Ability to turn one sound channel on and off

MethodGit · 14 January 2004, 22:36

Funny request, I know.

I'm not quite if it's the right wording, but let me explain.

One of the unique things about my Amiga (back when I still had it and all) was that, at some point during my "possession time" of it, the sound capabilities seemed to bugger up a bit in that I could only hear one part of sound/music at a time, the other part not transmitting to my ears. I wasn't even using headphones or anything, this was coming out of the Amiga (plus my monitor) and all. I believe it could've been something to do with the fact that one of the 'sound plug' thingies at the back (one was red, the other white) didn't work anymore, or it could've been something inside the actual Amiga, I don't know. So yeah, by switching the two plugs round (they were attached to two small ports adjacent to each other) I could hear the other piece of sound/music that previously was unavailable for transmission!

Although WinUAE has a "stereo sound" feature, I've tested it out extensively (through my headphones) and I've noticed it doesn't sound quite like the "one channel only" feature my Amiga had - a lot of the effects get played on both sides, with very few ones being confined to the left or right ear only.

So, if it's possible to implement a fun novelty feature like floppy drive sound, I thought why not give us a chance to experiment with the channels and allow us to hear our fave games, demos, music and other appliances in a different manner each time?

Comments on this is appreciated as usual.

hal · 14 January 2004, 22:42

you could just use the windows mixer

also try listening to miggy music with headphones :P

P-J · 14 January 2004, 23:19

Gordon bennett.... *sigh*

It's called the balance control, and yes, it DOES work in stereo.

Chuckles · 15 January 2004, 01:17

Quote:

Originally posted by MethodGit
I believe it could've been something to do with the fact that one of the 'sound plug' thingies at the back (one was red, the other white) didn't work anymore, or it could've been something inside the actual Amiga, I don't know.

You know that WinUAE is getting pretty darned close to perfect when it's users are reduced to having to suggest that Toni implement simulated hardware malfunctions, eh?

Where does it all end, I wonder? Will this be next?

"Hey Toni, I was wondering if you might consider coding another feature into WinUAE that I'd like to see. Years ago I fried the motherboard in my A500 and after that it just sat there like a brick for months until my mom threw it out. I was wondering if you could possibly add a 'fried motherboard' option in WinUAE that would simulate this so that I could relive those days of sitting there dejectedly staring at my non-functional A500 and wishing that it still worked. I tried just sitting and staring at a real brick, but it just didn't feel quite the same. Thanks, Toni!"

Amiga1992 · 15 January 2004, 01:43

Marz, get a life.

Grab your right speaker, munch the cable and you will soon be getting the same effect.

MethodGit · 15 January 2004, 02:45

Quote:

Originally posted by Akira
Marz, get a life.

Grab your right speaker, munch the cable and you will soon be getting the same effect.

Neat idea, except for two little things:

1) It'd be a rather permanent effect - how would I be able to switch the balance round again?

2) I'd risk receiving a large dose of electrocution in the mouth if I chewed it incorrectly.

Amiga1992 · 15 January 2004, 05:05

Here's the deal. But first you will have to tell me how does your PC output its sound. Normal PC multimedia speakers? Or is it connected to your stereo or something? Case two would be easier, since you only have to buy two cables, one for good audio, and one for munched audio. Case 1 would obviously be definitive, and probably not wanted!

The munching situation is easy: just unplug the speakers prior to munching!

That's it. Easy peasy. Instant glitching.

I want another feature while we are at it. My amiga RGB cable got flaky and sometimes it would short one of the colours and the screen would look all yellow. Can you implement that Toni?

sarcasm=off

gary · 15 January 2004, 07:59

Quote:

Originally posted by MethodGit
Although WinUAE has a "stereo sound" feature, I've tested it out extensively (through my headphones) and I've noticed it doesn't sound quite like the "one channel only" feature my Amiga had - a lot of the effects get played on both sides, with very few ones being confined to the left or right ear only.
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Perhaps WinUAE *is* outputing the amigas sound channels in stereo (2 left, 2 right) but your Windows/Soundcard config is setup with some sort of 'surround' feature turned on. This may reduce the stereo separation.

