SEGA MASTER SYSTEM MEGA MOD SYNTHESIZER

So I Built This #Sega #Synthesizer the other day.
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Stems/loops and samples are all available over on my patreon! thanks for the support it helps a lot with projects like this! i have been talking about this project over there since i picked up the master system this weekend! :-
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INFO AND ALSO THE CODE :-
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COMPOSITE VIDEO MOD :-
• Master System II Compo...
NOTES AND VOLTS AMAZING MIDI CONTROLLER :-
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CHECK OUT MY MUSIC ON SPOTIFY :-
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Always looking for old gear! to mod or conserve in the "museum of everything else" one day
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[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

Check out The How To On The Little scale site little-scale.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-build-sega-master-system-midi.html Im not sure the actual origins of the actual PCB's i got, i dont think they were made by little scale, there are a few different random logo's on their. maybe somebody knows! i think they may have been made by someone in a forum somewhere long ago! INFO AND ALSO THE CODE :- www.lookmumnocomputer.com/projects#/sega-master-synth

[@littlescalemusic]

Nice one!!

[@econogate]

Cool stuff, thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYaniqKnbNdqsNE

[@0SteveBristow]

"Looks cooler than it sounds" - well it sounds pretty gosh-darned awesome to me - so it must look Epic!

[@CausticCatastrophe]

Megadrive would be cool, but holy hell complicated.

[@xXBeefyDjXx]

Hey @LookMumNoComputer if you're after a mega drive I will happily donate you a mark one, it's already been modified to run RGB colours and the clock and language mod switches to go from 50-60HZ and English or Japanese :)

[@I8one2Many]

This guy is like a mad scientist with audio devices and equipment.

[@judgegroovyman]

jay mon agree! But we could remove the word like because he definitely is a mad scientist!

[@returnofbeaux]

Without the fakery because I smell sincere passion. No need for showmanship.

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

El Psy Congroo

[@TGSamantha091]

@Marino The Natsarim congratz you win the internet with that comment LOL

[@das81]

With a little twist of late 80's Rivet head.

[@dykodesigns]

The mastersystem ‘s sound chip is integrated with the graphics chip, also on the mastersystem model 1. The chip is also in the megadrive as well for backwards compatibility. If you get a megadrive, the Model 1 is recommend as it has the discrete YM 2612, in some model 2 units it’s integrated. The 2612 is a 4 operator, 8 algorithm capable chip, it’s pretty advanced and totally wicked. You get a lot of FM goodness with it👌.

[@madmax2069]

You do have to watch out on the model 1s, as there's the VA7. It's pretty much a model 2 in a model 1 case.

[@RWL2012]

@@madmax2069 the later model 2s got the "good" sound back, there are full motherboard and half motherboard versions but I can't remember which is which

[@Supahdave1000]

Goodness. This man builds a soundboard out of a SEGA Master System. You have taken my childhood and revived it once more. Thank you, sir. Thank you.

[@SpikerDragon95]

This dude looks like someone who time travel from the 1980's and stay here

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

Messed up can’t get back

[@davidb7550]

He seems to have a bit of a Cyberpunk vibe which is cool.

[@mrburns366]

The lost Thomson Twin 😁😋

[@sonnydaze8957]

He disassembled his time machine to build the first synth & now the part he needs has not been invented yet!

[@sonnydaze8957]

@@mrburns366 You're killin me!🤣🤣🤣

[@beauson1983]

"hopefully you'll see a megadrive surrounded by a bunch of knobs" Just stand in a shopping center with it and take a photo :-P

[@root42]

Very cool. The SMS has the same sound chip as many other machines: most notably the IBM PC Jr and Tandy series. The SN76489 is supported by lots of DOS games as well. Three voices of squarewave goodness, as well as some noise channel.

[@danerd8978]

The Mega Drive also had this Chip alongside the 2612 for backward compatibilty. Composers used both to fill out the sound.

[@Terrible_Peril]

I prefer the megadrive sounds (genesis here in the states). In fact I bought plogue’s emulation of the soundchip because I didn’t want to mod my genesis (which still gets used)

[@Exowave1]

A Sega Megadrive surrounded by hundreds of knobs just sounds like a gaming convention, idk about you

[@MrHarbltron]

this is a high-level comment

[@HorribleOracle]

@Critical Unity ikr

[@cdenver]

Master System II *

[@bobafruti]

Critical Unity imho gtfo fubar scuba laser!

