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Make A Commodore 64 MIDI Interface

Here is how to construct a basic Commodore 64 MIDI interface. It gives the user real-time control over the SID chip via MIDI data in terms of basic synthesis. If you already have access to an Arduino, then this could be quite affordable. The setup (and the outcome) is relatively simple, but it works fine for me and what I need it for. You can use either a MIDI connection or a USB connection with a software-based serial to MIDI converter patch.

via little-scale: How To: Make A Commodore 64 MIDI Interface.

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Chipmusic • Compos • Sega Master System

SEGA Music Competition: Win A SEGA Master System MIDI Interface Page 1 – General Discussion – ChipMusic.org

Little-Scale writes:

It’s time to get your chipmusic on! This is your chance to win a SEGA Master System MIDI Interface. Be the coolest musician in your town with this brand new tool that lets you control the sound chip in your SEGA Master System with MIDI data.

The Prize

  • • brand-new, hand made little-scale-brand SEGA Master System MIDI Interface (SMSM)
  • • instruction manual
  • • required cable

Since this product will not be available on the market by the time the competition ends, the winner will be the only member of the public to own this cool piece of retro boutique music hardware!

Competition Details
Submit a SEGA-related music track. This may be:

  • • chipmusic written for the SEGA Master System / SEGA Mega Drive
  • • music written within the constraints of the SEGA Master System / SEGA Mega Drive
  • • music that is covering / remixing a specific SEGA Master System / SEGA Mega Drive tune
  • • any of the above may include additional instrumentation (whether electronic or more traditional) – however, the focus should be on the SEGA aspects of the work

Music that does not fit into the above categories will be disqualified. If your entry is a cover or a remix of a SEGA Master System / SEGA Mega Drive tune, please be sure to include what it is that you are covering.

Please note that there will only be one winner. The judge(s) decision is final.

Submission Guidelines

  • • the deadline for this competition is the 17th April, 2010
  • • limit of one entry per person / group
  • • the length of your SEGA track should be between 1:30 and 5:00
  • • submission format is strictly as 192 kbps stereo MP3
  • • send your submissions to: sega@little-scale.com with the subject line ‘SEGA Music Competition’
  • • the best 10 tracks will be released as a digital archive

Note that this competition is in no way affiliated with SEGA.

via SEGA Music Competition: