Grand MS-DOS Gaming General MIDI Showdown
Summary
Grand MS-DOS Gaming General MIDI Showdown compares hardware MIDI modules (Roland SC-55, Roland SC-VA, Yamaha MU80) and the Yamaha S-YXG50 softsynth across 46 DOS game soundtracks, recording both MIDI data and audio to evaluate differences. The piece includes detailed recording methodology, a large set of recordings available on Internet Archive, and a final verdict favoring the Yamaha MU80 in most cases, with nuanced notes on GS compatibility and the SC-VA as a solid substitute for SC-55.