Super MIDI-Pak SNES MIDI Synthesizer
Emulating sound chips in vintage consoles can be a bit of a dark art. There have been many attempts in the past, including Plogue’s excellent chip sounds or sample-based techniques.
People frequently debate how to get the most authentic emulation of the original game hardware. Emulating game chips authentically is a bit of a dark art.
One way to get closer to the authentic sound of the original hardware is to forgo emulation or sampling and use the hardware itself.
Gameboy has had synthesizer packs for years. The NES has had similar as well. But the SNES has always been a tougher nut to crack.
While the SNES chip is capable of basic synthesis, most of the most iconic scores of the console came from heavy reliance on samples rather than synthesizing sound.
Getting this sample-based/chip-based approach is like bridging two audio worlds that could only exist in a very specific time or place.
We can’t wait to try out the Super MIDI-Pak to see just exactly how they managed to pull it off. Until now, one of the most reliable ways to get SNES-like audio is through Plogue’s Chipsynth SFC, but this might be the new holy grail for SNES purists.
It is unclear how many presets and samples the Super MIDI-Pak comes with, but we can’t wait to try it out!