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Version
0.0
Alpha
Player by Zak McCracken of HoloF/X
Original PROTracker Routines by
Sourcer/TCB
(c) 1992 HoloF/X Productions
0.0 Loading and using HoloPlay
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To Load HoloPlay, Make sure that HoloPlay is copied to the directory
where your Amiga Modules are. The directory that I use is called TRAK2
When you have copied the program to your module directory. This is
the format in which the program will be run:
Usage: HP <module.mod> (Extension needed!)
When the program is run, It will ask you some questions about your
sound system setup. Most people will probably select Soundblaster if you
Have a Soundblaster, or SoundBlaster PRO, If you have the stereo Version
of the card. Then it will ask you the I/O Address if you selected a sou
ndblaster card. If in doubt, Select 220. Then it will ask you your Inter-
rupt setting, If in doubt, select IRQ 7. Then it will ask this for all
cards. The SAMPLE RATES!, The following chart will help you decide the
sampling rates.
4000 hz: For REEEEEALY slow CPUs
8000 hz: Also for REEEEALY slow CPUs
12000-14000 hz: 286 CPUs
16000-20000 hz: 386 CPUs (Some really fast 286 CPUs)
24000-32000 hz: 386 CPUs (Sample rates above this not supported by SBlaster)
36000-65999 hz: 486 CPUs (and 386DXs with Cache)
Sampling rates above 20000hz are NOT supported by original Soundblaster
Sampling rates above 44000hz are NOT Supported by Soundblaster PRO
This should help, If in doubt, Trial and error will determine the
sample rate. If the music is slow and the pitch is real flaky, and
the dB meters are dragging, try a slower sample rate.
Then the mod will load, the dB meters will start flickering
and sit back and Enjoy the excellence of Digitally sampled
music!
The Module WILL loop, so, to stop, press ANY key on the Keyboard.
0.1 What are Amiga Modules?
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An Amiga module is a module that has digitized samples in-
cluded in the file. It is NOT FM Modulated music. So the "Computerish"
sound is non-existant. You get high fidelity music that sound real,
BECAUSE THE INSTRUMENTS ARE REAL!
Amiga modules are usually created on an Amiga Computer, Such
as the A500, using a program such as NoiseTracker/Soundtracker(uggh)
or PROTRACKER!(YAY!). The latter Protracker is the best module type
that this player will play. Protracker has many more F/X, compared to
the carbon copy Soundtracker/noisetracker programs, Such as Tremolo
Enhanced volume slides, etc.
There are various composers for IBM systems with a soundcard
such as a Soundblaster (or a Pro). Such as the Protracker Compatible
Whacker Tracker, (Which is what the skeleton playing routines R from)
or other trackers such as Tetra Compositor, and BPT, (Although Whacker
Tracker iz da best!)
0.3 Where can I get Modules?!
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Everywhere, on BBSs across the US and Europe. Here are a
few numbers I know of:
My BBS, Zak's Place: (817)-567-3319
14.4k HST!!!!!! all other bauds accepted
Using Wildcat 3.50m Software.
Nak Attack VII, My Dad's board: (817)-567-6366
16.8k HST!!!!!! all other Bauds Accepted
Currently using Opus-CBCS 1.03, Upgrading to Wildcat 3.50m
0.4 Credits
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This Player (c) 1992 Zak McCracken/FC.ELITE.HF/X
The original PROTracker routines (c) 1992 Sourcer of
The Codeblasters
Soundblaster and the PRO are a Copyright of Creative Labs Inc.
IBM is a copyright of The International Business Machines Corporation
Amiga is a copyright of Commodore Business Machines Inc.
PROTracker is Copyright (c) 1990 the Freelancers (Totally Kewl Guyz)
Noisetracker is Copyright (c) 1989 Mahoney and Kaktus
SoundTracker is Copyright (c) 1989 (?)
0.5 Where can I be reached?
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I can be reached at this address and Phone Number
Zak McCracken/FC.ELITE!HF/X
710 Magnolia
Jacksboro, TX 76458
USA
or at my Phone # (817)-567-5808 24hrs.
l8r Dudes :)
