This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Gene, I believe the program you used was DKB Render. ( A fine product BTW ). As you know DPaint can not use a HAM IFF image. Several programs will convert Ham to 32 color Low-res IFF images, however there is necessarily a degradation of image quality ( with the…
#Ham Images
Message #65
I just started using one of the PD ray tracing program (DRB? I think) and I was wondering what I can do with all these HAM images. Is there a program that will convert them to a DPaint image so I can add my animations on top of the ray…
#4310-
Midi interface
Message #4460
Nothing is a moot point if the discussion yields something like new knowledge… Yes, by opto-isolator I also mean opto-coupler; both terms are in common use. Sorry, you're not catching my drift. You're talking about the _current_ through the emitter; I'm talking about the _breakdown_voltage_ of the detector. Two different…
Mirage emulator? 🙂
Message #4307
A friend just told me about a program called Sound Oasis, from a company in Michigan called New Ware. Has anyone seen this? How much is it? It supposedly can read and play Mirage digitized sound disks, controlled through the Amiga from any MIDI keyboard. Their number is (313) 771-4465.…
#3772-
Copy Protection
Message #3953
You know what they say: Dyslexics of the World, Untie!
#3664-
Copy Protection
Message #3704
We all have our preferences, Steve. Have you ever worked with a dyslexic person? I have one in my family, and spent years trying to help dyslexic children get through school. About 10% of the population is dyslexic, and about 90% of the dyslexics are male. This would indicate a…
Midi interface
Message #3494
No panic yet, just a tech question. I got the A-500/2000 serial port pin coKN from Don over in the tech forum. It states: Pin 9 is +12v Pin 10 is -12v On the A-1000 however, Pin 14 is – 5v Pin 21 is + 5v Pin 23 is +12v…
#3401-
#Amiga Midi Sequencer
Message #3425
for AC magazine. Dr. T's is a copy protected, closed system. Expandability and flexibility – Pro MIDI reigns supreme here. The program is a library and is designed to be completely open-ended. You install whatever modules you might need for your work, then connect them together using a "patch bay".…
#3401-
Amiga Midi Sequencer
Message #3424
Multi-tasking ability – Given that if you try to load the system down too much any music program will bog down, both KCS and Pro MIDI will work in conjunction with other programs. KCS is touted for running in parallel with Dr. T's librarians, Pro MIDI is designed to run…
#3002-
"Big" MIDI Interfaces
Message #3030
I'd like to, the problem is one of time, I don't have any! My workbench is now covered with the guts of a custom designed motion picture interlock, (no more selsyn motors) that will work with virtually _any_ motor system. Barry
#2991-
Midi interfaces
Message #3029
Roger, I designed the adaptor for the 1000 to 500/2000 MIDI interface that was printed in AC. I just wanted to let you know that I've recieved two reports that this adaptor does _NOT_ work with the Golden Hawk Amiga 1000 interface. Unfortunatly, no one has stuck with me long…
#3006-
Midi-delay?
Message #3021
Karl, One of the problems is that not every MIDI device with a MIDI THRU jack is built to specs. Some of them are routed through a CPU of some sort and are thus delayed. It's possible that the opto isolators could be rounding the pulses, but a schmitt trigger…
#2865-
Instant Music Problems
Message #2919
Karl, The original version of Instant Music couldn't handle extra memory. EA has fixed that in a later release. Lee
#2893-
Copyright
Message #2909
That's a _fabulous_ solution!
#2893-
Copyright
Message #2901
Brilliant solution to a _non problem_.
#2468-
Music-X
Message #2651
The most excruciating part of it is the utter simplicity of most audio algorithms … but the problem is you need to do thousands of them every millisecond if you want to build up a usable sound. Like Sculpt 3d, it's better to get a rough draft at one resolution…
Right – if it was named something else, or you had it on the HD, it would have acted (sorta) nice and asked you to put in the disk. If you have an assign or a bad copy, bingo, it bites you. Moronic programming at it's best. –Ben–
#2034-
Music-X
Message #2420
well, with the far project there was only one wave, 450K long which was pre-amplified and phased over itself. to get a more sophisticated deal, you can use a 32k table to do byte multiplies (symmetry cuts in half, rescaling to a byte cuts it in half again….) or, since…
You said it Rick!!! I HATE the copy protection of Dr. T's. Sometimes Dr. T bombs on the legitimate original disk, which of course, bombs the whole system. I've also had my original disk go bad, and since the backup I ordered hadn't arrived yet, I got to program my…
Never, EVER name a copy SoundScape:. The CP code goes out, reads SoundScape: for the munged sector, doesn't find it, assumes you are a thief, and grabs your guru by the short hairs. CP that doesn't let you run a legitimate backup is bad enough. CP that is so narrowminded…
Remembering that Pro MIDI is extensible through add-on modules, the standard package has no provisions for music notation output. You can use DMCS as a module under Pro MIDI and import DMCS scores into Pro MIDI, but it is a delicate operation at best; going the other way is nigh…
I was most interested in PRO MIDI STUDIO. Does it have any music notation printing capabilities or would I have to import a PRO MIDI file into DMCS? Also which (PRO MIDI vs Dr. T) do you think is easier to learn and use?
