Vanessa (Vanessaira)

Launch of the New ISA Soundcard Orpheus II

It is now possible to order the long awaited Orpheus II ISA soundcard.  This is a newly produced soundcard meant to be the ultimate soundcard for vintage and retro based IBM/PC compatible computers.  It is a product which couples the amazing aspects of the original Orpheus soundcard.  Having great Yamaha OPL3 Frequency Modulation (FM) capabilities […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

Super MIDI Pak Follow up Interview

(Demo showing off the capabilities of the Super MIDI Pak) RetroRGB recently had the opportunity to do a follow up interview with Rian Hunter (cejetvole) the creator of the Super MIDI Pak.  A device that allows musicians and enthusiast of the Super Famicom/Nintendo to use their console as a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) synth.  […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

SUPER MIDI PAK UPDATE/INTERVIEW

The Super MIDI Pak is a specially made Super Famicom (SFC) cartridge designed to turn your Super Nintendo (SNES) into a MIDI synth.  The purpose behind the project is to allow users direct access to their SNES’s musical hardware.  For which its many different musical applications could be utilized.  RetroRGB was recently able to follow […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

New Amstrad Mega PC Video Output / Sound Card

VOGONs tinkerers Keropi & Tiido have been working on a new project called “The Mega Card”.  Which is a replacement multimedia card designed to give better video output compatibility and more sound options for the Amstrad Mega PC.  The Amstrad Mega PC was a combo computer that joined an 386 IBM compatible personal computer (PC) […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

Super MIDI Pak Coming to SFC/SNES

A new MIDI synth interface called the Super MIDI Pak is available for pre order on their website SuperMIDIpak.com.  This custom cart turns your Super Famicom/Nintendo into a polyphonic MIDI synthesizer, and gives users direct access to the consoles sound chip.   This can be accomplished by either connecting via MIDI cables to a keyboard, etc […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

Mega MIDI Interface for EverDrive X7/Pro

Robert Hargreaves has just finished implementing the Mega MIDI Interface for the Mega EverDrive X7 and X7 Pro models of krikzz’ designed flash carts for the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive.  This is a tool that allows composers to use krikzz’s cart for music creation in addition to its gaming capabilities.  Providing a solution similar to the […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

Mega MIDI Synthesizer Sound Module

Aidan Lawrence has released his “Mega MIDI” external hardware PCB board, which is a MIDI device using real Sega Genesis/Mega Drive audio chips.  Having both a genuine Yamaha YM 2612 and a SN76489 PSG sound chip installed to this device.  Users are able to link this device via USB or standard MIDI connector to your computer […]

Vanessa (Vanessaira)

New & Upcoming Parts, Addons, and Enhancements for MSX Computers from SuperSoniqs

The online website shop called SuperSoniqs is putting up preorders for multitude of parts, addons, and other enhancements for the MSX computers.  Many of these new or upcoming products will enhance the sound capabilities or add features such as the ability to play SEGA Mark III or Master System (SMS) games on your MSX Computer.  […]