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DonovaN, If I get the OSMS I will post here an impression of it. It sounds like it may not fit my needs however, since the patches don't sound classical music oriented. Frankly, I don't need (or want) dozens of rock/jazz/blues guitar instruments, funk brass, etc…. I want (and need)…
DonovaN, If I get the OSMS I will post here an impression of it. It sounds like it may not fit my needs however, since the patches don't sound classical music oriented. Frankly, I don't need (or want) dozens of rock/jazz/blues guitar instruments, funk brass, etc…. I want (and need)…
Melissa, thanks, I'd appreciate a look at the patch list. You didn't address the Multimedia PC compatibility/usefullness issue. I'm aware of what the standards (such as they are) are in the PC world; was curious what you had implemented, or what it would do for me on the amiga? thanks……
Melissa, would you be able to upload a text file (or message) that listed the instruments included? I am real interested in seeing if the instrument mix is what I am interested in. Another question or two on OSMS: When the Amiga is powered up and the card is just…
Bob, appreciate your response. Do you know if the sounds provided with the Emu Proteus are exactly the same as on this board? (I doubt if you know, but maybe someone else does…) Of the sounds provided, how many are 'useful' sounds, versus 'fun' sounds. Frankly, I want LOTS of…
#Supra v.32 9600 problem
Message #85371
I have the Supra v.32bis FaxModem and am having real trouble with it. Would appreciate any help…. I cannot get a reliable connect with it, on CIS or other boards. I've tried several com packages: Autopilot, Whap, Online, ATalkIII. When I try to connect at any speed (well at 2400…
DonavaN, I hadn't even considered uploading any pic of the room, since I'm sure it wouldn't be that interesting. (interesting to me of course, since I get to move in 🙂 Basically, it's a medium sized room (@ 12'x14) with the following 'computer' custom features built-in…. There is a countertop…
Good customer service!
Message #25653
Melissa, two items: 1) I want to commend you on one of your phone sales reps…. sorry I didn't get here name, but you can check whoever took my order on 1-15-93 for B&P upgrades and that's her. Anyway, I'm sure I sounded like a real complainer on the phone…
#One Stop Music Shop
Message #25652
I'm considering purchasing Blue Ribbon Soundworks 'One Stop Music Shop' and wondered if anyone here has it and would comment? Number of voices? Do you have to double up tracks/voices to get a decent sound? Can you edit you own samples? (I gather it is NOT a sampler in any…
#HAM-E version 10?
Message #49863
Ben, I hope I'm not making you repeat stuff, but I am confused about recent messages regarding the upcoming version 10 of IM. I use both FireCracker and HAM-E versions of IM. I gather that there will remain a special version for FR24? But that HAM-E owners will end up…
from user suggestions/complains about prior versions. Only occasionally does Ben get *&%^$'d off about users 🙂 Anyway, for what it's worth…. ttfn –jp–seattle–
Dominick, after reading all the stuff between you, Mark, Betty, etc; I just felt I had to respond. (character flaw 🙂 While I seem to have missed your original message, I personally don't have any problems with what you've been saying. Makes sense to me. Obviously Innovatronics didn't meet your…
Martin, I hadn't considered doing a DetachObject/ReattachObject solution; seems that it would work, but you'd still have to do a ClearWindow to get the imagery correct. As I recall, the individual asking the question wanted to allow the user to 'build' their own interface on the fly. The solution that…
Real nice to see your name again Rick! Hope that Andrew didn't do any serious (?) damage to you personally. I'm sure a lot of folk (me too) will be glad to have your Imagine support here again. Re the PC version of Imagine 3.0…. any idea of when that…
Don't worry about calling to check my autoupgrade status. I do know I sent in the form with credit card # and all when I first received it, but I'll just send them a letter again. I'm sure you have enough to do w/o checking down every little user registration…
Well, I've been said to be backwards sometimes (: But never sidefaced. I do smile however. (: –jp–seattle–
There was a AmigaForums rendezvous? Geez, I would have really liked that. I went down to visit my dad at last minute and discovered it was also WOA weekend (!)….. rats. Maybe there will be another get together next year? I did see a lot of folks that I only…
Uhhhhhhhhh….. You're correct, WOA was in September (not Oct) and it was CanDo 2.0 I was discussing with Eddie (not 1.6)…. other than that my message was correct however 🙂 Oh well…. that's one argument against letting my fingers do the talking. –jp–seattle–
