I haven't posted in ages, but I just have to say I can't wait for this to get released.

Well, if anyone in the US decides to play, look me up.  I'm playing by the name "CrazedOne" as Horde on Alleria.

Yes, that true that it is "Ogg Vorbis," but .OGG files to my knowledge are all audio files, while a Audio/Video file like I use on my pocket PC are Ogg Media or .OGM files.   :wink:

I guess the reason is that Ogg Vorbis sounds better at the same bitrate.

THe reason behind the preference of the Roland MT-32 Sound Module is that it was the module used by the composers of various Sierra games, basically all Sierra games between King's Quest 4 and the era of KQ5, SQ4, QFG4.  Simply put, it's the offical module of the Sierra games, replaced by the Roland Sound Canvas in later games.

One addition that may have not been explained.  To get the audio from your MT-32 to your speakers, you will connect the MT-32's audio outputs to the Line Input of your sound card.  Then, in the windows mixer, you can control the output volume of the MT-32 through the line-in control, which is usually muted by default.

Ok, my recommendation is this.  You'll basically need to use the provided DSL Router, so add a 8-port switch.  Most of what you'll find at stores these days are switches, which are preferable over a hub.  Then, just hook the router and additional computers to the switch.  As far as brands, I've had a lot of sucess with D-Link equipment, and I think most would agree.  Although,  Linksys, do yourself a favor and avoid at all costs.  Linksys routers especially do some crazy stuff that drive their owners nuts.

This suggestion may not be applicable to you, but you'll find that even with proper filter installation, DSL will likely add audible noise to your telephone signal.  If your house has or has had a 2nd phone line wired up, I'd recommend using that line for your DSL service.  If you have a wired 2nd line which is no longer in use, you'll usually have a pay a small fee for a "naked" DSL line, meaning without telephone service.  For our provider, Qwest, it is $5 a month.

As a side note, if you think a 8-port switch is excessive, for the small increase in price, it's a good investment.  If you consider our home network, we have
1) Wireless Router/DSL Modem
2) Computer
3) Computer
4) Computer
5) Printer
6) TiVo
7) **Open**
8) **Open**

Using a switch really is your best option.  All computers can have access to the internet without being dependent on connection sharing from another computer.  And with a switch, your local networked computers will be able to communicate at 100Mbps.  Routers also feature a firewall which will be your first line of defence for your home network.  You'll have to learn how to configure your router if you need to run services behind your firewall like a FTP server for example, but that's usually pretty simple to do.  The only gripe I have about my DSL Modem/Wireless Router is that I'm stuck with the router, and I'd rather have my old D-Link router I used with our cable modem, but I get by.

I don't know Marten, that Konami Keyboard Mani sure looks fun.

Tom has just uploaded replacement tracks 5, 11, and 14 due to poor balancing.  We suggest you download the new versions.

Enjoy!

Yeah, ScummVM is cool, I wish the Pocket PC version was better maintained though.  It's great playing Sam & Max whenever your bored.

Let's see, what do I have right now.

SC-55 mk II
MT-32 (storage)
DB50XG (storage)
Gravis Ultrasound ACE w/ 1MB (storage)
Crative Labe Audigy (storage)
SB16 (been in storage forever)

I also had a SCD-15 which I sold on ebay recently because it was redudant to my SC-55 mkII.  Which gives me and idea for a spinoff thread, what do you listen to your audio with?  I'll get that thread started  

You can also get a SATA to PATA converter, I use two of those since my RAID controller is SATA, but I only have PATA HDs.  That's Parallel ATA if you don't know, which is the standard IDE.

Yes, Yamaha XG modules are the MU series.  I believe the DB50/SW60XG equivalent is the MU10.  Their logic behind the naming scheme isn't always apparent, but then again Roland has their quirks, SCB-55/SCD-15 for example.

I compared SYXG50 to my DB50XG some.  The SYXG50 only uses a 2MB sample set if I remember vs. the DB50XGs 4MB.  While balancing is pretty much spot on, the quality of the instruments are disappointing at times and the DSPs don't really compare to the hardware.  But it is better than no XG at all.

The game got released into the public domain for ScummVM.  I started to play it but didn't get far.

A USB Mouse is different, as that is handled by the BIOS if it works in DOS.

I've listened to samples every month or two since the project started, you can hear it's progress. Eventually it should sound perfect.

I think the project is a faithful attempt, you only have to listen to different sounds clips over the past year or so that's it has been in works to hear that it is a genuine attempt.  It is not just some soundfont trick, but genuine L/A synth emulation.  I'm pretty sure eventually the need for hardware MT-32s other than as a reference will disappear.  And with fast enough CPUs, the 32 partial limit can be surpassed.