Sampling the Intellivoice Voice Synthesis Module (Intellivision Chiptune) | Simon Hutchinson

video upload by Simon Hutchinson

"By request, I’m posting a free sample pack of recordings from the Intellivoice Voice Synthesis Module, including a simple Kontakt instrument that plays back these files.

Years ago, I made a synth using an arduino and a chip from an Intellivoice. Recently, I went into the closet and dug it out, and, following a couple repairs, recorded some samples for folks that are interested.

Get the sample pack: https://simonhutchinson.com/2023/12/1...

The original Intellivoice Synth Video:"

Mattel Intellivoice Synth | Simon Hutchinson
video upload by Simon Hutchinson

"Demonstrating a synthesizer built from a chip from an old Intellivoice module (and played back inside the original case), MIDI-controlled through a keyboard or DAW.

Why? Games and gaming hardware are mass-produced devices with planned obsolescence and few serviceable parts. By "hacking" and customizing gaming hardware we regain personal ownership of these devices, and we can turn obsolete equipment into performable, expressive instruments."

Music Synthesizer - Intellivision ECS

Published on Oct 18, 2018 ed1269

ECS stands for Entertainment Computer System. The Intellivision ECS used the AY-3-8912 programmable sound generator (PSG) designed by General Instrument at the end of the 1970s. A search below for Intellivision will bring up some additional posts worth checking out. Or just click here. :)

Eagles - Hotel California (Modular Cover)

Published on Oct 10, 2018 Sebastien Leger

"Something different :) Using the modular as a super organic voices machines. Here 6 voice polyphony.

Used :

Mutable Instruments RINGS
Mutable Instruments Plats
Moog Mother 32 X2
Intellijel Atlantis
Verbos Harmonic Oscilator

all heavily modulated by 2X XAOC Devives BATUMI

Delay and bit crushing by Synthesis Technology e580 & Alright Devices T-Wrex.

Other FX from 4ms DLD

Sequence and beat programming in Ableton Live 10, using Endorphi.es Shuttle Control"

8 Bit Weapon @ 8bitsf

8 Bit Weapon @ 8bitsf from Jeriaska on Vimeo.

"8 Bit Weapon is Seth & Michelle (AKA ComputeHer). The group has performed their chip music across two continents with their arsenal of retro game consoles: Commodore 64 and 128, Apple II, couple Nintendo Gameboy classics, Nintendo N.E.S., Amiga 1200, Intellivision synthesizer, Atari 2600, Speak n Spell & Speak n Music, some hybrid lo-fi acoustic-electric drums, and an assortment of other vintage and toy synthesizers.

Inspired by classic videogame soundtracks and electronic music from the 70s and 80s, 8 Bit Weapon delivers a sound that is as unique as it is original. Clever melodies, nostalgic atmosphere, and energetic beats create a decidedly modern sound while maintaining a fun, lo-tech aesthetic.

8bitweapon.com"

Intellivision COMPUTER, SYNTHESIZER, MELODY BLASTER

via this auction

"Available - all complete in box (original owner -hardly or never used):

* computer with computer keyboard (CIB) manual etc
* music synthesizer / keyboard (CIB)
* melody blaster cartridge (CIB)"

Anyone know more about this system?

YM_MINI Synthesizer Kit Demo

YouTube via waitforVBLANK — April 18, 2010 —

"YM_MINI Hardware USB synth based on the YM2149 in the Atari ST, Intellivision, Spectrum, and other computers and arcade games.
3 square Waves, Noise Channel and Envelope generator in STEREO!
Kit pre-orders and fully-built units available at:
www.straytechnologies.com"
Audio comes in at 1:41.

Intellivision with Voice Synth

via this auction.

Move over NES and Speak and Spell...