Mancomb Seepgood, Internet Pirate
@16bitmanfred.bsky.social
Enjoying hardware and games from ISA to AGP graphics, with a special love for old sound cards.
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Current list of all hardware I am still actively looking for, in case you want to trade or whatever.
Funnily enough, you could combine an ALS100+ with the AWE CT1920 to build the best AWE of all time lol, it doesn't even need more resources (aside from a second ISA slot) since the CT1920 only uses an IO address like 330, no IRQ or DMA.
February 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Funnily enough, you could combine an ALS100+ with the AWE CT1920 to build the best AWE of all time lol, it doesn't even need more resources (aside from a second ISA slot) since the CT1920 only uses an IO address like 330, no IRQ or DMA.
And then I remembered, I *have* one of them.
These "Diamond Technologies DT-0297" cards are rebadged Avance Logic ALS100+.
It may look like the shittiest budget card to be avoided like the plague, but it sounds EXCELLENT and on this one the wavetable connector even allows for big daughterboards!
These "Diamond Technologies DT-0297" cards are rebadged Avance Logic ALS100+.
It may look like the shittiest budget card to be avoided like the plague, but it sounds EXCELLENT and on this one the wavetable connector even allows for big daughterboards!
February 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
And then I remembered, I *have* one of them.
These "Diamond Technologies DT-0297" cards are rebadged Avance Logic ALS100+.
It may look like the shittiest budget card to be avoided like the plague, but it sounds EXCELLENT and on this one the wavetable connector even allows for big daughterboards!
These "Diamond Technologies DT-0297" cards are rebadged Avance Logic ALS100+.
It may look like the shittiest budget card to be avoided like the plague, but it sounds EXCELLENT and on this one the wavetable connector even allows for big daughterboards!
Really the only thing that could be better about this card is that some have the wavetable connector doesn't allow for big daughterboards.
Although some versions of the card are higher or have the connector rotated 90 degrees (or in the low profile version 180 degrees) and that works fine.
Although some versions of the card are higher or have the connector rotated 90 degrees (or in the low profile version 180 degrees) and that works fine.
We had already established that the ALS100+ has an original (albeit unlicensed and disguised) OPL3 chip for FM synthesis, and that these cards only have a bad reputation because some of them have low quality amps (which only matters if you don't use line out) and others perpetuated half truths.
BUT!
BUT!
February 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Really the only thing that could be better about this card is that some have the wavetable connector doesn't allow for big daughterboards.
Although some versions of the card are higher or have the connector rotated 90 degrees (or in the low profile version 180 degrees) and that works fine.
Although some versions of the card are higher or have the connector rotated 90 degrees (or in the low profile version 180 degrees) and that works fine.
We had already established that the ALS100+ has an original (albeit unlicensed and disguised) OPL3 chip for FM synthesis, and that these cards only have a bad reputation because some of them have low quality amps (which only matters if you don't use line out) and others perpetuated half truths.
BUT!
BUT!
February 16, 2026 at 7:58 PM
We had already established that the ALS100+ has an original (albeit unlicensed and disguised) OPL3 chip for FM synthesis, and that these cards only have a bad reputation because some of them have low quality amps (which only matters if you don't use line out) and others perpetuated half truths.
BUT!
BUT!
I hate german Karneval but sometimes their wagons hit the nail on the head
February 16, 2026 at 12:21 PM
I hate german Karneval but sometimes their wagons hit the nail on the head
WTF man I knew Vanilla Ice was a dick but a fcking Ninja Turtle dancing with him on stage, performing "Ice Ice Baby" for Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller?
FUCK ALL OF THAT THE NINJA TURTLES ARE DEAD TO ME
www.youtube.com/shorts/mQdWV...
FUCK ALL OF THAT THE NINJA TURTLES ARE DEAD TO ME
www.youtube.com/shorts/mQdWV...
Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller Dance to ‘Ice Ice Baby’ at New Year’s Eve Party
YouTube video by Newsweek
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM
WTF man I knew Vanilla Ice was a dick but a fcking Ninja Turtle dancing with him on stage, performing "Ice Ice Baby" for Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller?
FUCK ALL OF THAT THE NINJA TURTLES ARE DEAD TO ME
www.youtube.com/shorts/mQdWV...
