Re: Recommendations for (semi)-pro modern sound cards

Posted on 2011-07-23, 21:07

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I know this forum isn't dedicated to such things, but I've noticed that we have quite a few sound hardware buffs on VOGONS and even some musicians... and it can't hurt to ask. No, you're not wrong in posting here or asking here. There are a number of talented sound card/module aficionados and …

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Re: Recommendations for (semi)-pro modern sound cards

Posted on 2011-07-23, 20:56

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Davros wrote: VileRancour wrote: and yes, I contacted E-MU support about it a while ago. And what did they say Can't go digging for the specific email right now, but as per the OP this was the gist of it: VileRancour wrote: that's the way the drivers work, and there's no current or planned fix.

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Re: Recommendations for (semi)-pro modern sound cards

Posted on 2011-07-22, 14:59

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hey sklawz, With the E-MU 0404 it was possible and PatchMix DSP had the foobar output on ASIO 1/2 and media player output on WAVE 1/2 with both sounds mixed as expected. Therefore an E-MU may be a good choice for PCI. Thanks for checking, that's some helpful info. My USB E-MU 0202 doesn't have …

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Re: Recommendations for (semi)-pro modern sound cards

Posted on 2011-07-22, 14:36

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Davros: my onboard sound device never had an ASIO driver of its own, but I used ASIO4ALL and it worked just as well. and yes, I contacted E-MU support about it a while ago. - Either PCI or USB (actually prefer PCI if the drivers are better... portability is not a concern) You're limiting yourself a …

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Re: Gaming Category - Indie. Meaning?

Posted on 2011-07-21, 02:22

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Wasn't aware that "indie" had any attached meaning beyond just "independent". But I guess it's inevitable that people would jump at the chance to give it a latte-sipping, beret-wearing, hipster douchebag aura (just like it has outside of gaming) Independent games have always been there on the PC. …

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Recommendations for (semi)-pro modern sound cards

Posted on 2011-07-20, 17:36

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I know this forum isn't dedicated to such things, but I've noticed that we have quite a few sound hardware buffs on VOGONS and even some musicians... and it can't hurt to ask. I'm looking for a good modern sound device, suitable for use in a DAW. As for now I use a USB-based E-MU 0202, but I have a …

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Re: Is There a Way to Differentiate MCGA and VGA 320x200x256?

Posted on 2011-07-20, 13:56

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*tests this* ...Curious... Maybe this was more-so to ease development of software that would run on Tandy / PCjr systems since those also had 16-colour 320x200 and 640x200 modes that were limited to those basic 16 colours? Strange that they would limit those modes like that... Funnily enough EGA …

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Re: Is There a Way to Differentiate MCGA and VGA 320x200x256?

Posted on 2011-07-20, 13:54

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No it doesn't, at least not judging elPusher's screenshots, they just additionally use the VGA card's capabilities on top of that (you'd have to check if they actually behave different for an EGA system in that they don't reprogram the palette or if it just has zero effect there). The game looks …

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Re: Spam, spam, spam

Posted on 2011-07-20, 00:50

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To Vogons admins: you can end this spambot nonsense (~95% of spam posts/accounts are spambots; real people are only 5%) by changing image captcha (which is ocr'ed already) with Q&A captcha (like: 'What's the color of grass' and the expected answer is 'green'). No need to create more strict …

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Re: Is There a Way to Differentiate MCGA and VGA 320x200x256?

Posted on 2011-07-20, 00:27

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I'd agree with that definition. When I say Rastan "supports VGA" with 16 colors, I mean it still relies on certain VGA capabilities not present in EGA (i.e., customizing the palette in graphics modes that aren't 640x350). Defining a "mode" is not as clear, but if you include memory layout (and bits …

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Re: Retro computers and wikipedia

Posted on 2011-07-19, 20:00

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I don't know if I'd call Microsoft's legacy support particularly strong. Their product will install on old hardware, and run old software, but will most often do it so poorly that you almost wish it didn't.... they have these weird limitations on legacy support that feel rather arbitrary (from XP's …

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Re: Is There a Way to Differentiate MCGA and VGA 320x200x256?

Posted on 2011-07-19, 02:21

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Rastan definitely supports VGA, though I think it only used 16 colors in that graphics mode - not making it look a whole lot different than EGA, but the difference is noticeable with one or two palette colors

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Re: Retro computers and wikipedia

Posted on 2011-07-19, 00:15

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for me the definition of "PC" isn't just an abbreviation of "personal computer" - it implies descent from the IBM PC architecture. "runs Windows" isn't satisfactory, neither is "DOS", because a host of other OSes has been available for this architecture over the years, and then you have those old …

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Re: When is a computer considered vintage and/or retro

Posted on 2011-07-18, 23:46

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Yeah.. "retro" (in the "style" sense) has to somehow symbolize the era, so iconic branding works - something relatively faceless like a 386 won't do it. But that's just how the term is used in fashion, music, etc. everywhere: a set of symbols / styles that are instantly recognizable, and acquire …

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Re: When is a computer considered vintage and/or retro

Posted on 2011-07-17, 05:08

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"Retro" has this unfortunate connotation of hip, ironic, socially motivated worship of old / outdated things, which "Vintage" or "Classic" don't have.

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Re: Is There a Way to Differentiate MCGA and VGA 320x200x256?

Posted on 2011-07-17, 04:37

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MCGA was probably the worst example of IBM crippling their own products for no other reason than pricing and market segments. I remember how a friend's low-end PS/2 machine ran many games in "ugly mode" compared to my EGA-equipped XT clone, only because IBM deliberately chose not to bother with …

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Re: Spam, spam, spam

Posted on 2011-07-16, 05:30

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Mouse moves at souble speed horizontally user ammyspears, spam links in sig.

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Re: Which soundcard on which systems?

Posted on 2011-07-16, 04:56

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yeah, PCjr sound was roughly on-par with consoles of those days. Graphics-wise too (it was basically a much more fleshed-out CGA, the way IBM should've implemented it in the first place)... it's a shame that Tandy machines were the only clones that tried catching up with those things.

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Re: CD /D option

Posted on 2011-07-16, 04:43

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what do you mean by "modern versions of DOS"? I'm pretty sure the /D switch did not exist in MS-DOS 6.22, which was the last full-fledged MS-DOS; of course, if I'm wrong then I stand corrected. the Command Prompt in Windows XP does have /D, but that's not DOS. anyway, you're saying the CWD utility …

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Re: Which soundcard on which systems?

Posted on 2011-07-16, 04:12

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Well, my memory could be failing me, but I think most home-targeted clones had the big IBM-style speaker until well into the 386/486 era, when dedicated sound hardware became the norm, and PC speaker sound design was relegated to the role of an afterthought. Those speakers may have differed a little …

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