This page offers some documentation related to XeNTaX projects.
FM-YAM Background (2018, video) | The presentation that was given at X2018 in November 2018, recorded in the home studio a week later. |
FM-YAM Quick Manual v1.0 | One page manual that is also added to FM-YAM batches 1 and 2 packaging |
YM3812 Application Manual | In-depth manual of the YM3812 (OPL2) chip, more information than the datasheet. |
YM3812 Datasheet | Technical details of the YM3812 (OPL2) chip, on registers and capabilities |
YM3526 Datasheet | Technical details of the YM3526 (OPL1) chip, on registers and capabilities |
Secret Weapons of Commodore information on SFX series | A must-read about some of the details of the SFX Series, including the Sound Expander. A great site by Cameron Kaiser. |
Programming the Adlib/Soundblaster | Jeffey S. Lee's documentation on how to program the YM3812 on the Adlib/Soundblaster. This is basically the same as doing it for FM-YAM, so a great document. |
The Commodore 64 Music Book. Vogel and Crimshaw. 1984 | Book about sound fundamentals, waveforms, SID registers, frequency (and pitch), and offers various basic programs. |
Will you still love me when I'm 64. Peter Gerrard. 1985 | A book about music, SID 6581, registers and various machine code programs. |
Commodore 1541 Troubleshooting and Repair Guide | The absolute best book to understand the hardware operation of the Commodore 1540/1541/1542 diskdrives. A must read. |
Inside Commodore DOS | The most in-depth book to understand all the DOS operations using the 1541 drives. Excellent. |