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Vintage computer repairer and enthusiast. Remover of batteries. Electronics Necromancer. I block "AI" and "crypto" peeps https://retrorewind.social/@48kRAM

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · Nov 11

Quote with your first computer.

I'm very lucky to still have mine -- An Atari 400. My dad built an external keyboard from an 800 kbd mechanism. He also upgraded its RAM to... well.... 48kB. 😁

Atari 400 computer, connected to an LCD TV, playing Missile Command

Atari 400 with the signature of Joe Decuir signature visible on its top case.

Atari 400 connected to the LCD TV as well as an Atari 800 full-stroke keyboard. The keyboard is connected via a long flat ribbon cable and is enclosed in a hand-made wooden box. 4 red pushbuttons serve as Start, Select, Option, and Reset

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 1h

Oh that's nice! I REALLY appreciate it when a SID tune goes out of its way to sound like not a typical SID tune.

Also, TIL there's a 2022 OCP that can play PSID files 🤯

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Hoffman @h0ffman.bsky.social · 14h

A very special #MODtober today. This is what happens when you don't have a soundchip. ZX Spectrum Beeper tune made in 1tracker. Check the youtube for more details and why it was a unique challenge to capture this one.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHmr...

h0ffman - 1-Bit High and Rising (ZX Spectrum Beeper)

YouTube video by Hoffman

www.youtube.com

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 1h

#MODtober Day 10

Defloration by Emax of TRSI

demozoo.org/music/5941/

After discovering tracker music I made cassette tapes of my favs to listen to on the go. (I was such a dork)

This one was on side A of the first tape I made.

Defloration

Tracked Music by Emax / Tristar and Red Sector Inc., released 29 December 1993

demozoo.org

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 1d

Normal demoscene shit, I'm afraid

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 1d

This CD is super cool first because it's a hybrid Data/Audio disc but mostly because it's my original introduction to the demoscene. I bought it for a couple bucks at Babbages - not sure why but I guess it looked cool. And I still have it in my collection, along with another Gravis CD-ROM

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 1d

I heard KB's "The Lamer's Ballad" before hearing Vote4Me so I didn't quite get it at first but now I understand the legacy of this tune 🤣🤣

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 1d

Mmmmm groovy! Adding this to the collection - thanks!

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 1d

#MODtober Day 9

boo.mod - the famous title from Bitmap Bros "Magic Pockets"
archive.org/download/ULT...

I discovered MODs on a promo CD for the Gravis Ultrasound. I've archived said CD here: archive.org/details/ULTR... Browse the files in the ZIP version to see what MODs Gravis was recommending!

Gravis Ultrasound Experience CD : Advanced Gravis, et. al. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

The Gravis Ultrasound Experience is a promotional CD put out by Advanced Gravis trumpeting the features, quality, and benefits of their Ultrasound line of PC...

archive.org

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 2d

"for barbers" 🤣

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 2d

SO many tracks with names like that back then.... 🙄

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 2d

Heheh - probably

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 2d

#MODtober Day 8

Neodrink by Fleshbrain

demozoo.org/music/109883/

Excellent diskmag tune - any time you need 15 minutes of pure protracker jam. Fun fact: I used to be able to commute to work in the time it takes ti play this tune.

Used too...

Neodrink

Tracked Music by Fleshbrain / Crusaders, released 1 July 1991

demozoo.org

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · Feb 5

The whimsical fantasy and dalliances into child-frightening horror of one early 80s British edutainment program.

📺: Granny's Garden, 4Mation, 1983 (BBC Micro)

"There is a magic tree here."

A 4x3 grid of vibrantly green and purple pixel trees.

"Welcome to the Kingdom of the Mountains."

A white snowy mountain and a blue cave entrance with green and purple trees.

"I am the King and Queen's Blue Raven. I have MAGIC powers. Would you like me to help you?" A blue pixel bird asks

"We are in a hallway."

"It is very dark but you can see
a door leading to the kitchen,
a door leading to the backroom,
a cupboard,
and some stairs.

Where do you wish to go?"

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 2d

Ugh. <bro-hugs>

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 2d

Can confirm - except for that awkward transition period after your TFF buys a new car and you don't know which way she's going to go with it.

[Spoiler: She went "messy"]

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 3d

A quick #MODtober Day 7:

Compulsion to Obey by Lizardking

demozoo.org/music/6692/

Get your Doskpop on!

Compulsion To Obey

Tracked Music by Lizardking / Razor 1911, released 7 August 1994

demozoo.org

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 3d

Ah! Never seen the back of a +2a. Cool

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 3d

Which version speccy is this?? Plus 3?

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 3d

I have been at it again.
Sensitive viewers please look away, NOW!
#Sinclair
#ZXSpectrum
#RetroComputer

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 3d

OMG WANT!! 😍😍😍

damn those are cool looking

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Horsenburger @horsenburger.bsky.social · 3d

TELETEXT HALLOWEEN A-Z: E is for Ecto-1

Sirens blaring, ghosts fleeing, and one stylish Cadillac tearing through spectral chaos.
Who ya gonna call?

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48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 4d

#MODtober Day 6: More oldskool

The Return of Yeti by Axel

demozoo.org/music/46835/

From Brainstorm's excellent demo Blitter Miracle. Super phunky Protracker tune. I dig the hell out of this one. No real sync w/ the demo but it kinda doesn't need it. Just cool blitter tricks for 1991.

The Return of Yeti

Tracked Music by Axel / Brainstorm, released 19 November 1991

demozoo.org

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 5d

Damn, that goes HARD

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 5d

Same! My 486/66 is in storage at the moment, though :(

48k RAM @48kram.bsky.social · 5d

Yep - feels like 1993 😀

I need to add this to my collection!