If you had control of each of the Amigas 4 sound channels you could (in some programs) disable the music and keep sound FX on where the program didn't support it, other than that I think it would be a fairly low priority feature

Toni Wilen · 15 January 2004, 08:23

Quote:

If you had control of each of the Amigas 4 sound channels

-dsaudiomix -command line parameter enables experimental (and quite useless) 4-channel mode...

Interceptor · 28 January 2004, 13:49

hey i got one,

there should be a 'connect printer' button, which should only be used when first starting winuae, however it should be possible to misuse it while in the middle of the emulation.

this should corrupt the serial chip code within winUAE, which means the emulated amiga should fail to boot, therefore needing an emulated repair, which can be done via an unlock code, which you would probably have to pay for.

P-J · 28 January 2004, 16:09

Quote:

Originally posted by Interceptor
hey i got one,

there should be a 'connect printer' button, which should only be used when first starting winuae, however it should be possible to misuse it while in the middle of the emulation.

this should corrupt the serial chip code within winUAE, which means the emulated amiga should fail to boot, therefore needing an emulated repair, which can be done via an unlock code, which you would probably have to pay for.

Gold, pure gold :P

Amiga1992 · 28 January 2004, 22:40

How about emulating CIA blowup if you have a "fiddle with joystick connector" or "unplug mouse while on" button?

14 January 2004, 22:36	#1
MethodGit Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Streets Age: 39 Posts: 2,731	Ability to turn one sound channel on and off Funny request, I know. I'm not quite if it's the right wording, but let me explain. One of the unique things about my Amiga (back when I still had it and all) was that, at some point during my "possession time" of it, the sound capabilities seemed to bugger up a bit in that I could only hear one part of sound/music at a time, the other part not transmitting to my ears. I wasn't even using headphones or anything, this was coming out of the Amiga (plus my monitor) and all. I believe it could've been something to do with the fact that one of the 'sound plug' thingies at the back (one was red, the other white) didn't work anymore, or it could've been something inside the actual Amiga, I don't know. So yeah, by switching the two plugs round (they were attached to two small ports adjacent to each other) I could hear the other piece of sound/music that previously was unavailable for transmission! Although WinUAE has a "stereo sound" feature, I've tested it out extensively (through my headphones) and I've noticed it doesn't sound quite like the "one channel only" feature my Amiga had - a lot of the effects get played on both sides, with very few ones being confined to the left or right ear only. So, if it's possible to implement a fun novelty feature like floppy drive sound, I thought why not give us a chance to experiment with the channels and allow us to hear our fave games, demos, music and other appliances in a different manner each time? Comments on this is appreciated as usual.

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14 January 2004, 22:42	#2
hal where am i ? Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: akureyri iceland Age: 41 Posts: 187	you could just use the windows mixer also try listening to miggy music with headphones :P

14 January 2004, 23:19	#3
P-J Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moorpark, California Age: 44 Posts: 1,153	Gordon bennett.... sigh It's called the balance control, and yes, it DOES work in stereo.

15 January 2004, 01:43	#5
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Marz, get a life. Grab your right speaker, munch the cable and you will soon be getting the same effect.

15 January 2004, 05:05	#7
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Here's the deal. But first you will have to tell me how does your PC output its sound. Normal PC multimedia speakers? Or is it connected to your stereo or something? Case two would be easier, since you only have to buy two cables, one for good audio, and one for munched audio. Case 1 would obviously be definitive, and probably not wanted! The munching situation is easy: just unplug the speakers prior to munching! That's it. Easy peasy. Instant glitching. I want another feature while we are at it. My amiga RGB cable got flaky and sometimes it would short one of the colours and the screen would look all yellow. Can you implement that Toni? sarcasm=off

28 January 2004, 13:49	#10
Interceptor Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 414	hey i got one, there should be a 'connect printer' button, which should only be used when first starting winuae, however it should be possible to misuse it while in the middle of the emulation. this should corrupt the serial chip code within winUAE, which means the emulated amiga should fail to boot, therefore needing an emulated repair, which can be done via an unlock code, which you would probably have to pay for.

28 January 2004, 22:40	#12
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	How about emulating CIA blowup if you have a "fiddle with joystick connector" or "unplug mouse while on" button?

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