We hope you enjoy using MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO the all-in-one music creation package. If you're into music then we're sure you'll be into MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO!
MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO has something for everyone - from Music Jam, have a jam session on your own or across the Internet! (Internet not in demo) to advanced music making features that are sure to impress even professional musicians.
With MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO it's so easy to make great music. The simplest way to construct a song is by selecting from the thousands of professionally written and performed riffs (drumbeats, basslines, melodies, vocals, etc) included with MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO. These riffs can be found in the Riff Library.
If you explore MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO you will find all the tools for creating professional quality music. You can remix, sample from audio CD (not in demo), edit samples (not in demo), add effects and compose your own musical masterpieces note by note, beat by beat in the Riff Editor (not available in this demo). MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO includes over 3000 samples including synthesizers, pianos, bass, guitar, percussion, drum sounds, singing, rapping and sound effects.
Don't worry if you have no previous musical knowledge - MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO is quick and easy to use - the retail version comes with a tutorial 'Getting Started' included in the manual.
MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO navigation
Escape to exit demo video
Right mouse click to open the menu for the current mode.
Left mouse click to select or paste.
Press escape to return to desktop
Each menu lists the options available from the current mode.
Help text is available from most menus in MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO.
Shortcut keys are displayed at the top right-hand corner of the screen. These include the most useful options available from the current mode (these shortcuts are also assigned to the FUNCTION keys and will enable you to bypass certain menus).
For example, rather than opening up the Song Track Menu, scrolling down and then selecting Riff Library, you can take a shortcut and gain instant access to it: by either left clicking on the Riff Library icon or by pressing its shortcut key (F6).
Have Fun!
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TROUBLESHOOTING: MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO
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DEMO MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 95/98
DirectX 7.0 Required
Pentium 200 MMX
3D Accelerator Card (such as Voodoo\TNT)
32MB RAM
16Bit / 44Khz Direct Sound Compliant Sound Card
Microsoft Compatible Mouse
Keyboard
DEMO RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Pentium II 300
PCI or AGP 3D Accelerator Card with 16MB RAM
Jester Interactive cannot be held responsible for
any errors or incompatibilities which the MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO may cause.
1) Be sure to close any audio related applications before running MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO, e.g. MP3 Players.
2) If your 3D Accelerator device is seperate to your primary device, you can change to the accelerator through the options screen. A quick test screen will be displayed if all is ok. If you get an error, try setting a different resolution or lower the feedback quality first, before changing to the new device.
3) If you find that the 3D clips do not appear or are very slow, try changing to a different resolution or lower the feedback quality from the options screen.
4) If you have more than one audio device installed in your computer you can select other cards from the options screen.
5) Be sure to close any resource intensive applications before running the MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO. Virus Scanners and First Aid programs can be problematic.
6) If you satisfy all the system requirements for MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO and are still having problems running the game make sure to get the latest drivers for your hardware devices. Installing the latest reference or card manufacturer's video drivers can correct many problems found with older drivers.
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BUG REPORTING
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Should you encounter any problems, or if the MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO will not run correctly even after following the above advice, we would be grateful to receive a description of the problem(s) you are encountering.
It would help us greatly if the following details could be included in any bug reports:
1) The results of Dxdiag -
this can be found by clicking Start on the taskbar, moving to find files or folders and searching for Dxdiag.exe on C: (or local hard drives if that option is available)
The results can be saved to a text file using the "Save All Information..." box. This file should then be attached to any bug reports so we can identify and resolve any hardware problems that may arise.
If you forget where you placed the file, you can search for the file called DxDiag.txt in the same way as for Dxdiag.exe
2) As detailed a description as possible of the problem(s) you are encountering and how often it arises. The following may be used as a template:
Type of Problem: (eg sound/graphics/installer)
Where the Problem occurs: (eg music jam/track editor/demo mode)
Description of Problem: (a detailed description of the problem and how to repeat it, if applicable)
Frequency: (percentage- 0%=only happened once 100%=happens every time)
All bug reports should be sent via e-mail to: qareports@codemasters.com and entitled "MUSIC 2000 Demo bug report"
Note: this e-mail address is for bug reporting of the MUSIC 2000(tm) DEMO ONLY. Any other correspondence including, but not limited to, queries about release dates, company information, or bug reports about other products, including the full version of MUSIC 2000(tm) should not be sent to this address.
Please refer to http://www.codemasters.com for any other purpose.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE
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This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties. Unauthorised reproduction of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law.
This game is provided 'as is' without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Codemasters shall not be liable for any incidental, indirect, consequential, special or punitive damages of any kind or nature, including without limitation lost revenues or profits, lost data or information, or lost business, whether such liability is asserted on the basis of contract or otherwise, even if the other party has been warned of the possibility of any such loss or damage in advance.
Codemasters' liability in any way connected with the sale or use of, or inability to use, this product shall in no event exceed the price paid by the purchaser for this product.
