TM32 DOS MIDI Synth with Roland MT-32, CM-32L and General MIDI

video upload by PhilsComputerLab

"TM32 is Serdaco's latest external MIDI synthesizer! It's very compact, runs mt32-pi and great for DOS games with compatibility of Roland MT-32, Roland CM-32L and General MIDI.

Disclosure: Serdaco sent me this product for free to create a video review. I am not getting paid, but I do get to keep the product.

Use PHILSCOMPUTERLAB discount code for 5% discount on any purchase!

Buy the TM32: https://www.serdashop.com/TM32
Buy the PicoGUS: https://www.serdashop.com/PicoGUS
Buy the DB15MIDI: https://www.serdashop.com/DB15MIDI
Buy the MIDI cable 1m: https://www.serdashop.com/MIDI-Cable-1m
Buy the MIDI cable 1.5m: https://www.serdashop.com/MIDI-Cable-1.5-m

🛠 Resources 🛠
Software for SD card: https://www.serdashop.com/TM32
ROM files: https://archive.org/details/mame-versioned-roland-mt-32-and-cm-32l-rom-files
500 SoundFonts Collection: https://archive.org/details/500-soundfonts-full-gm-sets
GeneralUser GS SoundFont: https://schristiancollins.com/generaluser.php
SoftMPU: https://bjt42.github.io/softmpu/"

"TM32 is a MIDI synthesizer that supports General MIDI / GS SF2 soundfonts and optional MT32 emulation

The software is based on the open source MT32Pi, with a tweaked configuration for excellent live performance, preloaded with default GeneralUser GS soundfont.

Complete fully built and tested unit, including enclosure.

You can download the sd card files here.

TM32 is the successor to MP32L which is still available until end of stock.

Features :

High Quality Stereo DAC, 3.5mm stereo line out

Standard DIN MIDI input

Micro SD card slot for MT32Pi based software

USB-C connector for power (for 5V 2A adapter)

Uses Pi zero 2W, 512 mbyte of RAM

High quality enclosure with TM32 led glow logo, dimensions : 81mm x 75mm x 26mm , 74g

Supports SF2 soundfonts up to 400mbyte, 16 part multitimbral (all 16 midi channels)

Optional support for MT32 emulation (need to supply your own ROM files on the micro sd card)

128 voices polyphony

Low latency

Switch between soundfonts with the press of a button"

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New Retro Synth PCB : OPL2LPT

Playlist:
1. LGR - Adlib Sound Over Parallel! The OPL2LPT - Lazy Game Reviews
2. Ad-Lib Sound Card for the Parallel Port - The 8-Bit Guy
3. Adlib Yamaha OPL sound in DOS games on a Core i7 - PhilsComputerLab
4. OPL2LPT prototype update 2 more punch - adlib jukebox - Serdaco

OPL2LPT is a new product from the makers of DreamBlaster X2. The following are some details in directly via the maker, Serdaco:

"This is a parallel port based soundcard featuring the yamaha OPL2 chip set. OPL2LPT can be used for DOS gaming, thanks to the TSR and patching utility we created. But this also allows music production (for example using adlib tracker). I have made a batch of solder kits, and some presoldered boards, available in my webshop.

And via Serdashop

"OPL2 'adlib' FM synthesis sound card for the parallel port.
Available as High quality solder kit.
Also available as completely hand soldered, and fully tested boards.
--> select the soldering option while ordering.

This board
- includes authentic legendary Yamaha OPL2 chips.
- includes a headphone amp

A new batch, very limited edition available now."

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DreamBlaster S2 World Premiere - Smallest and cheapest Wavetable Module

Published on Mar 28, 2017 PhilsComputerLab

"In this video we are taking a look at the new DreamBlaster S2 General MIDI wavetable module. I talk about the differences between S1 and S2, we look at the size, pricing and availability and then there is over 1 hour of MIDI recordings for you to hear how it sounds like."

I believe this is more ROMpler/PCM synthesis vs. the PPG and Waldorf of wavetable synthesis. Curious how programmable these are. The following are a couple of pics and some general info via Serdashop:

"Waveblaster compatible synth module based on the SAM2695 chip. Combines wavetable and fm synth sound for a high end retro sound. Excellent for gaming, music production, sound experiments.

64-voice polyphony (without effects)
38-voice polyphony + effects
High quality, compact size
CleanWave soundset
General MIDI compatible effects
4-band stereo equalizer
Low power consumption, only 5V supply required (no +/- 12V)
Low noise audio output
Can be used on Waveblaster Compatible soundcards
Can be used for electronics projects, such as arduino, raspberry pi, midibox,...
Very small size, ideal for building into projects : 24mm x 34mm
SAM2695 MIDI specifications and chip datasheet : click here.
This board is intended for testing, education, development, and usage in custom projects and prototypes.

Compatible with any soundcard that has a Waveblaster connector, SoundBlaster 16, Audician 32, ESS AudioDrive, Aureal Vortex 2 and many others.

Can be used in Oberheim MC2000

Also suitable for use in electronics projects and retro gaming pc's."

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DreamBlaster X2 General MIDI Wavetable Synthesizer Board

Published on Jan 9, 2017 PhilsComputerLab

"This is a video review of the DreamBlaster X2, a brand new wavetable General MIDI synthesizer board for classic sound cards like the Sound Blaster, ESS Audio Drive and many others.

This device has lots of features, the USB interface allows software customisation, uploading of sound fonts and doubles as a USB MIDI interface, turning the X2 into an stand-alone MIDI module.

We will check out the product, I walk you through the supplied software, the preset editor, the upload tool and how to use everything.

At the end of the video are some sound recordings of classic DOS games:

12:27 Duke Nukem 3D
13:28 Settlers II
14:40 Doom II
18:27 Descent
20:58 System Shock
23:06 Legend of Kyrandia: Hand of Fate
24:12 Wing Commander: Privateer"

via http://www.serdashop.com

"DreamBlaster X2 Advanced WaveBlaster + USB Synth

Have a look at the user manual

- Small formfactor midi PCB : 65mm x 38mm size
- Black color PCB
- Dream 5000 series synth chip with 81 voices polyphony, high quality effects engine
- Waveblaster compatible connector for use on soundcards (such as Soundblaster 16, Audician 32, ESS AudioDrive, Aureal Vortex 2 and many others...) and DIY projects.
- Super low latency <1ms - 64mbyte flash for soundbank data - USB MIDI in (Class compliant midi device, works on windows XP without drivers) - stereo line out using a high quality 24 bit DAC - Preloaded with a high quality 16 megabyte Dream General MIDI soundbank (http://dream.fr/pdf/Serie5000/Soundbanks/GMBK5X128.pdf) - DreamBlaster Preset editor / USB uploader tool for advanced customization/tweaking. Downloads available at http://serdaco.com/downloads/X2/"