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ACCOMPANIST - A 16 Voice Sequencer.
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ACCOMPANIST is a 16 Voice Sequencer for use on any model of
ATARI ST. It works with either monochrome or colour monitors. On
a 520 there is room for over 8000 notes (note-on + note-off or
other MIDI event), and on a 1040 over 30000 notes.
The design was heavily influenced by David Mellor's hypothe-
tical 'Ideal Sequencer' which appeared in the October 1988 issue
of the Sound on Sound magazine. Many thanks to him for a lot of
useful and elegant ideas. I hope he will approve of the single
note/chord editing feature which I have fitted on top of his
concepts.
ACCOMPANIST uses the high level GEM event timing system via
MODULA-2, so the timing accuracy is adequate rather than
brilliant, with a target resolution of 96 beats per quarter note.
The file MANUAL.TXT contains a description of ACCOMPANIST,
and the MUSIC folder contains a few example pieces of music. The
file VERSION2.2 contains details about bug fixes and new
features.
Double click on SEQUENCE.PRG to load and run.
Comments and bug reports welcome.
Enhancements
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The VERSION2.2 File contains details of enhanced features
available in the latest version of ACCOMPANIST. If you would like
a copy of the latest version, please write to me at the address
below, sending enough to cover my expenses, ie disk + p&p.
Donations
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If you find this program to be of value, a donation would be
greatly appreciated. (Suggested donation 10 pounds). Please send
cheques to the address below.
Feedback
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I would very much enjoy hearing about how you use ACCOMPANIST,
and what MIDI equipment you are using. I would also like to see
any examples of music that you have played and/or composed.
Bug Reports
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I would like to hear about any bugs that you find. In
particular, PLEASE report any serious errors, such 'MODULA-2
Run-Time Error #n'. Would you please supply me with following
information. The original type of ST, eg 520 STE, any memory
upgrades, TOS release if known, any other hardware mods, Run-Time
error #, and a detailed list of actions leading to the error.
Acknowledgements
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This product was developed using Modula-2/ST, 0272-7422796(UK),
(214)349-4942(USA).
Recent developments have been carried out using MAXIDISK. This
is a PD RAM Disk which survives Resets, and also compresses files
so that space is increased by about 20%. The author is Max Boehm,
Im Engelbrauk 5, 4670 Luenen, West Germany.
The RAM Disk is loaded at Boot up time using UPLOADER. This PD
utility comes from Jon Ellis, Scisys Software, 29 Ashridge Drive,
Bricket Wood, St Albans, Herts, AL2 3SR.
I would also like to thank Paul Gilby, Deputy Editor at Sound
on Sound, Martin Russ,a prolific Sound on Sound Contributor, and
Lou Nisbet, proprietor of the the ST Matrix, for their help and
encouragement in bringing Version 2.1 into the Public Domain.
Autobiography
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I developed this program as an accompanist for my wife's
singing. A recent illness left me only able to play my piano
with one hand, so I replaced the piano with a CASIO HT-3000
attached to my 1040. The program was developed over the last 3
years. It has proved a great therapy after having to retire from
15 years working in the computer industry.
Henry Cosh
31, Dukes Wood
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG11 6NF
UK
Permission To Copy
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The Author grants permission for clubs and other non-profit
organizations to copy this program and documentation subject to
the following conditions.
1. No price is to be charged for either the software or
documentation. However, a distribution charge not to exceed 7
pounds total may be imposed for covering the cost of the disk.
2. The software and documentation are not to be modified in
any way, and both are always distributed together.
3. Club members are encouraged to send donations to the
Author.
Disclaimer
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The Author shall in no event be liable for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use
this program or documentation. The Author is not responsible for
errors or defects in the program or documentation, even if the
Author has been notified of same. Users will use this program at
their own risk.
Choir Music
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I have a small library of classical choral music (about 40
pieces), which I have recorded using ACCOMPANIST for my wife's
choir. If you are interested, please let me know.
Thought For The Day
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World peace will only happen when we each find our own inner
peace.