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Vectrex Mini interview - David Oghia talks up the nostalgic vector powerhouse

Having been wowed by the news of the Vectrex Mini at Gamescom , I rushed off some questions to VectrexOn's main man  David Oghia . After a post-event, well earned, break, he's kindly given us a lot of detail about the project and some new images of the unit to share.  His story mirrors mine somewhat, Vectrex represents a glowing, unaffordable, obelisk of gaming power from our youth! But he's had the energy and drive to do something about it, and met the right people to get the job done!  What first got you interested in Vectrex and what spawned the idea of a Mini version? I’ve always been passionate about retro-gaming, but my first love was computers rather than consoles — the ZX81, then the Commodore 128. I only really discovered the console world in the late 90s, which is when I got my very first Vectrex. Of course, I had seen it in stores back in 1983, but at that time it was far too expensive for me.  Today, I own five Vectrex systems at home. Vector-based games ...
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Imaginstruments beats up your Vita for free

Sanuk Games did a fun little drum title for the PSP as a mini some years ago, and now they're back with a free synth creator for the Vita. Its a pretty simple, but effective, affair, move some sliders up and down the main screen to create drum and keyboard patterns, pick a key and tempo, and add your own effects and melodies.

If anyone can recreate the theme to Street Hawk or Automan on it, then I'll be truly impressed, and you should put it on YouTube!


With six virtual instrument tracks to choose from, you can bring each sound into the mix and start creating some unique grooves. Once you’ve got your track locked down, switch to the bass channel and combine four bass sounds to give your tune some funk, then twist your basslines up with a selection of effects and filters.


  • Bring six instrument tracks into the mix: a kick drum, a snare drum, a hi-hat, a cymbal and two keyboard melodies. 
  • Add bass sounds and twist them up with a range of effects. 
  • Adjust the key and tempo to suit your musical style.
  • Just a 60MB download

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