CyberSound¬ VS has two installer applications. The CyberSound VS Demo Installer is used to install the software necessary to operate the synthesizer and sequencer. Additional sounds are added using the Sound Installer. Because over 50 megabytes of sounds are included on CD-ROM, this conveniently allows you to add additional sounds as desired if you have sufficient hard disk space.
The CyberSound VS Demo Installer
The CyberSound VS Demo Installer places CyberSynth¬, CyberPlayer¬, the General MIDI sound bank, demo sequences, and Sound Manager 3.1 software where it belongs on your hard drive.
To install CyberSound VS:
1. If you are using any virus-protection software, turn it off or temporarily remove it and restart your Macintosh.
Don╒t forget to turn it back on after you have completed installing CyberSound VS.
2. Insert the CyberSound VS Demo CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
The CyberSynth CD-ROM window appears on your Desktop.
3. Double-click the icon called CyberSound VS Demo Installer.
4. Click Continue to proceed to the installation screen.
5. Click Install.
The Installer will alert you that must restart your computer after installation. Click Yes to continue.
6. Select a destination for the CyberPlayer folder.
You can install it wherever it is most convenient on your hard disk. Click Install after selecting a destination.
7. Restart your Macintosh when the Installer prompts you to do so.
Your CyberSynth and CyberPlayer software is now installed. You may install additional sounds now using the Sound Installer, or skip ahead to the SW Configuration document.
Items installed into the System Folder must remain in their proper location for CyberSynth to function correctly. You can move items that do not reside inside the System Folder (such as the CyberPlayer application) to other locations on your hard drive if you wish to do so.
The CyberSynth Sound Installer
Each CyberSynth bank contains a group of related programs. The General MIDI bank of 128 sound programs and 8 drum kits is included in the basic installation. This is adequate for GM use, or if you have limited hard disk space. If you have sufficient hard disk space, you can install up to 8 additional bank files containing more than 45 megabytes (over 500 programs) of sound data. You use the Sound Installer is used to install these additional banks.
Unless you just installed CyberSynth for the first time, installing or removing banks requires that you turn CyberSynth off (using its Control Panel switch) and quit the CyberPlayer application.
CyberSynth Sound Cache and CPU Settings
The CyberSynth CPU and Sound Cache default settings are designed to be General MIDI compatible and to accommodate GM playback under most conditions. However, many of the high quality programs within these banks feature large samples and layers, and many programs are created with Physical Modeling and Analog and Digital Synthesis technologies. These sophisticated algorithms are extremely complex and require a significant amount of processing power from your CPU. In many cases, additional system RAM is necessary to accommodate large sets of samples.
Each CyberSynth bank has its own recommended Sound Cache and CPU setting based upon the complexity of the bank. We suggest that you increase the CPU and Sound Cache settings according to these guidelines for maximum performance.
Refer to the CyberSynth Options section in the CyberSynth Reference document for instructions on how to change the CPU and Sound Cache settings.
The Sound Banks
Each bank and its Sound Cache and CPU requirements are described in this section.
GM Bank (Good Quality) 128 Programs
This is the General MIDI sound set. For optimum performance, we suggest that you increase the CPU setting to 40%, and the Sound Cache setting to 6,016 (6 megabytes) or greater.
GM Bank PPC (Best Quality) 128 Programs
This is a GM sound set optimized for use with PowerPC processors. The algorithm used in this bank of sounds requires more power from your CPU. It is designed for Power PC use only. For optimum performance, we suggest that you increase the CPU setting to a minimum of 60%.
CyberSynth Bank 29 Programs
The CyberSynth bank includes outrageous alternative sounds created using physical models, analog synthesis, and digital synthesis technologies. To maximize both polyphony and performance when using this bank, we suggest you raise the CPU setting to a minimum of 60%.
Drum Bank 9 Drum Sets
The complete collection of the General MIDI and GS Standard Drum Set mappings, GM Extended Percussion mapping, plus a custom Ethnic Percussion kit are inside the Drum bank. When using this bank, the default values for CPU and Sound Cache are adequate under most conditions. However, remember that as you load in other sounds from the various banks, adjustments to CPU threshold and Sound Cache settings may be necessary.
Ethnic Bank 66 Programs
The Ethnic bank includes world drums, shakers, bells, winds, stringed instruments, hand percussion, and more, from all the around the globe. To maximize both polyphony and performance when using this bank, we suggest you raise the CPU setting to a minimum of 60%, and the Sound Cache value to a minimum of 6,016 (6 megabytes) or greater.
Loop Bank 6 Programs
Dance, urban grooves, hip hop, techno loops, construction kits, and percussive effects are included in the Loop bank. To maximize both polyphony and performance when using this bank, we suggest you raise the CPU setting to a minimum of 35%.
Piano Bank 105 Programs
This bank includes all types of keyboard instruments, including grand pianos, electric pianos, piano pads and layers, organs, clavinets, chromatic percussion, splits, and drums. To maximize both polyphony and performance when using this bank, we suggest you raise the CPU setting to a minimum of 60%, and the Sound Cache setting to a minimum of 6,016 (6 megabytes) or greater.
Pop Bank 79 Programs
Popular sounds such as guitars, basses, synth leads and pads, pop pianos, brass, organs, drums, and percussion are included in the Pop/Rock bank. To maximize both polyphony and performance when using this bank, we suggest you raise the CPU setting to a minimum of 60%, and the Sound Cache setting to a minimum of 6,016 (6 megabytes) or greater.
Orchestral Bank 83 Programs
Lush strings, woodwinds, classical piano, brass, choirs, pipe organ, harpsichord, lute, and orchestral percussion are all included in the Orchestral bank. To maximize both polyphony and performance when using this bank, we suggest you raise the CPU setting to a minimum of 60%, and the Sound Cache setting to a minimum of 6,016 (6 megabytes) or greater.
About the GM and GS Drum and Percussion Sets: 122 Samples
The GM and GS drums are arranged into sets according to style. The MIDI program number and the name is described here. See appendix H for a complete list of programs contained within each bank.
Prog #: Name:
Ñ 01 Standard Set
Ñ 09 Room Set
Ñ 17 Power Set
Ñ 25 Electronic Set
Ñ 26 TR-808¬ Set
Ñ 33 Jazz Set
Ñ 41 Brush Set
Ñ 49 Orchestra Set
To install CyberSynth banks:
1. Insert the CyberSound VS Demo CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CyberSound VS CD-ROM window appears on your Desktop.
3. Double-click the icon called Sound Installer.
4. Click Continue to proceed to the installation options screen.
5. Select the desired bank(s), then click Install.
The selected bank(s) will be copied to the CyberSynth folder within your System Folder.
6. When the installation is complete, click Continue.
You may proceed with additional bank installations if desired.
The CyberSynth Sound Installer allows you to select one or all of the banks for installation. Banks must be installed either one at a time, or all at once. To install more than one bank (but not all of them), use the Sound Installer routine again.
Important: Bank files must reside in the CyberSynth folder, within the root level of your System Folder, in order to be recognized by CyberSynth.
Sound Manager Setup (IMPORTANT!!!)
Because CyberSynth relies on the Sound Manager software to deliver its output to the Macintosh sound output port (or internal speaker), it is critical that this portion of the software be set up correctly for maximum fidelity and system CPU performance. Please review the "SW Configuration" document for instructions on configuring Sound Manager.
