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Conference napalm::commusic_v1

Title:* * Computer Music, MIDI, and Related Topics * *
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Created:Thu Feb 20 1986
Last Modified:Mon Aug 29 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2852
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2638.0. "Official CM64/CM32 note" by DECWIN::FISHER ("I am NOT a Merry Man"--Worf) Thu May 09 1991 12:20

I've searched both keywords and titles for a real CM64 note, but it only seems
to show up in the middle of a couple other topics.  Therefore, I thought I would
start this topic, years late, to see if I could glean some info and reviews.

The reason I am interested is that Sierra (the game company) seems to have
these old beasts available for a relatively ok price (don't know the exact
amount, actually, but I infer in the $400-500 range).

What I know about it is that it is a combination of an MT32 and a U110 in a
single box with no front panel to speak of, and perhaps a few game-y sounds.

Does anyone know more?  Own one and be willing to review it?  Has anyone
seen them for sale recently and have any idea of prices?

Thanks,

Burns
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2638.1how about calling Sierra?EZ2GET::STEWARTNo, I mean Real Music.Thu May 09 1991 13:286
    
    
    List on this box is $1395!  Best price I've ever seen was $950.  It
    looks like it would be a great little box, especially if you can get
    it in that price range.
2638.2DECWIN::FISHER"I am NOT a Merry Man"--WorfFri May 10 1991 08:078
Oops.  Sorry...Sierra is selling the CM32L for 499 (sale...normal price is
5-something).  They don't sell the CM64.

But anyway, any info including reviews would be helpful.

Do they still make this beast, or is it going to disappear soon too?

Burns
2638.3Call Roland for data sheets: (213) 685-5141EZ2GET::STEWARTNo, I mean Real Music.Tue May 14 1991 11:378
    
    
    The list on the CM-32L is $650, I've seen it going for $450.  There is
    also a CM-32P which lists for $795, and sells for $620.  These babies
    are Roland's replacements/extensions to the MT-32.  They are part of
    Roland's computer music (hence the CM designation) line.  I don't think
    they're likely to disappear too quickly.
2638.4EEMELI::PLEINOPasi Leino, DECtop Helsinki 879-4451Wed Jun 05 1991 04:1016
    If you are looking for a Sierra companion, the CM-32L or MT32 will do
    fine, as the game never utilize more than is available on MT32. Will
    work fine with CM-64 or RA-50 or whatever is MT32 compatible.
    
    It is amaizing how an old MT32's, someone may say limited capacity 
    can be turned into super game sound machine in skilled hands.
    
    I have RA50, two 100W speakers and a PC in the middle at home and I can
    tell you that Wing Commander sounds make me wet my pants when going
    gets rough in the space.
    
    -Pasi-
    
    PS. Word of concern: I have tried two different Music Quest interfaces
    and none of them seem to work with Wing Commander. Rolad i/f works
    fine.