Mancomb Seepgood, Internet Pirate
@16bitmanfred.bsky.social
Enjoying hardware and games from ISA to AGP graphics, with a special love for old sound cards.
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Current list of all hardware I am still actively looking for, in case you want to trade or whatever.
I won't even fix that today, right now I am in awe of how MIDIs sound and looking for a cool tracker music, uhm, track.
Anyone got a cool .mod file?
Anyone got a cool .mod file?
February 10, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I won't even fix that today, right now I am in awe of how MIDIs sound and looking for a cool tracker music, uhm, track.
Anyone got a cool .mod file?
Anyone got a cool .mod file?
Haha but it really can scare off people.
Right now e.g., Wolf3D does not detect AdLib capability, but Sound Blaster. SFX play like five times as loud as the music that I at first thought wasn't playing at all.
I believe these are 2 separate misconfigs lol
But only needs a config fix, so it's fine.
Right now e.g., Wolf3D does not detect AdLib capability, but Sound Blaster. SFX play like five times as loud as the music that I at first thought wasn't playing at all.
I believe these are 2 separate misconfigs lol
But only needs a config fix, so it's fine.
I had almost forgotten how great the Terratec EWS 64 XL sounds.
Although I might prefer the ESFM of ESS Audiodrive cards over the CrystalFM, I'd rank it like an original OPL3.
But more importantly, the absolutely stellar SNR and those .94b soundbanks are my absolute favorite.
Although I might prefer the ESFM of ESS Audiodrive cards over the CrystalFM, I'd rank it like an original OPL3.
But more importantly, the absolutely stellar SNR and those .94b soundbanks are my absolute favorite.
February 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Haha but it really can scare off people.
Right now e.g., Wolf3D does not detect AdLib capability, but Sound Blaster. SFX play like five times as loud as the music that I at first thought wasn't playing at all.
I believe these are 2 separate misconfigs lol
But only needs a config fix, so it's fine.
Right now e.g., Wolf3D does not detect AdLib capability, but Sound Blaster. SFX play like five times as loud as the music that I at first thought wasn't playing at all.
I believe these are 2 separate misconfigs lol
But only needs a config fix, so it's fine.
I had almost forgotten how great the Terratec EWS 64 XL sounds.
Although I might prefer the ESFM of ESS Audiodrive cards over the CrystalFM, I'd rank it like an original OPL3.
But more importantly, the absolutely stellar SNR and those .94b soundbanks are my absolute favorite.
Although I might prefer the ESFM of ESS Audiodrive cards over the CrystalFM, I'd rank it like an original OPL3.
But more importantly, the absolutely stellar SNR and those .94b soundbanks are my absolute favorite.
February 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
I had almost forgotten how great the Terratec EWS 64 XL sounds.
Although I might prefer the ESFM of ESS Audiodrive cards over the CrystalFM, I'd rank it like an original OPL3.
But more importantly, the absolutely stellar SNR and those .94b soundbanks are my absolute favorite.
Although I might prefer the ESFM of ESS Audiodrive cards over the CrystalFM, I'd rank it like an original OPL3.
But more importantly, the absolutely stellar SNR and those .94b soundbanks are my absolute favorite.
That "Please: RTFM!" kills me every time.
Turns out the RAM module is 32 MB by the way.
The card would accept up to 64 MB, then disabling the 2 MB onboard RAM that otherwise are added to the expansion RAM.
I'm not mad since I got the module for free and no sound font > 12 MB even makes sense.
Turns out the RAM module is 32 MB by the way.
The card would accept up to 64 MB, then disabling the 2 MB onboard RAM that otherwise are added to the expansion RAM.
I'm not mad since I got the module for free and no sound font > 12 MB even makes sense.
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 AM
That "Please: RTFM!" kills me every time.
Turns out the RAM module is 32 MB by the way.
The card would accept up to 64 MB, then disabling the 2 MB onboard RAM that otherwise are added to the expansion RAM.
I'm not mad since I got the module for free and no sound font > 12 MB even makes sense.
Turns out the RAM module is 32 MB by the way.
The card would accept up to 64 MB, then disabling the 2 MB onboard RAM that otherwise are added to the expansion RAM.
I'm not mad since I got the module for free and no sound font > 12 MB even makes sense.
The print on these looks sketchy, like it was printed over with a second, different text without removing the first one.
So I don't know what to google to find out the capacity of this.
So I don't know what to google to find out the capacity of this.
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The print on these looks sketchy, like it was printed over with a second, different text without removing the first one.
So I don't know what to google to find out the capacity of this.
So I don't know what to google to find out the capacity of this.
White Widow 6€/g gute breis?
February 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
White Widow 6€/g gute breis?
But it seems she at least enjoyed Kiddie Fiddler Rock's half assed lip sync performance, possibly because she doesn't know how much better drag queens are at this.