[@MrNoFaceGuy]

@Critical Unity is it so hard to let ppl write how tf they want?

[@Rocknoob49]

7:27 this better be on the next Hotline Miami OST

[@johnt1815]

"Happy, dark, candy rave forest..." YES

[@petermuller161]

oh shit, I thought it was a rain forest

[@Zackrobotheart]

this guy is literally the dude from the betamax tape episode of cowboy bebop

[@mikereyes2488]

At first I thought you was John Conners friend from Terminator 2 😂 Pretty rad video man 👍

[@wolfywolf2sda]

You’re right! He does look a lot like actor Danny Cooksey

[@wheresdlambsauce6286]

👌

[@chuckmopepito8212]

Give that man everything that carry a chip !

[@creatiph]

you could have used a sega game gear, it's essentially the same hardware with the benefit of having stereo output

[@adammelvin4753]

That was awesome! I'd love to be able to download that track you made at the end. I love 8 bit music /chip tunes. Nice one dude 👍

[@Hainbach]

Like before watching!

[@timotheusbojarowski4673]

This is how it goes

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

Isn’t that what everyone does anyway?

[@aveoxus1139]

Totally man

[@toddspeck9415]

Hainbach....Do you know if Sam's address is correct on the museum of everything else page? I have this really cool shirt I want to send Him...I know He will dig it. Just want to make sure the address is correct.

[@UnlimitedRicePudding_]

Hainbach + Look Mum No Computer - Two geniuses who definitely need to collaborate on some sound art.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

It's like Zelda and Mega Man had a beautiful lovechild.

[@falcolombardi1000]

Spot on

[@returnofbeaux]

Retaining the sound recording in time lapse montage was brilliantly exquisite.

[@NotoriousPyro]

You absolute legend. I had one of these as a kid with Sonic built in and loved it - it's amazing to see it modded like that.

[@EspenFrafalne]

Some of the sounds were pretty cool - and that old game music was very "authentic" :P

[@projekt6_official]

I really enjoy when you go through the progression of adding new sounds until it all comes together to sound hella cool.

[@inventanew]

totally insane right here, you have taken it to the next level, starting with specific details then building then making proper beats with the invention

[@SolidEyeYEG]

Super impressed at the sounds coming out of it!

[@squirrelgray945]

You need to team up with some game designers and make a soundtrack for a game... maybe where you search a post apocalyptic world for synthesizers to throw a concert for all the people that survived :D and then at the end the reveal is there is no survivors and its just you throwing a concert for like roombas.

[@UnlimitedRicePudding_]

Well, you should DEFINITELY be writing for games. That's probably one of the most original ideas for a game plot, that I've ever heard.

[@TUTOSANDROIDtutorialesymas]

@@UnlimitedRicePudding_ loool true

[@paulodantasjr]

Aphex Twin In A Miracle World!

[@Azi282]

Definitely man

[@tastyDungeon]

LOVE the master system sound chip, it's so nostalgic and memorable

[@sergeleon1163]

That's brilliant and have big nostalgia for the Sega Master system II which was my first Sega console back in the day.

[@dare3008]

8:43, omg i need a full version of this

[@EpicJonT]

You need Keygens my friend :p

[@Fraughtful]

Sick sounds. My ears are pleased

[@ryanssnuffandstuff]

the nostalgia alone from hearing thise sounds is incredibly inspirational

[@B1K3R1N0]

Dude, I was watching one of your gameboy videos when the notification popped up. Love your music and good luck in future proyects. Saludos desde Colombia.

[@GingerJediJammin]

The original Master System was my first ever console. So clever mate, really enjoyed this video and the nostalgic sounds.

[@richardalldredge9129]

Awesome job with your little video game music at the end!

[@isatwospirit]

Sounds sweet - like most of the crazy stuff you're building. ...unpredictable reactions when playing the file + the knobs could be a problem in... Well, whatever merges the MIDI messages?

