Compact Flash storage upgrade
In this video I confess that I know very little about hardware, and demonstrate that even someone like me can turn someone else’s trash into DOS and Windows gaming treasure with a help of a few easy to install upgrades. I specifically would like to point out the ease of installing a Compact Flash adapter […]
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An hour of Sound Blaster music
Today I present to you an hour of classic FM synthesis music from IBM PC games. Recorded using OPL3LPT from Serdashop, which uses an authentic Yamaha YMF262 (aka OPL3) chip which was the same chip used in Creative’s Sound Blaster Pro 2, Sound Blaster 16, and AWE cards, as well as AdLib Gold. OPL3 was […]
X3MB Buran MIDI module review
Today I take a look at the X3MB Buran MIDI Module from Serdaco. It’s a very compact Sound Canvas 55 alternative with an impressive 50 megabyte instrument bank, and an interesting 3D printed case design. It sounded great no matter what obscure MIDI file or DOS game I threw at it. And of course now […]
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DOS Nostalgia Podcast #11: Evolution of IBM PC hardware
Carlos Teixeira, a retro hardware & software enthusiast from Portugal joins yours truly in discussing history of IBM PC hardware. Loved and cherished devices are mentioned, as well as some lost and forgotten ones. Also an in-depth advice on building your own awesome DOS machine is given. Relax & listen. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep11.mp3
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