Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Sorry for this update, but I had to take down the project to sort out some issues with Creative - looks like they aren't OK with the "Sound Blaster" and "AWE64" logo on the PCB after all.
However, I am working with them to get this project back online! It probably will just be an altered PCB without the logos from Creative. A follow-up video will go up as soon as possible to explain the situation.
Do you own a Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 but lack the memory expansion to load large sound fonts? The MIDI FORGE Symphony is here to solve the notorious shortage of memory expansion for the AWE64!
Video - Minuet: youtu.be/LRXQF2d0VhI
Video - Sonata: youtu.be/jrLNLHzQgAc
MIDI FORGE Sonata at PCBWay.com:
🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.html
MIDI FORGE Rhapsody at PCBWay.com:
🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.html
MIDI FORGE Minuet at PCBWay.com:
🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.html
More details on my website!
Sonata:
🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-class
Rhapsody:
🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsody
Minuet:
🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-board
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▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Sound Blaster Memory
03:03 MIDI FORGE Symphony
03:22 Creative Technology Permission
03:48 Complexity of the PCB
04:42 Preparation for Assembly
08:10 PCB Assembly
10:16 PCBWay
10:58 The first MIDI FORGE Symphony
11:47 The first tests
15:25 The final revision
17:57 Showcase
18:45 How to get the MIDI FORGE Symphony
20:48 Future project: MIDI FORGE Rhapsody
21:35 Your opinion matters
UPDATE: Sorry for this update, but I had to take down the project to sort out some issues with Creative - looks like they aren't OK with the "Sound Blaster" and "AWE64" logo on the PCB after all.
However, I am working with them to get this project back online! It probably will just be an altered PCB without the logos from Creative. A follow-up video will go up as soon as possible to explain the situation.
Do you own a Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 but lack the memory expansion to load large sound fonts? The MIDI FORGE Symphony is here to solve the notorious shortage of memory expansion for the AWE64!
Video - Minuet: youtu.be/LRXQF2d0VhI
Video - Sonata: youtu.be/jrLNLHzQgAc
MIDI FORGE Sonata at PCBWay.com:
🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.html
MIDI FORGE Rhapsody at PCBWay.com:
🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.html
MIDI FORGE Minuet at PCBWay.com:
🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.html
More details on my website!
Sonata:
🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-class
Rhapsody:
🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsody
Minuet:
🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-board
▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253I
PCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!
My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:
🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47
▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use
🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliate
Thank you for your support!
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▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Sound Blaster Memory
03:03 MIDI FORGE Symphony
03:22 Creative Technology Permission
03:48 Complexity of the PCB
04:42 Preparation for Assembly
08:10 PCB Assembly
10:16 PCBWay
10:58 The first MIDI FORGE Symphony
11:47 The first tests
15:25 The final revision
17:57 Showcase
18:45 How to get the MIDI FORGE Symphony
20:48 Future project: MIDI FORGE Rhapsody
21:35 Your opinion matters
