PinSound is a French audio hardware company founded by two brothers that specializes in aftermarket audio upgrade systems for pinball machines. They manufacture custom sound boards, amplifiers (PINBLASTER), and related audio accessories that allow pinball enthusiasts to replace or enhance original machine soundtracks with custom audio packages. Their products are compatible with multiple pinball platforms including White Star, Data East, and Spike machines, and have become a popular restoration and upgrade component in the pinball community.
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Pinsound power driver boards have voltage regulation issues affecting game mechanics, particularly launch mechanisms
PinSound is operated by two French brothers
PinSound uses audio-sensing technology (rather than direct game-data integration) to trigger LED speaker cover animations
PinSound technology can monitor serial bus on SAM and Spike-1 pinball machines to replace audio and potentially enable data-driven video displays
Audio system provider used in HEXA machines
Audio/hardware vendor supplying shaker motor for Elegance Edition
Audio system manufacturer providing 2.1 sound system for Three Musketeers
Audio/speaker mod manufacturer; creates custom speaker covers with integrated RGB LED displays and PCB design innovation; uses audio-sensing trigger technology
Aftermarket audio board that allows modification of music, callouts, and sound mix in older pinball machines. Ken Cromwell used it for Pink Floyd remix on Twilight Zone.
Audio board upgrade/replacement system; host received replacement board for Star Wars due to Han Solo light issue
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The PinSound board in the kit uses micro USB in an awkward position that increases risk of port damage
The XL PinSound board includes USB Type-C connections, which is better than micro-USB
PinSound is now manufacturing CPUs for the first time in addition to soundboards and DMD controllers
Rocket CPU will be available for WPC generations beyond WPC89
PinSound RocketCPU WPC89 is a newly launched product
RocketCPU is fully compatible with original Bally Williams WPC 89 machines with exact same schematics as original
RocketCPU will be released for WPC Security and WPC 95 machines in the near future
RocketCPU pricing is $179.95 without code and $279.95 with code
No More Reset feature prevents +5V issues that can affect WPC pinball machines
Pinsound makes 'hardcore rock-solid hardware boards'
PinSound initiated and funded the $150 promo code giveaway
The PinSound board is compatible with WPC89, WPCDCS, Data East, and Williams System 11 machines
The PinSound Plus board initialization time has been cut in half compared to earlier generation boards
The shaker motor on medium setting produces significant vibration that can rattle the machine
Hardy has experienced zero failures with PinSound products over a couple of years of use
PinSound boards are constructed with thick, high-quality components and can be physically felt to confirm quality
Individual PinSound products can be purchased separately to spread installation costs over time
PinSound is an effective and affordable audio mod for pinball machines at approximately $20
PinSound LEDs almost never break and issues are typically board-level problems
PinSound released audio upgrade board supporting White Star pinball machines including Lord of the Rings and Team 64 Party
PinSound had three games fitted with their sound board on display at DPO 2017
Manufacturer of audio board included in Funhouse 2.0 kit
Aftermarket audio mod for pinball machines allowing music/sound replacement ($20); streamer interested in purchasing
Aftermarket audio upgrade system allowing custom sound modifications; Twilight Zone boards now available with Granner's original MIDI compositions
Audio board upgrade allowing custom sound/music/callout replacement on pinball machines
Competing/complementary audio upgrade system; hosts speculate about compatibility with PinWoofer
Referenced audio upgrade; Stranger Things noted as having good audio quality even before shaker motor installation
Third-party pinball board manufacturer, produces power driver boards with voltage regulation issues and CPU card variants with better reliability
Advanced aftermarket audio upgrade system for pinball machines with higher cost than stock solutions
Pinball audio/upgrade product company; sponsor of $150 promo code giveaway
Aftermarket sound board replacement that Cary Hardy is considering installing on The Getaway to address sound ROM issues
Aftermarket pinball board manufacturer producing sound boards, DMD controller boards, and now CPU replacements like Rocket CPU
Audio upgrade manufacturer now expanding into CPU manufacturing; provides soundboards, DMD controllers, and CPUs
Aftermarket audio upgrade system installed in the Star Wars machine; arcade operator was impressed enough to retain the loaner card and request permanent installation
Audio hardware company producing aftermarket sound boards for pinball machines, supplied XL board in this kit
Aftermarket sound board component used in the Whirlwind 2.0 kit installation
Aftermarket sound board used in Whirlwind 2.0 kit; praised for Grade A quality but criticized for micro USB port placement
French-based manufacturer of aftermarket audio upgrade systems for pinball machines; products support multiple platforms; hosts downloadable game file packages on PinSound.org
Aftermarket speaker system installed in Road Trip preview machine; represents integration of popular pinball audio upgrade platform
Manufacturer of aftermarket audio upgrade system for pinball machines, including soundboard, speakers, subwoofer, and shaker motor components
Pinball hardware company; produces DMD boards and upcoming Rocket CPU reproduction boards
Aftermarket sound board upgrade being installed in Star Wars Pinball; requires custom standoff fabrication per Cary's experience
Modular aftermarket audio upgrade system being used for Last Action Hero customization
Audio replacement system that monitors serial bus on SAM and Spike-1 pinball machines; Rob discussed its potential for integration with toppers to enable data-driven video displays
Aftermarket pinball sound board manufacturer. Cacciola used PinSound technology to replace audio on his Fist of the North Star conversion.
