8-bit returns!

[ITL]

Yep, I've come across it before - who'd have thought that the little SID chip would have made such an impact? Great stuff.

And - basic_64 VSTi

 

[Jadzia]

And - basic_64 VSTi

thanks.

 

[Robert Maxwell]

Yep, I've come across it before - who'd have thought that the little SID chip would have made such an impact? Great stuff.

And - basic_64 VSTi

*adds to VSTi collection*

 

[ITL]

Moar 8-bit emulation VSTi

I haven't tried them all, but of the ones there (including basic_64, of course) I've tried:

38911 bytes
BiT BOX
DR-SID
MicroSynt
Pure64
Pure6581
Quantum 64
Unknown 64 Pro

All slightly different, some with more controls/features than others. Some are intuitive to use, some not. But worth a look.

 

[darkshadow0001]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13201254

Computer collector John Honniball shows how to recreate a computer from days gone by.

Is it still possible to construct an 8-bit machine from a pile of parts?

Programmer and "maker" Julian Skidmore has done just that with his creation of a novel 8-bit computer called the Fignition. Even better, his homebrew machine is designed to DIY. Anyone with a modicum of experience in electronics should be able to put it together.

It's interesting how the 8-bit era is becoming increasingly popular. News stories like this seem to be popping up more and more frequently. Whether it's the 80's style enclosures for new Intel Atom based PCs, or electronic synthesizers made out of commodore-64s, or emulation software. Interest may still be a minority, but it is certainly is a growing minority.

I know how much fun 8-bit was: it was a specific feeling that doesn't seem to happen with modern technology. I think a lot of people felt that, can still remember that feeling, and want to feel it again.

I love 8-bit computers. Still have my Commodore 64, and even bought the Commodore 64 30 Games In One Joystick when it was sold on QVC about 10 years ago. I don't know if you recall, but I read somewhere that even America Online started out on the Commodore 64... known as Quantum Link. ANyone remember that program?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjgH27p-FAMQuantum Link