modiromppu/modiromppu.iso/PROGRAMS/ORGPACKS/MASTMIX5.ZIP/MIXER.TXT

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║                            .\\aster.\\ixer 4.1                  /\         ║
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║                            Made by Cédric AMAND             //     .\\rGun ║
║                         aka .\\ister Gun -TFL/TDV-           March '96     ║
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║ CONTENTS ║
╚══════════╝   (0) What is MasterMixer (.\\.\\) ?

               (1) About SB16SET (and other Creative mixing programs.)

               (2) .\\aster.\\ixer
                 a. Mixing features
                 b. AWE-32 full support
                 c. Final note for AWE-32 dummies
                 d. Hardware setting capabilities

               (3) Requirements

               (4) Manual
                 a. Before starting
                 b. Creating your own mixer settings
                 c. Loading & Saving
                 d. Command line QuickLoad (tm)

               (5) (F)requently (A)sked (Q)uestions

               (6) Complete History ; "Making of" !

               (7) Known "bugs"

               (8) Misc.
                 a. Projects (+ Message for Cubic Team.)
                 b. About the author (+ StarTrekWare)
                 c. Greetings

               (9) Where to find the last version ? How to contact me ?
                 a. BBS numbers. (You can mail me there very Quickly.)
                 b. Using the InterNet (FTPs + Email)

               (*) Disclaimer (READ THIS FIRST!)

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║ (1) What is it ? ║
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  MasterMixer is a complete DOS Soundblaster setup utility. It's main part
  is a full range Mixer, using all possible commands at their maximum
  level. This allows the finest settings possible, and is especially made
  for musicians that use the sound output with an external amplifier.
  This mixer allows saving of 6 different configs, that can be Quickloaded
  in 1/4 a second via commad-line. This is great when you know that "this
  game sounds very low", so you make a batch file for it using louder
  mixer settings, or "I want to record the MIDI ou", so you make a Batch
  that turns off all other outputs, to avoid most noise (DAC makes noise.)
  In addition, MasterMixer allows you to change the Echo/reverb type that
  your SB-AWE is using, and the level at which they will replay.
  It handles 47 different effects, no other Creative program can handle
  them ! (Creative only use 7 diffferent effects...) This is great when
  playing somthing wih the EMU-8000, the midi sound processor of the AWE32,
  for example using the Cubic Player 1.6, in a DOS-Shell session.
  Third, it can configure you SB's hardware, so that no other driver is
  needed to boot your PC, and to use all DOS programs.
  All those capabilities are detailed below...

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║ (1) About SB16SET ║
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  SB16SET is the Mixing utility that comes with SB16 & AWE-32 cards.
  Have you ever noticed that SB16SET's control bars have 20 possible levels ?
  (What I call a "Level" is any stable position between 0 and maxi.)
  In a HardWare point of view, the SoundBlaster 16 is able to handle 32
  different levels (because the mixer word for that use is 5 bit long ; 2^5=32)
  ---> Yes : there are 12 levels you NEVER USE before !

  On the other hand, the "BASS/TREBLE" bars are also 20 levels long.
  This time, the SB16 card can only handle -16- levels for that matter.
  So, four (4) of the levels that you see in SB16SET -DO NOT EXIST-

  SB16SET "balance" settings are ambiguous ; do you really understand what
  you are doing when moving the "balance" cursor ?

  SB16SET is offering a "command-line" option, you must specify multiple
  switches, then listen to the result. And if it's not what you've expected,
  you must rewrite all the line (sometimes 100 characters long !)
  When using such "command-line parameters", you can specify volume controls
  from 0 to 255. Is that a real progress ?
  NO! Because there are 256-32= 224 levels that -DO NOT- exist !

  To run SB16SET, you -must- load 3 MEMORY-WASTING drivers, that are in your
  "config.SYS" file. (Those drivers are CTSB16.SYS, CTMMSYS.SYS and CSP.SYS)

  SB16SET offers no AWE32 support, you must use another program (AWEUTIL) for
  that matter (Reverb/chorus adjusting, for example.)
  And even with the AWEUTIL, you can't define what TYPE of effect you want
  to listen, and it is a memory-wasting program (TSR)

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║ (2) .\\aster.\\ixer ║
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2.a) Features :
***************

  Real Levels
  -----------
  My program can handle -all- the hardware levels of your SB 16+ card, and now
  using their respective MAXIMUM range (5 bits, 4 bits...)
  (There is no more level that is equal to another one !)
  It features - 23 "documented" levels. (Read "levels that are not secret":)
              - some non-documented levels, that are NOT in SB16SET ;
                like the (usefull) "x8" gain control.

