Cool Videos: Old disk drives play the Star Wars Imperial March

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Last Updated on August 5, 2021

Floppy disk drives may be better known for the unnerving noises that accompany data access more than their storage capacity (in the pre-CD days, I can recall some programs and games arriving on a dozen or more diskettes).

But someone found a perfect use for this outdated technology — somehow synching the timing and pitch on a pair of 3.5″ drives to buzz and crunch out a surprisingly good low-tech rendition of the familiar “Imperial March” theme from STAR WARS. While I find the lack of SSD disturbing, the Force is clearly strong with this one.

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