The Commodore 64 Synthesizer - Ep. 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Here’s the first episode of my big Commodore 64 Synth project :) ★ Subscribe to this YT channel for the upcoming episodes → www.doctormix....
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wheeey coool!!! cynthcart bad ass! looking forward to seeing what you do!!! i've got a c64 project coming up. when theyre both done lets jam on a mountain top
10 PRINT "DOCTOR MIX";
20 GOTO 10
@The8BityGuy might like this
LukHash sure does
RJ Bush might? 8-bit guy will probably have a coronary!
30 repeat 10
10 Print X "this sounds dope"
20 Print X = 1000
@@leontioskiopexis2491 you do realise that goto 10 command loops it
Please change the Power supply before it kills your Commodore.
They are failing in large amounts and take your Commodore with them.
C64 saver will do the trick, it will break before the computer.
@@HuntersMoon78 Or ... you know .... Buy a reliable new power suply for that money and dont have the constant hope that the ´´c64 saver´´ works.
Oh well its also an + that the new powersuply will last and not fail on you at random.
While you are there, replace all the electrolytic capacitors too (probably why the PSUs are failing TBH, if you replace the ones in that it will probably be fine)
with nearly dried out Electrolyte capacitors the death will be even quicker D:
Re-capping the supply and replacing things that needs replacement. Nothing beats the durability of the original, after all
Long live the C64 and its mighty SID!
Summer 83, amazed when I found we had these in the university computer lab. So fun to tinker with.
I used to sell these back in the mid 1980s at a "catalog showroom". Computers seemed like magic back then. :)
When you think the channel can't be better...
Waiting for 8-bit guy coment
8-bit guy: Let me get the Retro Bright and Iso Propyl alcohol to give this C64 a good and proper clean!
Doctor Mix: Fck that sh#t! Let's play some synth tunes on this old piece of crap and give that SID chip hell 😎
@@pendaco you dont need retro bright :) as it turns out just leaving it out in the sun does the job.
Watching 8-Bit guy hose of synths in his driveway is one of the most therapeutic things I've ever seen.
@@pendaco 😂😂😂😂😂
@@pendaco You forgot Windex for the first rubdown and baking soda for the nasty stuff. ;-)
Love Birdland. Such a great song.
That's awesome, I bet you the 8 bit guy is going to see this video because he reviewed one of these and he even made his own program for it too.
10 seconds in and its already the sexiest video ive seen in years
Anyone remembering the Commodore Amiga and the Soundtracker? That was amazing!!!!!!
Still have my Amiga 500.
1:09 that is one mighty bend thumb!
From the days when ceramic packages with gold plated legs were the height of bling for computing
Nice to see you using the actual computer and not just a SIDstation or something :)
Claudio, you always make me smile with your enthusiasm! I couldn't click fast enough when I came across this video!
I started programming at age 10 or 11 on first a VIC-20, then a Commodore 64. What memories!
I may have to dig out my old 64 and check out the two items you show here. SID music, here I come!!
10 PRINT "I ♡ DOCTOR MIX"
20 GOTO 10
I ❤️ DOCTOR MIX
I ❤️ DOCTOR MIX
I ❤️ DOCTOR MIX
I ❤️ DOCTOR MIX
I ❤️ DOCTOR MIX
READY.
I feel like back in the 80s again :) Thank you
I bought the cart yesterday because of this video. Can't wait to sample it into my Roland S-550.
I grew up on a Commodore VIC-20 and 64 and 128.. .Love 'em! I still have them in storage.. need to bring them out and play with them someday. So much fun.
Love this! I got a C64 for my 8th birthday. In 3rd grade I read the Programmer's Reference Guide and did a lot of POKE-ing and PEEK-ing to make annoying sounds and move sprites around the screen. Now I'm just thinking of the sounds the 1541 drive made and the banging noise of hitting Run/Stop-Restore...
So remember borrowing one of these from my aunt years ago in the 80s. I didn't have it for long but I liked playing with it :D
I didn't think you could be any cooler after the things you've already done, but this is subzero! Really looking forward to what you eventually do!!!
I recently were reunited with my old c64 after 30 years apart. This reminds me that I should perhaps take it a bit apart and check it before powering it up again. Yeah. 😀
If you do open it up, do not do like this guy and have no anti-static precautions.
Nick B I will. Will do. It haven't been powered on for at least 30 years so it might also need a new power supply. I am a bit afraid to fry it if some capacitors have gone bad.
