WP32 McCake

WP32 McCake is a waveblaster compatible soundcard that can play SF2 soundfonts and emulate MT32. It uses a CM4L module, and runs MT32-PI software.

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€ 114,00

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WP32 3.5" Panel:

WP32 5.25" Panel (multi colour print):

Floppy Power cable:

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Description

New ! Now back in stock, and with updated firmware (Aug 2024).
Combine with PicoGUS or PCMIDI MPU card for an "LAPC Intelligent MIDI ISA card solution".

WP32 McCake is a waveblaster compatible soundcard that can play SF2 soundfonts and emulate MT32
It uses a Compute Module 4 (CM4 Lite) to run MT32-PI software.
McCake is compatible with MT32-Pi config files : See more information about configuration here :
Example configuration files for McCake available here.

Features of WP32 :

Waveblaster connector, compatible with many sound cards
Powered by floppy power connector
High Quality PCB, assembled in Belgium
High Quality stereo DAC integrated on WP32 PCB
micro sd card for loading your MT32-Pi software
Connectors for mounting a Compute Module 4 Lite board
local OLED display and buttons
header for connecting optional drive bay control panel
Officially supported by the MT32-Pi project

Kit Options :

Choose DIY option to receive only the basic PCB.
- You will need to add your own OLED display, CM4 Lite Module, Micro SD Card ...
  - Please note : Only Lite (= without eMMC storage) editions of CM4 module can be used with McCake :
    - CM4001000, CM4101000 (1GB RAM)
    - CM4002000, CM4102000 (2GB RAM)
    - CM4004000, CM4104000 (4GB RAM)
    - CM4008000, CM4108000 (8GB RAM)
  - CM4 modules with embedded eMMC flash, do not boot from Micro SD card, so they are not compatible.
- This option is suitable for tinkerers, project builders, etc...
Choose Ready To Run
- Recommended option : You receive a complete, fully tested setup, ready to run.
- Includes local OLED display, CM4 Lite module (1GB RAM), Micro SD card
- Micro SD card preloaded with MT32PI, General User soundfont playback, ready to run.
- For MT32 playback, you need to supply your own ROM files, place them in \roms directory

3.5" panel option :

fits in 3.5" floppy drive bay
Computer Beige or Black color choices
1 piece ready to run, fully assembled with PCB and OLED mounted
60 cm cable for connecting to McCake

5.25" multicolour panel option :

fits in 5.25" CD-ROM drive bay
Computer Beige + Black or Black + Red color combo choices
Includes 4 screws to easily assemble the left and right side of the panel
PCB and OLED pre-mounted and tested
60 cm cable for connecting to McCake

Optional power cable :

allows to power McCake from a HDD molex power connection
20 cm length splitter cable
dual floppy connector power output

McCake review by Phils Computerlab

Review of Mccake by 1.21GigaWatt (in German)

WP32 review and demo by pc-sound-legacy :

WP32 McCake Review by Retro Erik :

WP32 playing Larry III soundtrack :