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Retro Computing => Commodore 64 General Topics => 8 bit Commodores => Commodore 64 Hardware => Topic started by: RobertB on March 24, 2009, 08:54:24 PM

Title: That Kawasaki synth board for the C64
Post by: RobertB on March 24, 2009, 08:54:24 PM
     Well, I've shown the Kawasaki synth board at the FCUG meeting and last Saturday's TOGA meeting, but as we are non-musicians, we didn't know what to do with it.  It's in 9+ condition with a comprehensive manual and disk.  I'll try to remember to show it in the next few weeks to Stephen J., an expert musician and long-distance FCUG member.

                     Truly,
                     Robert Bernardo
                     Fresno Commodore User Group
                     http://videocam.net.au/fcug
                     The Other Group of Amigoids
                     http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/
                     Southern California Commodore/Amiga Network
                     http://www.sccaners.org/
Title: Re: That Kawasaki synth board for the C64
Post by: smj on March 24, 2009, 09:33:19 PM
Mr Kawasaki made a pretty good synth program called the 'Kawasaki Synthesizer'.  It ran with just the built in SID hardware and I think it used a keyboard overlay for the Bread Box 64.  Can you bring it up to MossyCon?  Is it available for for trade or donation to the club?


Title: Re: That Kawasaki synth board for the C64
Post by: RobertB on March 24, 2009, 09:47:51 PM
     Oops, I always make that mistake... it's a Moog, not a Kawasaki.

                   Sorry for the error,
                   Robert Bernardo
                   Fresno Commodore User Group
                   http://videocam.net.au/fcug
                   Notacon 6 / Blockparty 3 on April 16-19
                   http://www.notacon.org , http://www.demoparty.us
Title: Re: That Kawasaki synth board for the C64
Post by: smj on March 24, 2009, 10:31:12 PM
Ahh, thats a completely different piece and not nearly as useful.  It requires a real hardware synth and basically allows you to compose sequences that the Commodore plays back.  It doesn't use the SID at all.  Still, bring it a long to MossyCon!
Title: Re: That Kawasaki synth board for the C64
Post by: RobertB on March 25, 2009, 04:02:24 PM
Quote from: smj on March 24, 2009, 10:31:12 PMStill, bring it a long to MossyCon!
I still have not decided whether I am going to MossyCon this year.

                     Truly,
                     Robert Bernardo
                     Fresno Commodore User Group
                     http://videocam.net.au/fcug
Title: Re: That Kawasaki synth board for the C64
Post by: smj on March 25, 2009, 08:47:39 PM
If you are not going to Mossy Con then I'm not going.   Don't let a few jerks ruin your fun. 
Title: Re: That Kawasaki synth board for the C64
Post by: Paul on March 25, 2009, 09:53:54 PM
I agree.  Mr. Bernardo, you are a lion in the retro computing community; a very well respected king of the jungle.  Don't let the bullies bully you; I will be more than glad to show you how to use your "Teeth," "Claws" and "Cunning."   ;)
Title: Re: That Kawasaki synth board for the C64
Post by: Arkhan on April 09, 2009, 01:04:43 AM
Too bad you aren't more local.

I am a synthtard.   I could show it off properly for you, lol