{"title":"Paul Slocum","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"combat-rock-atari-2600","title":"Combat Rock - Atari 2600","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCombat Rock\u003c\/em\u003e was an interesting experiment by Paul Slocum (creator of the \u003ca href=\"synthcart-atari-2600\"\u003eSynthcart\u003c\/a\u003e) to see if he could add background music to an existing 2600 game. His first victim was Atari's Combat! While you play the game, you're treated to a rendition of \"Rock the Casbah\" by the Clash. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"250\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eOriginal Game\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atariage.com\/software_page.php?SoftwareLabelID=96\"\u003eCombat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eHacked By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003ePaul Slocum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eNumber of Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003eJoystick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap height=\"21\" bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003e4K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap height=\"21\" bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eLabel Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003ePaul Slocum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AtariAge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41038746779766,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_CombatRock_CartOnly_Primary.jpg?v=1731388021"},{"product_id":"marble-craze-atari-2600","title":"Marble Craze - Atari 2600","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe concept for \u003cem\u003eMarble Craze\u003c\/em\u003e arose from those wooden games that have two knobs used to tilt a board, rolling a marble through a maze in an attempt to avoid the holes. To properly simulate one of these games, both paddle controllers are utilized, one to control the vertical movement and the other to control horizontal movement. A simultaneous two-player mode is also available. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Includes cartridge and full-color manual. Available in NTSC and PAL television formats, please specify above when ordering. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable width=\"250\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" border=\"0\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003ePaul Slocum\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eNumber of Players\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003e1 - 2\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003ePaddles\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap height=\"21\" bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003e32K\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap height=\"21\" bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eLabel Design\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003eDaryl Litts\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AtariAge","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":41038753267830,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PAL","offer_id":41038753300598,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_MarbleCraze_CartOnly_Primary.jpg?v=1731324296"},{"product_id":"synthcart-atari-2600","title":"Synthcart - Atari 2600","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSynthcart\u003c\/em\u003e is a rather unique title for the 2600 that allows you to play music using a pair of keyboard controllers. Each keyboard controller controls one of the two oscillators in the Atari 2600. You can learn more about the \u003cem\u003eSynthcart\u003c\/em\u003e and download an MP3 demo of it in action on Paul Slocum's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/qotile.net\/synth.html\"\u003eSynthcart\u003c\/a\u003e web site. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtariAge sponsored a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atariage.com\/features\/contests\/Synthcart\/\"\u003eSynthcart Beat Programming Contest\u003c\/a\u003e in early 2002 to allow people to create and contribute beats to be included with the \u003cem\u003eSynthcart\u003c\/em\u003e. Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atariage.com\/features\/contests\/Synthcart\/\"\u003econtest page\u003c\/a\u003e for all the details and listen to all the beats that were submitted! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes cartridge and full-color manual. Requires a pair of Keypad Controllers. You can download and print a keypad overlay \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atariage.com\/overlay_page.php?SoftwareLabelID=2004\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Available in NTSC and PAL formats (please specify above when ordering). The Synthcart cannot be used with SECAM Atari 2600 models due to the way the Black \u0026amp; White switch functions on those systems. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\" width=\"250\" bordercolor=\"#333333\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003ePaul Slocum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eKeyboard Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" height=\"21\" nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003e8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\" height=\"21\" nowrap class=\"main\"\u003eLabel Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap class=\"main\"\u003ePaul Slocum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AtariAge","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":41038753661046,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PAL","offer_id":41038753693814,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_Synthcart_NTSC_CartOnly_Primary.jpg?v=1731320886"},{"product_id":"testcart-atari-2600","title":"Testcart - Atari 2600","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eTestcart\u003c\/em\u003e is a cartridge that allows you to test Atari 2600 consoles and controllers. When you power up a 2600 with this cartridge inserted, it first displays a test pattern and plays some music to verify that the sound and video are working. It then switches to a screen where the controller switches, joysticks, keyboard controllers and paddles may all be tested. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Includes cartridge and full-color manual. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable width=\"250\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" border=\"0\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003ePaul Slocum\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003eJoystick, Paddle, and Keyboard Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap height=\"21\" bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003e4K\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap height=\"21\" bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eLabel Design\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003ePaul Slocum\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AtariAge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41038754218102,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_Testcart_CartOnly_Primary.jpg?v=1731320956"},{"product_id":"cynthcart-124","title":"Cynthcart 1.2.4","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Slocum has been hard at work creating more tools for musicians to generate music with old-school hardware, and his latest creation is the \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e for the Commodore 64. The Commodore 64's SID chip can produce some amazing audio (especially considering its age!) and Paul uses it in much of his music (if you're not aware, Paul makes up one half of the band \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.treewave.com\/\"\u003eTree Wave\u003c\/a\u003e, definitely worth checking out if you haven't already). Paul created the \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e to turn the Commodore 64 into a kickass synthesizer, and it's now evolved enough where he can share it with other musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e Version 1.2.4 Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Note Polyphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with the common C64 piano keyboard overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable vibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortamento effect (sliding notes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan change patches and settings while playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for 2nd SID chip (stereo chorus effects)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter, pulse width, vibrato, and bend control via paddle controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhammy (space) bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl of attack, release, and many other sound parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsychedelic rave color patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-screen help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSID hex editor for advanced users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan turn off video chip to reduce noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePAL and NTSC tuning tables with automatic selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to be used easily without a TV\/monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopies itself to RAM (cartridge can be removed after loading)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have an older version of the \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e, here is a list of improvements since version 1.1:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded PAL note table for PAL consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutodetection for PAL\/NTSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-screen video mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-paddle-on for filter paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded support for second paddle (pitch, LFO depth, pulse width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRearranged keyboard layout per user requests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded help screen (press RETURN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded help for SID edit mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded dummy SID register to edit 3 oscillators at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed accidental patch changes due to C64 keyboard hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed odd notes in top octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter tweak for SID Symphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are an existing \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e owner and would like to purchase an upgraded \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ca href=\"cynthcart-124-upgrade\"\u003eplease follow this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSound Clips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sound clips were recorded from a real Commodore 64 with a single SID chip:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atariage.com\/store\/files\/music\/Cynthcart\/cynth1.mp3\"\u003ecynth1.mp3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atariage.com\/store\/files\/music\/Cynthcart\/cynth2.mp3\"\u003ecynth2.mp3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atariage.com\/store\/files\/music\/Cynthcart\/cynth3.mp3\"\u003ecynth3.mp3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atariage.com\/store\/files\/music\/Cynthcart\/cynth4.mp3\"\u003ecynth4.mp3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfiguration Options:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e is available in TWO different configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard with the EPROM installed in a socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard with the EPROM soldered directly to the board (no socket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a socket, you can put your \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e into a standard Commodore 64 cartridge shell (the ones made by Commodore). With a socket installed on the \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e, the board will NOT fit in a standard Commodore 64 cartridge without first cutting a hole in the top of the cartridge shell. If you opt for a board with a socket, your \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e can easily be upgraded when new versions of the \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e software are available. Please be sure to select above which configuration you wish to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eCynthcart\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a manual written by Paul Slocum. Be sure to check out Paul's \u003ca href=\"synthcart-atari-2600\"\u003eSynthcart\u003c\/a\u003e for the Atari 2600 while you're here!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AtariAge","offers":[{"title":"EPROM installed in Socket","offer_id":41038802223222,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Socket","offer_id":41038802255990,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/large_322_C64_Cynthcart_detail_large_64c00326-e56f-425c-b018-5288d90d6c1c.jpg?v=1716591120"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.atariage.com\/collections\/paul-slocum.oembed","provider":"AtariAge Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}