The SB16 sounds less like real instruments, but pairs well with the graphics of SimCity 2000. I have switched to the Sound Blaster 16 for music. If you pick SB16 or PC Speaker for music, then DOSBox emulates the synthesizer and plays the result on your computer's audio, so you don't need a real SB16 or PC Speaker. If you change the MIDI synth or soundfont in your computer, it would be like a different band playing the same music. Roland/MT might use more instruments, so it might sound better than WB or GM. All 3 options (MT, WB, GM) use the same synth the only difference is in the music from the game. Sound Blaster 16 uses FM synth, sounds more artificialĭOSBox always plays MIDI through your computer's MIDI synth. Every decision is yours as your city gets.

Sim City 4 is the best, most feature complete version of the game. Welcome, Mayor Be the hero of your very own city as you design and create a beautiful, bustling metropolis. Littleberu said: Ignore all those '2000' or 'Classic version' answer. MPU-401 General MIDI plays MIDI with MUSICFILES=GMĤ. It can, and should be improved, but until Sim City 5 finally comes out.its the best option. Wave Blaster plays MIDI with MUSICFILES=WBģ. Roland MT-32/LAPC-1 (GOG's default) plays MIDI with MUSICFILES=MTĢ. Via this version, you are allowed to get into the role of the authority. Some other options do work, because the SB16 is compatible with some other sound cards, but they all seem to sound the same in DOSBox.ġ. SimCity 3000 is a City Building and Single-player video game developed by Maxis. Music can go to the PC speaker, to the SB16's FM synthesizer, or to MIDI the game has 3 different MIDI banks.įor sound effects, I use Sound Blaster 16 (GOG's default). SimCity 2000 in DOSBox has 1 option for sound effects, and 5 options for music! DOSBox seems to emulate an IBM PC speaker, a Sound Blaster 16, and an MPU-410 MIDI device.

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