Limited in terms of polyphony, but not really limited in terms of sound possibilities when compared to other subtractive synths around at the time.
It was rather crude brute force design, but then what do you expect for a chip that was supposed to cost a few bucks and be fitted inside a home computer.
6581 is better for earlier tunes, but if you have a HardSID card then you're better off with the 8580. The 6581 has an envelope glitch which means a note never entirely becomes silent, there's always a little leakage. So if you're doing MIDI music with a HardSID then you'll need a noise gate if you use a 6581.
It's true about the 8580 not playing samples too well, the 6581 had a louder volume changing method, this was used to play samples.
My first experience of making music was probably recording myself playing around with Hubbard's Mixaloader thing. Wasn't really making music, more like mixing.
To make up for all the lost time trying to get it working:)
Seriously though it can be rather fiddly to get it all configured right, but at least having all the settings in one config file lets you back it up once you really do get that perfect setup.
But unfortunately browsing will be even more tied into the OS with Longhorn according to Microsoft. IE6 sp1 will be the last standalone version of their browser.
Well I would hope they provided hardware specs to allow developers to do so. However many firms are obsessed with protecting their IP and patents. Of course this is pointless if they hardware is using the same chips used by many other products.
Your average user wants to buy some hardware, take it home and then install it. Ok this isn't always simple with Windows, but more often than not there will be a driver somewhere for your Windows OS of choice.
With Linux you run into the problem of kernel versions and drivers needing to be (in many cases) released as source code. Some companies simply don't want to release such code if they feel it reveals any secrets or patented hardware knowledge. Of course you can use a part binary, part source approach, but that often means employing a full time Linux driver developer. Given the number of government agencies adopting Linux I feel that many companies will have to take notice and provide drivers.
True, but there's bound to be some sitting in a second hand shop somewhere minus manual. Roland does sell manuals and videos, perhaps they sell a few power supplies, manuals for their old products like the MT32?
Also, Microsoft designed some sites for the UK Gov, these would only function with Internet Explorer. I think this is rather embarrasing for a government site, such sites should be accessible by all UK citizens.
With open source they get a less techologically biased solution (complying with open standards is more popular in the Open Source community).
The MT32 is an ancient box with awful sounds by modern standards, it's hardly a revenue generator for Roland. In fact why would anyone want to emulate such a piece of junk? you can do a lot better with a Soundblaster and some decent soundfonts.
Ballmer on the defensive as ever, more vaporware developments at Microsoft. If they're so serious about security they would secure existing products through service packs instead of adding these new features to forthcoming products.
They still look rather dull and boring. Why make all the notes the same colour? it's easier for people with poor eyesight to distinguish between the different notes if they're different colours and sizes.
You can download and execute programs in your home dir if you downloaded them. However such an app cannot alter any system files or install new ones.
If the app requires installation then you need the root password, if you allow installation then there's very little protection once you've entered the root password. This is why many people read Makefiles, scripts etc..
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WAV is pretty much AIFF with the bytes reversed. Have a look at a WAV file in a hex editor and you'll see "RIFF", reverse IFF.
AIFF is preferred for Apple machines mainly because byte ordering suits the CPU.
Limited in terms of polyphony, but not really limited in terms of sound possibilities when compared to other subtractive synths around at the time.
It was rather crude brute force design, but then what do you expect for a chip that was supposed to cost a few bucks and be fitted inside a home computer.
6581 is better for earlier tunes, but if you have a HardSID card then you're better off with the 8580. The 6581 has an envelope glitch which means a note never entirely becomes silent, there's always a little leakage. So if you're doing MIDI music with a HardSID then you'll need a noise gate if you use a 6581.
It's true about the 8580 not playing samples too well, the 6581 had a louder volume changing method, this was used to play samples.
My first experience of making music was probably recording myself playing around with Hubbard's Mixaloader thing. Wasn't really making music, more like mixing.
It had a fantastic sound chip for its time, even put all arcade machines to shame until sample playing arcade machines were designed.
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The SID chip introduced many people into synth music. I have a bias for electronic music now as a result.
Some useful links:
http://remix.kwed.org
http://www.hardsid.com
Yeah, a lot of pr0n to lose. Best get two or three of em and use RAID.
To make up for all the lost time trying to get it working :)
Seriously though it can be rather fiddly to get it all configured right, but at least having all the settings in one config file lets you back it up once you really do get that perfect setup.
It's hard enough watching all the movement and action on a normal cinema screen. Neck strain as well as eye strain? :)
I would get plenty of sleep before going to that screening, you'll need to be in good shape.
But unfortunately browsing will be even more tied into the OS with Longhorn according to Microsoft. IE6 sp1 will be the last standalone version of their browser.
SCO diapers are no use, they're already full of s^H^H^Hit :)
Depends if the patent is on the idea/concept or actual implementation.
Well I would hope they provided hardware specs to allow developers to do so. However many firms are obsessed with protecting their IP and patents. Of course this is pointless if they hardware is using the same chips used by many other products.
Your average user wants to buy some hardware, take it home and then install it. Ok this isn't always simple with Windows, but more often than not there will be a driver somewhere for your Windows OS of choice.
With Linux you run into the problem of kernel versions and drivers needing to be (in many cases) released as source code. Some companies simply don't want to release such code if they feel it reveals any secrets or patented hardware knowledge. Of course you can use a part binary, part source approach, but that often means employing a full time Linux driver developer. Given the number of government agencies adopting Linux I feel that many companies will have to take notice and provide drivers.
Then I should clarify and say all UK citizens that use a computer.
True, but there's bound to be some sitting in a second hand shop somewhere minus manual. Roland does sell manuals and videos, perhaps they sell a few power supplies, manuals for their old products like the MT32?
Also, Microsoft designed some sites for the UK Gov, these would only function with Internet Explorer. I think this is rather embarrasing for a government site, such sites should be accessible by all UK citizens.
With open source they get a less techologically biased solution (complying with open standards is more popular in the Open Source community).
The MT32 is an ancient box with awful sounds by modern standards, it's hardly a revenue generator for Roland. In fact why would anyone want to emulate such a piece of junk? you can do a lot better with a Soundblaster and some decent soundfonts.
Ballmer on the defensive as ever, more vaporware developments at Microsoft. If they're so serious about security they would secure existing products through service packs instead of adding these new features to forthcoming products.
Sounds like something Bush would propose :)
But yes, some Internet protocols need an overhaul to combat spamming and other nuisances.
Plus if you get false positives it might take out an innocent site.
They still look rather dull and boring. Why make all the notes the same colour? it's easier for people with poor eyesight to distinguish between the different notes if they're different colours and sizes.
He has lots of money and people listen to him, however I don't feel that anything that exciting ever comes out of his mouth.
Less than a day, I used the AthlonXP CD and the binaries on it. You can use GRP to speed up the install. Only a few things had to be compiled.
You can download and execute programs in your home dir if you downloaded them. However such an app cannot alter any system files or install new ones.
If the app requires installation then you need the root password, if you allow installation then there's very little protection once you've entered the root password. This is why many people read Makefiles, scripts etc..
After running all three I find gentoo is the best for my desktop. Stuff just seems to work better, the ebuilds are well made.
"Use the source Luke...."