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LGR - The Orpheus II Sound Card (Patreon)

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2023-06-05 22:07:25
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https://youtu.be/vQfyQqo1644

It's June! Already! Argh! Well here's a nifty thing that I've been meaning to cover since April, jeez.

Checking out the Orpheus 2, a new 16-bit ISA sound card! Could this be the best retro sound card for PCs at the moment? An argument can be made for that, I feel. All the excellent features of the Orpheus I, like Sound Blaster Pro compatibility, a real OPL3, and on-board intelligent mode MPU – plus an integrated Gravis Ultrasound PnP clone! As far as modern ISA sound cards go, the O2 is easily a step above the rest right now.

As for what's next, I've just begun working on a video about the Book8088 and Hand386 that finally showed up here. I know other channels have covered each of them in some form already, but I still feel they're worth giving a closer look on LGR. Let me know if you'd like anything specific tested on them, or any questions you'd like answered in video form!

And being the start of a new month, $5+ patrons can expect to receive the latest LGR Wrap Up video in the coming days. So keep an out for that, and a huge thanks to everyone for your ongoing support! YouTube is dreadful with ad revenue lately, so know that y'all are appreciated and help a ton to keep the channel going.

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Orpheus II: The Best Retro PC Sound Card in 2023? Perhaps!

From PCMIDI.EU comes the Orpheus 2 – a new 16-bit ISA sound card! Could this be the best one for vintage computers right now? An argument can be made for that I think. On-board Gravis Ultrasound PnP compatibility, plus all the Orpheus 1 features like Sound Blaster Pro compatibility, Yamaha OPL3, and an intelligent mode MPU-401. As far as modern replica sound cards go, this thing is a step above the rest at the moment! ● LGR links: https://www.patreon.com/LazyGameReviews https://www.twitter.com/LazyGameReviews https://www.facebook.com/LazyGameReviews ● Links to things mentioned in the video: Official Orpheus II website (huge thanks to Leo for the card!) http://pcmidi.eu/orpheus2.html The Orpheus II Vogons thread https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88957 David Larsson's GUS PnP clone https://www.tindie.com/products/kdehl/gravis-ultrasound-gus-pnp-replica/ Those 3D printed card stands I’m using: https://github.com/AkBKukU/PCCardStand ● All background music licensed from: http://www.epidemicsound.com 00:00 Is this the best retro sound card? 00:41 Introducing the Orpheus II 02:49 Gravis Ultrasound bits 03:50 Sound Blaster compatibility & more 05:29 Adding RAM to the GUS 05:59 Installation and testing 07:46 One Must Fall 2097 08:27 Impulse Tracker music 09:10 More GUS PnP tests 10:01 Sound Blaster Pro support 11:49 A fountain of MIDI riches 13:21 The advantages, they add up! #LGR #retro #computer #vintage #technology

Comments

Anonymous

Not gonna lie, I audibly chuckled at the Ultraside bit 😂 It also sucks to hear that YouTube is giving you grief

LazyGameReviews
>>110091919

Hehe, I didn't even notice it the first few times scrubbing through the audio. Bizarre the things that sound correct while recording yet make you feel crazy later :) And yeah, I know of other channels that have it much worse, but still. Discouraging to do the same work for half the pay of what it was a couple years ago.

Ken Decker

Absolutely love your 3D printed card holders. Makes the presentation look even more professional than your presentations already are. Had major-memory good-feels watching this one. Thanks!

Anonymous

Great card but it sure is expensive! I think the PicoGUS is a great alternative option given its price and functionality.

Dukefazon

6:58 - "Your sound card works perfectleeey!" Wow, I was super surprised when you showed Leisure Suit Larry 6, I cried out loud "LEISURE SUIT LARRY!" :D I love that game, it's the best in the series!

Bryan McIntosh

There is no way I can justify this card since I am well-stocked with retro sound cards for my Windows 98 PC (aside from a GUS), but I am so excited to hear how it sounds! For someone who is getting into the hobby (but not afraid to juggle resources), this looks like an excellent way to get a high quality product that doesn't suffer from the weaknesses of its component parts.

Evan B

figures.. the Orpheus II LT is sold out.. more unobtanium :-/

LazyGameReviews
>>110364430

Only the limited black edition. The regular green PCB version is in production and will be available soon, only difference is the board color.

Anonymous

Yes.. ad revenue is definitely down big time. Also, thanks for showing Petscii Robots!

Anonymous

I wish we could plug these things into modern PCs, sigh...have you ever tried the Gravis 3D sound 'thing' that Doom apparently did? I ask that in full knowledge that I'm not actually sure what it even truly was. Casual google searches don't really reveal much (but I'll keep looking after I press 'post' and probably find something incredibly in-depth). (and, also, loved that goldlib vid!) edit : okay, just found a post from alt.games.doom saying it didn't support 3D sound, so I may just be hallucinating facts from nearly 30 years ago.