MSX-Audio


Philips NMS-1205: FM SOUND SYNTHESIZER * SOUND SAMPLER * MIDI INTERFACE

[Philips NMS-1205 MSX-Audio]

Philips NMS-1205 Music Module (most common MSX-Audio in Europe)

What's an MSX-Audio?

MSX-Audio is an FM sound synthesizer module which contains an OPL1-compatible chip made by Yamaha.

Are there different kinds of MSX-Audio modules?

There are 3 MSX-Audio cartridges as far I know:

What are the exact specs of Philips NMS 1205 MSX-Audio Module?

Which software does support the MSX-Audio?

Are there any MSX emulators which support MSX-Audio?

As far I know, only the CJS MSX2 emulator (for PC) does support the MSX-Audio now

Where can I buy an MSX-Audio cartridge?

Since the MSX-Audio isn't produced anymore it can only be acquired 2nd hand. Contact your local MSX club or put an advertisement in the MSX newsgroup or in your local MSX-(disk)-magazine.

You can also buy a Moonsound card, and make it emulate the MSX-Audio, but then there will occur a problem when the software tries to access the ADPCM sampler. Since the Moonsound hasn't got any ADPCM sample unit, some software may not work properly or even not work at all. To purchase a Moonsound module contact Sunrise (their homepage).


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