http://www.retrothing.com/2010/02/brand-new-music-synth-for-the-apple-ii.html
Although it pains me to write this, it is possible to go overboard with vintage gear. The Apple II Digital Music Synthesizer might be a case in point. It's a brand new $19.95 piece of software for the Apple II, released on 5-1/4 inch floppy. Needless to say, it's guaranteed to be a niche seller.
That said, it's pretty cool by early eighties standards. MJ Mahon & 8 Bit Weapon declare, "The DMS is the only wavetable synthesizer for the Apple //e, IIc, and IIc+ computers that is suitable for performance use. It supports up to 8 voices, which can be selected from the 10 on disk, and played (monophonically) from the Apple II keyboard. It can be used to record a performance for later playback as well. Also, the DMS doesnt require a monitor! Just turn on your Apple II and when the drive light goes off. Then hit the space bar youre ready to play live!"
There's even an mp3 demo. I can hardly wait to subject you all to my next Apple II-inspired vibraphone / sine wave / banjo opus. Bring earplugs.
Although it pains me to write this, it is possible to go overboard with vintage gear. The Apple II Digital Music Synthesizer might be a case in point. It's a brand new $19.95 piece of software for the Apple II, released on 5-1/4 inch floppy. Needless to say, it's guaranteed to be a niche seller.
That said, it's pretty cool by early eighties standards. MJ Mahon & 8 Bit Weapon declare, "The DMS is the only wavetable synthesizer for the Apple //e, IIc, and IIc+ computers that is suitable for performance use. It supports up to 8 voices, which can be selected from the 10 on disk, and played (monophonically) from the Apple II keyboard. It can be used to record a performance for later playback as well. Also, the DMS doesnt require a monitor! Just turn on your Apple II and when the drive light goes off. Then hit the space bar youre ready to play live!"
There's even an mp3 demo. I can hardly wait to subject you all to my next Apple II-inspired vibraphone / sine wave / banjo opus. Bring earplugs.