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Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is a legendary piece of technology. Before its debut, most computers were unaffordable, and extremely complicated. Sure you had the Tandy TRS80, the Texas Instruments TI99/4A, and the Sinclair ZX Spectrum- but Commodore knew its VIC-20 wasn't going to hold ground.

The Commodore 64 sold more units than any other computer in history, if sources are correct. It's most notable for its simplicity, iconic look, and not to mention, the SID chip.

What is the SID chip? Tighten your seat belts... Here are some famous soundtracks made possible by the SID chip.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8LWIy… ; -Last Ninja 2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKHImV… ; -Myth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_1miU… ; -Barbarian
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx8T3l… ; -Ocean Loader 3 (Companies like Ocean gave you graphics and music while a game loaded... On Cassette Tape.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITWXyl… ; -Target Renegade

The Commodore 64 has a HUGE following, especially in Europe. Today, many people have been able to make their own music (demo), run Windows XP, and even hook up to the internet with it.

So why am I posting this?

Thought I'd try something a little different. I'm a busy body with hobbies. I used to repair electronics when I was 17, and it's sort of a hobby of mine. I picked up this 1983 model in its box a few months ago, and it has a bad PLA chip. So, I figure I'll show a little more of what I do in my spare time. Might chronicle some of my work too, who knows- someone may find it useful.

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Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is a legendary piece of technology. Before its debut, most computers were unaffordable, and extremely complicated. Sure you had the Tandy TRS80, the Texas Instruments TI99/4A, and the Sinclair ZX Spectrum- but Commodore knew its VIC-20 wasn't going to hold ground.

The Commodore 64 sold more units than any other computer in history, if sources are correct. It's most notable for its simplicity, iconic look, and not to mention, the SID chip.

What is the SID chip? Tighten your seat belts... Here are some famous soundtracks made possible by the SID chip.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8LWIy… ; -Last Ninja 2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKHImV… ; -Myth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_1miU… ; -Barbarian
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx8T3l… ; -Ocean Loader 3 (Companies like Ocean gave you graphics and music while a game loaded... On Cassette Tape.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITWXyl… ; -Target Renegade

The Commodore 64 has a HUGE following, especially in Europe. Today, many people have been able to make their own music (demo), run Windows XP, and even hook up to the internet with it.

So why am I posting this?

Thought I'd try something a little different. I'm a busy body with hobbies. I used to repair electronics when I was 17, and it's sort of a hobby of mine. I picked up this 1983 model in its box a few months ago, and it has a bad PLA chip. So, I figure I'll show a little more of what I do in my spare time. Might chronicle some of my work too, who knows- someone may find it useful.