FUCK ALL OF THAT THE NINJA TURTLES ARE DEAD TO ME
www.youtube.com/shorts/mQdWV...
The adventure game genre could actually be hit the least by this. AI can do slop stories and slop code, but is even more sh*t at thinking of riddles and least of all humor.
And people who play adventures often appreciate hand-drawn graphics, too.
Maybe we need a "certified AI-free" seal of quality.
And people who play adventures often appreciate hand-drawn graphics, too.
Maybe we need a "certified AI-free" seal of quality.
February 16, 2026 at 7:40 AM
The adventure game genre could actually be hit the least by this. AI can do slop stories and slop code, but is even more sh*t at thinking of riddles and least of all humor.
And people who play adventures often appreciate hand-drawn graphics, too.
Maybe we need a "certified AI-free" seal of quality.
And people who play adventures often appreciate hand-drawn graphics, too.
Maybe we need a "certified AI-free" seal of quality.
Reposted by Mancomb Seepgood, Internet Pirate
I will not accept lectures about political strategy from someone who owns a funko pop
February 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I will not accept lectures about political strategy from someone who owns a funko pop
Reposted by Mancomb Seepgood, Internet Pirate
Unreal Tournament 2004 is now available for free.
...well, I mean, you probably could've grabbed a GOG offline installer out the back of a truck earlier, but NOW it's Official/Legally Free and has the in-development community patch packed in for ongoing support. www.oldunreal.com/downloads/ut...
...well, I mean, you probably could've grabbed a GOG offline installer out the back of a truck earlier, but NOW it's Official/Legally Free and has the in-development community patch packed in for ongoing support. www.oldunreal.com/downloads/ut...
February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Unreal Tournament 2004 is now available for free.
...well, I mean, you probably could've grabbed a GOG offline installer out the back of a truck earlier, but NOW it's Official/Legally Free and has the in-development community patch packed in for ongoing support. www.oldunreal.com/downloads/ut...
...well, I mean, you probably could've grabbed a GOG offline installer out the back of a truck earlier, but NOW it's Official/Legally Free and has the in-development community patch packed in for ongoing support. www.oldunreal.com/downloads/ut...
Weird how choosing an ISA sound card for DOS is both a science and a religion, but choosing a Windows 95/98 sound card is simply this
February 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Weird how choosing an ISA sound card for DOS is both a science and a religion, but choosing a Windows 95/98 sound card is simply this
Is this well regulated armed militia going to overthrow the tyrannic government full of pedophiles soon?
San Antonio, Texas: NBC Report Alleges ICE Staff Mocked Migrant Children with Fake Thanksgiving Feast and Served Spoiled Food
February 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Is this well regulated armed militia going to overthrow the tyrannic government full of pedophiles soon?
Just found out there is a racing event in Germany that, borrowing from Fast & Furious' "Racewars" is called "German Racewars" and maybe it's just me but I feel like the name is not ideal.
February 15, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Just found out there is a racing event in Germany that, borrowing from Fast & Furious' "Racewars" is called "German Racewars" and maybe it's just me but I feel like the name is not ideal.
Why is it called "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" when none of them are good and all of them are bad and ugly?!
February 15, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Why is it called "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" when none of them are good and all of them are bad and ugly?!
You might not be seeing my latest post about a graphics card, because the second picture in it depicts Tony Shalhoub, portraying OCD-afflicted private detective Adrian Monk, lying in a coffin for reenacting a crime.
And that got it flagged as "explicit" or "drastic".
Both Shalhoub and Monk are well.
And that got it flagged as "explicit" or "drastic".
Both Shalhoub and Monk are well.
February 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
You might not be seeing my latest post about a graphics card, because the second picture in it depicts Tony Shalhoub, portraying OCD-afflicted private detective Adrian Monk, lying in a coffin for reenacting a crime.
And that got it flagged as "explicit" or "drastic".
Both Shalhoub and Monk are well.
And that got it flagged as "explicit" or "drastic".
Both Shalhoub and Monk are well.
Oh come on, I do not agree with how hard this joke bombed.
Let me explain it: these people lying on top of each other are resembling a couple engaging in sexual activity, where in this position the person on the bottom would be considered "the top" and vice versa.
Sad Manfred noises.
