Couple questions before i start

[FLD]

I've decided to build one of those MIDIBox SID thingys since its documented so good and the modular design makes it a very nice project. I still have some questions that i am unsure and i´d like to be sure, before i start :p

1. Where do i get SID chip(s)? I dont have any old C64's and buying those rare old machines costs a fortune? Is there someone selling SID Chips?

2. What is the difference when you have 1 SID chip and 4 SID chips and how bout 2 and 3? How many should i have?

3. Can i have the Complete Control Surface with only 1 SID chip?

4. Internet site in Germany that sells electronic parts

[Flying Panther]

1. Where do i get SID chip(s)? I dont have any old C64's and buying those rare old machines costs a fortune? Is there someone selling SID Chips?

As far as I know there aren't stores who sell SID chips, since they have been out of production for a long time. I think you'll have to search on the internet (for example ebay) and buy either the chips or complete C64. Shouldn't be too expensive. You can also check flea-markets for old C64's.

2. What is the difference when you have 1 SID chip and 4 SID chips and how bout 2 and 3? How many should i have?

The diffrence is how many diffrent 'parts' the MBox can play at the same time. Also, since the SID chip delivers a mono-sound, you can pair two SID's in order to achieve stereo-sound.

How many SID's you want is up to you.

3. Can i have the Complete Control Surface with only 1 SID chip?

Yes

4. Internet site in Germany that sells electronic parts

Uhm, maybe reichelt.de or conrad.de?

Hope this will help you a bit! :)

[FLD]

Thanks! I think for starters im gonna get one C64 and build Core And SID Modules so i can play sid music trought it. After that i can build more stuff, like Control units and maybe add more SID:s if necessary

I love modular design!  ;)