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binary that will play the correct* notes, and display them on screen, so I can record them.

Shouldn't be hard to do in bBasic. Nathan's first programming project?

Nevermind. I'm a complete idiot.

 

The java app displays all the info I need - it's just that the columns are crunched together in Safari, and I couldn't tell what was what.

 

Also, the music utility gives the info I need as well, when I click on a key. Don't know how I missed that before. Guess I assumed the numbers were some convoluted music notation beyond my understanding.

 

Ah... somedays it's good to get to be a stupid newbie, all over again.

I'm a little confused as to what you hope the end result to be. Are you hoping to create something like a MIDI voice that spits out 2600 quality sounds programmable from GarageBand? Originally when you described it I thought you were just going to compile a bunch of sound effects from games that could be included as Apple Loops in GarageBand.

I'm a little confused as to what you hope the end result to be. Are you hoping to create something like a MIDI voice that spits out 2600 quality sounds programmable from GarageBand?

Yes, but it will be samples from the 2600. Not MIDI.

 

Originally when you described it I thought you were just going to compile a bunch of sound effects from games that could be included as Apple Loops in GarageBand.

Not specific sound effects, but the base sounds that comprise the effects (and music) of the 2600. Not everything though, just ones that are "mostly" in tune.

 

It wouldn't be a big deal to add specific sound effects though, and make an instrument out of that. Any suggestions?

It wouldn't be a big deal to add specific sound effects though, and make an instrument out of that. Any suggestions?

 

I dunno from a programming/Atari perspective but as a casual GarageBand user it'd be cool to have a library of videogame samples to choose from for the purpose of adding a little creative texture to recordings. The popular stuff. Donkey Kong jump, Pac, Ms Pac, Asteroids thump, etc.

Arcade or 2600? I no longer have a working copy of MAME.

Both would be cool but you can only do what you can do. BTW, I have nothing planned for 'em, but I do routinely collect GarageBand samples and such for use on future projects. You know...future projects. Those things you have every intention of doing if real life would just let up for a moment or two and let you catch up to fun stuff. And when you do get a moment you just spend it on TV so then you realize you need a moment or three?

 

I gotta admit I'm sorta impressed with your to-do lists though. The simple act of writing it down helps you prioritize and remember things. I should try that.

I gotta admit I'm sorta impressed with your to-do lists though. The simple act of writing it down helps you prioritize and remember things. I should try that.

Thanks, although you should know that the to-do lists don't actually ensure I'll get anything done.