Let me explain it: these people lying on top of each other are resembling a couple engaging in sexual activity, where in this position the person on the bottom would be considered "the top" and vice versa.
Sad Manfred noises.
Okay this is VERY confusing, which one is the top and which one is the bottom?!
#Olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #2026Olympics #WinterOlympics
#Olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #2026Olympics #WinterOlympics
February 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Oh come on, I do not agree with how hard this joke bombed.
Let me explain it: these people lying on top of each other are resembling a couple engaging in sexual activity, where in this position the person on the bottom would be considered "the top" and vice versa.
Sad Manfred noises.
Let me explain it: these people lying on top of each other are resembling a couple engaging in sexual activity, where in this position the person on the bottom would be considered "the top" and vice versa.
Sad Manfred noises.
In related or unrelated news:
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
February 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
In related or unrelated news:
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
Okay this is VERY confusing, which one is the top and which one is the bottom?!
#Olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #2026Olympics #WinterOlympics
#Olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #2026Olympics #WinterOlympics
February 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Okay this is VERY confusing, which one is the top and which one is the bottom?!
#Olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #2026Olympics #WinterOlympics
#Olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #2026Olympics #WinterOlympics
So much vibe coding going on now, was it too hard for you to copypaste the code you don't understand from stackoverflow, so you had to outsource it to the environment-destroying fakemachine?
February 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
So much vibe coding going on now, was it too hard for you to copypaste the code you don't understand from stackoverflow, so you had to outsource it to the environment-destroying fakemachine?
Imagine the horror if this was not fake
February 14, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Imagine the horror if this was not fake
Board revision 1.2 of this card is not only less picky with RAM modules, it also changed the two connectors to the front panel so you cannot accidentally plug them in wrong.
Which is good, because otherwise I would have gotten the colorful one wrong.
Which is good, because otherwise I would have gotten the colorful one wrong.
The "Please: RTFM!" on the back of the card is no joke.
I had a bit of trouble myself, but also the web is full of misinformation from people who expected 100% authentic Roland SC-55 sound without configuring the effects processor, or who had average SNR because they screwed up mixer settings.
I had a bit of trouble myself, but also the web is full of misinformation from people who expected 100% authentic Roland SC-55 sound without configuring the effects processor, or who had average SNR because they screwed up mixer settings.
February 14, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Board revision 1.2 of this card is not only less picky with RAM modules, it also changed the two connectors to the front panel so you cannot accidentally plug them in wrong.
Which is good, because otherwise I would have gotten the colorful one wrong.
Which is good, because otherwise I would have gotten the colorful one wrong.
I want to do some proper recordings of the Terratec EWS64 XL so you can fall in love with it, too - but my recording tool is doing weird stuff, sadly.
Will attempt to fix that today.
Will attempt to fix that today.
February 14, 2026 at 7:12 AM
I want to do some proper recordings of the Terratec EWS64 XL so you can fall in love with it, too - but my recording tool is doing weird stuff, sadly.
Will attempt to fix that today.
Will attempt to fix that today.
If I wasn't broke af right now, I'd start collecting NDS RPGs before their prices get crazy, too.
That handheld has a real banger library.
That handheld has a real banger library.
February 14, 2026 at 7:04 AM
If I wasn't broke af right now, I'd start collecting NDS RPGs before their prices get crazy, too.
That handheld has a real banger library.
That handheld has a real banger library.
The "Please: RTFM!" on the back of the card is no joke.
I had a bit of trouble myself, but also the web is full of misinformation from people who expected 100% authentic Roland SC-55 sound without configuring the effects processor, or who had average SNR because they screwed up mixer settings.
I had a bit of trouble myself, but also the web is full of misinformation from people who expected 100% authentic Roland SC-55 sound without configuring the effects processor, or who had average SNR because they screwed up mixer settings.
February 14, 2026 at 5:17 AM
The "Please: RTFM!" on the back of the card is no joke.
I had a bit of trouble myself, but also the web is full of misinformation from people who expected 100% authentic Roland SC-55 sound without configuring the effects processor, or who had average SNR because they screwed up mixer settings.
I had a bit of trouble myself, but also the web is full of misinformation from people who expected 100% authentic Roland SC-55 sound without configuring the effects processor, or who had average SNR because they screwed up mixer settings.