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= Z Blaster Demo 1.0 =
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COPYRIGHT
Documentation and Program (C) Copyright 1992 by Steve Goldsmith.
All Rights Reserved.
Z Blaster Demo may be copied and distributed freely providing that
all files are kept intact, no fee is charged and it is not part of
a package for which a charge is made.
OVERVIEW
Z Blaster Demo allows a C128 running CP/M 3.0 to play digitized
sound files. These files are called Z Blaster Files or ZBFs and
have the ZBF extension. ZBFs use a flexible file header, so many
other digitized sound file formats can be used with the proper
conversion software. Z Blaster Demo's ZBFs were ported from my 386
DOS box with a Sound Blaster Pro stereo card. I converted the 8
bit PCM data to 1 bit SW data (like Covox Voice Master produces)
with my DOS Voice Editor program. Run ZBDEMO.COM to start demo.
During play back the 40 column VIC screen will be blanked to
prevent timing problems.
I plan to release a Z Blaster player and utilities written with SG
Tools, SG Tools Pro and Turbo Pascal 3.1. If you have Turbo Pascal
2.0 or higher and you want the SG Tools Programmer's Tool Box
contact:
Parsec, Inc.
PO Box 111
Salem, MA 01970-0111
(508) 745-9125
On-line on GEnie as C128.JBEE
REQUIREMENTS
A C128 or C128D equipped with CP/M 3.0
At least one 1541, 1541 compatible or better disk drive
40 or 80 column monitor with sound output
Z Blaster Demo was designed and tested on a stock C128D and 1581
system.
PURPOSE
I wanted to add a Z80 digital sound player to my 6502 and 8086
players since the play back algorithms are about the same. It also
shows that CP/M on the C128 doesn't have to be totally bogus. In
closing I would like to say it was a fun, but sometimes aggravating
week of programming!
PAYMENT
I would like a payment of $10.00 (or whatever) US currency to the
address below if you like Z Blaster Demo.
HOW TO CONTACT ME
Please report any problems, suggestions, etc. to me by GEnie as
S.GOLDSMITH2, voice phone (813) 925-1064 or mail to:
Steve Goldsmith
2805 Jamaica Street
Sarasota, FL 34231