129 Reply by O2star

(21 replies, posted in Atari)

Yea! Im gonna try !!! heh

But yikes that is rather expensive. Well, the reason I like Maxy because of the 3 regular channels and 2 sample channels.. That is a nice combo. Unless those trackers you mentioned have more channel support with that same idea? I like the idea of having synthesis and sample in one though.

505 wrote:

BTW, you will find comprehensive answers on most technical aspects in www.atari-forum.com. It is the biggest English speaking Atari forum and many of your questions should have been discussed there already. So just digg around a bit there maybe. Have fun smile

I was reccommended to stay away from atari-forum, due to it being less informative and a hassle than it is helpful.

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130 Reply by O2star

(21 replies, posted in Atari)

Yes thanks that looks like some good info..

And my favorite section from that website was if Y2K would affect my Atari.

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131 Topic by O2star

(21 replies, posted in Atari)

So I have finally turned on my 1040ste last night. I have decided I would like to get more savvy with it. I have maxymizer ready to rock, and works great, but I would like some other basic knowledge as well. Here goes the neighborhood:

I know nothing of 1040STE operation systems. I take it I want GEM ? GEM is just a graphical interface for TOS ? How does one acquire the latest and best of these? Is it available with software or is it on chips, like the Amigas ?

Did the all 1040STE ship from the factory with 4MB of ram? Or is that just the max it takes? I didn't mess around in the OS at all to see the specs, but will today when I get out of work... Or if you want to help me out ahead of time, where can I go in the OS to see all the specs of the machine ??

I see all these fancy pants CF card reader devices (internal and external) for Amigas where you can run the whole OS off of a CF card. I imaganie that would be ideal since the hard drive is very old now. I couldn't seem to find one that is made for the Atari ST models, and keep in mind I am not some electronics mastermind, so the DIY ones would not be a good option for me. I would like to get the IDE plug n play ones.

I am aware of this one: http://afs.atari.org/satandisk.htm

But uses external power? Is that how they all will need to be run for the ST's?? And it looks to external, which I would prefer internal.

Lastly, I came across this thread that seems to have mega links and resources pertaining to all things STE.. Which I will study much further.

http://www.remix64.com/board/viewtopic. … amp;t=8455

Thanks guys for any info your atari peeps can provide!!! smile

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132 Reply by O2star

(37 replies, posted in Releases)

Thanks yalls for checking out the album piece. smile

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133 Reply by O2star

(10 replies, posted in Past Events)

chipocrite wrote:

yah mo b there

BIG LEBOWSKI ROYALTY IN DA HOUSE.

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134 Reply by O2star

(37 replies, posted in Releases)

Lazerbeat wrote:

This is an mc hammer reference right?

Oh David I love you.

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135 Reply by O2star

(37 replies, posted in Releases)

Bit Shifter wrote:
O2star wrote:

Laserdisc releases: CONFIRMED.

BETAMAXXX

Why still in beta ?? No final version available yet ??

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136 Reply by O2star

(37 replies, posted in Releases)

Bit Shifter wrote:

Other options will be available down the line.

Laserdisc releases: CONFIRMED.

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137 Reply by O2star

(37 replies, posted in Releases)

BR1GHT PR1MATE wrote:

too bad each song is like 8 minutes long

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138 Reply by O2star

(3 replies, posted in Releases)

My doods be jammin'

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139 Topic by O2star

(10 replies, posted in Past Events)


Melt away that winter chill at 8static on February 9th!! This month we will bring you four amazing performers; all debuting new material live at this show!!


8static 32 - Philadelphia Chip Music
Saturday, February 9th, 2013
7:00pm at PhilaMOCA - All Ages!
http://8static.com/

$7-$10 (free 8static sticker with $10 entry!)

Music:

Doomcloud (CT) http://doomcloud.bandcamp.com/

Scene chameleon, Doomcloud, may perform under many different monikers, but this time he will be completely redefining an existing one! Presenting his live debut of all-live hardware, NES dance music, you could almost call this Doomcloud 2.0! Don’t let the name or platform change interrupt your perception of what will be an amazing groove session as we close out the night in style!

