Yeah pros/cons both ways. I like real SIDs because each one is kinda unique. In a stereo pair that means you can get chorusey kinda sounds which is really neat (when you want it). ArmSID is effective, but clean and precise.
For live shows, ArmSID all the way (to avoid ruining my real ones).
For live shows, ArmSID all the way (to avoid ruining my real ones).
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Yeah pros/cons both ways. I like real SIDs because each one is kinda unique. In a stereo pair that means you can get chorusey kinda sounds which is really neat (when you want it). ArmSID is effective, but clean and precise.
For live shows, ArmSID all the way (to avoid ruining my real ones).
For live shows, ArmSID all the way (to avoid ruining my real ones).
i'm struggling to decide If having such a SID synth full of "clones" (ArmSid, Swancantremember) is it worth for me
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
i'm struggling to decide If having such a SID synth full of "clones" (ArmSid, Swancantremember) is it worth for me
A post covering the ARMSID, a replacement chip in the Commodore 64. Michele Tiberi Kaio created a musical instrument. Amazing!
I wonder if there's a left-handed version.
www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
I wonder if there's a left-handed version.
www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A post covering the ARMSID, a replacement chip in the Commodore 64. Michele Tiberi Kaio created a musical instrument. Amazing!
I wonder if there's a left-handed version.
www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
I wonder if there's a left-handed version.
www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
ArmSID has improved a lot since I tested the first few firmware version, it's a good replacement choice.
October 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
ArmSID has improved a lot since I tested the first few firmware version, it's a good replacement choice.
If they work then that's gold!
I have a bunch of real (working) ones too. Plus a scala of hardware replacements like fpgasid, skpico and pdsid. Still want an armsid.
I have a bunch of real (working) ones too. Plus a scala of hardware replacements like fpgasid, skpico and pdsid. Still want an armsid.
October 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
If they work then that's gold!
I have a bunch of real (working) ones too. Plus a scala of hardware replacements like fpgasid, skpico and pdsid. Still want an armsid.
I have a bunch of real (working) ones too. Plus a scala of hardware replacements like fpgasid, skpico and pdsid. Still want an armsid.
Most of my projects never get put in to cases so they are.. kind of finished 😊
On the left.. My Z180 RC2014 compatible computer with some add on boards I designed. Center... A SID and MIDI interface for my Z180 setup. Right... A 24MHz Z80 based system I built.
On the left.. My Z180 RC2014 compatible computer with some add on boards I designed. Center... A SID and MIDI interface for my Z180 setup. Right... A 24MHz Z80 based system I built.
October 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Most of my projects never get put in to cases so they are.. kind of finished 😊
On the left.. My Z180 RC2014 compatible computer with some add on boards I designed. Center... A SID and MIDI interface for my Z180 setup. Right... A 24MHz Z80 based system I built.
On the left.. My Z180 RC2014 compatible computer with some add on boards I designed. Center... A SID and MIDI interface for my Z180 setup. Right... A 24MHz Z80 based system I built.
the ARMSID (replacement sound chip) i ordered worked a treat; the slot for it was already socketed so no soldering for me.
my commodore 64C has a new lease on life. thank you again avery for the requisition.
my commodore 64C has a new lease on life. thank you again avery for the requisition.
October 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
the ARMSID (replacement sound chip) i ordered worked a treat; the slot for it was already socketed so no soldering for me.
my commodore 64C has a new lease on life. thank you again avery for the requisition.
my commodore 64C has a new lease on life. thank you again avery for the requisition.
Commodore 64 Synth Build Part 1
#Commodore64 #SIDchip #RetroSynth #C64Music #8BitSound #Chiptune #Synthcart64 #ARMSid #VintageComputing
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Commodore 64 Synth Build Part 1 - The Oasis BBS
J. Fredrik Andersson turns his Commodore 64 into a working synthesizer using the SID chip, MIDI interface, and Synthcart software.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Commodore 64 Synth Build Part 1
#Commodore64 #SIDchip #RetroSynth #C64Music #8BitSound #Chiptune #Synthcart64 #ARMSid #VintageComputing
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#Commodore64 #SIDchip #RetroSynth #C64Music #8BitSound #Chiptune #Synthcart64 #ARMSid #VintageComputing
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One of my C's failed and it now has an armsid in it. Great so far.