February 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
But it seems she at least enjoyed Kiddie Fiddler Rock's half assed lip sync performance, possibly because she doesn't know how much better drag queens are at this.
Oh god I had this when I was ~7 years old, I understood probably 10-20 words English and had no idea how to use this, so I gave up frustrated, forgot the name of this software, and have often wondered if I could have had fun with this if only I had learned English sooner!
Random game of the day:
Game Builder Lite (Game Creation Systems: MVP Software, 1993)
Download/play: https://dosgames.com/game/game-builder-lite/
#dosgaming #retrogaming #gcs #gamecreator #adventure #graphicaladventure #gamebuilder
Game Builder Lite (Game Creation Systems: MVP Software, 1993)
Download/play: https://dosgames.com/game/game-builder-lite/
#dosgaming #retrogaming #gcs #gamecreator #adventure #graphicaladventure #gamebuilder
February 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Oh god I had this when I was ~7 years old, I understood probably 10-20 words English and had no idea how to use this, so I gave up frustrated, forgot the name of this software, and have often wondered if I could have had fun with this if only I had learned English sooner!
I test a lot of DOS sound cards, and honestly, with a proper daughterboard like this, the Terratec Gold 16/96 (ESS Audiodrive 1868f) easily beats any Sound Blaster AWE 32 or even the AWE 64 Gold.
Less noise, better FM synthesis, same compatibility, less bugs.
Less noise, better FM synthesis, same compatibility, less bugs.
February 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
I test a lot of DOS sound cards, and honestly, with a proper daughterboard like this, the Terratec Gold 16/96 (ESS Audiodrive 1868f) easily beats any Sound Blaster AWE 32 or even the AWE 64 Gold.
Less noise, better FM synthesis, same compatibility, less bugs.
Less noise, better FM synthesis, same compatibility, less bugs.
I mean you deserve it but if you could share a few pls k thx
February 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I mean you deserve it but if you could share a few pls k thx
What's you opinion on the silver variety of the PS2 fat?
Back when I got it, I preferred it over black, not sure if I would still say that today, but imho both look good. I guess it was a very early 2000s design choice, perhaps more so than the "classic" and more timeless black.
Back when I got it, I preferred it over black, not sure if I would still say that today, but imho both look good. I guess it was a very early 2000s design choice, perhaps more so than the "classic" and more timeless black.
February 8, 2026 at 8:28 AM
What's you opinion on the silver variety of the PS2 fat?
Back when I got it, I preferred it over black, not sure if I would still say that today, but imho both look good. I guess it was a very early 2000s design choice, perhaps more so than the "classic" and more timeless black.
Back when I got it, I preferred it over black, not sure if I would still say that today, but imho both look good. I guess it was a very early 2000s design choice, perhaps more so than the "classic" and more timeless black.
Surprisingly, even though they are cheap and supposed easy to find, I still have neither a CMI8330 based ISA sound card and no ALS300 based PCI sound card either!
Maybe it's a Germany thing?
Maybe it's a Germany thing?
February 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Surprisingly, even though they are cheap and supposed easy to find, I still have neither a CMI8330 based ISA sound card and no ALS300 based PCI sound card either!
Maybe it's a Germany thing?
Maybe it's a Germany thing?
Clippy would win against all three.
Also only furries would say Sonic.
Also only furries would say Sonic.
February 8, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Clippy would win against all three.
Also only furries would say Sonic.
Also only furries would say Sonic.
Not sure how many of you know this, but in Germany, beer and wine are legal from the age of 16, so in the early 2000s, weekends meant four of us met in a garage with our PCs destroying one of these while playing CS 1.5 or Unreal Tournament
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Not sure how many of you know this, but in Germany, beer and wine are legal from the age of 16, so in the early 2000s, weekends meant four of us met in a garage with our PCs destroying one of these while playing CS 1.5 or Unreal Tournament
Would love to know how many games not just had a Sound Blaster 16 option but then actually sounded better than when choosing SB Pro.
You know, to compare it to 86 games natively supporting ESS Audiodrive which has the same specs.
You know, to compare it to 86 games natively supporting ESS Audiodrive which has the same specs.
February 8, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Would love to know how many games not just had a Sound Blaster 16 option but then actually sounded better than when choosing SB Pro.
You know, to compare it to 86 games natively supporting ESS Audiodrive which has the same specs.
You know, to compare it to 86 games natively supporting ESS Audiodrive which has the same specs.
Did he depict black people as monkeys to distract from the Epstein files? Or just because that's what Nazis do?
I can't even, why is he still alive
I can't even, why is he still alive
February 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Did he depict black people as monkeys to distract from the Epstein files? Or just because that's what Nazis do?
I can't even, why is he still alive
I can't even, why is he still alive
Was sifting through my RAM to prepare a practical joke and found these, I didn't know I still had to boxed ones in addition to the ones in my semi-passively cooled ISA-Athlon.