I want to write a book after seeing this titled : Why are you so Clever ?
Oh yeah baby.
I have a minter C64 in my 8yo lad’s room that is going to get the synth cart treatment for sure. My boy will love it, because he loves the C64 along with everything else that came from the 80s. He drew a picture of my Jupiter 6 the other day. It’s going on the fridge.
0:36 when u open u boxes i Always think about rambo preparing his weapons 😂🤣
Woav inside of C64 is cleaner than daily tech devices
This put a smile on my face. Such fond memories of this machine, but I never did anything 'musical' on it. I did have a Yamaha DX21 around 1985-1986, and got a V50 a few years later. Sigh... looking back, the 'pre-internet' times were actually really amazing, when I think of it ;-)
Oh I’m going to cry ! Nostalgia pure . Thanks for sharing
"A few moments later" in French accent?! LOL!! Cool ;)
I grew up on a c64/c128 back in the day. Youre my hero doctor mix!!!!!
When Doctor Mix and The8BitGuy merge! A new superhero is born 🤩
Next you need to make an Amiga Protracker cover of Avicii's Heaven with Dr. Sbaitso vocals.
I had a C64 in 1985 and loved it.
What if I want to "turn" my modern computer into a synth ?
Thare are many programs that can do that, for instance the french Arturia makes a series of Virtual Synths, such as the Moog Modular V, the minimoog V, and many other well-known classic synths; German company Native Instruments is another example; then there's software from Propellerheads, and there are probably many more, now.
This is awesome! I still have my old Vic-20 computer with the tape drive in a box in my garage. Thanks for doing this....brings back memories!!!
I used to use Compute magazine sid editor, but it didn't have any preset sounds. You had to define each sound by hand, and unfortunately I never really dove into the filters. We also had a stereo sid cartridge which added another 3 tracks.
Birdland !!!
Cool wink :-)
The ManhattenTransfer did a version of that one too :-)
You keep coming up with cool ideas b.t.w. !
Really fun video.
This is beyond cool, had a great tip off you were up to some C64 shenanigans in a games stream last night when I started waffling on about my love of vintage synths so this is gonna be super cool! Gonna have to get one of those Lumafixes for my C64 and Cynth cart :) Ciao!
my gaming and music making started on c 64 :P there was some program called funky drummer. :D was awesome for beats in the late 80's lol
3:16 That bass sounds like the intro of nighttime route 216 in Pokemon diamond and Pearl. It honestly gets me a bit nostalgic.
Thank you for the birdland lick
Can't wait to see the next episode! Super excited!!
Don't forget some cooling/heatspreader on the VIC-II chip (6569R1?), it tends to run a liitle toasty without the shield.
The SID chip is amazing, especially the SID 6581 (the one that was in the original C64)
Unfortunately I don't have an original C64, but a C128 with a SID 8580 wich doesn't even work correctly and I'm not good at repairing stuff so I'll just keep it like that, at least for now.
Loved mine that I bought in 1985, long gone. Great box, really a game changer.
Love this! This is as vintage as it gets...
I wish I could relate to you young guys just how exciting it felt to get my Commodore 64 and games packages way back in 1982. The possibilities were limitless....
Awesome! Remember the Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker? I used to have a piano keyboard overlay that pressed down on the Querty keys! You know the C64 SID sound chip designer moved on to become the brains behind Ensoniq?
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH!!!
You are a funny guy! I like the C64 Synth
So odd it's cool. Love it .
Do you plan on picking up the incredible musical keyboard?
Some nice sounds there. I look forward to the next episode.
Perhaps my favorite computer of all time, seen through the lens of youthful nostalgia. Still, so glad it is still finding ways to be useful in the "modern" era.
there's something magic in making music with old computers. A few years ago I spent a few weeks composing in a MSX. Good days.
SIDsessantaquattro! Beyond awesome... sounds like you might need a ground loop isolator in the chain there :-) I just know you’re gonna make this sing, can’t wait!
I couldn't figure out where I have heard of you... but I figured it out. You made that speaker test track I have used 1000 times xD
Awesomeness. Can’t wait for the next video.
I still have my 2 Commodore 64's along with a shed load more retro computers.
I half regret selling my boxes and boxes of disks and c64, especially the SX-64!
Wow !
Cool!!! I had the piano keyboard cover for this and a simple 4 track sequencer program on floppy disk in the 80's. Ahhh the memories!!! Looking forward to these...
