Today on the Triple Freedom channel, there’s a deep dive into a fascinating comparative test of three different SID chips for the Commodore 64: the original SID, XSID, and ARMSID. Each of these chips has its unique characteristics:
- Original SID: The classic sound chip, known for its warm, analog sound, and used in the original Commodore 64.
- XSID: A modern replacement that replicates much of the original SID’s functionality, though it doesn’t emulate every single feature, particularly some analog aspects.
- ARMSID: Another modern replacement, designed to emulate all features of the original SID, making it highly compatible with both software and hardware.
In this video, the chips are put to the test to hear how they sound. The testing starts with a diagnostic tool for each chip, followed by playing music from classic games like International Karate Plus and a demo called 1099 to push the chips to their limits.
