Prophet64 to be Replaced by MSSIAH

via C64Muisic!

December 5, 2007: MSSIAH
Prophet64 successor to be released Q1 2008!
This is an official announcement of the successor to the Prophet64 Cartridge: MSSIAH - Midi Sid Software Integrated Applications and Hardware.

The cartridge contains Prophet64 software upgrades as well as a new killer music application and an integrated midi interface.

Full scale production is expected to start in quarter 1, 2008.

More info will be posted on the Mssiah site later on.

Commodore 64 midi interface

via this auction
"Midi interface for use with the C64 PROPHET64 cartridge. This cartridge gives you midi-in, midi-out/thru for your prophet64 software. It converts midi timing to sync24 and the prophet sync24 to midi timing. You can also use program-change messages over midi to change the presets in your prophet software. Let your prophet64 run in sync with your midi setup! this item is rare and no longer in production! download the manual here

*I am also selling a Prophet64 cartridge for the Commodore 64 which gives you roland tb303 / roland tr909 / moog like emulation on your 64! please check my other listings soon for this item!*"

See this previous post for some videos. via FABULOUS 23S.

Prophet64 SID Cartridge is Out

Apologies for being late on this one. Remember the Prophet64? Well, the cartridge is now available in limitted quantities.





"Prophet64 is a suite of very user friendly music applications for the Commodore 64 platform. Designed to hook up to modern MIDI equipment with either DIN-sync or third party MIDI interfaces, it makes your old computer become a highly useful music tool.

The software is distributed on a hardware cartridge that plugs right into the back of your C64. No disk or tape loading, just plug and play!

The Cartridge contains the whole suite of applications. You can read more about them in the links on the right side bar.

With an array of music software that mimics modern and classic sequencing devices through versatile user interfaces, Prophet64 opens the door for everyone who wishes to explore the world of the legendary audio circuit (the "SID") in the Commodore computers.

Instead of collecting dust in the closet, you can put your C64 at work right beside the synthesizer rig in your studio today! Add some in-fashion bleeps and blops to your latest track, an extra bass flavor, an additional lead sound or why not an 8-bar break with Rob Hubbard drums?

The possibilities are endless."

Title link takes you there.

firestARTer Prophet64 MIDI interface is ready

"The PROPHET64-CARTRIDGE EDITION MIDI-INTERFACE is a Midi-Box add on for your Commodore64 which makes it possible to control the PROPHET64-CARTRIDGE (Sequencer, Mono-Synthesizer, Bassline and Drummer) via MIDI."

More info on the firestARTer website and C64Music!

SDR MSSIAH/Prophet64 DIY Load&Save device

YouTube Uploaded by firestARTerFHolle on Jun 15, 2011

"A DIY project which allows you to load and save MSSIAH and Prophet64 Songs/Patterns/Instruments etc. on a microSD card.

Project & music by Thomas Margolf / firestARTer
http://www.sidsyn.com
http://www.mssiah.com
http://www.mssiah-forum.com"

MODDED Commodore 64 for Prophet64/MSSIAH

via this auction
"Features:
+ 4 analogue controllers, with on/off switch
+ Custom green textured & yellow painted case
+ SID2SID installed with 1 x MOS 8580R5 and 1 x 6581 SID chips
+ Cartridge on/off switch - saves wear & tear on the port
+ S-Video out mini-DIN socket for a sharper image.
+ Feedback mod fitted (sends output back into the input for crazy resonance effects)
+ Audio in/out by 2 x Stereo 1/4" jacks
+ Custom designed key graphics with prophet64 functions
+ Custom underside label Serial # 001
+ days of work put into it!"

Note the MSSIAH software is not included

MODDED Commodore 64 for Prophet64/MSSIAH

via this auction
"Features:
+ 4 skull analogue controllers, with on/off switch
+ Custom frankenstein grey case
+ 1 x 6581R4 SID chip (with the sweet filter)
+ Cartridge on/off switch - saves wear & tear on the port
+ Feedback mod fitted (sends output back into the input for resonance effects)
+ Audio in/out by 2 x 1/4" jacks
+ Custom designed key graphics with prophet64 functions
+ Custom underside label Serial # 001
+ days of work put into it!"

Note the MSSIAH software is not included

C64 AlphA Mod

via bigmech.com where you'll find the instructions.

