: Do not damage SIMM plastic tabs with this new card, OK? Better yet replace the sockets with new ones that have metal tabs. So after braking tabs again (but of course) I said f**k it I went to eBay and ordered replacements for both cards. Ironically since only US sellers had …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-11-23, 19:02

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by vutt

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The moment you decide to buy another copy of the exactly same card you know that you have graduated from casual mob to "are you nuts" club. Saw this copy on my local country auction site. Could not resist. Prices will go only up, doesn't hurt to have backup. It was sold as-is but I was lucky. It is …

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

Posted on 2022-11-20, 13:12

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Went on with little GM modules shopping spree lately. Got: 1) SC-55K from Yahoo Japan 2)E-Wave add-on from Serdaco for Orpheus I already had Yamaha MU50. From full main stream coverage GUS midi was missing. Then I stumbled upon Hummtaro fantastic soundbanks thread . Good reason to dust off my X3MB. …

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Re: E-Wave : an ESS based waveblaster card

Posted on 2022-11-17, 21:41

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My "Green S2 + ESS bundle" arrived today. Have been playing around with both entire evening. I own SC-55, MU50 and Buran X3MB. I have to admit E-Wave produces very unique 90ies sound while S2 being good it sounds like regular SC55 clone. I had back in a days one of the cheap ESS based wavetable add- …

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Re: Orpheus II soundcard thread

Posted on 2022-11-17, 21:29

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Satisfied Orpheus I owner signing in here. Out of all my dos cards/modules only GUS is missing. With current ebay prices I'd rather shell out same 200+ EUR for replica with modern audio grade analog output. Also last but not least I think engineers like keropi truly deserve our AAA+ level incentives …

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

Posted on 2022-11-08, 20:29

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by vutt

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It turns out that Roland SC-55K does not have battery inside. Since that "Karaoke" model haven't been mentioned here I thought I share my findings so you do not have to open yours.

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

Posted on 2022-11-08, 20:21

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by vutt

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Package from Land of the Rising Sun arrived today! As result my midi mountain increased by another layer - Roland SC-55k Filename midi.jpg File size 686.76 KiB Views 334 views

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

Posted on 2021-11-06, 17:28

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Got mine last week. Finally managed to play around with it today. Actually had almost "oh s*it" moment. Started my Win98 P3 in Dos 7.1 mode and initialized card with unisound. Card initialized correctly. Decided to start testing safe - with OPL3 player http://adlibtracker.net/ Fried up included …

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Re: Ultimate multi-sound card setup?

Posted on 2021-09-19, 16:19

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System: PIII 933 Slot 1 Win98 + DOS 7.1 (with L1 cache on/off for 386 level speed sensitive games) Main DOS: SB32 CT3670 for SB/SB16/AWE games (Adlib/Creative FM disabled) Main Win98: Yamaha YMF744 PCI for Win98 with basic EAX/A3D support. In DOS only FM enabled for authentic Yamaha OPL3 External …

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Re: X2GS : Waveblaster board with dual soundbank support, official Dream/Roland licensed GS bank

Posted on 2021-07-29, 10:49

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by vutt

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Rather nerdy technical question - @dreamblaster I have already X3MB. Setting aside form factor and GS licensed soundbank would this card be upgrade for me? While both are based on dream 5000 series synth chip you are specifically bringing up X3MB low latency (<1ms) implementation on X3MB product …

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

Posted on 2021-05-23, 13:48

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https://i.imgur.com/2G5gA7bl.jpg I assume this is the final version of the cheapest board without PCMIDI MPU stuff. I wonder why some of the smd elements meant for MIDI section are still populated? Is it because of production convince? Or you are just generous by throwing in some free stuff for us …

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

Posted on 2021-05-18, 16:01

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I have been sitting quite some time undecided between this and AWE64 remake. Finally pulled the trigger on this one moments ago. I guess recent talks here about possible "long deserved break" helped a bit 😀 Also last but not least pc-sound-legacy YT channel recent clips made this call easier

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2021-04-10, 13:19

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by vutt

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I should have been more sensitive indeed. Should have blurred it off 😉 Unfortunately that card is completely busted with some main chips legs cleanly broken off. I'm keeping it for spare parts.

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