  All changes are immediatly send to the SoundBlaster. The values that you
  can see are the values READ -from- the card AFTER -writing- your last
  change. What you see is ALWAYS the actual status of the SB's internal mixer.

  Easier system
  -------------
  I do not use "balance" settings, because they are ambiguous.
  To avoid them, I put "parallel" viewers, like in most HiFi sets.
  All levels have their dB-meter, to show the current attenuation of every
  channel, using the formulas from Creative's DOC.

  Multiple configs & FASTER !
  ---------------------------
  .\\aster.\\ixer can EDIT, SAVE and LOAD different settings :
    - Create any mixer setting, using simple mouse controls.
    - The changes are made in real time.
    - Save your setting on one of the six (6) available "custom setups".

  Later, you can Load and "QuickLoad" them :
    - When in graphical mode (running MIXER.EXE), to edit, change...
    - With simple COMMAND-LINE parameters, you can QuickLoad in ¼ a second!
      SB16SET pauses during nearly 2 seconds !
      (And it does less than the .\\aster.\\ixer !)

  TO BE SHORT ;
  Loading only MY program (who takes NO MEMORY, it is not a TSR) will
    - Configure the mixer          / No more SB16SET
    - Configure vital SB hardware  / No more CTSB16, CTMMSYS, CSP.SYS
    - Configure AWE32 effects.     / No need of AWEUTIL !

  In my house, warmboot time with the 5 Creative programs is approx. 12 secs.
  When using .\\.\\ , this time falls to 3 secs !
  (Because the SB's time of boot falls to 1/2 a second !)


2.b) AWE-32 Support :
*********************

  Another great function of .\\.\\ is the SoundBlaster AWE-32 support.
  This program can not only handle the Reverb and Chorus effects under DOS,
  but it does MORE than ANY OTHER program for the AWE-32 on the market :

  * It can handles up to 21 different types of REVERBs (+26 different CHORUS!)
  * Any of those type has 255 levels (6.656 combinations !)
    (And no more need of the "AWEUTIL" to change your AWE's effects.)

  * .\\.\\ can reset the EMU-8000 engine, and uploads the correct algorhytms.

  * It also handles the UNDOCUMENTED internal Equalizer of the AWE-32 !
    (It is a separate mixer than the SB16 one, so the AWE32 features four (4)
     Treble/Bass controls. Strange design, isn't it ?)
    --> This equalizer is now linked to the conventional SB16's one !

2.c) FINAL NOTE for Awe32 dummies :
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  AWE32 differs from SB16
  -----------------------
  AWE32 chorus/reverb are ONLY used by the EMU-8000, that means that when
  you play a *.MOD with "FastTracker 2" or something similar, the program
  is NOT USING your AWE-32, but only it's SB16 part. (A stupid D->A Conv.)
  So you ear no Reverb. Solution : Use Cubic 1.6 / AWEMP / AWEMOD / etc...

  Emu-8000 IS used by DOS programs
  --------------------------------
  Reverb & chorus are used, for example, by GAMES THAT PLAY MiDi Files.
  Most recent games DO PLAY MIDIes with the EMU8000, so .\\.\\ is usefull.
  BUT : If you ear no Reverb, that is because they RESET the engine.
  (A few games can do that.)
  Some module players can also play the EMU-8000 of the AWE32s, for example
  the Cubic 1.6.


2.d) Hardware configuration
***************************

  .\\.\\ can upload your Hardware settings to your soundblaster.
  This is crucial for using DOS programs without the need of any
  driver (*.SYS) and without using the SB16SET.

  Since v4.1, IRQ & DMA are automatically set to the same values as the
  ones that were found in your "BLASTER" environment string.
   (It can be edited in AUTOEXEC.BAT with an ASCII text editor.)
   (To view your current BLASTER string, type "SET" at the DOS prompt,
    like this : "C:\>SET".)
  Sorry for the (few) ones that were using my previous "RealTime Hardware
  Change" capabilites, but it has to be removed.