"Since the C64 is an 8-Bit system, and the SID is controlled by 8-bit values generated by the C64, it has gained popularity among a community of musicians who utilize 8-bit technology in order to create modern music containing sounds reminiscent of 1980's video games (8-Bit Music). However, the sound of the SID chip is far from limited to bleeps and blips.

In early June, 2006 Prophet64 made the bold move of releasing its SID music software on C64 cartridges. This completed the transition of the C64 from a computer system dependant on floppy and/or tape drives, to an independent piece of pro audio studio equipment. Could the union of Prophet64 with the C64 as a musical instrument be further improved upon? I thought so. The following pages explain what I have done.

If you decide to perform these mods to your C64, I recommend that you do so one at a time, stopping to test each mod as you progress. It’s also a good idea to do them in order. You don’t want to create a difficult situation such as removing the original video connector before you have the S-video mod working."

via AlphA in the comments of this post.

Prophet64 Meets MOOG

Remember the Prophet64? Here's a one built into a custom case with MOOG style knobs and small display. It was seen on sheebo's MySpace page. Via sequencer.de.

TR-606 + Prophet64

YouTube via lesingemonotone
"Using the Prophet64-application Bassline on a Commodore 128 computer and syncing the TR-606. This particular C128 features the MOS6581 rev3-chip, quite rare on C128s but more common on C64s.
The TR-606 is modded based on Geoff Waterston mods and features, among others, an envelop that is triggered from HT and can be set to sweep BD-pitch or HH-filter.

enjoy!
/Le Singe Monotone"

Prophet 64 & Firestarter Midi Interface, fully moded

via this auction, via Mathew in the comments of this post.

"1x Prophet 64 Music software for your c64 (out of stock and no longer available music / synthesizer / sequencer cartridge, features Roland TR909 and Moog like emulation)
http://www.prophet64.com/

1x Firestarter Midi interface (very rare and no longer available)

1x Modded Commodore 64 with 4 Controller pots (nobs that let you control parameters on Prophet 64)

Also includes a Sid2Sid circuit board (http://www.prophet64.com/). It just needs another sid chip to be installed"

Prophet64

A couple videos via this auction.

Prophet64

YouTube via jackusfatus

Prophet 64: Sequencer Demo Song

YouTube via skrenos
"This is the Prophet 64 cartridge running on a Commodore 64c with dual SIDs. SID1 is a 8580 and SID2 is a 6581R2. I have lowered the frame rate to 1 FPS as the audio is the most important part.

This is just to show you what kind of sounds you can get out of the Commodore 64 with the P64 program."

C64c / Prophet64 / Dtronics midi / Elektron MD

YouTube via stamba313.
"C64c running Prophet64 synced with Dtronics midi and Elektron MD"
Sent my way via Oliver:
"One of the artists on my record label sent me this video. You may like it:
http://www.thingstocome.com/blog/
permalink:
http://thingstocome.com/blog/stamba-makes-a-commodore-64-into-a-tb-303/"

8Bit Ventures Prophet64 Cartridge

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via this auction

"Up for grabs is a cult and out of production Prophet 64 cartridge by 8 Bit Ventures. Turns your Commodore 64 into a TB 303 plus more! This is a rare unit so dont miss out!"

Search for Prophet64 on the right for previous posts including videos and audio demos.

Commodore 64 Keytar Synth

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via this auction

Checking on bigger pics with the seller. There's a video at the auction previously posted here.

Details via the listing: "This is a synth I built a while ago, it's really my favourite. The first machine posted on blog.re-64.com.

You can plug it in directly, through a 1/4 inch jack, with no screen and it will make sounds when you press the keys.

WICKED BASS SYNTH SOUNDS

It's a standard C64 with a 6581 SID chip (will run games and accessories no problem), with the following additional features:

- Cynthcart cartridge
- 2 slider pots. These can be used to control filters in Cynthcart or MSSIAH/PROPHET64
- Guitar Strap so you can WEAR IT
- 1/4 inch jack socket, so you can plug it directly into a amp or effects
- Keyboard overlay, backlit with LEDs (check the photos)
- Flight case"

8bit ventures

http://www.8bitventures.com/

MSSIAH
"MIDI cartridge for the Commodore 64. Cheapest and easiest way to make your C64 MIDI compatible."

PROPHET64 - Discontinued (replaced by MSSIAH)

SID2SID - "Do-it-yourself circuit board. Helps installment of a second SID audio circuit in your Commodore 64. Brings stereo or up to six channels of polyphony with the MSSIAH."


