Cynthcart- Commodore 64 Synthesizer Cartridge
Synthesizers May 26th, 2008Paul 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.