33 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(17 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

Thanks for the link! The sound comparison is useful. Looks like the YM would be the better option. The AY does sound a bit better on that particular comparison... but it seems like that's down more to mixing, as the YM seems panned harder? Not sure. Either way the difference seems minimal enough that I just need to make a call. Thank you!

Go to forum: Other Hardware

34 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(17 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

martin_demsky wrote:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_I … _AY-3-8910

Here you can find differences, i am more familiar with AY because it is in my Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128k, YM chip was in Atari. On PC i have AtariST player and Vortex tracker, where you can change between AY/YM modes.

Thanks. I'm trying to figure out if there are significant audible differences, worth getting both, or if there's much of a muchness. Do you have thoughts on that?

Go to forum: Other Hardware

35 Topic by unexpectedbowtie

(17 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

Hey friends.

I am looking at getting one of the Catskull YM2149 synths, now that they have non-USB MIDI, and multiple outputs:

https://catskullelectronics.com/products/ym2149-synth

I noticed they come with either a YM2149 or AY-3 chip... and I'm not really sure what the difference is, or if it's worth getting both.

Would someone be able to enlighten me? Thank you!

Go to forum: Other Hardware

36 Topic by unexpectedbowtie

(0 replies, posted in Releases)

It's been a while.

I've struggled to write anything decent on LSDJ for a long time, and have spent a lot of my time recording different kinds of music, but I wanted to finish up this track that I'd been working on and get it out there, so here it is:

https://soundcloud.com/unexpectedbowtie … iled-frogs

Written on LSDJ, with some added production bits and pieces. Recorded partly to tape.

Go to forum: Releases

37 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(6 replies, posted in Collaborations)

I am up for doing something.

If anybody wanted to send over some melodies or loops or ideas I could see if I can run with them and add onto them with other synths/bits and pieces. I haven't had much inspiration in pure chip music lately, and mostly been producing alternative electronic tracks, so it would end up as a hybrid electronic affair. Let me know if anybody fancies giving it a bash - or just drop me some wavs to smblythe[at]gmail.com

Go to forum: Collaborations

38 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(6 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

Had a look about. Apparently the cable is just a standard USB to 2.5mm DC setup - which is easy to find for dirt cheap on eBay etc (around £1.29 posted). The problem is that most run at 5v, and the GBC runs at 3v, so the voltage is a bit higher. However, BennVenn's site says:

Note: GBC and MGB originally operate of 3volts though the flyback converter design of the internal power supply will operate up to 5.6volts safely. It will operate at a lower current and run cooler when operating off higher voltages.

I found that JellyBelly Customs has a 3.3v version they got made specially for £5 + £2.50 postage.

I've ended up getting one of the 5v cables and one of the JellyBelly cables and will see if I notice any difference. If I had discovered the 5v cheapo cables before ordering the JB one I'd probably just have chanced my arm with that, given the cheaper price.

Go to forum: Nintendo Consoles

39 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(6 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

egr wrote:
unexpectedbowtie wrote:

Are the Game Boy Pocket and GBC the same connector etc then?

I hadn't thought about it but evidently they are.

Noice. The 24USD shipping for BennVenn means it's not economical. I'll have a look about!

Go to forum: Nintendo Consoles

40 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(6 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

egr wrote:

Bennvenn has them: https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products … ower-cable

Nice one. Are the Game Boy Pocket and GBC the same connector etc then? Didn't realise. That helps. Thanks! Will see if I can find an EU/UK shop.

Go to forum: Nintendo Consoles

41 Topic by unexpectedbowtie

(6 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

Hey frandz. Long time.

I just got a new GBC which has one of those sexy backlit screens in it, to upgrade my old DIY GBA frontlit thing... and I've realised that none of my usual USB to DMG power cables fit... and I can't find a cheap alternative in the EU.

Does anybody have a source they can show me the way to?

Merci!

Go to forum: Nintendo Consoles

42 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(4 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Yeah, sold ages ago. Thanks!

Go to forum: Trading Post

43 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(1,620 replies, posted in General Discussion)

2019 update...

Go to forum: General Discussion

44 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(3 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Yup. You need to use the Q command to send a note relative to the note you want.

Go to forum: Nintendo Handhelds

45 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(114 replies, posted in General Discussion)

Have to echo the sentiments above. To me it seems like chiptune is more alive than it's been in years - at least in Europe. There are plenty of relatively new artists who are gigging regularly. No, there may not be any extremely well known names like Anamanaguchi, Unicorn Kid, or even folk like Chipzel etc again, but that's because they were around early on - and that is natural.

Go to forum: General Discussion

46 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(16 replies, posted in General Discussion)

I do this a bit. On this album in particular:

https://bowtie.bandcamp.com/album/drouth

and to a lesser extent:

https://bowtie.bandcamp.com/album/and-friends

not all tracks on the latter have chip, but it's a mishmash of different things from different artists, so might be worth a listen.

Go to forum: General Discussion

47 Reply by unexpectedbowtie

(3 replies, posted in General Discussion)

This is superhuman.

Go to forum: General Discussion

48 Topic by unexpectedbowtie

(0 replies, posted in Releases)

Cow Tongue Taco Records have put out a new release today from donotrunwithpixels:

Here's the blurb:

Putting the chic in anarchic, donotrunwithpixels returns with a double mixtape, one side of four-to-the-floor EDM, and another mashing previous releases with new drum'n'bass grooves. Staying true to his chip-purist ethos the sets feature only the sound of LSDJ on original Nintendo Game Boys. The last two years have seen these sets performed across south Wales and are now available on cassette or via download. Contains twice the adult recommended daily allowance of nihilism. Check with your GP before listening to Super 32 in 1 if you are pregnant or taking other medication.

Side B in particular is a personal favourite.

You can listen/download/buy one of the cassettes from Bandcamp:

https://cowtonguetacorecords.bandcamp.c … er-32-in-1

Go to forum: Releases