Prophet 64: Sequencer Demo Song
YouTube via skrenos
"This is the Prophet 64 cartridge running on a Commodore 64c with dual SIDs. SID1 is a 8580 and SID2 is a 6581R2. I have lowered the frame rate to 1 FPS as the audio is the most important part.

This is just to show you what kind of sounds you can get out of the Commodore 64 with the P64 program."

via Mr. Array

Commodore 64 KX-64R Custom Modified C64! SID Chip Synth

via this auction

"designed especially to run the prophet64 / MSSIAH TB-303 emulator, monosynth, Drum machine & sequencer...

+ 5" LCD screen + External sound
+ internally mounted and powered SD2IEC drive - load & save better than a 1541!
+ 4 analogue controllers with on/off switch for each port
+ Contains 1 x 8580 SID chip
(modular upgradable to Stereo SID2SID, if you have an assembled SID2SID with SIL headers)
+ Audio out by 1 x 1/4" mono jack - using this jack port disables the external sound!
+ Self contained - you can run this with no peripherals!
+ Also has standard A/V out - for use with a normal C64 DIN A/V cable.
+ Custom screen and underside labels (Serial # 001)
+ days of work put into it!"

CLICK FOR MORE »

prophet64

YouTube via 7jen.

P64 sync'd to mc909 via MIDI

"FirestARTer's DIY midi interface v1, synced via midi clock to mc909. MC909 set as Master."

Stamba Oldskool Live Act @ VieuMikro 2009

via the forum

"About 30 minutes live act using : Commodore 64c (with Prophet64) / Commodore 64 (with MidiSlave), Roland TB-303 / TR-505, MFB 503 / Synth Lite II / Elektron Machine Drum, Boss SE-50… Playing with some 80s electro/new wave classics and Amiga demos anthems…

Download & direct listen link"

M.S.S.I.A.H

YouTube Uploaded by zombieAndy1979 on May 18, 2011

"A new awesome computer has entered my house to help me with project MSSIAH. A big thank's again to Mark (UKretrogames) for this wonderful mahine ! Truely very grateful. The MSSIAH is a midi interface/sequencer that allows the SID sounds to be triggered / controlled via a midi controller keyboard.

Mark UKretrogames channel : Has lots of cool videos of computer history and interviews www.youtube.com/ukretrogames

Kevins Channel: Not computer related, but very cool self made movie shorts:
www.youtube.com/jamaicanpenguin

MSSIAH Links:

A cool demo : http://youtu.be/WIuHSp3NmtE [below]

And another one : http://youtu.be/1r-yMTLVW1U [below]"

C64 LIVE DEMO - SID bassline (commodore cynthcart mssiah prophet64)

YouTube Uploaded by lukhashdotcom on Sep 6, 2009
Kicks it at :25.
"Live demo of one of my songs.
Bassline is played by an good old C64 equipped with Cynthcart.
Tune is called "we ain't finished yet" and has been featured on DEAD PIXELS long play.

In 2009 I began experimenting with SID chiptune (built-in sound generator chip of Commodore 64), and Cynthcart to create a blend of original 8bit sound from the 80's and Rock music.

Download FULL albums completely for FREE @
www.lukhash.com

More music available @
www.myspace.com/lukhash"

Making Music with the MSSIAH Sequencer

Uploaded by 8bitventures on Aug 11, 2009

"This video demos how to use the MSSIAH Sequencer to create music with the Commodore 64.
It's as simple as with any other modern MAC or PC Sequencer. In this video the Sequencer is controlled with a
1351 mouse but it may also be operated with an Amiga or Atari mouse, ordinary C64 joystick, the keyboard itself or a PC mouse using a 1351 mouse adapter (such as the Micromys).
The MSSIAH Sequencer application can be switched to full MIDI mode in which it functions as a MIDI module being multi-timbral, polyphonic or a mix of both modes.

The MSSIAH Cartridge is a hardware cartridge with a built in MIDI interface and plugs into the back of your Commodore 64. It contains a variety of music applications that make your old Commodore computer play along the other gear in your studio.
MSSIAH Cartridge sells for EUR 49,95 and is available for purchase at our online store.
More info at: http://www.mssiah.com

In this video the MSSIAH Sequencer uses five channels of audio on the Commodore 64 still the SID (audio circuit in the C64) only had three oscillators available.
This is made possible by adding another SID to the computer giving a total of six tracks in MSSIAH Sequencer.
The cleanest way to put in the additional SID circuit is by using the SID2SID, a DIY circuit board also available for purchase at our online store."