  NOTE : because of this, you MUST call mastermixer ("MIXER.EXE") only
         after defining the BLASTER string ("Set...") Of course... :)

  This new feature offers improved Win'95 compatibility, especially for
  AWE-32 PnP that can change its DMA in the middle of a session ! ;-)
  There is no problem using .\\.\\ under Windows 3.11, but the usage under
  windows95 appears to be impossible (or very hard.)
  MasterMixer is, and will remain, a DOS program. (SEE FAQ)

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║ (3) REQUIREMENTS ║
╚══════════════════╝ You absolutely need :
  - A Mouse
  - At least a SB-16 card (16, 16scsi, AWE32, SB32, Plug And Play or not)
  - Something better than a 80286 :)
  - Valid environment string (SOUND & BLASTER)
    Using valid IRQs & DMA (I5 D1 H5 T6 P330 A220 E620, for example)
    .\\.\\ uses ALL settings of "BLASTER" (I,D,H,T,A & E) so all must be ok.

  Chorus/Reverb features of course need an SB-AWE-32 compatible card.

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║ (4) Manual ║
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4.a) Before starting.
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  IMPORTANT : FIRST COPY ALL THE FILES ( at least MIXER.EXE + ∩∩ASTER.MIX )
  IN THE DIRECTORY THAT CONTAINS YOUR old "SB16SET.EXE" file!

  If you don't know where it is, see the "SET SOUND=..." line in your
  "AutoExec.bat" file. If you still don't know where to copy my program,
  start it ("MIXER.EXE"), an error will occur, but you'll be prompted the name
  of that directory. It is often "c:\SB16\..." or "C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE..."

  When everything is in the right directory, launch the program (again);

4.b) CREATING YOUR OWN MIXER SETTINGS
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  ** VOLUME CONTROLS **
  When I say "click on something", I mean " push the LEFT mouse button ".
  The only use of the right mouse button is to QUIT the program (like ESCAPE)

  Click and drag on the zone with bars and small points on it, at the right
  of the screen. These are the "volume controls".
  You can even draw funny things if you want :)
  Notice that there is - a 32 levels wide zone (11 controls)
                       - a 16 levels wide zone (4 controls ; Bass/Treble.)

  ** INPUT/OUTPUT SWITCHES **
  Click on any item in the Input/Output zone to swith things from ON to OFF,
  or from Right to Left (R/L).
  Note : Some output switches are linked : this is not a BUG, it is an
         hardware fact.

  ** REVERB/CHORUS EFFECTS **
  Click on the name between "quotes" (Just after the "Chorus : " string.)
  This will allow you to change the TYPE of effect.
  (A new algorythm will be uploaded if it is needed.)
  Since it is a UNIQUE function, I must explain the difference between what
  I call a "type" and what i call a "level".

  ** A Chorus (or reverb) TYPE is a kind of effect : some of them will sound
     "robotic", will make the sound "go from right to left" (panning), etc...
  ** A Chorus (or reverb) LEVEL is the "volume", the "amount" of the effect
     that you will listen. They are 255 levels for each type.

  Since .\\aster.\\ixer v4.0, you have : * 26 different Chorus types !!!
                                         * 21 diff. Reverbs/Echoes types !

  The "standard" Windows types are included as well ( Room1->3, Hall1->2...)
  Most special effects were made by Vince Vu aka J.Dredd (from California.)
  The complete list is :
  Echoes/Reverbs : BIGSOUND, CATHEDRL, DELAY, DEVERB, GATE2, GATEVERB,
                   HALL (1->4), LATEROOM, NOREVERB, PANDELAY, PLATE,
                   REVRSGAT, ROOM (1->3), SPRNGPLT, SWISHVRB and WIERDVRB.

        Choruses : 8-CHORUS, ANDROID, ARPEGGIO, CHANSWAP, CHORUS (1->5),
                   DETUNER, DISTORT, FAKEVERB, FB-DELAY, FLANGER (1->4),
                   FMSIMUL, H-A-A-S, LDELAY, MONOFIER, NOCHORUS, ROBOFLAN,
                   SDELAY, SDELAYFB and STEREO!.

