MT32-pi Hat for MiSTer

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🎵 MT32-Pi MIDI Add-on for MiSTer FPGA 

Developed by D0pefish, this powerful expansion brings legendary MIDI sound to your MiSTer FPGA setup!


Replicating the iconic Roland MT-32, this add-on connects to your MiSTer FPGA via the USB 3.0 User I/O port, allowing you to enjoy authentic, high-quality MIDI music on classic cores like:

  • 🎮 ao486
  • 🎮 Atari ST
  • 🎮 Commodore Amiga
  • 🎮 Sharp X68000

With full support for MUNT and FluidSynth, you’ll experience your favorite retro games as they were meant to sound — rich, dynamic, and immersive.


✨ Why it’s special?

Because it sounds amazing. Truly. A must-have for any retro enthusiast who appreciates great audio fidelity.

💡 Plug & Play. Compact. Stunning audio quality.

Upgrade your MiSTer experience with real MIDI magic.

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Description

🔧  What’s Included in the Kit:

  • 8GB microSD card preloaded with the latest MT32-Pi firmware

  • MT32-Pi MiSTer Hat with integrated display

  • USB 3.0 USER I/O cable – fully tested

  • Fully assembled and ready to use

  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, 3A+, 3B, and 4 (Raspberry Pi not included)

âš¡ Note: An upgraded power supply is strongly recommended for optimal performance.

🛑 Raspberry Pi not included in this kit.

Looking for a complete bundle with Raspberry Pi? Check out our version with Pi included [here].


✅ Installation:

We include a pre-configured SDCard. If you need to prepare a new SDCard you may download the latest release, copy all files to a formatted SDcard and edit mt32-pi.cfg:

[control]
scheme = simple_buttons
mister = off
[lcd]
type = ssd1306_i2c
height = 64

When you power on the MT32-Pi, you should see a MiSTer splash screen.


✨ MT32-pi by D0pefish:

  • A work-in-progress bare-metal MIDI synthesizer for the Raspberry Pi, based on Munt, FluidSynth and Circle.
  • Turn your Raspberry Pi into a dedicated emulation of the famous multi-timbre sound module used by countless classic MS-DOS, PC-98 and Sharp X68000 games!
  • Add your favorite SoundFonts to expand your synthesizer with General MIDI, Roland GS, or even Yamaha XG support for endless MIDI possibilities.
  • Includes General MIDI and Roland GS support out of the box thanks to GeneralUser GS by S. Christian Collins.
  • No operating system, no complex Linux audio configuration; just super-low latency audio.
  • Easy to configure and ready to play from cold-boot in a matter of seconds.
  • The perfect companion for your MiSTer FPGA setup.

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Additional information

Weight 0,200 kg