Display MoreLast month, we reported that Creative Labs has been using Wing Commander in marketing for an upcoming crowd fund project which aims to... do something. Last night, they sent out a 'first look' email that is still fairly inscrutable. But what IS certain is that the Sound Blaster Re:Imagined... seems to be playing Wing Commander I on some kind of tiny modular screen?
Here are the details from the e-mail. The most interesting part for Wing Commander fans is probably the promise that "many fun apps" are included. It specifically mentions the Sound Blaster Parrot and Dr. Sbaitso, which are the other things they've been using in the marketing. Could they have licensed the original Wing Commander to include with this hardware?
Insider Access Note #1
Meet Sound Blaster Re:Imagine — a modular audio hub that brings all your audio devices together in one place. Switch connections instantly across any input, and any output.
Customise your setup with programmable modular controls. Enjoy high resolution audio playback via a powerful DAC and amp. And you have superuser access to hardware, to create and run your own apps on it
More than a sound card, it is your hub, your control deck, and your creative playground.
RE:IMAGINE WHAT A SOUND BLASTER CAN DO
The Ultimate Audio Hub
Seamlessly connect devices such as PCs, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, gaming consoles, as well as microphones, headphones, speakers, and instruments, all in one place. Route any input to any output instantly with a simple tap, without tangled setups.
Modular and Customizable
Expand and reconfigure with magnetically attached swappable modules such as Smart Screens, sliders, knobs, and quick keys. Allows users to adapt their setup as it evolves.
Fully Programmable Controls
Every button can be configured as macros to perform any action a user wants, for example, mute a call, trigger a software code compile, or activate any Matter-enabled smart home device.
Studio-Grade Sound
High-resolution 32-bit/384 kHz playback with a studio-quality DAC and amp powerful enough to drive everything from professional headphones to large desktop speakers.
Superuser Access
With root access to hardware, developers can build and share their own custom apps that utilize this open platform in any creative way — making this a truly community-driven platform.
Many Fun Apps Included
Enjoy retro DOS games, music visualizers, an AI-powered DJ, and the iconic Sound Blaster Parrot and Dr.Sbaitso, reborn as AI-powered companions.
From the same team that defined PC audio — this is the next chapter of Sound Blaster.The project launches Tuesday, October 28th at 10 AM EST. I don't know that I need a modular sound experience but if they've actually included the original Wing Commander in some way then I want to know more! You can sign up for notifications about their Kickstarter here.
