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HI,
I'm not sure if it's right to talk about this product here, or it's better to create a new page about it.

I also received this 8MB RAM+MIDI expansion, called Etarikashikoshi.
I was able to try this product on my X68000 XVI, unfortunately it is not compatible.
By setting the CPU speed to 16 MHz, RAM is not detected.
I messaged the manufacturer and they responded that testing was only done with the ACE and PRO models.
In fact I was also able to try it on the X68000 Expert II, and it works well.
It would have been nice though if you had notified me before purchasing, I wanted to install it on my X68000 XVI.

I figured it out! The issue is that my system is running at 24mhz. If I run the system at 10mhz, RAM works and Castlevania MIDI audio sounds perfect.

Unfortunately, I really prefer to run at 24mhz so this card might not be for me. But at least it's not broken

Edu Arana replied to my message stating that they tested SC-55 and it works perfectly for them.

Maybe my board is defective, I can't seem to get it to detect the added ram either, though aje_fr's board in the same slot works perfect

HI,
I noticed in this HDD image, that by pressing the L key, selecting the letter C: you find the Multimedia folder.
I'm curious to try my X68000 XVI at 16MHz as you see the videos and photos created by me.

The problem is that I don't know the programs for Windows 11, suitable for creating compatible movies or images, can anyone help me?
Thank you!!!

Quote from: kanjiology on April 19, 2024, 12:43:24 AMI actually looked at the product page and he is actually testing Castlevania on it. Does anything seem off to you guys?

The video sounds good to me.

I actually looked at the product page and he is actually testing Castlevania on it. Does anything seem off to you guys?

Also waiting on mine. The new card is FPGA-based so hopefully updates/fixes can be implemented where needed but that may require adding extra headers to the card or something like that :shrug:

Thanks for testing, I hope mine comes in the mail soon too.

Quote from: ateam on February 21, 2024, 03:35:50 AMFor those looking for a MIDI and 8 MB RAM all-in-one board, these just went up for pre-order.

https://www.arananet.net/pedidos/product/etarikashikoshi-x68000-8mb-ram-midi-board-preorder

I ordered one of these and it just came in the mail today.

Unfortunately, right now I don't think I can recommend it. I tested out Akumajou Dracula with my Roland SC-55 and the music during the title video is messed up. It's playing an extra instrument that shouldn't be there, and my SC-55 keeps showing "Check Sum Error" on screen, which never happens with my other MIDI board in the exact same setup.

Hopefully it will get updates and this won't be an issue for long, I sent an email to the author so it could be fixed.

EDIT: You won't have issues if you are running in 10mhz, issues with this card only seem to pop up at higher clock speeds.

I'm in a similar boat as you, I just bought an Expert and it is a non-HD model. I was recommended to buy the bancho kit and it would come with the necessary cables to install a bluescsi. You can also find it for auction on Yahoo. https://classicpc.org/変換番長proオプション-x68000内蔵sasiケーブル固定器具セ/