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#Amiga MIDI
Message #17126
Here's an interesting message from Roy Smith of Turtle Beach Software (they do MIDI stuff for the IBM) to Ray Lewis. Wasn't sure if Ray would put it up here, so I went ahead and did it. It's taken from the MIDI Forum.
#Copyright
Message #1441
A question was rasied over on the MIDI forum and I thought I might bring it up here and see what kind of input we could get. Specifically, how does copyright effect the transfer of digitally encoded music? That is to say is it legal to upload copyrighted songs in…
Creative Computers charges a restocking fee on returns? Hmm.. I didn't think they allowed returns except for damaged items and the like. If that's the case and they are charging to take back merchandise that was faulty or damaged then something is obviously wrong. I'll have to try and find…
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#KeyToC to Manx
Message #4505
Have you been to Creative Computers? They now have two stores. One in Santa Monica and another in the Redondo Beach area.
Just a note about Texture. The people at Sound Quest have aquired the rights to the Amiga version and have redone the MIDI interface routines so that it will work with any standard Amiga MIDI interface.
#Msgs – read/write
Message #1625
Jim, Is it possible to write messages/replies and then read new messages all during the same call? If so, how is this done? Thanks, Allen
Cursor back space
Message #1624
Jim, I noticed in the editor that I can't move the cursor up to the pervious line last character with the left arrow or the back space key. Of course the mouse works fine for this, but sometimes it's easier to use the keys than to reach for the mouse.…
George, That does sound like a great idea, but somehow I don't think CIS is gonna go for it. They are in business to make money, and that sounds like it would cut everyone's usage down ALOT which means of course it would cut into CIS's gain quite a bit…
George, That's for sure (read better hardware docs than the PP2400)! Mine is a little 4-5" by 7" wonder of stapled sheets. You know, some of these companies (hardware and software) really should consider having some of their beta sites submit docs. Maybe we'd get more useful and usable info…
Oops, Sorry George, forgot to mention that the PP2400 does generate a DSR signal on pin 6 (at least the manual says it does). The Default condition (&S0 I believe) should do the trick for you if you have everything else (except DTR) set to the factory defaults. Let me…
Rick, That's why I was wondering as I've haven't (fortunately) experienced it myself either. Thanks, Allen
Hi George, I was able to get my Practical Peripherals 2400 modem to work (with the help of someone here on the forum who left me a message about it). Here's what I did: I loaded up Access! (any term will work) and typed AT&F. This will load in the…
Rick, What happens then? Does CIS log you off, send a 'how come you ain't doin nuthin' message, or what? Thanks, Allen
Well Henry, I dunno. I just downloaded your message (among the rest) while doing some kitchen work (downstairs) and everything worked fine unattended….this time anyway. I wonder if there is anything kind of timer in Whap! so that…say a five minute period of no action would cause Whap! to log…
Mark, I have that same feeling… I can just see the $$$'s rolling by as Whap! gets stuck by a CIS error or glitch somewhere. Nothing against Whap! mind you – I think it's a GREAT program, and very much needed, but it does scare me a little to hit…
Bill, Yap, that's what I found out as well. Very nice bit of programming I'd say! The thing that scares me about all of this is that I'll get comfortable with it and then per 'er on auto pilot and it will hang somewhere (while my bill soars higher and…
Hi George, I am VERY performance oriented and found that Dynamic Studio did not meet my needs at all! I am using (at the moment anyway) Dr T's KCS and while it has its weak points works the best over-all for me of any of the current crop of Amiga…
#Whap! Woes
Message #975
HI Jim, I think I've got the modem problem cleared up. I can now get online. But…. What is happening now is that when I get the main menu, about half way through it, Whap! sends (at least I think Whap! is sending it) a ^P and then types OFF.…
Bob, Thanks alot for taking the time to respond. I still am unable to get my modem to work. Will try your suggestions and see what I come up with. I did find my manual. I think my settings are different than the standard default (had to reset them to…
OK Jim, If I can find that durn manual… I tried the 3 wire mode, and it was a no go as well. Oh well… Allen
#Whap & modems
Message #719
Hi Jim, I'm having a bit of trouble getting Whap! to go online for me. Am getting a "DSR signal not detected. Please check your modem." message. Am using a Practical Peripherals 2400 (dip switch settings in software). Any help would be appreciated (…where IS that modem manual???). Allen
Thanks for the reply. Don't think the con: solution will be the best as the program will be used in a quick utility sense and I don't want the users having to 'think' about getting the program started. There must be another way ….
Thanks for the reply. Don't think the con: solution will be the best as the program will be used in a quick utility sense and I don't want the users having to 'think' about getting the program started. There must be another way ….