  You see that there is a BIT MORE than the "usual" effects !
  --> And I INSIST, they are all * LISTENABLE (Some are really GREAT !)
                                 * WELL MADE  (Bravo Vince !)
  All of those TYPES do have 256 levels, even if the screen shows them in "%"
  Yes, you CAN access the 256 levels, but your mouse must be Quick. ;)

  For example, try STEREO Chorus + PLATE reverb ! ("TechnoClub-like effect")
  More about using this function with CUBIC 1.6 will come in this text...

  You can switch types within Windows 3.1, but Win95 is known to cause some
  little problems. (Please report.)
  Remember : .\\.\\ IS and will REMAIN a DOS-BASED PROGRAM.

4.c LOADING and SAVING YOUR WORK
--------------------------------
  Click on the blue zone (right bottom of the screen) to LOAD any of the six
  Custom file.

  To save the current (on screen) setup, first click on the "SAVE" button.
  Then select any of the six line in the blue area ; point a file name,
  then click on it. The current settings will be saved on the specified
  file. You'll be prompted for a new name.
  (The PC speaker makes a short "beep" when loading or saving)

  If you made any mistake, strike ESCAPE !

4.d) COMMAND-LINE QUICKLOAD(tm)
-------------------------------
  Lets say that you previously saved something in the first Setup (n°1).
  You don't need to remember the full name to call it from command-line ;
  --> simply call it like this : "MIXER 1"
      (Just add the number of the setup, from 1 to 6)

  In my case, I am using Custom Config number '1' as a "Boot setting",
  instead of the slow "CREATIVE-Brochette".
  In fact, "MIXER 1" is the one and only line speaking about SB in my
  AutoExec.Bat, and NO MORE DRIVERS in the CONFIG.SYS !

  To replace what SB16SET was doing, I wrote :
    --> "c:\music\sbawe-32\MIXER 1"
        (Instead of "c:\music\sbawe-32\SB16SET /P /Q")

  Now, you can -remove- :
    "CTMMSYS.SYS",
     "CTSB16.SYS",
        "CSP.SYS"
  from your CONFIG.SYS system file.
  (Placing a "REM" before a line that is now useless is more secure than
   erasing it. Just in case you need it again later.)


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║ (5) F.A.Q. ║
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  1°) .\\aster.\\ixer does not really 'replace' any driver. But when using
      my program, aany other program is running 'as if' they were loaded.

  2°) I want you to copy my file in a particular directory mostly to avoid
      stupid errors when calling .\\.\\ -FROM- another program. (DosShell...)

  3°) AWE-32 effects are NOT sent if an SB16 is present.

  4°) My system is perfectly running with ONLY .\\.\\ loaded at boot, and this
      program is NOT a TSR : so it takes ABSOLUTELY NO MEMORY.
      However, please note that Creatives's DOS softwares (e.g. CSP related)
      need some of their own driver. (Like the "old" AWE32's QsAlign.)
      In fact, Creative's drivers are only for Creative's DOS demo software :)
      Other programs (e.g. Games) are always using their own routines.

  5°) Windows-based CSP softwares (TextAssist,...) will perfectly run because
      they are using separate drivers, loaded when you run windows (3.1 or'95)

  6°) I think 47 Types of Chorus and Echoes (using 255 levels) is more than
      enough, so I do not put a "User definable" effects function.
      All you can make with a "custom echo editor" is some ear-blasting
      (overdriven) effects, very dangerous for your speakers :)

