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Spin Control Demo Readme file for Windows95
1. Getting Started - installation instructrions
2. Mix Screen - Mixman operation instructions, lock, unlock, break, fx...
3. Options Screen - demo mix, open, save, tempo, fx...
This is a fully functioning Mixman track from Imix Records debut CD-ROM
"Spin Control: interactive dance collective" The CD-ROM has 8 Mixman
tracks all just serious as this one!
You can buy it from our website: www.mixman.com
The price is only 39.99 for the CD-ROM
*** Plus we'll throw in an Audio CD of the 8 songs just for the fun of it!
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Getting Started
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Select "Run" from the Start bar.
Then type "c:\mixman\win95\mixman.exe"
Then press Enter.
The first time you run MIXMAN.EXE the program will run INSTALL.EXE,
the install program configures your computer so you can run the demo.
You are now able to remix "Feel the Pressure" by Seraphim Odyssey,
one of the eight Mixman tracks on:
"Spin Control: Interactive Dance Collective" the CD-ROM.
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Mix Screen
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Step 1: Begin your mixing session by clicking the "?" (Help button) on the
Mix Screen to display the Mixman key commands.
After clicking the "?" (help button), the numbers and letters
displayed around the turntables represent which keys on your computer
keyboard correspond to which tracks of music.
Step 2: Click the "Play" button on the Mix Screen to start the music.
Step 3: Activate a track by holding down its corresponding key on your
computer keyboard.
Orange track indicator signifies which track you have manually
activated. We recommend using the numeric keypad with you right hand
to control the right turntable, and using your left hand on the
letters to control the left turntable.
Step 4: To Lock or Unlock a track: while holding down its corresponding key,
press either the spacebar or the "+" key on the numeric keypad.
For example: try locking the bass part by pressing the "1" key and
the "+" key at the same time.
Step 5: Try breaking the mix down by holding down the "-" key and any other
track key at the same time. (the "Ctrl" key also works for breaking)
For example: Lock a few tracks in, then manually select any track and
simultaneously hold down the "-" key. Notice that all the tracks are
muted, with the exception of any tracks that are manually selected.
Step 6: Try adding FX to the mix by holding down the "*" key.
FX can also be added with the "Tab" or "0" keys.
The FX button pitch shifts the entire mix down 12 half steps (1 octave).
This amount can be changed in the Options Screen.
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Options Screen
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To enter the "options Screen" press the "+" button in the lower right portion
of the "Mix Screen"
To hear the demo mix: click the "Demo" button
To adjust the tempo: click the "tempo" button
To change the pitch shift: click the "FX" button
To clear you current mix: click the "New" button
To save a your current mix: click the "Save" button
To rename your current mix: click the "Save As" button
To open one of your saved mixes: click the "Open" button
To exit the Mixman, click the "arrow" button at the bottom right of the
screen.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VERY IMPORTANT
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Mixman is like an instrument: the more you play the better you'll get.
Play the Mixman through a big stereo with big speakers and crank it!!!!!!!
The line out of your sound card is (most likely) the second output from the
left. This output will connect to the AUX or TAPE input jacks on your stereo.
Most sound cards include the wire to connect your sound card to your stereo.
If you don't have a cord buy one!
You need a: 1/8" male stereo jack -to- dual mono RCA male
Happy mixing :-)
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FAQ WIN95
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Note: In order for Mixman to work properly with Direct Sound, you must have
a Direct Sound driver for your sound card. If you don't have one, cantact your
sound card manufacture.
A list of frequently asked questions regarding Mixman
Q: Mixman crashes and plays an endless loop of sound
A: Some CD-ROM drives have problems with Mixman. Try copying the Mixman directory to your
hard disk and run from there.
Q: I get "Not enough physical RAM" when running Mixman
A: The windows95 version of Mixman requires 16 Megs os RAM.
Q: When I run Mixman, the audio breaks up
A: Mixman is a processor intensive and RAM hungry application. Having
unnecessary applications open may disable the loading of some songs. We suggest
you shut down all applications before runningMixman.
Q: Mixman runs but I hear skipping, stuttering, glitches, clicking or
popping:
A: You may have a processor which is too slow to handle Mixman. Due to the
significant amount of data processing to bring the Mixman experience to life,
it requires a little more computer horsepower than most programs. Mixman
requires a 486 or Pentium CPU with a clock speed of 66Mhz or higher.
Q: Mixman graphics look poor
A: To look its best, Mixman needs SVGA and 256 colors
Q: The sound from my multimedia speakers is poor
A: For best sound results, connect the output from your sound card to the
AUX or TAPE in of your stereo. The necessary cord comes with most sound cards.
If you don't have it - get one! It will be well worth it. The necessary
cord is a:
1/8" male stereo jack -to- dual mono male RCA
Q: What is the best way to contact Mixman technologies?
A: For general questions send Email to: info@mixman.com.
For technical question send Email to: support@mixman.com.