Aftermarket audio upgrade system used in restoration; 200-watt speaker system installed in showcase machine
French audio hardware and LED lighting manufacturer specializing in aftermarket pinball machine audio and visual upgrades
Aftermarket sound board for pinball machines; Jeffrey heard it will have System 11 support; plans to use for his retheme project
Aftermarket audio upgrade system being installed on Batman '89; includes new speakers (8-inch ix series subwoofer) and dedicated sound board
Aftermarket audio upgrade company; manufactures sound boards, amplifiers, DMD boards, and MPU boards for pinball machines; video sponsor
Aftermarket audio upgrade ranked as #4 value-adding mod
Audio upgrade manufacturer offering free headsets with kit purchases using specific coupon codes
Audio equipment brand integrated into Space Hunt's Elegance edition (upgraded speakers and shaker motor)
Aftermarket sound board vendor with replacement sound packages
Supplies audio board and sound content for the conversion kit
Third-party customizable sound board manufacturer with demonstration setup at EPC
Aftermarket audio/mod company with vendor stand at the expo
Sound upgrade system vendor with stand at DPO Expo, Nicolas Manaud operator
Replacement sound board vendor with multiple machines at expo featuring enhanced soundtracks accessible via headphones
Pinball audio upgrade manufacturer with booth at DPO 2017 demonstrating sound boards in three machines
Audio upgrade system for pinball machines; demonstrated on Indiana Jones at Arcadia
Audio equipment featured in Elegance Package upgrade for Space Hunt
French audio hardware company that has released the new RocketCPU WPC89 replacement board
Pinball aftermarket audio and hardware upgrade manufacturer launching new RocketCPU replacement board product line
French audio hardware company manufacturing aftermarket pinball audio upgrades including Plus board, front speakers, and subwoofer components
Alternative audio upgrade solution mentioned alongside PinWoofer for Stern and Jersey Jack machines
Aftermarket upgrade manufacturer for vintage pinball machines; produces modern CPU boards, sound boards, DMD boards, shaker motors, and complete audio/lighting modernization kits
Aftermarket audio upgrade system for pinball machines; praised for enhancing classic games like Lord of the Rings.
Board manufacturer with good Raspberry Pi stock; used in Funhouse 2.0 and upcoming Pedretti Williams 2.0 title
French audio upgrade system manufacturer, collaborated on Funhouse kit sound implementation
Aftermarket audio system that uses serial sniffer technology to tap into game data; mentioned as alternative integration method
Audio capture harness compatible with Spike platforms; streamer tests whether Spike 2 line-out cable works on Spike 3
Pinball audio/sound product offering buy-3-get-1-free promotion
Aftermarket sound board kit; Jeff created custom Twilight Zone sound package using PinSound; company showcased his work on their website
Audio board upgrade being installed in Road Show to replace original soundtrack and jackpot sounds; awaiting delivery
Audio equipment manufacturer; produces PINBLASTER amplifier board and related audio accessories for pinball machines
Aftermarket sound board upgrade enabling alternate audio packages on Data East machines
Audio amplifier upgrade alternative to PinWoofer; comparable quality option
Audio upgrade technology added to restorations; mentioned as enhancement to Greg's restored games; increases restoration value and appeal
Record product featuring pinball songs; hosts received two units as Secret Santa gifts; priced at $40 per record
Aftermarket sound upgrade for pinball machines; Orville describes Walking Dead PinSound as 'half Radiohead and half Nine Inch Nails'
Brand of upgraded speaker system for pinball machines
Released new display product; sent promotional unit to WAP hosts; unspecified DMD or related display technology
Aftermarket audio board now supporting White Star pinball machines (Lord of the Rings, Medieval Madness, Party)
Audio/firmware hardware system by two French brothers for custom sound design replacement on pinball machines; used on Twilight Zone