February 6, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Was sifting through my RAM to prepare a practical joke and found these, I didn't know I still had to boxed ones in addition to the ones in my semi-passively cooled ISA-Athlon.
What MIDI player do you use under Windows 98?
Standard Windows Media Player?
I find that one to be weirdly clunky and slow to react when it comes to MIDIs, even though big .wav files or compressed .mp3s are no problem
Standard Windows Media Player?
I find that one to be weirdly clunky and slow to react when it comes to MIDIs, even though big .wav files or compressed .mp3s are no problem
February 6, 2026 at 8:53 AM
What MIDI player do you use under Windows 98?
Standard Windows Media Player?
I find that one to be weirdly clunky and slow to react when it comes to MIDIs, even though big .wav files or compressed .mp3s are no problem
Standard Windows Media Player?
I find that one to be weirdly clunky and slow to react when it comes to MIDIs, even though big .wav files or compressed .mp3s are no problem
This might actually solve my recording issue.
Cool Edit Pro I mean.
Like, instead of Audacity that seems to be too demanding for my system.
Cool Edit Pro I mean.
Like, instead of Audacity that seems to be too demanding for my system.
I will take a day or two more for recording all of the stuff on my first complete sound card coverage, since I had to change the recording tool, download, scrap then download other MIDI files, curate what I'll record... had the wrong version of Duke 3D's Grabbag first...
February 6, 2026 at 5:38 AM
This might actually solve my recording issue.
Cool Edit Pro I mean.
Like, instead of Audacity that seems to be too demanding for my system.
Cool Edit Pro I mean.
Like, instead of Audacity that seems to be too demanding for my system.
Monster Rancher DS determines your first summon through a scribble on the touchscreen.
Naturally, I drew a dick. The monster that got me looked so weak I reset the game and had my gf draw boobies.
Got a golden golem that the game said is too powerful for a newbie and didn't let me keep. 🤡
Naturally, I drew a dick. The monster that got me looked so weak I reset the game and had my gf draw boobies.
Got a golden golem that the game said is too powerful for a newbie and didn't let me keep. 🤡
February 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Monster Rancher DS determines your first summon through a scribble on the touchscreen.
Naturally, I drew a dick. The monster that got me looked so weak I reset the game and had my gf draw boobies.
Got a golden golem that the game said is too powerful for a newbie and didn't let me keep. 🤡
Naturally, I drew a dick. The monster that got me looked so weak I reset the game and had my gf draw boobies.
Got a golden golem that the game said is too powerful for a newbie and didn't let me keep. 🤡
I have 15 different types of FM synthesizers on sound cards, this technology has absolutely shaped the era of DOS games.
February 5, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I have 15 different types of FM synthesizers on sound cards, this technology has absolutely shaped the era of DOS games.
It's still choppy even with the K6-2+ running 550 MHz, 256 MB SDR-100 and an IDE2SATA adapter recording the file to an SSD!
Whatever is this curse?!
Whatever is this curse?!
February 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
It's still choppy even with the K6-2+ running 550 MHz, 256 MB SDR-100 and an IDE2SATA adapter recording the file to an SSD!
Whatever is this curse?!
Whatever is this curse?!
I just tried recording it and learned the hard way that 64-8 MB RAM are *not* enough for Audacity 1.3 to smoothly record the MIDI while Windows Media Player plays it back.
I'll upgrade it to 256 for now, and in a worst case scenario I could double that (or even quadruple if I raid another PC).
I'll upgrade it to 256 for now, and in a worst case scenario I could double that (or even quadruple if I raid another PC).
Still trying to figure out why the daughterboard sounds ass
February 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I just tried recording it and learned the hard way that 64-8 MB RAM are *not* enough for Audacity 1.3 to smoothly record the MIDI while Windows Media Player plays it back.
I'll upgrade it to 256 for now, and in a worst case scenario I could double that (or even quadruple if I raid another PC).
I'll upgrade it to 256 for now, and in a worst case scenario I could double that (or even quadruple if I raid another PC).
Still trying to figure out why the daughterboard sounds ass
February 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Still trying to figure out why the daughterboard sounds ass
This Terratec Dream GSWave has some weird issue where it sounds mostly right, but it gets notes wrong, frequently.
Imagine someone shittyfluting a song, except with all the right instruments played all wrong instead.
I'll record it later, but does anyone have an idea what can cause this?
Imagine someone shittyfluting a song, except with all the right instruments played all wrong instead.
I'll record it later, but does anyone have an idea what can cause this?
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
This Terratec Dream GSWave has some weird issue where it sounds mostly right, but it gets notes wrong, frequently.
Imagine someone shittyfluting a song, except with all the right instruments played all wrong instead.
I'll record it later, but does anyone have an idea what can cause this?
Imagine someone shittyfluting a song, except with all the right instruments played all wrong instead.
I'll record it later, but does anyone have an idea what can cause this?