[@Xpert_Spellbynder]

Very Cool! It always puts a smile on my face to see music and video game nostalgia as one. :D

[@StillVeryTired]

Your creations are mad! Thanks for sharing.

[@timrichmond5226]

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos, you're living my childhood dream! :) love it!!!

[@skins4thewin]

LOL that was so dope! Amazing what can be done with these lil sound chips! Would love to see this guy make music for homebrew games! Wish the SMS had a bigger homebrew community!

[@themidnightsociety9085]

Absolutely brilliant mate, well done !

[@skins4thewin]

Dude... You are crazy talented! That lil diddie you made on there could have been a classic song in an SMS game for sure!! Too bad they didn't have you making music for them back in the day!

[@yorganyog]

You are incredible man. I love your work!!!!! Keep it hard!!! Greetings from Portugal!!!!!!!

[@CElectriX]

8:41 Really NICE old school gaming sounds! 👾👈😁🤘

[@TheRealShedLife]

This is so brilliant. I love how fast you talk.

[@_adamlock]

I admire your patience and work ethic almost as much as your genius!

[@ZUKITHRASH1]

You must go thru crazy ammounts of pots and knobs..love your work!

[@144megabytes]

I have my original master system still from when I was a kid. This tickles nostalgia and creativity

[@wisteela]

Totally awesome. Really looking forward to the Mega Drive version.

[@asogaut]

It sounds so gooood, I WANT IT.

[@Maxxarcade]

I loved this system back in the day, and I never even got to try the 3D glasses. It was ahead of it's time. Then again a lot of Sega's hardware was, especially in the arcades.

[@RWL2012]

good to see you here, this channel has got really popular quite recently haha, like over a year after I discovered it through the Furby Organ :-P

[@charlieboy259]

I can't believe the pure genius of your talent with the things you make and do! You kind of remind me of a hybrid version of Keith Flint with his out there personality and Liam Howlett for your musical engineering skills! Can't wait for the megadrive version when it's done 👍🏻

[@visionop8]

You are a mental genius and I LOVE it!

[@FrazerMerrick]

Stunning sounds! Sounds like it'd be perfect for some grainy/doomy soundscapes.

[@txtpeer5179]

omg i love trhat kind of music !

[@kujiko88]

There just something about these old chippy sounds that makes me happy. Also, that little demo track you had going there was starting to sound good. Edit: oh an actual demo track. I dig it. I really dig it.

[@nopopolasturber]

hey man, are you talking about the one that starts at 6:45? if yes, what's the title? spotify is not available over here

[@kristijonastamosaitis6448]

It's so nostalgicaly good! I love it

[@TheRumpletiltskin]

I love the way this sounds.

[@mrKozmoz]

I love that old FM sound, especially as crunchy as this is

[@Bear-nu8xm]

Love the 1st gen sound! Especially Sega! This is great!

[@skandral1339]

this is sooo damn cool!!! well done dude!

[@DmitryPuffin]

Oh yeaah, it will be awesome to see Mega Drive-based FM synth

[@danhectic5629]

lovely! but some of my fave sounds of all time come from the mighty Mega Drive- here's to the future!

[@himselfe]

Interesting fact, the sound chip in the Master System is the same one as used in the BBC Micro. Recently bought myself a SN76489 and various components with the idea of making a BBC Micro inspired synth, and I've been thinking of making it into a module so several of them could be chained together a la your Gameboy Mega Machine. Bit of a learning curve for me because I've never made a synth of any kind before.

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

himselfe yeah sounds cool! Little scale has a project that involves 8 of them! Check it out on his site! Sounds sick, a good start off point for ya

[@himselfe]

@@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER: Awesome, thanks for the heads up, I shall have a look!

[@kellychristus2496]

This is absolutely amazing

[@doggodoggo3000]

that song was sick af. i thought it was about to get crazy and then it ended :( but beautiful work

[@kof94]

Superb work, you're a genius

[@jamie5686]

Love your sounds, it fascinates me and my son he's 13 and just exploring music production, started with the PS1 video you uploaded, got the old PS1 out for a laugh and MTV music generator 😉

[@ApolloGrimez]

You, Sir, are a Genius. Kudos. These kids nowadays don't understand the effort it takes to set up analog. Liked and subbed.

