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Make Hard Disks LOUD again! - The HDD Synth Prototype | Show & Tell

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4th April 2026 21 min

HDD Synth is a prototype device made by Peter Bridger who joins us today to show it off. It's designed to break the deafening silence of SDD HD alternatives in our vintage machines.

Peter is looking for as much feedback as possible so please share all of your thoughts.

You can also find out more and sign up to be notified of progress on his project at https://www.strifestreams.com

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00:00 Brrrrr Click Chunter Gzrrrrrr

00:49 Why does the HDD Synth exist?

01:55 HDD Synth in action

02:19 HDD Synth, how it works in detail

04:29 PCBWay is a Movement

05:29 We Continue

09:22 Developing the MK III HDD Synth

11:46 HDD Synth running in an IBM Aptiva

12:40 HDD Synth running in a C= PC20

13:35 Hdd Synth "Arnie" Sound Pack

14:23 Where/When can you get a HDD Synth?

17:14 Get notified of updates at strifestreams.com/hddsynth

18:20 Peter's Other NOISY Ideas

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