#STRIPA and RUN
Message #131317
A couple of related (well, almost) questions here… Whlie reading John Toebes' text file on compacting C files he mentions a utility called STRIPA. It takes the debug code out of a working (thus no need for the debug routines) program. Problem is, I can't find that utility anywhere. Can…
#STRIPA and RUN
Message #131317
A couple of related (well, almost) questions here… Whlie reading John Toebes' text file on compacting C files he mentions a utility called STRIPA. It takes the debug code out of a working (thus no need for the debug routines) program. Problem is, I can't find that utility anywhere. Can…
Stack size calc
Message #130537
While reading through some messages on another (local) BBS, I came across an interesting question that had me wondering. Is there a program that will allow you to calculate the required stack size for a given program? I replied that I didn't think that was possible due to the nature…
Stack size calc
Message #130537
While reading through some messages on another (local) BBS, I came across an interesting question that had me wondering. Is there a program that will allow you to calculate the required stack size for a given program? I replied that I didn't think that was possible due to the nature…
I called MicroIllusions yesterday and they indicated that Music-X would not be released until July. When in July? Well…'mid July maybe.' I am VERY anxious to get my hands on this program. With all the delays (hopefully to take care of bugs, and add improvements) it should be really good.…
I called MicroIllusions yesterday and they indicated that Music-X would not be released until July. When in July? Well…'mid July maybe.' I am VERY anxious to get my hands on this program. With all the delays (hopefully to take care of bugs, and add improvements) it should be really good.…
Hi Derrick, I've been using Dr T for over a month now. Still have the same general feelings about the program. For my way of working and for what I'm using it for (live and recording applications) it is my choice of sequencers on the Amiga. Course I used the…
Kevin, I am using a MIDI interface by ECE. It has IN/OUT/THRU ports and an extension to plug your modem into with a switch on the front to select either the interface or the modem. It lists for around $59. If you go with one of these interfaces, be sure…
Dom, I have used everything out for the Amiga (except Texture…I couldn't afford it either!) and I would say that Dr T's KCS (even with all my griping about it) is really the most useful for an experienced MIDI user. I did not like SoundScape due to its complicated user…
Rick, I talked with some of the people from Dr. T at the Anaheim NAMM show a couple of years ago. When I asked them if they were planning to do any of their programs on the Amiga, they replied, "No, The Atari ST is a far superior machine, has…
Rick, Yes..that's the sad part of it: it works, and works well. Too bad about the other half of the coin 🙁 Remind me to tell you what they (Dr. T) told me when I asked them at a NAMM show a couple of years ago about supporting the Amiga.…
Dom, It will use any interface that is designed to be used in the serial port. In my last note to you I neglected to point out another alternative that you might consider: Dynamic Studio. It has a 16 track sequencer that is ideal I think for someone who is…
Rick, Good luck with your review. And let's hope that they take your constructive criticism seriuosly. I'm not sure I like straight ports. It seems to me that the programmer who does the port has to work extra hard to implement 'features' (or the lack of) in the port. This…
Wanna send Hate Mail?
Message #112907
.. Send it to Dr T!! They are sending out their Amiga Keyboard Controlled Sequencer program with (GASP) an Atari ST manual! OK, now before I get totally flamed for bringing this up, let me point out that this is not the first time for them. They sent out a…
Hi Dom, I just got Dr T's Keyboard Controlled Sequencer. As I used the 64 version extensively, I am right at home. Of course it has a lot of upgraded features (not to mention more event memory), but the basic Open Mode sequencer is the same. The only real problem…
Erv, I've seen PGA. Don't know why I haven't picked it up yet. I'll put it on my list as 'next buy'. Thanks for the tip! Allen
Ed, I always enjoy helping others. That's one of the benefits of telecommunications! Allen
Mark, No, the second edition apprears to be the same. I was an error on my part. I guess it comes from blindly typing in code that you have no idea of how it works or what goes where. I will definitely be more careful with case selection in the…
(blush) you kow, I hadn't noticed that before! But you are right. The L's ARE different (but that lowercase 'l' sure LOOKS like an uppercase 'L'). Thanks for pointing this out. I'll have to be more careful (or they'll have to change their type style ). Allen
Ben, thanks for illuminating this for me. You know, when I first saw that line ("intuition.Library"…) I thought it was 'funny'. Why is the L capitalized and not the 'i' in intuition. So I capitalized the 'I' and recompiled. That of course did not help, so I left it the…
Don, If you saw my last two msgs (just posted), you'll notice that the problem was in the fact that the book indicates an uppercase L while the Amiga is looking for a lowercase 'l'. This could be VERY frustrating for someone who does not have the benefit of sharing…
Mark, I'm a rank beginner with C so I'll take your comments with gratitude. I found the problem was in a case error (lower case being looked for, while the book indicates uppercase – see my previous msg). This is NOT good. How do they expect a first timer to…
Ed, Yes, I can see your point! Very easy to get confused (especially for a new comer to the language – about a week in my case). Yes, I was able to compile the Hello World demo that Lattice has in the front of their book. Also, just found out…
#C example problem
Message #91439
Don, Yes, you indicated John Thomas Berry. The book is called 'Inside the Amiga with C' by the Waite Group. I'll look forward to your reply, thanks. Allen
#C example problem
Message #91438
Ed, the delay was set to 1 million (1000000). You said in your message that you 'counted 5'. I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you meant. I read the thread again and the only thing I can get is that you counted 5 errors. Is this correct? If so, this…
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Yamaha Checksums
Message #76120
Brian, I'll see if I can dig up the code for you to look at. It'll be in 65xx assembly if that's alright…maybe Larry or someone else can translate it to Modula 2 for you if you can't. Allen
ICONtact??
Message #73112
Read in the latest INFO that there would be a term program called ICONtact by members here in the forum (supposedly released late June). I've never heard any mention of this on the forum and was wondering if it actually existed. Peggy Herrington says it's a term prg that will…
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