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#PAR Sound Add-on?

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#121128From: Scott LawrenceAug 30, 1994 2:54 PM
I remember reading a post a few months ago regarding a PAR sound add-on/daughterboard. Is anyone familiar with this product? When will it be available? Who manufactures it? Thanks! Scott Lawrence
#121263From: Don LandisAug 31, 1994 2:29 AM
DPS is soon coming out with a windows sound driver that will match animation with your PAR output on video. It uses your regular sound card like a sound blaster. Strictly a software solution.
#121277From: Scott LawrenceAug 31, 1994 4:44 AM
Don: Thanks for the info (sounds like a compromise to me). Scott
#121867From: Scott LawrenceSep 3, 1994 3:37 AM
Don, >>DPS is soon coming out with a windows sound driver that will match animation with your PAR output on video.<< What exactly do you mean when you say "match"? Will this be an accurate sync or just a convenient way to output random sound to tape along w/ animation? When will this driver be available? Thanks, Scott Lawrence
#121977From: Don LandisSep 3, 1994 10:17 PM
I saw a demo of it at siggraph. I now have it and it is downloadable from the harware section of this forum. I haven't had the time to install it yet as I've been up against some unbelievable deadlines in video post production. I just take time out to check E-mail and grab a bite to eat. Been that way for the past 2 weeks. From what I understand you will be able to trigger the *.wav file with the PAR *.ani file from a windows driver. Using this windows PAR driver with sound capability and some additional sound editing software (NOT DPS) you will be able to create audio edited piece that will run in sync with the PAR *.ani file. There is no actual sync link just a synced starting point which should be good for short runs. The *.wav is still on your regular HD and the *.ani file is exclusive from the PAR drive.
#122225From: Scott LawrenceSep 5, 1994 7:51 PM
Thanks for the information, Don!