SERIES 8: Digital Sound Introduction

Key Model World's latest series launches Friday March 8 2024 at 8pm as we delve into the world of digital sound for a new four-part video series. In this series we explore what sound has to offer as well as showcasing practical sound installation guides for Hornby, ZIMO and ESU sound chips in a range of steam and diesel locomotives. Sign up for a Premium Subscription to access the full four part series and all previous Key Model World exclusive video series.

SERIES 8: INTRODUCTION TO DIGTIAL SOUND

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DIGITAL SOUND MODELLING GUIDES

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Installing ESU sound in the Bachmann Class 66

Bachmann's Class 66 is a simple locomotive to upgrade to digital sound. In this KeyModelWorld exclusive feature MIKE WILD installs an ESU 21-pin decoder with Legomanbiffo's high performance sound together with a powerful speaker and stay alive into the 'OO' gauge model. Read the full guide here and watch our sound demonstration video.

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Digital sound for the Hornby 4-VEP

With the prospect of a new and upgraded 4-VEP from Hornby in 2022, MIKE WILD looked back at the first versions to introduce digital sound while also improving the front gangways in this modelling guide.

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SUPER SOUND FOR THE BACHMANN GRESLEY ‘V2’

Bachmann’s all-new Gresley ‘V2’ has been designed with digital sound in mind, but is there a way to introduce a bigger and more powerful speaker in the 2-6-2? MIKE WILD explores the options with a brand new sound file from Locoman Sounds.

Read our full collection of digital sound installation guides with video demonstrations here