Martin, nice to see you here…. I looked for you at the October WOA in Pasedena, CA; but (alas) you weren't to be found. Still in Germany? (I think that is where you were heading last time?) I did have a very nice chat with Eddie however. Discussed a lot…
Hey paul, glad to hear from you. I've been lurking about lately, but haven't had time to participate much lately. With a 5 month old son (whew how they grow!), a job that is taking toooo much time, and a still-to-be-completed basement remodel I've been busy. The basement remodel has…
[ continuation ] reasonably simple solution. Hope this makes sense. Check out the example deck, or let me know if you come up with a simpler way. Always looking for easier ways to do things! 🙂 ttfn –jp–seattle–
I should have gathered there was more substance to your questions…. 🙂 Unfortunately, many programs (both CanDo decks created by amateurs like me and even professional programs) do not make sense of 'other than standard' fonts. I suppose we shouldn't complain too loudly, since at least we have the option…
Donavan, 1) I cannot imagine why you would use the PrintText command to add text to the window/screen titlebar. You would normally use SetWindowTitle or SetScreenTitle commands for this. They use the standard system font your system is using. PrintText would normally be used for labeling, printing information, etc to…
Mark, I DL'ed VLTjr from the libs here tonight and tried it. Seems to work ok, so I'll keep trying it for awhile longer. If I find any real problems I'll keep Jr-Comm in mind. I've always heard good things about it. Have always heard good things about VLT too.…
Bob, thanks, I went and Dl VLTJR and it seems to work much better. I'm still confused about what keys do what functions, but if I can find a VT100 keyboard map I should be able to figure it out. I'll look at work tomorrow. Thanks for the advice. Not…
#VT100 emulation HELP!
Message #79962
Does anyone know how to properly setup my terminal software to use as a VT100 terminal? The main question I need an answer to is how to duplicate the PGUP PDDOWN CLEAR ENTER (not RETURN) and other PF keys. I need these keys in order to modem to my companies…
Mike, since the original data is in a XYZ ascii file, have you considered just writing a small program (ARexx maybe?) that reads that original file (XYZ data) and creates a Sculpt script file, Videoscape file, etc out of it? That way you could just load the file directly into…
well, I'll soon be able to confirm or no problems with the Supra. One should arrive on Tuesday or so. Leaping before I look or something like that 🙂 Several others here have had good success with the Supra, so I feel confident. I've had some pretty flakey hardware hooked…
"I'd rather do the acceleration with hardware (faster pad if available) than software…" — I like that. I've never considered the mouse pad as 'hardware' but I guess it is. 🙂 I know your answer wasn't intended for me, but I'm also looking for the newer aluminum pad (still have…
Dominick, don't know if this was the question or not, but Online! has a script language that is not ARexx dependent. The version I have was practically written before ARexx was around, but still does the job for me. Let me know if you have any q's about it. –jp–seattle–
Leslie, nice to be talking to you again! Re speeding up your screen redraws, a CPU accelerator (ie. 68030, 68040 board with some 32bit ram) will *really* make a difference. The key is that you MUST have some 32bit ram with it as well. With 32bit ram you can copy…
Well, I guess I was defining 'conservative' as 'most likely to be popular' or something like that 🙂 Supra has sold so many modems to so many people that I figured that their 9600 would also sell a lot, hence it would get a lot of support from other programs,…
I've decided on the Supra, thanks. Seems like a reasonable choice, given my needs (mainly just faster modeming, DL'ing, etc). Thanks again. –jp–seattle–
Supra it is. I'll order one up tomorrow! It's good to hear several people using it that are happy with it. Thanks. –jp–seattle–
Thanks for the advice on the PPI modem Don. I think I've decided to go with the Supra V32.bis (9600 faxmodem) however. I couldn't find any hard info on the PPI modem, and have to make a quick decision this time (usually I let several hundred dollar hardware/software decisions sit…
#Modem advice
Message #62800
Hey, I'm really back now, and have a question about modems…. (I bet this has been covered a thousand times already, sorry) I'm currently working with a borrowed modem, since my Supra 2400 went belly up during my months long hiatus from CIS. 🙁 But, that means that I can…
#Hello again!
