Shponglefan wrote on 2026-04-17, 17:19:

I would assume with the feature connector, using something like a CRT Terminator could be an option for getting digital out?

this is the reason we put the feature connector
I have a crt terminator , never used it though
I will update and test eventually 😁

Is the PCMIDI addition still an option? It's just a thought for now, but that thought is consideration of turning my Roland LAPC-I into cash if I can get all its capability bases covered with other devices while remaining in the black.

That SonicVision PRO looks amazing all-in-one card!
Any available card with CL-GD5434 is already wonderful but I really like the idea of a quality late Opti-based sound card implementation. Those otherwise nice sound chips too often appeared only on cheapest cards.

BaronSFel001 wrote on 2026-04-30, 16:24:

Is the PCMIDI addition still an option? It's just a thought for now, but that thought is consideration of turning my Roland LAPC-I into cash if I can get all its capability bases covered with other devices while remaining in the black.

it sure is, we still have some extras

aitotat wrote on 2026-05-01, 07:35:

That SonicVision PRO looks amazing all-in-one card!
Any available card with CL-GD5434 is already wonderful but I really like the idea of a quality late Opti-based sound card implementation. Those otherwise nice sound chips too often appeared only on cheapest cards.

thanks!
I also like the 930 - I find it a very compatible chip that will just work with everything sb-related

@Keropi
I think it's time to start a trend with SonicVision PRO, what do you think?

But most importantly, when do you think we'll be able to have it in our retro PCs? 😁

igna78 wrote on 2026-05-01, 09:33:

@Keropi
I think it's time to start a trend with SonicVision PRO, what do you think?

But most importantly, when do you think we'll be able to have it in our retro PCs? 😁

soon and somewhat soon 😁

keropi wrote on 2026-05-01, 09:36:

igna78 wrote on 2026-05-01, 09:33:

@Keropi
I think it's time to start a trend with SonicVision PRO, what do you think?

But most importantly, when do you think we'll be able to have it in our retro PCs? 😁

soon and somewhat soon 😁

Wonderfull 🤗

Here's my review of the MK1869!
https://youtu.be/2bx79bz0z-o

Ugh.. I completely missed out on this.. *facepalm*

Excuse me, but I have a dumb question.
Is the MK1869 SB Pro 2.0 compatible or "just" SB Pro?

It's the other way around. Even Creative never claimed its cards were backwards compatible with the original Pro version, because of the dual OPL2 chips. Whenever someone claims "Sound Blaster Pro" compatibility, it's pretty much always shorthand for 2.0.

The original Pro used two Yamaha YM3812 (OPL2) chips, dedicating one to each stereo channel. The Pro 2 upgraded to a single Yamaha YMF262 (OPL3) chip.

I had a chance to try out my MK1869 XTREME this weekend. Both the ESS and Interwave sound great. Much less noisy than other ISA sound cards.
I was more surprised by the low frequency response for both Sound Blaster and GUS output. Very noticeable with the main menu music for Epic Pinball.

akimmet wrote on Today, 17:05:

I had a chance to try out my MK1869 XTREME this weekend. Both the ESS and Interwave sound great. Much less noisy than other ISA sound cards.
I was more surprised by the low frequency response for both Sound Blaster and GUS output. Very noticeable with the main menu music for Epic Pinball.

glad you are enjoying the card 😁
thanks for the support!