That’s one of the questions raised by a new upgrade for the classic Commodore 64 computer.
In his latest video, The 8-Bit Guy takes a look at EVO64 – a modernized and upgraded circuit board that’s designed to let you get higher-quality audio and video.
Options range from stereo sound to a tube-based pre-amp.
The EVO64 offers dual SIDs, for full stereo sound, the Triode64 audio pre-amp module (optional), the NuTube64 audio pre-amp module (based on the Korg NuTube 6P1) and ClearVideo64c for video clarity.
The upgrades are for hardcore enthusiasts, with prices ranging up to $1,000. Find out more on the evo64 website.
Is ‘audiophile’ 8-bit sound an oxymoron? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Shakmat Modular has released the Triple Steeple and Bard Quartet Expand modules for Eurorack systems.
Triple Steeple is a three-channel envelope generator, with control over time and symmetry.
With five envelope modes, linear or exponential response, CV control over time, an assignable CV input, and internal normalizations, the module will provide the generation of anything from basic envelope shapes to complex modulation signals.
Bard Quartet Expand adds more capabilities to the Shakmat Bard Quartet quad quantizer.
With the Expand, you get independent gate inputs and trigger outputs for each channel. Thanks to the MIDI input, you can control the scales using MIDI or even transform your Bard Quartet into a MIDI-to-CV/Gate device.
Dharma Worldwide has introduced KSHMR Reverb, a new effect for Mac and Windows that they say features with next-level FX and intuitive controls.
KSHMR Reverb includes built-in sidechain ducking, Soft Transient to eliminate harsh attacks from the reverb signal, Tonal Reset to restart the reverb on new transients and more.
Features:
Creative reverb controls with special FX
Auto-ducking & auto-gating for taming reverb tails
Inspiring tonal, reverse & octave settings
Standard parameters for everyday use
Hall, Plate and Spring reverb algorithms?
Resizable interface
Responsive & CPU friendly
Categorized factory presets
Full manual & tutorial video
KSHMR Reverb is available now with an intro price of $19.99 (normal price will be $49.99).
