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* MOD4WIN Version 2.30 *
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Installation Instructions:
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- start Windows (version 3.1 or higher required)
- insert disk in drive A or B
- in the Program Manager go to File | Run...
- on the Command Line type <drive>:install.exe, e.g. "A:install.exe"
- follow the instructions of the installation program
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What's new in Mod4Win 2.30
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>> 2.20 ==> 2.25 <<
+ Direct Hardware Support for GF1 based cards (Gravis Ultrasound)
+ loads 16 bit instruments in OPL4 Mode
* MOD4WIN now appears on the Windows 95 taskbar
+ you can now en-/disable all channels and play solo instruments from the
Effect Panel
+ MOD4WIN has its own GPF handler that automatically releases all libraries,
fonts, and temporary files that were in use
* bug fixes
- Setup Dialog crashed when there was no Wave Driver installed
- Shareware Dialog crashed on ALT-F4
- Windows Timer and Interrupt Timer were sometimes locking up the system
- state was not fully restored when started from a list icon
- removed nasty GPF from Open Dialog
>> 2.25 ==> 2.30 <<
+ added support for the XM Format
+ Surround Sound option in GF1 Mode for modules with less than 8 channels
* Effect Panel display is more lively now in DAC mode
* bug fixes
- some Effects where played wrong for the MOD Format
- fixed GPF in Quick Selection Box
- fixed sticky Fast Forward and Rewind buttons when extracting archives
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* The following chapters are all included in the Mod4Win Help file and *
* really look much better there. Of course, if you absolutely love text *
* files, you can study it here. *
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Features
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Mod4Win is a player for digital music modules on IBM-PC compatible machines
running Microsoft Windows.
- Mod4Win 2.30 supports:
* NoiseTracker (*.NST), Pro-, Fast-, and TakeTracker (*.MOD), Grave Composer
(*.WOW), Oktalyzer (*.OKT), ScreamTracker 2.x (*.STM), ScreamTracker 3.x
(*.S3M), Composer 669 and UNIS 669 (*.669), Farandole Composer (*.FAR),
MultiTracker (*.MTM), and FastTracker II (*.XM) modules
* Sample rates between 11 and 48 kHz
* 8 and 16 bit sample depth
* Mono, Stereo, and Stereo Surround Sound
* Interpolated Dynamic Oversampling (IDO)
* Direct Hardware Support
* Direct To Disk Recording
- Full archive support
* Supports ARJ (*.ARJ), LHARC (*.LHA, *.LZH), and PKZIP (*.ZIP)
- Jukebox function for up to 2999 MOD-Files in one session
* Generates playlists (*.MOL) with files from up to 200 directories or
archives
* Drag & Drop feature of one or more modules, archives, and playlists
* Launching of a module, archive or playlist from a command line parameter
- Intuitive and easy to use interface with complex functionality
* Hotkeys for all player functions, many of them user-definable
* Mini Status uses minimal desktop space and stays optionally always on top
* Effect Panel shows current effects, instruments, notes, volumes, and speed
* Integrated File Manager to copy, move/rename, and delete modules from and
into drives, directories, archives, and list files
* Quick Selection Box displays all modules in your current playlist and lets
you select one immediately
* User Registration Dialog simplifies the registration process
- Mod4Win saves all settings, such as
* window positions
* last accessed directories
* sound card and wave driver settings
* optionally the complete current status, so the next session will start
exactly where you stopped the last one
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System requirements
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Sound:
- A sound card with at least one DAC that can process sampling at 11 kHz or
better and an appropriate asynchronous wave driver, also known as an MPC-2
compatible wave device.
- or -
- A sound card that is directly supported in hardware (OPL4 based card with
onboard RAM or Gravis Ultrasound)
- Note: DAC emulators like speaker.drv cannot be supported. In direct to disk
recording mode there is no special sound hardware required.
Processor:
- AT 386 SX/16 as the absolute minimum to run the program.
- AT 386 DX/20 for playing at the highest sample rate.
- AT 486 DX/33 with 8 MB RAM to use Mod4Win as a background jukebox at 44 kHz
and 16 bit stereo sampling.