[@carolinehusky]

The FM master system is actually very cool to program... unlike pretty much any other FM machine, it has only 15 fixed build-in instruments (and 1 custom one) over 9 channels, or 6 with the FM drums. It is just the most stereotypical FM sound imaginable, without ever getting bored!

[@bboydrew71]

Super dope vid you could make some serious 80s electro funk with that beast

[@TheMatchboxberlin]

7:00 - 8:20 so much potential! Please, more master pieces with master system.

[@ClbnaVGM]

Really cool :) Cant wait to see that on a Megadrive FM chip

[@Meeckle]

Just discovered this channel, love it!!!!

[@Cyrix-i786]

That's still does dope hard MIDI nice.

[@traida111]

If you made this song 30 years ago you would for sure have your music in games. I always loved the sound of the master system.

[@goatskindreams]

i love the candy rainforest. so chill there.

[@matteagle6914]

sounds awesome

[@SoundsAndGear]

Crazy bro! Super cool!

[@luispower1979]

One of the songs had a Zak McKracken vibe to it! Neat!

[@franciscorompana2985]

Nice, neat composer. Thanks.

[@andy1200]

this is fantastic man!

[@cpepper5702]

Deadmau5 needs to check this dude out. They could come up with some cool stuff

[@lunarmodule6419]

Man youre a genius - crazy scientist style 😃 Much fun to watch.

[@xXBeefyDjXx]

i can't wait to see the Mega Drive edition, the MD has some amazing voices and can be manipulated so well thanks to the Yamaha chip :)

[@hiroprotagonist1587]

I just hope he got his hands on a 1st gen MD as the sound on the later revisions was notably poorer.

[@RWL2012]

yeah Sam if you're reading this, the Mega Drive with the best sound is specifically the variant of the Model 1 that says "HIGH DEFINITION GRAPHICS • STEREO SOUND" on it :) And I believe it's the Sony amplifier chip you'd want to get the signal from, to get the properly mixed and filtered YM2612 and SN76489 sound

[@connorkiss2614]

@@RWL2012 Cross fingers that he actually sees this, very helpful info !

[@benrechakiewicz3594]

Dude that is very cool I've never seen anyone do that before.

[@alanjohnson9718]

Early Crystal Castles vibes coming of that thing

[@synthpro]

Really enjoy all your videos!!!

[@a.bettik9309]

Would love to hear a full version of the jam that you were jumping back and forth on. Good stuff!

[@scifu7e91]

Good memories with Sega Master Sytem 2. It's always Fun what you Show 🕹🤸‍♂️🤹‍♂️. All the Best for your work(s) and shows Sam 🕺. Have nice days all ;)

[@danerd8978]

Yuzo Koshiro: I used a special kit that interfaced to the Mega Drive to compose Streets of Rage. LMNC: Hold my beer!

[@skins4thewin]

This is just so freaking cool!! Hope you were able to get an original Model 1 Master System to do this with that has the original chip! And yeah, unfortunately you need a mod to add the FM chip to these systems. Only the Japanese one came with the FM chip built in as it was more of an optional expansion audio type deal. Love the sound of the regular PCM SMS audio tho myself!

[@pheeh9]

Gorgeous layout :) As always, the sound is amazing! I went listen to Hyper Light Drifter game soundtracks. Cheers :)

[@Slipknotdie]

What a technerd! GREAT! 🤘🏻👍🏻

[@Jacammo1]

Very clever man. Respect

[@alchimerical2613]

Can't wait for the mega drive video! I make do with a Yamaha DX11.

[@MichaelTheoret]

COOL! You've recreated the sounds of earlier Kraftwerk ! AWESOME !

[@JohanFroloff81]

So excited for Megadrive.

[@buzzymm]

That safety pin in your ear is so 80's :)

[@markusantonio4866]

He looks like he's from Blade Runner, The Road Warrior. I bet he's in a techno punk metal experimental band and he's the main talent. A mad genius.

[@BedeMeredith]

if your going to do a megadrive, you need to make some "New retro wave" type music.

[@LelandHasGames]

You do all the stuff that I wish I had the time and money for.

[@scarlettcobain5312]

Oh dear what a lovely channel I have stumbled upon. 😍 absolutely brilliant 😍