Open source schematics, parts lists and documentation for building a generic 8bit/mono Amiga parallel port sound sampler
note: the following info is from the original repo and I claim no credit for it
Amiga parallel port sound samplers are simple hardware devices from the late 80s/early 90s which allowed users to digitally record audio to their home computer and represented a revolution in DIY music production. They were once cheap and ubiquitous, but they're increasingly expensive and hard to find as the popularity of retro computing continues to rise.
OAS is an open source PCB and case design for a cartridge-style mono sampler geared towards use with Soundtracker and Protracker-style software. It is easy to make, cheap to produce, and thanks to its built in preamp with hardware gain control it can deliver higher quality results than the average vintage sampler.
Check out the Wiki for answers to most hardware questions:
- How do they work?
⚠️ WARNING- That WARNING sounds serious. How did you test your design without risking Amiga hardware?
- Why is this sampler design mono, not stereo?
- What's the aim in terms of quality and application?
- What about those edge cases? Who is OAS not aimed at?
- How compatible is OAS with existing software? (Work in progress, submissions welcome)
- Current status