- Note: To play modules with more than 8 channels using IDO and panning, a
faster processor may be required. In direct to disk recording mode and
direct hardware support mode, any AT 386 or better is sufficient to run the
program.
Video:
- A VGA video adapter with at least 16 colors simultaneously.
- Suggested video resolution 800 x 600 to show the Main Dialog, Info Dialog,
and Effect Panel without overlapping.
- Note: With a Hercules or Monochrome adapter many of the dialogs will
appear unreadable.
Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher running in 386 enhanced mode.
- Note: This version of Mod4Win will not run on 286-based machines anymore,
neither will it run under Windows in standard mode. There is no special
support for Windows 95 at this point.
For a more detailed discussion of System Requirements see also the sections
Known Problems and Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) in the Windows help file.
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Authors
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Mod4Win is a joint project between Kay Bruns, Uwe Zaenker, and Jens Puchert.
For a detailed rundown on who did what in Mod4Win please see the Authors
section in the Windows help file.
If you find any problems with the program or would like to comment on anything,
it's best to contact the person responsible for the particular section of the
program you'd like to comment on. For contact information please refer to the
Authors section in the Windows help file.
If you have general questions about Mod4Win, questions regarding registration
and payment, or dealer inquiries, please contact Kay Bruns or Uwe Zänker (if
you live in Europe), or Jens Puchert (if you live in the United States or
anywhere else outside of Europe).
Note: Before you contact any one of us, please check the Frequently asked
Questions (FAQ) section in the Windows help file. Your question may already
be answered there and you can save yourself and us some valuable time.
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Trouble Shooting
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For a detailed discussion on trouble shooting see the sections about
- Known Problems and
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
in the Windows help file.
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Shareware Notes
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* Differences between Shareware- and Full Version *
Principally shareware- and full version are equally powerful. We figured that
a limited shareware version makes no sense, because you can't test and evaluate
a feature that hasn't been implemented in your free demo. However, experience
shows that it is necessary to limit the free demo version in some way and
instead of removing features, we let you enjoy a free 30 day trial period in
which you can evaluate the program free of restrictions. Exempt from that is
the ability to save your own playlists which is only allowed if you license a
full version.
If you find the program useful to you and would like to use it beyond your 30
day free trial period you will have to obtain a full version through
Registration. The free demo version will remind you that you haven't
registered yet every time you start and shut down Mod4Win. Of course you will
be spared all of this, if you purchase a copy of the full version of the
program. Your registered copy of Mod4Win will also show your name in the
caption of the Main Dialog and in the credit scroll of the About Dialog.
* Documentation *
Since Mod4Win is so easy and intuitive to use, we don't find it necessary to
issue printed documentation for it. The hyperlinked Windows help system is
never more than one keystroke away (just hit F1 from any dialog). If you
would like to have something on paper, feel free to spool this help text to
your printer or to a file.
* Retail Sales of the Full Version *
Mod4Win is not available as a retail product at this point. To obtain a
registered full version please follow the instructions under Registration.
* Update Service *
Registered users always get a great discount on updated releases. Depending
on how big a step there is between your and the current version, prices range
from free updates to about half the price of the full version. For details
please refer to the section Registration in the Windows help file.
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License Regulations
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1. All attempts to defeat the shareware check and the 30 days trial period
limit are a violation of our copyright and strictly prohibited. If such
attempts become known we reserve the legal right to prosecute the
offending party.
2. Modification of a file that belongs to the Mod4Win package is strictly
prohibited!
3. Disassembling, reverse engineering, patching, hacking, or cracking of this
program, as well as distribution of any material the encourages or assists
in any of these activities is strictly prohibited. Any violation against
this rule constitutes copyright fraud and may be subject to prosecution
under copyright law.
4. Possession of the registered version is permitted only to the registered
user.
Note especially well: The sample modules included in the distribution package
of Mod4Win are copyright of their respective owners.
Users of any version of Mod4Win implicitly agree to all license regulations
when they install the software on their machine.
For detailed explanation of all licensing regulations please refer to this
section in the Windows help file.
