Paul Slocum has released a new version of his Commodore 64 synth cartridge, called Cynthcart. If you have an old C64 lying around this would be a cheap and easy way to make SID music.

Here are a few features of the cartridge:

  • 3 Note Polyphony
  • Works with the common C64 piano keyboard overlay
  • No latency
  • Adjustable vibrato
  • Portamento effect (sliding notes)
  • Can change patches and settings while playing
  • Support for 2nd SID chip (stereo chorus effects)
  • Filter, pulse width, vibrato, and pitch via paddle controllers
  • Whammy (space) bar
  • Control of attack, release, and many other sound parameters
  • Tuning adjustment
  • Psychedelic rave color patterns
  • On-screen help
  • SID hex editor for advanced users
  • Can turn off video chip to reduce noise
  • PAL and NTSC tuning tables with automatic selection
  • Designed to be used easily without a TV/monitor
  • Copies itself to RAM (cartridge can be removed after loading)

Note: Don’t stare at the background on Paul’s web site too long; It will make you dizzy.

Cynthcart with keyboard overlay

 

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