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║ (6) HISTORY ║ ( Every time I added something :)
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  + Now uses environment variables, and converts Hexadecimal to Decimal :)
  - Can REALLY use SB cards that are not on 220h :)
  + All the SB registers are in the .EXE, no more ASCII file reading
  * Much faster QuickLoad (1/4 second !)
  + All the custom settings are saved in one unique file ( "Master.MIX" )
  * More settings : 6 instead of 5, because the first one is often reserved
     for Boot operation. (5 settings + 1 boot setting = 6 :)
  * Very Much faster program loading (better mouse reset routine)
     All mouse routines rewrited for better performance (you can't see it.)
     No more need to move the mouse to see the cursor at startup :)
  - No more need to click on the "x" of gain controls.
  - Cursor Shape is now restored even if some "FATAL ERROR" occurs.
    Gains are now right (x1,x2,x4,x8) , no more 1,3,5,7 :)
    AGC command is a linked (R&L together) control, it is now shown.
  * SoundsBetter AWE 32 support ! Reverb/Chorus using Eµ8000 commands !
  * Force Hardware Configuration + Realtime Hardware changes are possible !
  + Copy of the "Blaster" string at bottom line to help dummies.
  + Must have no DSP activity to change DMA/IRQ. This avoids most crashes.
  - You can click anywhere on the 13 chars of the config names for saving.
  - Some people don't like my decimal port numbers. Now converted back Hex. :)
  * User-defined Chorus & Reverbs (with AWEFXWS)
  + 47 different types of Echoes/Chorues included ! (By J.Dredd)
  ! Sorry ! User defined Effects removed. They are all already inside !
  * You can change the LEVEL of a "type" (255 levels for each type !)
  * EMU-8000's Equalizer is linked to the usual SB16's one.
  * Now uses a few EMU-8000 "optimized commands" (fast !)
  + MASTER.MIX (custom configs file) uses a new binary file format.
  + Small screen bugfixes (with the mouse)
  + Full rewrite (& rethink :) of the disk read/write routines.
  ! Fake "version 4.0" released... This is the TRUE .\\.\\
  * The main screen has been redrawn, the Help screen too.
  * Automatic IRQ & DMA forcing at loading. (Realtime changes removed.)
  * Improved Win'95 support (at least doesnt CRASH when exiting)

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║ (7) KNOWN "BUGS" ║
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  The "Cubic 1.6" is playing nothing on some systems that were booted
  with MasterMixer only, and with nothing else. (You should be able to.)
  It seems that the CUBIC's AWE32 init routine is -uncomplete-.
  -> If you encouter this problem, the only immediate solution is to put
     "AWEUTIL /S" in your AUTOEXEC.BAT (It will take no memory with "/S")

  When you load .\\.\\, it is always "Hall2/Chorus4" shown at startup,
  even if it is not the actual "Type" in AWE's EEPROM.

  If you use .\\.\\ from the DOS SHELL of the Cubic1.6, you won't be able to
  change the LEVEL of the chorus and reverb to your likings.
  -> This is because when playing an instrument, the Cubic sends a Chorus/Rvb
     value to the appropriate channel. (And it is absolutely normal to do so)
     Because of this, you can't force the LEVEL of the effects when playing.
     (In fact, they will be forced until the next track event.)
  It is not important because you can always change those "Levels" from the
  CUBIC player itself, with the CTRL-F4 (F5,F6,F7,F8) keys.
  Note that this does not affect the "TYPE" selection, that can still be
  changed by the .\\aster.\\ixer in real time, even when Cubic is playing !

  Windows95 intercepts EMU-8000 commands and fucks up the whole thing.
  My program doesnt bug under win95, Win95 bugs with my program !
  They do not think about DOS-based programs that can use the AWE-32.
  Yes : they do exist... Plase do not use this with Win95.

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║ (8.a) PROJECTS ║
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  - Rerouted PC-Speaker volume control. (No one asked for... :)
  - Actual (reverb/chorus status) reading at startup.
  - Windows'95 version (can anyone do it with me in Visual C ?)

  * I'll be glad if my program could be included in the CUBIC package
    (It can be called from the program, using a special Dos-Shell alike.)
    This will help every SoundBlaster owner, because I know that a lot of
    them are confused by the mixing device, and by Creative DOS bullshits.
    Since all my commands are realtime, full range, full options, my program
    is respectfully the BEST for this matter.
    If you can contact the Cubic Team, please forward them my request. Thx.
    (NB : I do not request anything for that, of course.)

  * Creative : please erase all you DOS bullsh... Euh : programs, from the
    SoundBlaster's installation disks, and replace them by THIS program.
    It will be even better (can it be?) if I get DOCs !!!
    The price for my license will be... $10.000 USD. For the time I spent
    searching things that SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED BY SERIOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
    However, if there was a big, complete SDK, this program won't exist.

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║ (8.b) About the Author ║
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  Living in Belgium, 21 years old, 1m88, etc...
  Third year of engineering studies at the "I.S.I.B" in Brussels, Belgium.
  StarTrekkie : ST+TNG+DS9+VOY+FILMS
  Like : Hardcore, Strauss, ZZTop, U96, Utah Saints, Pavarotti... (no joke)
  Do not like : AB prods., BayWatch, "GUS-the-best" lamers ;)

  Your copy will become a registered one if you send me some
  * StarTrek related stuff * on the BBS number, or via EMail.
  There is a surprise for every registered user.
  (What is it ? Hahah... Maybe something about your OWN Reverbs ?)