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Liability, Warranty and Trademark
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We, the Authors, make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including
but not limited to any warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. In no
event shall the authors be liable for any incidental or consequential damage
arising from the use of, or inability to use, this program. We hereby deny
any liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.
You are fully responsible for everything you are doing with this program!
We reserve all rights for our program.
Mod4Win and IDO are trademarks of JSInc. and SWE Bruns & Zänker.
For a more detailed explanation of liability, warranty, and trademark please
refer to this section in the Windows help file.
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Registration for Mod4Win 2.30
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The basic registration procedure is simple. Just fill out the Registration
Form, and send it with the proper Payment to your distributor. Depending on
where you live, you will be served by different distributors and slightly
different registration procedures apply. For details please refer to the
section on Registration in the Windows help file.
If you are subscribed to Compuserve Information Service, you can also register
right from the convenience and privacy of your monitor. Go to the SWREG forum,
ID #4138 and follow the instructions there.
For up to date info on credit cards, product updates, and more check our
preliminary World Wide Web page at http://scuzzy.fmmo.ca/mediatrix/mod4win.htm
(courtesy of Mediatrix Peripherals, Inc.).
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Price Chart for Mod4Win 2.30
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new user registration fee: $30
update from 1.xx: $15
update from 2.00: $12
update from 2.1x: $10
update from 2.2x: FREE
If you already have a copy of the free demo version of Mod4Win 2.30 there will
be no additional charge for sending you the registration code.
If you do not have a copy of the free demo version of Mod4Win 2.30 and require
a disk with the registered version to be sent out to you there will be an
additional $5 shipping and handling charge per order.
You are no longer required to provide a self-addressed envelope. Shipping is
done via first class mail within the United States and Canada, and via air mail
everywhere else. Disks are generally in 3.5" DS-HD format. For maximal
protection, all disks are sent in a bubble mailer.
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Registration Form for Mod4Win 2.30
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Please print the registration form from the Windows help file (click on
Contents and then on Registration Form).
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Final Words
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Have fun with Mod4Win!
Please print this form ('COPY REG_ENG.TXT PRN') and send it together with
the registration fee to: XSS; Gr. Diesdorfer Str. 26; 39108 Magdeburg; Germany
If you pay with credit card just Fax the printed form to: +49-391-7442602
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Registration Form for MOD4WIN 2.30
First Name: _________________ Last Name: _________________ Phone:____________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________ Fax. :____________
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>Payment:
New user registration for MOD4WIN 2.30 45,- DM ___________,- DM
plus for Check or direct Deposit 15,- DM ___________,- DM
Update from MOD4WIN before 2.20 15,- DM ___________,- DM
Update from MOD4WIN 2.2x 0,- DM
I don't have MOD4WIN Send me a 3.5" Disk 5,- DM ___________,- DM
=Total price: ___________,- DM
Method of payment:
( )Credit Card (EURO Card; VISA; MasterCard; American Express; Diners Club)
card number: ____-____-____-____ expiration date: __/__
Your signature:
( )Direct deposit to Deutsche Bank Ilmenau Bank Code 82070000 Account 4465134
( )Check
( )Cash
( )Payment order
The following information about your hardware is optional, however if you
choose to provide it, you will help us serve our customers and their
needs better in the future:
eMail:___________________________
How did you learn about MOD4WIN?_____________________________________________
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Comments, Suggestions for MOD4WIN:___________________________________________
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Do you want to get informed about further major developments? ( )YES/( )NO
Your Hardware:
Processor:( )386 ( )486 ( )Pentium ( )Other:________ Processor Speed:_____MHz
Main Memory: ____________________ MB / Hard Drive(s): ____________________ MB
Graphics Board: ____________________ BUS: ( )MCA ( )ISA ( )EISA ( )VLB ( )PCI
Sound Card(s):______________________ CD-ROM(s):______________________________
MOD4WIN 2.40 Beta
THERE IS NO VERSION FOR SALE YET!
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*But registered users can get a *
*free update [only via eMail] *
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What's New in the Beta?:
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1997/11/24
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* Fixed Note Delay *.MOD compatibility BUG (All PC Players and
Trackers I have except IPlay are playing this wrong!)