Yep, I tried it with a copy. I did not get a "Please insert SoundScape Disk" requestor (but then the copy was named SOUNDSCAPE); I just got the guru. I just never noticed it before (rarely use it). -tc
Yes, I've used both programs. If you have any specific questions, I'll try to field them. Rick
EasyPlex can handle just about anything you care to throw at it, especially now that they've increase the file size limit. The C source code can be sent along with the text of the article; EasyPlex does not reformat in any way, so it will be safe. Illustrations can be…
#MIDI
Message #2191
\exit According to an ad I saw on FINALE the program can " transcribe music entered from a MIDI keyboard." I can't tell if this means real-time or after some formatting. As for my needs I have no problem with the idea of playing into a sequencer and then printing…
I thought so. –Ben–
Ben, My copy of 1.4 is protected. David
#2030-
#Music-X
Message #2154
The "Please insert SoundScape Disk" protection (or I'll guru for you) protection. I don't have 1.4 – they _did_ send me a card saying "You will recieve your free upgrade to 1.4 soon" and that's it. Perhaps they wised up – i hope so, I love the program. –Ben–
#2016-
MIDI
Message #2150
Of course, you can record to any sequencer in real time, and THEN transfer the file to DMCS or the copyist (when it comes out). This doesn't give you real time transcription, but it can give you notated versions of live playing. With many of the limitations Rick mentioned, although…
That's fine with me. The only question I have has to do with illustrations and (maybe) a program listing. I use about a six line C program to do the conversion. I'm not sure whether I can send that on EasyPlex (I haven't worked much with it at all.) Anyway,…
Ah, but I think they sell more 3D programs than compilers.
#1733-
Music-X
Message #1991
Nope.. Mot,Lyr,Dxfer and DRW are all in CSI Multi-forth!!! RGS is the Drw update (real time additive spectral synthesis, MIDI, etc. etc.) and it's in JForth. (Not uploaded on CIS cuz I'm waiting for the the JFORTH 'clone" compression system). Other stuff I write is in assembler, mostly dealing with…
Paul, I can only be of a little help to you: I remember someone asking recently if anyone had heard of a PD sequencer; the answer came back No. I am nearly certain that Dr. T's has one or more packages aimed specifically for the DX100, DX27, etc. (I have…
#MIDI
Message #1974
I'm trying to hook up a DX100 to my A1000 through an ECE MIDI interface. Do any of you have a preference as to what sequencer I should get? Are there any pd sequencers available? I want to compose on the DX and have the Amiga print out in music…
Richard, see my message to Steve, these are not for _my_ use.
Steve, I believe I understand the 'fair use', but these were NOT for MY use. I plan on giving them to my daughter (who will be playing them while she is away at school). I don't believe the fact that she is a 'close relative' has any bearing. I certainly…
Something about that laugh just wasn't all that reassuring, Richard.;-) Betty
Thanks for the clarification, Steve. I'd always thought it fell under the 'fair use" laws, but suddenly it didn't seem so clear.
Richard, It's just that it seems something like calling the IRS and requesting a tax audit to make sure that you paid them enough! ( translation – they have a vested interest and might make trouble if they saw a way to do it.) I'm of the "Fair Use" school…
I did't mean to scare you!! I just was going to check with them about how it applies to this median. They will not send out the goon sqaud after us. They are the best source of information on copyright laws and how they apply that I know. So don't…
Don't worry about copying for your own use. As far as ASCAP is in New York Los Angeles, Nashville they are real easy to find. They don't send out the goon squad to get you! They are mostly concerned about radio, television, stage, etc. They are well versed though in…
Won't open no worms, just want to check and see what they say. Don't worry!
Betty, Not likely. Anything that is here and copyrighted would be removed immediately if asked by the copyright holder. According the the service agreement it is upon the uploader's shoulders to make the copyright determination. Copyrighted material is allowed on CIS with the explicit permission of the copyright holder. There…
Vic, That is part of 'fair use'. If you purchased the CDs you can copy them to any format you want as long as you do not sell them or charge others to listen to them.
Boy, should I have kept MY mouth shut! Last thing I need is higher CIS fees, Richard!
Thanks, BTW how does one get in touch with ASCAP? They are NOT the easist bunch to find. I intend to copy to casette some CDs that are NOT available in that media, and would be happy to pay the royalties, but cannot find them.
Richard, Do you really want to open this can of worms? David
#1337-
Music-X
Message #1881
Allen, Wolf! Wolf! . Music-X is almost done. The last thing to be added is SMPTE time code synchronization. —Mike
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