I know gog has but I'd rather get the original box and all. So there are two versions, the 3.5 floppy or the CDROM version. Are there any differences?
Does the CDROM version still allow for use of a General Midi sound card for music or does it force you to use CD audio tracks?
-Tristan
Here is the release data:
http://budwin.net/insectoid/dos/descent/d1gminfo.html
I just want to make sure that I can use my General MIDI Roland sound canvas instead of CD-audio if I get the cd version.
-Tristan
Descent CD-ROM doesn't have CD tracks at all. IIRC, CD tracks were only made for the Macintosh and Playstation versions. They aren't there for DOS.
The sequel does though, and gives you an option to choose MIDI or redbook audio. The music is also completely different which is good if industrial is/isn't your preference.
Awesome thanks.
-Tristan
wrote:IIRC, CD tracks were only made for the Macintosh and Playstation versions.
Yep, my copies of the Mac version have CD audio.
Don't forget to check out http://www.dxx-rebirth.com/ for effortless running.
Cool thank you, I'll check it out.
-Tristan
Great game - got a joystick?
Life? Don't talk to me about life.
Yea I'm going to bust it all out on DOS 6.0. Yea I got a CH flightstick ready for action. If it has General MIDI, I plan to pipe it to my Yamaha MU128 sound module.
By the way, anybody know which sound module the soundtrack was composed on? Was it sc-55 or Yamaha XG?
-Tristan
Not sure - but it sounds fantastic on either.
My collection database and technical wiki:
https://www.target-earth.net
If you get stuck with a Version 1.5 CD-ROM and can't hear music after Level 7, this may be helpful:
Nice dood yea I may need that, thanks.
-Tristan
I ended with the floppy disk version. Oh man the music is fantastic. Playing general midi on my Roland sc-8850. Great game too!!
-Tristan
I'm going to try it with my Yamaha MU128.
-Tristan
can anyone recommend a good soundfont for descent 2 ?
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