* Fixed "previous song" button handling
* Removed Hourglass cursor on minimized and inactive App
* Fixed XM Envelope Reset handling
* Fixed Extreme Pattern looping bug
* Fixed EWS64/GUS KeyOff BUG
* Fixed EWS64 8Bit memory management
1997/11/12
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* Fixed DPMI memory management in Win95
* Timing changed again :((
* EWSSurround on startup did not work
1997/11/05
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* Fixed Portamento down bug with *.MOD
* Fixed Display junk when MOD4WIN was started in MiniState
* Changed XM panning to as it ever was since v2.30
* Slowed down the wave buffer timing a bit
1997/10/24
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* Fixed MOD4WIN's window management a bit
* Implemented PeakSearch cache (Player32.PKS) :-)
* Fixed Bug with EWS64 surround
* Fixed DTD "is not supported" Error message in MOD4WIN's Setup
* Changed DAC and DTD mode timing in Windows NT...again
* Fixed FT2 Panning...again :(
* Note: The Timer modi in MOD4WINs SETUP are fakes now!
You don't need to switch them.
1997/10/20
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* Changed GUS Volume and Panning handling.
* Fixed Panning Incompatibilty with XM
* Implemented Timer WatchDog for Windows NT...Now
you'll not need to press pause/pause anymore ;-)
* FIX: You do not hear the beginning of the MODule
at the end anymore without "Repeat 1"
* Spedded up SAM9407 (not-)detection
* Disabled DPMI memory in Windows NT since the OS
does not seem to free DMPI buffers (???)
* Completely changed timing in DAC and HDD modi.
* Removed LoBuffer detection because it slowed down the
system too much without the expected effect.
* NOTE: Please do not set the Number of Buffers >80
in Windows NT with CREATIVE LABS wave drivers!
1997/10/10
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* FIX: MOD4WIN did not properly end itself without an EWS64
1997/10/8
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* Fixed BUG with SampleOffset
* Added LoBuffer detection. If the Wave buffer goes below
10% the Player32.DLL will take all time it can get to
fill the Buffer to more than 50% and then it will return
to normal timing.
* Added PeakSearch and LoadProgress Display in MOD4WIN's
main window
* Forced ShowPeakSearch ON in DTD Recording mode
* Changed timing so that MOD4WIN now perfectly cooperates
with Windows 95 and Windows NT tasking
* Implemented EWS64 Windows drivers v2.0 compatibility
* Fixed Retrigger+Volumeslide BUG
1997/9/18
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* Enabled Windows NT playback for all SAM9407 compatible
cards. To use it you have to set the envirorment variable
(Control Panel->System->Envirorment) "SAM9407=330" where
330 is the base port in hex...and you have to boot DOS
before Windows NT to upload the firmware!
* fixed a bug in MOD4WIN's Button handling ...from stone age
* Enabled native playback for all SAM9407 cards (not only
TerraTec's EWS64 XL)
* Removed nasty BUG with SampleOffset without a sample
* Fixed spelling errors in italian resources
* Temporarily fixed FT2 Volume Column FX Bug with note delay
* Fixed pattern loop handling
* Fixed Fadeout bug in HD Recorder
1997/8/6
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* Removed Nag Screen. Five songs is limit enough ;)
* Fixed Memory Management to allow MODules >16MB
I HOPE THIS WORKS!
* Fixed Effect Panel move handling
* Changed addresses in help files and registration forms
1997/7/17
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* Added Fadeout in HDD mode
* Fixed XM tuning...I hope
1997/6/26
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* Fixed Borland's Pentium II Bug
* Fixed Problem with Retrig Note (Thanks to Brian Kemp)
* FIX: All Slide FX slided too fast in Betas 13 to 16
(Thanks to Valentine Michael Smith)
1997/4/25
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* Fixed Problem with GUS Detection
* Fixed Pattern loop Bug (thanks to MAZ ;)
* Fixed display Bug (thanks to Fredric Echols)
1997/4/21
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* fixed Tremolo Bug (thanks to E-Keet)
* Killed SetSampleOffset Clicks
1997/4/7
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* Final TerraTec EWS64 Playback routines
* TrlPlay.VxD|386|SYS handling changed
* S3M 16Bit Sampling changed to load IT's S3Ms
* ficed Command line bug while while MOD4WIN was minimized
* Changed Memory handling for Win95/NT
1997/2/25
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* Changed global FX handling (I hope this works!)
