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Pophet 64 Discontinued
I looked at the Prophet 64 website
www.prophet64.com & was shocked to see
that the product is discontinued!
Then after my initial disbelief I read
about the MSSIAH MIDI SID software
Integrated Applications & hardware.
This is everything the Prophet was &
then some, because it features an
integrated midi interface. If you are
like me & can't solder two wires
together never mind small electrical
components then you will have been
looking for something just like this.
Although an interface was designed for
the Prophet, it wasnt sold as a
commercial device instead you had to
manufacture the device yourself. Now us
none solderers can live in joy with the
MSSIAH as its from what I read
basically a Prophet 64 interface with
combined MIDI ports.
I have included the FAQ from the web-
site, as this is the only information I
can find about the device at present,
of course when the device is released &
I have purchased one I will give you a
full write up.
Mssiah QQA
(Quick Questions & Answers)
-What is the Mssiah?
The Mssiah is a hardware cartridge for
the C64. Plug it in & you'll have five
different applications that turn your
C64 into a MIDI synthesizer. Check out
the Prophet64 - Mssiah's predecessor,
for more details.
Mssiah is short for MIDI SID Software
Integrated Applications & Hardware
pointing out that the MIDI interface is
built into the cartridge.
-What differs the Mssiah & the
Prophet64 Cartridge?
The programs are practically the same
with some upgrades & improvements. The
biggest difference is the ability to
run full MIDI mode in every application
-What differs running the Mssiah in
full MIDI & hooking up a Prophet64 to
the infamous "Firestarter MIDI
Interface"?
The "Keyboard" interface on the
Prophet64 receives simple note data &
slide/accent triggers. Mssiah receives
full MIDI data like notes, velocity,
control changes, pitch bends etc. on up
to six tracks simultaneously. Several
modes of operation are provided.
-Is the Mssiah compatible with the
Prophet64?
Yes, Mssiah loads Prophet64 files.
-Is SDR still supported?
Yes.
-Is SID2SID still supported?
Yes.
-Is Sync24 still supported?
External synchronization uses MIDI
clock, just plug in your midi cable &
swing away your fav. sequencer
software/machine.Every app except the
Sequencer still has DIN sync option in
case you want to hook it up directly to
your old gear.
-Are potentiometers still supported?
Yes.
-Is the Mssiah compatible with my Datel
MIDI interface?
No, & there's no need for that. Mssiah
has its own MIDI interface built into
the cartridge.
-Can I use Mssiah's MIDI interface with
other music applications?
No
-Is the Mssiah compatible with the
Firestarter MIDI Interface?
Yes, for synchronization & SDR only
since we've taken away the "keyboard"
mode.
-Is there a MIDI out?
No
-Do you have any screen shots/pictures
of the new Mssiah?
Not at this point, they will be posted later.
-Is there a "tracker" with the new
Mssiah?
No
-How do you pronounce Mss muss mussyay?
Just like "Messiah". We dropped the 'e'
because it didn't really fit the
acronym..
-Cartridge? Well, that was err "Hoss",
"Ben", "Little Joe" & "Adam", right?
No. You're referring to the 60s show
"Bonanza" & those were the Cartwrights.
Cartridge is the computer industry term
used for a plastic case with various
electronics inside. The unit plugs into
a host system instantly loading
whatever is on the cartridge.