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'''SymAmp''' is a music player for the [[SymbOS]] operating system and has been written by [[Prodatron]]. It has been designed in the shape and style of WinAmp (popular music player for MS Windows) and supports several of music formats:
 
'''SymAmp''' is a music player for the [[SymbOS]] operating system and has been written by [[Prodatron]]. It has been designed in the shape and style of WinAmp (popular music player for MS Windows) and supports several of music formats:
 
* compiled [[STarKos]] modules (SKM, this is the compiled version)
 
* compiled [[STarKos]] modules (SKM, this is the compiled version)
 
* [[Soundtrakker]] 128 modules (ST2, this also is the compiled version of *.128 files)
 
* [[Soundtrakker]] 128 modules (ST2, this also is the compiled version of *.128 files)
* PT3 modules (ZX Spectrum ProTracker modules, 3 and 6 channels)
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* PT3 modules (ZX Spectrum ProTracker modules, 3 and 6 channels; 6 channel playback requires a PlayCity hardware expansion)
* MP3 files (due to a missing decoder card not possible on the CPC yet)
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* MP3 files (requires an MP3 hardware decoder like MP3MSX/SE-One via Amsdap or SYMBiFACE 3)
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* SA2 AdLib tracker music modules (requires an OPL2+ sound device)
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* Amiga MOD songs (requires an OPL4 sound device like MoonSound, MonsterSound, OPL Shockwave via Amsdap)
 
SymAmp provides a playlist with a full featured editor. Songs can also be played in random order. When the end of a song has been reached, the next one will be loaded and played automatically.
 
SymAmp provides a playlist with a full featured editor. Songs can also be played in random order. When the end of a song has been reached, the next one will be loaded and played automatically.
  
 
SymAmp currently supports the following audio hardware:
 
SymAmp currently supports the following audio hardware:
 
* Amstrad CPC internal [[AY-3-8912|PSG]]
 
* Amstrad CPC internal [[AY-3-8912|PSG]]
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* [[Willy]] adapter for PC LPT soundcards, with an OPL3LPT soundcard plugged-in
 
* [[PlayCity]] (Amstrad CPC expansion)
 
* [[PlayCity]] (Amstrad CPC expansion)
 
* MSX PSG
 
* MSX PSG
* MP3MSX card
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* Enterprise 64/128 Dave Soundchip
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* MP3MSX/SE-ONE card
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* [[SYMBiFACE II]]I
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* MoonSound and compatible OPL4 devices (MSX only)
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* PCW DKtronics AY
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* Darky (MSX only)
  
 
== Web links ==
 
== Web links ==

Latest revision as of 09:37, 12 August 2023

SymAmp screenshot

SymAmp is a music player for the SymbOS operating system and has been written by Prodatron. It has been designed in the shape and style of WinAmp (popular music player for MS Windows) and supports several of music formats:

  • compiled STarKos modules (SKM, this is the compiled version)
  • Soundtrakker 128 modules (ST2, this also is the compiled version of *.128 files)
  • PT3 modules (ZX Spectrum ProTracker modules, 3 and 6 channels; 6 channel playback requires a PlayCity hardware expansion)
  • MP3 files (requires an MP3 hardware decoder like MP3MSX/SE-One via Amsdap or SYMBiFACE 3)
  • SA2 AdLib tracker music modules (requires an OPL2+ sound device)
  • Amiga MOD songs (requires an OPL4 sound device like MoonSound, MonsterSound, OPL Shockwave via Amsdap)

SymAmp provides a playlist with a full featured editor. Songs can also be played in random order. When the end of a song has been reached, the next one will be loaded and played automatically.

SymAmp currently supports the following audio hardware:

  • Amstrad CPC internal PSG
  • Willy adapter for PC LPT soundcards, with an OPL3LPT soundcard plugged-in
  • PlayCity (Amstrad CPC expansion)
  • MSX PSG
  • Enterprise 64/128 Dave Soundchip
  • MP3MSX/SE-ONE card
  • SYMBiFACE III
  • MoonSound and compatible OPL4 devices (MSX only)
  • PCW DKtronics AY
  • Darky (MSX only)

Web links