September 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
One of my C's failed and it now has an armsid in it. Great so far.
Armsid sounds great, sidkick pico is mostly good but affordable, and kung fu sid is amazing but requires getting pcbs/components and building them out. crossing my fingers for the fpga implementation being good enough for dipping my toes into tracking
July 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Armsid sounds great, sidkick pico is mostly good but affordable, and kung fu sid is amazing but requires getting pcbs/components and building them out. crossing my fingers for the fpga implementation being good enough for dipping my toes into tracking
ARMSid is the best (readily available) “real” SID replacement at the moment imo – would recommend over pretty much any of the other options out there.
July 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
ARMSid is the best (readily available) “real” SID replacement at the moment imo – would recommend over pretty much any of the other options out there.
The ARMSID achieves that goal, imo
July 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The ARMSID achieves that goal, imo
No. there's UltiSID emulation on board (which is pretty good!) or you can drop in up to 2 SID chips in the handy ZIF sockets if you wish. In terms of modern SID replacement ARMSID is probably best you can get right now.
July 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
No. there's UltiSID emulation on board (which is pretty good!) or you can drop in up to 2 SID chips in the handy ZIF sockets if you wish. In terms of modern SID replacement ARMSID is probably best you can get right now.
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SID Soundchip Interface for the #SAMCoupe. Use the famous #C64 soundchip on your SAM! In stock, ready to ship, configured for 6581 SID type (or use ARMSID or SwinSID). Buy-it-now button with UK shipping: www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
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SID Soundchip Interface for the #SAMCoupe. Use the famous #C64 soundchip on your SAM! In stock, ready to ship, configured for 6581 SID type (or use ARMSID or SwinSID). Buy-it-now button with UK shipping: www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
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June 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🟢 In Stock
SID Soundchip Interface for the #SAMCoupe. Use the famous #C64 soundchip on your SAM! In stock, ready to ship, configured for 6581 SID type (or use ARMSID or SwinSID). Buy-it-now button with UK shipping: www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
#retrocomputing #chiptune #synth #8bit
SID Soundchip Interface for the #SAMCoupe. Use the famous #C64 soundchip on your SAM! In stock, ready to ship, configured for 6581 SID type (or use ARMSID or SwinSID). Buy-it-now button with UK shipping: www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
#retrocomputing #chiptune #synth #8bit
In my defence, they are specific use cases. For my U64, I want a real SID because I don't think UltiSID is very good (sorry Gideon!), and putting ARMSID or SKP in a U64 seems bonkers.
For my real machine here, I want dual SIDs without spending lots of money.
For my real machine here, I want dual SIDs without spending lots of money.
May 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
In my defence, they are specific use cases. For my U64, I want a real SID because I don't think UltiSID is very good (sorry Gideon!), and putting ARMSID or SKP in a U64 seems bonkers.
For my real machine here, I want dual SIDs without spending lots of money.
For my real machine here, I want dual SIDs without spending lots of money.
From the latest release notes, it seems there are still a few things missing. I'm sure it will be up there with ARMSID in time.
SIDKick seems top end though, it's ReSID on a [very cheap] chip with a hardware DAC. ARMSID seems to manage it in software just fine though.
SIDKick seems top end though, it's ReSID on a [very cheap] chip with a hardware DAC. ARMSID seems to manage it in software just fine though.
May 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
From the latest release notes, it seems there are still a few things missing. I'm sure it will be up there with ARMSID in time.
SIDKick seems top end though, it's ReSID on a [very cheap] chip with a hardware DAC. ARMSID seems to manage it in software just fine though.
SIDKick seems top end though, it's ReSID on a [very cheap] chip with a hardware DAC. ARMSID seems to manage it in software just fine though.
Final words, for now... I love this little device. To build a replacement SID using off-the-shelf parts and not even need the Pico anymore, feels like a huge win.
