SendSX 32 bit V1.21
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FILE LIST
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- Readme.txt
- SendSX.exe


REQUIREMENTS
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- Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000
  Note: a version for Windows 3.11 is available on the homepage.
- Midi device (e.g. synthesizer, soundcard, 
  drum machine, virtual midi port)


INSTALLATION
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1. Create a directory for SendSX, e.g. C:\SendSX
2. Unzip/copy the 2 files to this folder
3. Double-clicking on the SendSX icon will start the program


OVERVIEW
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The purpose is to test and try sys-ex or any other MIDI message
with your synths or other midi-devices. You can also use it as a 
means to change some settings of your synth or any MIDI device.
Furthermore it may serve as a MIDI monitor or as a handler for 
MIDI bulk dumps.

SendSX is PostcardWare - see below for more infos.


QUICK START
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After starting, choose the midi-out port where you want
to send the Sys-Ex. If you want also see incoming
messages, select also the Midi-Out port.
Now simply type in the Sys-Ex string that you want to 
be sent in the Midi-Out Box. The format is hexadecimal, with
one blank as separator between bytes.

Ex: Pinnacle Available Memory Config Request:
    F0 07 21 01 0A F7

    CS1x Request for System Data:
    F0 43 20 4B 50 00 00 F7

Press the Send button or press F4 to send the Sys-Ex
to your selected Midi-Out port.

You can as well enter several lines or send 'normal' midi-
messages like Note On, Bank change etc.

With "File|Open" in the menu you load existing files (.syx files); 
with "File|Save Midi Out As..." you save the content of the Midi-Out 
box as raw sys-ex.

"Clear In/Out" clears the contents of the associated box.


SAVING A MIDI BULK DUMP TO DISK
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1. Open the Midi In port in SendSX to the port where
   the MIDI device is connected.
2. Clear the contents of the Midi In Box.
3. Uncheck the menu "Options|Midi Thru"
3. Invoke the function to send a bulk dump on the MIDI device.
4. The Midi In box should fill with the bulk dump data.
5. Use the menu "File|Save Input As..." to save the bulk dump
   to disk.

SENDING A PREVIOUSLY SAVED MIDI BULK DUMP
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1. Make sure the Midi Out port is opened and your MIDI device
   is connected to it.
2. Use the menu "File|Open" function to load the bulk dump
   previously saved. The Midi Out box should fill with the bulk 
   dump data.
3. Make sure to have set a send delay, in the menu 
   "Options|Delay while sending". Typical values are 50-200ms.
   Also, you should have unchecked "Options|Word Wrap".
4. Click the "Send" button
5. If there are problems sending it, try to increase the Send Delay.
   

CONTACT
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florian@bome.com

If you used this to develop a program, I would be
glad to receive a copy !


HOMEPAGE / NEW VERSIONS / ANNOUNCEMENT LIST
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http://www.bome.com/midi/sendsx/
There you can also subscribe to the announcement list to
receive emails about updates.


POSTCARDWARE
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This program is not freeware. It's PostcardWare. You MUST
send me a postcard if you use this program and find it's
useful. More info about PostcardWare here:
http://www.bome.com/postcardware/

Send your REAL postcard to

Florian Bomers
Colmarer Str.11
D - 28211 Bremen
GERMANY


COPYING
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Copying is only allowed in form of the original archive and
without taking any money for it. For all other cases, please
contact the author.
Please tell me when you write a review for SendSX.


VERSION HISTORY
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V1.21:
- under Windows 95/98/ME, it is possible now to receive more
  than approx. 20000 bytes
- due to previous feature, word wrap is not possible anymore.

V1.20:
- configurable Send Delay
- option to switch off word wrap
- option for small font size
- "Save Midi In" menu item
- "Go to homepage" menu item
- fixed bug in receiving sys ex
- cleaner send/receive of bulk dumps

V1.10:
- option to display midi time clock messages
- option to display active sensing messages
- option to echo midi in to idi out (midi thru)


COPYRIGHT
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(c) 1997-2001 by Florian Bomers