The sound could be better music wise. However both the MT-32 and the Sound Canvas didn't do PCM style sound effects and as they are synthesizers music that used true instruments on the Amiga still sounded better, albeit limited in the number of channels used. To see the messages that show on the Roland MT-32 take a look at this youtube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za5W1poAORQ as you watch the music load, you will see the little screen say Calling Roger Wilco. For an example of how much better MT-32 was versus Adlib at the time have a view at one of these many videos - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApX60Y8djPI
Don't get me wrong, the Adlib was nice even if it was a little tinny. It reminds me much of the Sega Genesis for some reason. Probably because the OPL synthesis chip is somewhat similar. So have a listen and see what you think. Some people think it was light years ahead of the Amiga and built in Atari ST sound, and others think it sounds too fake. I personally enjoy the use of my Roland SC-55 MK II and my CM-64 setup that I have. It really makes older computer games come alive.
The sound could be better music wise. However both the MT-32 and the Sound Canvas didn't do PCM style sound effects and as they are synthesizers music that used true instruments on the Amiga still sounded better, albeit limited in the number of channels used. To see the messages that show on the Roland MT-32 take a look at this youtube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za5W1poAORQ as you watch the music load, you will see the little screen say Calling Roger Wilco. For an example of how much better MT-32 was versus Adlib at the time have a view at one of these many videos - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApX60Y8djPI
Don't get me wrong, the Adlib was nice even if it was a little tinny. It reminds me much of the Sega Genesis for some reason. Probably because the OPL synthesis chip is somewhat similar. So have a listen and see what you think. Some people think it was light years ahead of the Amiga and built in Atari ST sound, and others think it sounds too fake. I personally enjoy the use of my Roland SC-55 MK II and my CM-64 setup that I have. It really makes older computer games come alive.