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| − | + | The '''Soundplayer''' is a simple soundcard which plugs to the CPC printer port to play 8-bit mono sound samples. | |
| − | + | It was designed by [[Zik]] and distributed by [[Futurs']]. | |
| − | + | It is compatible with the [[Digiblaster]] whilst providing a better sound quality. | |
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| − | + | The Soundplayer was available for both Amstrad CPC and Amstrad Plus printer connectors. | |
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| − | + | The '''Soundplayer+''' was an enhanced version which embeds both a Soundplayer and the [[Virtual Net 96]] interface. | |
| − | [[ | + | Either the Soundplayer or the [[Virtual Net 96]] part could be optionally not mounted. When both part were mounted, a switch on the card allowed to switch from sound to network operations. |
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| − | + | The '''Soundplayer''' and the '''Soundplayer+''' were mainly advertised in the French fanzine [[Quasar CPC]]. It was very popular in France, almost any scener got his Soundplayer. | |
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| + | == Soundplayer/Soundplayer+ == | ||
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| + | <gallery caption="Soundplayer pictures by [[Futurs']]"> | ||
| + | Image:soundplayer 2.JPG|The Soundplayer with a connector for Amstrad CPC. | ||
| + | Image:soundplayer 3.JPG|The Soundplayer+ with a connector for Amstrad Plus (without the without the Virtual Net 96 part mounted). | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | * [http://quasar.cpcscene.net/doku.php?id=electronique:soundplayer Detailled article with pictures, schemes and PCB] (French) | ||
Revision as of 16:24, 30 August 2021
The Soundplayer is a simple soundcard which plugs to the CPC printer port to play 8-bit mono sound samples.
It was designed by Zik and distributed by Futurs'.
It is compatible with the Digiblaster whilst providing a better sound quality.
The Soundplayer was available for both Amstrad CPC and Amstrad Plus printer connectors.
The Soundplayer+ was an enhanced version which embeds both a Soundplayer and the Virtual Net 96 interface.
Either the Soundplayer or the Virtual Net 96 part could be optionally not mounted. When both part were mounted, a switch on the card allowed to switch from sound to network operations.
The Soundplayer and the Soundplayer+ were mainly advertised in the French fanzine Quasar CPC. It was very popular in France, almost any scener got his Soundplayer.
Soundplayer/Soundplayer+
- Soundplayer pictures by Futurs'
The Soundplayer with a connector for Amstrad CPC.
The Soundplayer+ with a connector for Amstrad Plus (without the without the Virtual Net 96 part mounted).
