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The 2soniq was created by [[Manila Gear]] in April 2017. It gives the Apple IIgs stereo sound, instead of the usual one.
The Apple IIGS was the promoted for it’s unique Graphics and Sound capabilities. It uses the 5003 Ensoniq Digital Oscillator Chip (DOC) to produce realistic sound effects and music as well as sample inputs such as voice and instruments.  This professional grade chip is unfortunately limited to mono output via the 3.5mm jack on the IIGS due to a design change at Apple.


The '''2soniq''' overcomes this limitation to unlock stereo sound by interfacing to the Ensoniq DOC directly.  Manila Gear designed the 2soniq as a high quality yet cost effective solution to overcome previous IIGS sound limitations.
Almost all Apple IIGS software is compatible with stereo sound with existing software such as instant music natively supporting 2-channel output with the 2soniq.


Each of the 32 oscillators available in the Apple IIgs’ Ensoniq Digital Oscillator Chip (DOC) can be assigned to play on any one of 8 output channels. The 2soniq card unlocks 2 of those channels. See also the [[4soniq]].
The '''2soniq''' is quick to install and requires no special software or drivers to being experiencing stereo sound output. Excellent compatibility can be expected as the 2soniq uses a 3.5mm stereo jack for use with powered speakers.


Manila Gear created the '''2soniq''' in April 2017 and have joined the many partnerships at ReActive Micro to sell and distribute the card. 


To enjoy stereo channel sound with the 2soniq, you will need two powered speakers (e.g. one set of 2.1 computer speakers setup up as Left and Right). Almost all software written for the IIgs supports stereo sound.
Enthusiasts can unlock further capabilities of the IIGS by purchasing the '''4soniq''' - a four channel sound card also designed by Manilla Gear.
 


<strong>Project Status:</strong> Complete.  In production.  Actively sold by Manila Gear and ReActiveMicro.
<strong>Project Status:</strong> Complete.  In production.  Actively sold by Manila Gear and ReActiveMicro.
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== Different Versions of the 2soniq ==
== Gallery ==
 
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File:2soniq-v1.0.JPG|Production version 1.0.
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File:2soniq-v1.0.JPG|The first production version.
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== Documentation, Files, and Software ==
== Documentation, Files, and Software ==
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<gallery class="center" widths=150px heights=80 caption="The Most Current Manual, Programmer's Guide, and Software">
<gallery class="center" widths=150px heights=80 caption="Manual, Programmer's Guide, and Software">
File:Doc.png|User Manual - v1.0|link=https://goo.gl/otaZ9g
File:Doc.png|User Manual - v1.0|link=https://goo.gl/otaZ9g
File:Doc.png|Programmer's Guide - v1.0|link=https://goo.gl/bc7w06
File:Doc.png|Programmer's Guide - v1.0|link=https://goo.gl/bc7w06

Revision as of 20:28, 3 August 2017

The Apple IIGS was the promoted for it’s unique Graphics and Sound capabilities. It uses the 5003 Ensoniq Digital Oscillator Chip (DOC) to produce realistic sound effects and music as well as sample inputs such as voice and instruments. This professional grade chip is unfortunately limited to mono output via the 3.5mm jack on the IIGS due to a design change at Apple.

The 2soniq overcomes this limitation to unlock stereo sound by interfacing to the Ensoniq DOC directly. Manila Gear designed the 2soniq as a high quality yet cost effective solution to overcome previous IIGS sound limitations. Almost all Apple IIGS software is compatible with stereo sound with existing software such as instant music natively supporting 2-channel output with the 2soniq.

The 2soniq is quick to install and requires no special software or drivers to being experiencing stereo sound output. Excellent compatibility can be expected as the 2soniq uses a 3.5mm stereo jack for use with powered speakers.

Manila Gear created the 2soniq in April 2017 and have joined the many partnerships at ReActive Micro to sell and distribute the card.

Enthusiasts can unlock further capabilities of the IIGS by purchasing the 4soniq - a four channel sound card also designed by Manilla Gear.

Project Status: Complete. In production. Actively sold by Manila Gear and ReActiveMicro.

Support: Post on the Discussion page (link above) or email ReActiveMicro Support.

Sales: Visit the ReActiveMicro Store.


History

April 2017 - 2soniq v1.0 released


Gallery

Documentation, Files, and Software