FGB wrote:One can use the surround module for ANY OPL3 output. The speciality with Dune is that the surround sound is individually applied […]
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One can use the surround module for ANY OPL3 output. The speciality with Dune is that the surround sound is individually applied to different extents, suiting the music. So Dune doesn't use it globally like one can do it with AWE32 /64 cards.
Stojke wrote:..Also, I wonder how does OPL3 sound from it. I am kinda disappointed in OPL3 quality over OPL2.
IMO the OPL3 of the AdLib sounds fantastic even without the module. In fact, to be honest, it is the only OPL3 output I really like. It is crisp and clean and has very well defined heights and depths (but more heights in my ears) that seem to be CUT OFF in all other major cards with this chip (I can not remember any Creative OPL3 card that has so well defined treble and bass). The AdLib also has a Hi Fi hardware mixer that is really worth its name. The TDA8425 provides a special operation mode called "spatial stereo" which gives the output a really nice panorama. It is amazing to listen to.
I know it all reads like a fanboy writing but believe me, I listened to tons of old soundcards and never thought I would be thrilled by a product of a company that filed bankruptcy after its release.
The AdLib GOLD is the perfect example that the "free market" doesn't always benefit the best product 😉
Actually that is what I expected to hear because AdLib was the one that introduced OPL synthesis to the PC.
OPL3 sounds muffled with all the cards I tried (AWE32, SB16, SB PRO2, PAS16, Crystal FM, etc). Even an no name SB1.5 clone sounds amazing with its OPL2.
On the story of bankruptcy, same thing happened to Commodore and Amiga (the best computer of all time).
Seems to be a trend to ruin all thats good 😀
easy_john wrote:
Stereo/surround module, afik. Only few games (dune only?) use this feature.
I'm looking for a highres pictures of this module, to find is it possible to create replica.
That sounds interesting, hardware effects always sound better than crappy software effects.
I've seen that module a few times on the net, even in high res, some people definitely have it.
easy_john wrote:
Thanks!
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