Message #62640
Hello All! I've been away for a looong time now (major remodel on house, job change, etc), but will be checking in frequently again starting RSN. Have missed all the conversations with all the good people here, and all the good advice to be had. I have a lot of…
Rodger, there isn't an 'upgrade' to PhotonPaint2, but there is a sequel to it. NOT available from MicroIllusions. It's called 'SpectraColor', and is available from Oxxi. Apparently the authors of the program decided to start doing business with Oxxi, rather than MicroIllusions. SpectraColor is Much improved over PP2. I know…
I know, isnt' that a PAIN! (geez, just trying to do a stencil in Imagine gets memory expensive!) But I suppose it bought them some flexibility? –jp–seattle–
I've never used SB4 for sound samples (do for images all the time, works fine). The manual says that the 'External File Field' will work with 1) text files, 2) Image file (IFF, PCX, GIF), 3) sound files (8XVX, plain sampled sound). The database itself only holds a pointer (path…
That sounds like a real nice device (the Harmonic Research video–>RGB converter). I'll keep their name/# around for future reference. Thanks for the info. –jp–seattle–
Pat, you ask if SB4 should be a developer or end-user product? I guess it depends on what ballpark you want to play in…. it's ok to have weak developer support if you're aiming for home users; but if you want to be in the small-biz/corporate market, you'd better step…
I have a GVP 030/882 with the SyQuest 44 hooked up to it (in an A2000). Have six cartridges I use regularly with -0- problems. Have done so for about one-two years now. Two freinds here in town also have SyQuests, one hooked up to a stock A2000, another to…
[ continuation ] developed. I have to wonder what incentive that gives anyone to purchase AV, when there are other viable competitors that offer equivalent product and better support? Anyway, I really think a 'developer and end-user' friendly RunTime program (ie. easy to use, cheap, easily available) would strongly enhance…
Pat, in the spirit of discussion, I've gotta disagree with you. Encouraging developers to 'unlock' their apps from requiring the purchase of SB4 would in no way lead to a loss of revenue for Oxxi, IMHO. As said here, someone who wants a checkbook program is hardly likely to go…
Well, I believe strongly in supporting good local dealers, despite the higher cost. A good dealer deserves a living too. Key word in above is 'good'. Sadly… Seattle has NONE. 🙁 –jp–seattle–
Don, I rec'd the same type of tool as Steve, just for info. Basically a chip 'tweezer' puller, but with narrower ends to fit in those small holes on the Agnus. I just 'wiggled' the chip out (had no problems doing so -whew!) Rec'd my chip puller from the M.O.…
That's great. I'll certainly copy down your address. Will the 'RunTime' be ala the Paradox one? ie. Cheap! And easy to use? To use Paradox RunTime you just copy their runtime files into a dir, and your individual scripts and tables (databases) into it's own dir. Basically run it by…
Michael, re 'nobody is gonna lay out the cash for SB4 to balance/track a checkbook'…. well, if there was a distributable 'player' for SB4 (ala Paradox's RunTime), then I think you'd see LOTS of home/small biz apps showing up. Will Oxxi release such a player? Beats me…. –jp–seattle–
No war at all 🙂 I can't say that your experiences with Imagine are unusual; there certainly have been enough poor comments about creating objects (in particular) in the prog over the years to warrant a presumption that it is difficult to use. Like you said, I 'grew up' with…
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