*Commodore 64: when Møog is not enough.*
Hi! Welcome to Commodore Mix!
Beautiful moments of nostalgia, thank you Claudio and ( VOILA 2 times,) Woooooa ! I take it for me. thank you so much .
As a synth, it sounds better than most today software synths in it's original form. That's why I prefer going analog instead of buying tons of lame VSTs.
Weather report, nice.
Commodore 64 + music? Instant like. :)
I wish i could understand most of what I just watched but I still find it mesmerising
Fantastic
I have a setting like this, except with the overlay keyboard to boot :-)
Good shit!
What a good unboxing haha
Love it!!
(Whispers) I have plans for you.... 😂😂😂😂
I love that SID chip! it's in both my Ensoniq Mirage and SQ-80! I had a Spectrum 48k, and was always in awe of the Commodore's sound and MIDI port. Anyone remember the skateboardy game 720? The B-side of the data cassette had the soundtrack to play on your hi-fi. Damn I feel old. Great vid as always
Yes!!!!! A c64 video. Love it
Make sure to get some kind of Power mod or new power supply those original bricks can kill the c64, also make sure to get some self adhesive heat-sinks from ebay. Some of the chips including SID chip do get toasty. PS: if you havent heard, look up the SID Station. I dont think they are produced anymore but are essentially SID Chip wrapped around modern synth hardware
You wanna see how to play that thing, search for Lukhash
thank god you have the Datasette as well for your "Kommadore Kampiuuturrr". Still much cooler than the Floppy Drive. You should still get your C64 board recapped. ;)
Also.... even today i still cannot decide... 6581 or 8580.... they both sound awesome… if only sample-playback would not be so darn quiet on the 8580....
I only experienced this CynthCart in an emulator. I wish one, but first I need to buy a C64.
Hipsters would kill for it!
Those were the days!
I used to own a Tandy TRS 80, a Vic 20, and a C64, the C64 was the best of the three, I remember the C64 costing about Au$500.00 or so here in Australia, the C128 was cool too, as were the Amigas.
0:12 Zawinul in the mix!
Noisiest unbox ever
The lumafix64 is a great bit of kit. We'll worth it.
I'm interested about getting the cynth cart and a midi one as well. I need the expander board as well though.
Ricordo la tastierina di plastica che si applicava sopra il C64.
Still remember the plastic mini-keyboard you could put on top of the C64 to play.
THis thing:
www.matrixsynth.com/2015/02/commodore-64-sid-synthesizer-with.html
:D
Yeah, that one!
Grande ChristianIce! Non mi aspettavo un tuo commento, W il C64!
You will need to add a heatsink to that VIC-II. Normally the RF shield cover acts as a heatsink and will keep the VIC-II cool. But now that you installed the Lumafix, the RF shield cover doesn't fit anymore and you will need a different method to keep it cool. The VIC-II won't immedeately melt, but it is not a good idea to operate it without heatsink for long periods of time.
Knife in a chesterfield is always a no-no
Wow, that sounds amazing!
I had to subscribe due to the silky whisper that instructed me to do it right at the end.
I seem to remember that you could run C64 programs and game cartridges on the C128.
Cool, got the emulation, be cool to get parts for the Amiga for modern pc's to get that Amiga sound.
This makes me excited for some reason lol
Press Play On Tape ▻
C64 Sid music ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬
Put a heatsink in the vic2 chip since normally it uses the shield as a heatsink
4:35 HAHA! "Members of Mayday - Sonic Empire" sound :D
Try mssiah. It has midi in :)
Nice video looking forward to pt2
Also would strongly recommend you wear an ESD strap (About £10-£15) when tinkering around with electronics, a static shock will fry your expensive gear. Also recommend not to wear any synthetic clothing too which will increase the chance of said shock!
Bob Yannes did the C64 soundchip, he later had a company named Ensoniq ! His intention was that the SID-chip in C64 was to be like what the ESQ-1 became, but didnt have time to finish it up in the C64. Some fun trivia.
Yeah if Yannes' original SID plans would have become true, it would have even become a fully fledged WAVETABLE soundchip. But it was too costly and took too much time back then. Still the MOS 6581 and it's revision 8580 are both amazing soundchips and pretty much the most potent Soundchips in homecomputers and consoles, right next to the Paula soundchip for the Commodore Amiga series and of course the SPC Chip in the Super Nintendo :]