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SIDFX Configuration Tool
Configuration and test tool version 1.2
This is the tool required for configuring the behavior of SIDFX
Includes basic on-screen help but please refer to the configuration section of our manual for configuration profile examples and an in-depth explanation of all settings
This version is able to report additional SIDFX system information by pressing the ‘?’ key:
SN is the the serial number
HW is the hardware version (also referred to as CPLD code revision)
BL is the bootloader version
FW is the firmware version
Configuration and test tool version 1.1
This is the tool required for configuring the behavior of SIDFX
Includes basic on-screen help but please refer to the configuration section of our manual for configuration profile examples and an in-depth explanation of all settings
SIDFX Firmware
Firmware update instructions
Please read carefully before downloading and installing firmware updates!
Firmware version 0x14 (standard edition)
Factory installed firmware, recommended for most users
Firmware version 0x15 (advanced edition) - WARNING!
Allows manual SID type selection, otherwise identical to the standard edition
Only recommended for solving detection issues with e.g. SwinSID
SIDFX API Specification
API control registers
Description of the special SIDFX control registers mapped into the SID memory space
API example code version 0.05
Example source code demonstrating how to communicate with the SIDFX API
The provided source code isn't a ready-to-use demo and won't run without writing additional code (guidance is provided within the source code)
Test SID Tunes (external links)
SID standard mono tune
Useful for testing SIDFX mono playback and compare sound between 6581 and 8580
Note: The authors of this publication are not affiliated with Project SIDFX
SID stereo tune requiring SID 2 at $D420
Useful for testing SIDFX stereo playback when put in "Stereo D420" mode
Note: The authors of this publication are not affiliated with Project SIDFX
SID stereo tune requiring SID 2 at $D500
Useful for testing SIDFX stereo playback when put in "Stereo D500" mode
Note: The authors of this publication are not affiliated with Project SIDFX
SID stereo tune requiring SID 2 at $DE00
Useful for testing SIDFX stereo playback when put in "Stereo DE00" mode
Note: The authors of this publication are not affiliated with Project SIDFX
SID samples-only mono tune
Useful for testing playback of samples on 8580 and comparing volume level with 6581
Note: The authors of this publication are not affiliated with Project SIDFX
SID mono tune with samples
Useful for testing playback of samples on 8580 and comparing volume level with 6581
Note: The authors of this publication are not affiliated with Project SIDFX
Additional Information
Important Safety, Compliance and Warranty Information
SIDFX Pre-Installation Note (included in product box)