Best of all, they sound AMAZING. Better than some of my real 6581s. Better than ARMSID? I think so, YMMV 😉
Best of all, they sound AMAZING. Better than some of my real 6581s. Better than ARMSID? I think so, YMMV 😉
May 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Final words, for now... I love this little device. To build a replacement SID using off-the-shelf parts and not even need the Pico anymore, feels like a huge win.
Best of all, they sound AMAZING. Better than some of my real 6581s. Better than ARMSID? I think so, YMMV 😉
Best of all, they sound AMAZING. Better than some of my real 6581s. Better than ARMSID? I think so, YMMV 😉
Thomas Christoph Announces SID Symphony Cartridge Reproduction
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Thomas Christoph Announces SID Symphony Cartridge Reproduction - The Oasis BBS
Thomas Christoph reveals the new SID Symphony cartridge reproduction for the Commodore 64. Compatible with 9V SIDs and modern replacements. Pre-orders open now.
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April 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thomas Christoph Announces SID Symphony Cartridge Reproduction
#Commodore64 #SIDSymphony #ThomasChristoph #SIDMusic #RetroComputing #ARMSID #BackSID
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#Commodore64 #SIDSymphony #ThomasChristoph #SIDMusic #RetroComputing #ARMSID #BackSID
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You can use an Arduino UNO board connected to the ARMSID on a breadboard. (Schematic on the Github repository below). Using the Ardunio IDE with the ArduinoUpdate.ino sketch program the Arduino UNO configurator firmware and use a terminal on a PC to access the settings.
github.com/nobomi/Ardui...
github.com/nobomi/Ardui...
April 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
You can use an Arduino UNO board connected to the ARMSID on a breadboard. (Schematic on the Github repository below). Using the Ardunio IDE with the ArduinoUpdate.ino sketch program the Arduino UNO configurator firmware and use a terminal on a PC to access the settings.
github.com/nobomi/Ardui...
github.com/nobomi/Ardui...
For reference, it works without it's NOPs on a speccy btw. Cpu is x3 compared to a 64, but the instruction length is about x3 too. Or it could be the armsid is a bit less fussy.
April 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
For reference, it works without it's NOPs on a speccy btw. Cpu is x3 compared to a 64, but the instruction length is about x3 too. Or it could be the armsid is a bit less fussy.
I would have to check the ARMSID sourcecode to see what its used for. I might do that sometime.
April 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I would have to check the ARMSID sourcecode to see what its used for. I might do that sometime.
I guess, the clock is required for the ARMSID, at least for accessing the registers. Or for finding the correct pitch.
April 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I guess, the clock is required for the ARMSID, at least for accessing the registers. Or for finding the correct pitch.
I connected the Arduino ground and 1MHz clock to my own board and booooom! It immediately started playing music 😀
Sorry I hope I didnt embarrass anyone, but yes you do need the clock signal on pin 6 with the ARMSID.
Sorry I hope I didnt embarrass anyone, but yes you do need the clock signal on pin 6 with the ARMSID.
April 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I connected the Arduino ground and 1MHz clock to my own board and booooom! It immediately started playing music 😀
Sorry I hope I didnt embarrass anyone, but yes you do need the clock signal on pin 6 with the ARMSID.
Sorry I hope I didnt embarrass anyone, but yes you do need the clock signal on pin 6 with the ARMSID.
I think I have found the problem.... put the ARMSID back in the Arduino SID player on the breadboard and while listening to music playing I disconnected the clock line. It went silent. When I reconnected it the SID carried on playing music. So I will have to add an additional clock signal to pin 6.
April 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I think I have found the problem.... put the ARMSID back in the Arduino SID player on the breadboard and while listening to music playing I disconnected the clock line. It went silent. When I reconnected it the SID carried on playing music. So I will have to add an additional clock signal to pin 6.
I think, the ARMSID might check the else not required Vdd. It is connected via a resistor divider to a pin of the CPU. The audio input and potx/y can be open at the interface and their DC voltage is decoupled with capacitors from GND. Maybe, you could experimentally connect 12 or 9V to vDD.
April 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I think, the ARMSID might check the else not required Vdd. It is connected via a resistor divider to a pin of the CPU. The audio input and potx/y can be open at the interface and their DC voltage is decoupled with capacitors from GND. Maybe, you could experimentally connect 12 or 9V to vDD.