* Envelope problem with FT2 corrected
* Corrected spelling error in german resources
* Corrected About display on Drag&Drop
1997/2/17
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* Added Italian resources
* Fixed BUGs in the drivers exit code that
left TSKxxx.TMP running.
* Fixed FX diplay bug in EWS64 and GUS mode
when no PeakSearch was on
* Removed VxD-Timer in Windows 95 and 3.1x to
avoid system crashes
1997/2/4
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* Improved Windows NT Timing
1997/2/1
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* Fixed memory management problem in Player32
1997/1/31
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* Beta GUS support in Windows NT!
+ Set the UltraSnd=2x0,xx,xx,xx,xx envirorment!
- The GUS mixer must be set up in DOS/Win95 before
- GUS Timing not very good yet
* Probably more stable VxD-Timer in Windows 3.1/95
(On system hang up Problems just delete TrlPlay.*
and report this to me)
1997/1/24
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* Background noise in Player32 removed (...again ;)
1997/1/22
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* Made Player32 cooperate better with M4W_MCI.DRV
* Corrected MOD4WINs outfit in Windows NT 4.0
* Fixed Volume Envelope bug in XM playback
1997/1/21
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* Background noise in Player32 removed
1997/1/20
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* Instant PreAmp changing in Hardware mixing mode did not work
1997/1/18
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* Added more stable versions of trlplay.vxd and trlplay.386
1997/1/16
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* Player32.dll crashed if the selected wave driver was already open
* Fast Forward and Rewind didn't work if the FX Panel was closed
* GUSPnP public beta 3 drivers v2.0 do not work in software mixing
mode. THIS IS NOT A MOD4WIN BUG! Start MPlayer with a big WAV file
and make the sound drop (Start a time consuming 16Bit app)...the
time wil count on but the sound will mute...
1997/1/14
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* Player32.dll had loop problems on high pitches
1997/1/10
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* The PreAmp-Slider did not work
* Player32 Task mode fixed
* Junk display problems fixed
* Debug output problems fixed
1997/1/9
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* No more Shareware count downs or expiration dates :)
* GUS-PnP/Interwave playback routines
* TerraTec EWS 64 playback routines
* Several sequencing and note playback bugs fixed
* Faster Software Mixing routines
* Almost click free Software mixing
* Windows 95 lookalike interface
* In Win95/3.1 Task MODE now very reliable (VxD's)
* Better Windows 95 multi tasking
- OPL4 support temporarily disabled
What's missing fo the next official release?
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* Long file name support and AMIGA naming convention
* Playback support for CD Audio, WAVE and MIDI...maybe MP3
* Unlimited play list size
* Pinnacle drivers
* AWE 32 drivers
* OPL4 drivers
* Real multi threaded timing in Windows 95/NT
* New easier interface
* PlugIn API for new sound drivers, effects and file formats
* Language construction kit (Build you own MOD4WIN ;)
* Updated Help files
...maybe more
!! UNDOCUMENTED MOD4WIN !!
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We had no time to write a new old setup.
So here're some new options for you:
Add this section to your WIN.INI
Here's the default settings if no [Player32] Section is in your WINI.INI:
[Player32]
SmartSurround=0 ;1=Surround ON, if (<8 Channels)and(no Panning in MOD)
UseHardware=1 ;1=Autodetect GUS etc.; 0=No Detection==>No Hardware Mixing!
PALTiming=0 ;NTSC/PAL-Timing (Switch, if some samlpes have pauses or don't
;play till their end during playback)
PeakSearch=0 ;1=enable peak search before playback starts
ShowPeakSearch=0;1=show peak search progress bar
LoadProgress=0 ;1=show progress indicator while samples are being loaded to
;GUS/OPL4/EWS64 RAM
Hints for this year:
* Get an Audio System TerraTec EWS64 XL!