Explore the Incredible Musical Keyboard, a 40-year-old peripheral for the Commodore 64, in this unscripted unboxing video. Delve into the world of SID chip music as the host examines the keyboard overlay and accompanying software, both original and modern. Learn about the SID chip's significance, witness the unboxing of vintage computer accessories, and gain insights from the comprehensive documentation. Follow along as the Commodore 64 is set up for music creation, and observe demonstrations of the keyboard software, Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker, and The Music Processor. Discover whether this retro musical device lives up to its "incredible" name in this nostalgic journey through vintage computing and electronic music history.
Commodore 64 Incredible Musical Keyboard - Unboxing and Exploration
Overview
Syllabus
What is a SID chip?
Unboxing 40 year old computer paraphernalia
Incredible Documentation
Setting up the Commodore 64 for incredible music
Using the Incredible Music Keyboard's keyboard software
Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker Demo
The Music Processor Demo
Conclusions... was it incredible?
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Veronica Explains