  This is the StarTrekWare concept !
  Especially StarTrek-related text files are awaited, or Scenarios of Films,
  TV series or whatever like this.
  STARTREKWARE rulez !

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║ (8.c) GREETINGS ║
╚═════════════════╝
  Salut à : Type One, Green Kawa, Sam!, Magic Fred, Fly, Morflame, Karma, Fix,
    Fakir Johnny, McGarret, Worf, Darkness, Shamen & Tequilla :), Shinning,
    Dr. Vibe, Blaze Runner, Ice-T, Pom, Eliot, Andre Deyk ...
    Sans oublier tous ceux que j'ai oublié, mais à qui je pense constamment.

  Aussi à : Judge Dredd, Ari Laakonen, Thor, Cygnus X-1 for AWE supporting !
    André Baresel, Craig Jackson : .\\.\\ is a pure produce of your DOC.
    (SoundBlaster=Creative=conceptors of first PC SoundCards=Standard=RULES!)

  Groupes : Triton, ImphobiaCDA, Future Crew, TFL-TDV, infinity2001, S!Prod,
    Cascada, Traxx, E/m/s, Cubic Team, ...

  N'oublions pas : Joachim Hansen, Jacques Liberti, Fréd Berti, Fréd Gérard,
    Olivier "Forrest" Gosselet, Olivier "OVM" Vanmuysewinckel, Fuck "LeSkeen"
    Thomas "AKµ" Veulemans, Arnaud Ruymen, Didier Schroyen, ...
    SPECIAL for : Gene Roddenberry, W. Shatner, L. Nimoy and N. Nichols

  MISC : Cubic 1.6 : Simply the best-musical-thing on the PC.
         Sb-AWE-32 : The best Card Ever Made.
         Windows95 : A bit better than 3.11.
                     So it is a bit better than a bullshit.

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║ (9.a) BBS World ║
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  To find the last version of .\\.\\, call ;
  -> Genesis BBS : +32/2/245-34-98 (8 nodes at 33600Bps, 15.5 Gigz online.)

  ( Make a zippy search for ".\\rG", or look for "MASTMIX?.ZIP")
  You can mail me there (mail for "CEDRIC AMAND"), this is the quickest
  way to contact me if you are living in Belgium. If not, see the EMAIL
  that folows (Email in the "genesis.be" site, from Genesis BBS.)

  You can also find my program (but NOT mail me) at :
  -> Shoebox/Universe BBS : [phone] (Sysop : Eliot/E-M-S)

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║ (9.b) Cyberspace ║
╚══════════════════╝
  --FTP--
  Try to find "MASTMIX?.*" on any FTP about SB, MUSIC, AWE(32), etc.
  Examples : ftp.cyberworks.net:/pub/awe32/utils
             ftp.cdrom.com:/pub/demos
             ftp.cdrom.com:/pub/demos/music/programs
             ftp.inc.net:/pub/awe32/misc
             ftp.creaf.com:/pub/creative/files/awe

  I'll try to upload my new versions at those places, but to be sure you
  have the -last- revision, have a call to the belgian BBS number.

  --EMAIL--
  █ [e-mail] █
  If the message bounces to you, try "[e-mail]", this will
  be forwarded to me. (Indicate my name inside the message.)

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║ (*) DISCLAIMER ║
╚════════════════╝
  .\\aster.\\ixer is NOT freeware.
  You are allowed to copy it without restrictions for non-commercial use.
  No payment of any kind may be charged for this product or any combination
  of products or services including this product without my authorization
  and official written license.
  However, any donation to the author is encouraged and welcome.
  Commercial use, especially the industrial manufacturing on any data
  storage media and their distribution without the expressed permission
  of the producer, is strictly prohibited. This program or the data files
  contained therein may not be altered or modified without the permission
  of the author.
  IMPORTANT : You take full responsibility for the operation of this
  software and any consequences thereof. The author cannot accept liability
  for damages or failures arising from the use of this software.

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