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| − | The | + | The Soundplayers are a serie of sound/network card which plugs to the CPC printer port to play 8-bit mono sound samples and communicate within a [[Virtual Net 96]] network. |
It was designed by [[Zik]] and distributed by [[Futurs']]. | It was designed by [[Zik]] and distributed by [[Futurs']]. | ||
| − | + | The Soundplayers were available for both Amstrad CPC and Amstrad Plus printer connector. | |
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| + | The '''Soundplayer''' was the sound-only version (no network option). It is compatible with the [[Digiblaster]] whilst providing a better sound quality. | ||
| − | The '''Soundplayer+''' was an enhanced version which embeds both a Soundplayer and | + | |
| + | The '''Soundplayer+''' was an enhanced version which embeds both a Soundplayer and a [[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. | 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. | + | The '''SoundplayerNG''' was a cost-reduced version of the '''Soundplayer+'''. Unlike the '''Soundplayer''' and the '''Soundplayer+''' it was not distributed by [[Futurs']] and was DIY only. |
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| + | The '''Soundplayer''', the '''Soundplayer+''' and the '''SoundplayerNG''' 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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<gallery caption="Soundplayer pictures by [[Futurs']]"> | <gallery caption="Soundplayer pictures by [[Futurs']]"> | ||
Image:soundplayer 2.JPG|The Soundplayer with a connector for Amstrad CPC. | Image:soundplayer 2.JPG|The Soundplayer with a connector for Amstrad CPC. | ||
| − | Image:soundplayer 3.JPG|The Soundplayer+ with a connector for Amstrad Plus ( | + | Image:soundplayer 3.JPG|The Soundplayer+ with a connector for Amstrad Plus (without the Virtual Net 96 part mounted). |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* [http://quasar.cpcscene.net/doku.php?id=electronique:soundplayer Detailled article with pictures, schemes and PCB] (French) | * [http://quasar.cpcscene.net/doku.php?id=electronique:soundplayer Detailled article with pictures, schemes and PCB] (French) | ||
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| + | [[Category:Peripherals]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Printers and printer ports]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:20, 20 October 2021
The Soundplayers are a serie of sound/network card which plugs to the CPC printer port to play 8-bit mono sound samples and communicate within a Virtual Net 96 network.
It was designed by Zik and distributed by Futurs'.
The Soundplayers were available for both Amstrad CPC and Amstrad Plus printer connector.
The Soundplayer was the sound-only version (no network option). It is compatible with the Digiblaster whilst providing a better sound quality.
The Soundplayer+ was an enhanced version which embeds both a Soundplayer and a 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 SoundplayerNG was a cost-reduced version of the Soundplayer+. Unlike the Soundplayer and the Soundplayer+ it was not distributed by Futurs' and was DIY only.
The Soundplayer, the Soundplayer+ and the SoundplayerNG 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 Virtual Net 96 part mounted).