Ro-Bear (PHL) http://ro-bear.bandcamp.com/

Local legend, Ro-Bear, will be bring us some all-new jams this time. Known for producing some of the most elegant and lyrical music on the Gameboy, we can’t wait to see what he has in store for us this show!

Ricky Brugal (NYC) http://www.facebook.com/RickyBrugal

Ricky Brugal may be a new name to 8static, but he definitely isn’t a new face. Performing twice before in the past under Da Pantz, Ricky Brugal will making his 8static debut not only with a change in names, but also in style! His musical autobiography has changed pace to reflect his true-life experience and we look forward to seeing his performance!

Cutman (PHL) http://www.djcutman.com/

Philadelphia’s Cutman may be better known for his chiptune and VGM remix work as Dj CUTMAN, but at this show he will be debuting his set of all-original music for the first time at 8static! Don’t be late as he will be opening the performance with his new jams!

Visuals:
Guybrush (SEA) http://demoscene.us/group/northern-dragons/

Coming all the out from Seattle, we welcome demoscene player, Guybrush on visuals!! Formerly of Northern Dragons demo group, we are honored to have him make his east coast performance debut at 8static!! Aside from visuals, Guybrush will also be hosting our workshop, giving us a demoscene rundown and some examples of his work!

Workshop:
Guybrush, formerly of Northern Dragons, will be sharing with us his experience in the demoscene

After-party:
DJ Cutman (PHL) is back with more video game & chiptune mixes set at the Institute bar!

Live audio stream on arecibo radio! http://www.areciboradio.com/

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140 Reply by O2star

(161 replies, posted in Other Vintage Computers & Consoles)

Yea i saw stuff like that.. but why just have an ON or OFF function for algorithm ? Does it mean "ON" for FM, and "OFF" for AM ? who knows!!

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141 Reply by O2star

(161 replies, posted in Other Vintage Computers & Consoles)

1. Good question! I have no idea what that means.. haha
2. Only Adlib Tracker 2 has percussion channels option, and is OPL3 allowing 18 channels. RAD Tracker is OPL2 and only allows 9 channels.
3. I think the layout is fixed unfortunately. sad

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142 Reply by O2star

(62 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

Charbot wrote:

"Its pretty much the only option these days to buy used gear from a retail store that has been checked out, has a warranty, and lets you test it out for yourself."

Whada 'bout Sam Ash? .... seriously though....I think that you may have answered your own question.   there used to all kinds of great specialty stores- music, hobbies, even electronic components,  before the rise of intergalactic superstores.

ah right, forgot about Sam Ash.. they have used gear as well... but I dont think they allow shipping from different locations, or even have a "centralized database" for used gear.

Daddys Junky music was the best.. always had good stuff... shame they are gone. sad

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143 Reply by O2star

(62 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

boaconstructor wrote:

Ah yeah for sure.. I try to avoid giving money to Guitar Center as much as possible, but I do acknowledge that it is sometimes the best option *sigh*

Thanks for the pro-tip bro-tip

Why dont you like giving them money? I have heard people say this before and I dont understand.. Its pretty much the only option these days to buy used gear from a retail store that has been checked out, has a warranty, and lets you test it out for yourself.

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144 Reply by O2star

(62 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

I can do that sure.. Im always aware of things heh.. But I did just check the used database on GUITAR CENTER's site, and ebay.. Yikes, prices seem to be at the lowest $800. Ooops!

Do you have a guitar center near you? If you keep checking the USED database on the guitar center site, as soon as one appears for a good price.. you can have them ship to the nearest guitar center for you . You still have 30 days to try it and make sure it works. If you dont like it, or doesnt work right, you can return it with no questions asked. I have done this with a couple mixers and some synths, returned more than I bought.. ha.

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