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Patch-Lib (C) 1986/1987
All Rights Reserved
by J.D. Bowman
Demonstration Documentation
The Demonstration version of Patch-Lib may be freely distributed and shared
via BBS systems. You are encouraged to try this program on your equipment prior
to making a decision as to purchasing a license to use Patch-Lib.
A patch librarian and utility program for the Korg(R) DW8000 synthesizer,
Roland(R) MPU-401 and compatable interfaces running on an IBM(R) or 100%
compatable computer. Patch-Lib (C) allows the downloading and uploading of
single as well as entire 64 program groups of patches to and from the DW8000
via midi. Patches may be viewed and edited as numeric data, VCA and VCF
envelopes may be graphically displayed and program libraries may be created
from master patch libraries. All patches may be saved to disk either
individually or by library groups. The number of patches that may be maintained
in libraries is unlimited. The program is designed to load as many as 500
patches into memory at one time for easy transfer to working program libraries.
The system requires 256k of memory.
Patch-Lib (C) is menu driven for easy use but also contains direct command
lines in certain operations for ease of stepping from one function to another.
Patch-Lib (C) uses sophisticated error checking to ensure 100% reliability of data
transfers to and from the DW8000. A complete 64 patch "program" may be reliably
transferred and written to the DW8000 in less than 15 seconds. Data dumps from
the DW8000 typically require less than 10 seconds.
The demonstration version supplied contains 3 actual patch files which may be
loaded, edited, displayed and transferred to a DW8000. THE DEMONSTRATION
VERSION DOES NOT ALLOW SAVING PATCH DUMPS OR EDITS TO DISK. If you wish to
try out the write to synth functions MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A TAPE BACKUP OF
YOUR CURRENT PATCHES. Patch-Lib WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO RESTORE YOUR CURRENT
PATCHES IF YOU SHOULD OVERWRITE THEM. YOU MUST RESTORE THEM VIA THE CASSETTE
TAPE INTERFACE. The official version, of course, allows complete backup of
all patch data to disk.
Patch-Lib was created under the concept of "No-Frills Software". It is a
sophisticated fully functional utilitarian program. It does not contain a
flashy colorful interface which saves programming time and ultimately your
cost. Patch-Lib is licensed to single users for $30.00 which is less than
half the price of many librarians on the market. Patch-Lib is not copy
protected.
Getting Started with Patch-Lib
Patch-Lib is based on the organization of patches into Master Libraries which
may contain up to 500 patches each and Program Libraries which contain 64
patches which may be dumped to the DW8000 in bulk. There is no limit imposed
by Patch-Lib on the number of program or master libraries. Master libraries
are created by dumping either single patches or program libraries from the
DW8000 and transfering these patches to the master library. Any of the patches
contained in the libraries may be viewed, edited and VCF and VCA envelopes
graphically displayed in high resolution (640 X 400) on a color graphics
adapter.
Using Patch-Lib is very straight forward due to it's menu system however here
are some tips for getting the most out of it:
1> Three files are included which contain actual DW8000 patches:
DWMASTER.LIB (an example master library)
ORCH.PRG (an example program library)
PCH11.PAT ( a single patch dump)
There is no restriction on naming your files (no standard extension) so
you may use any file extension that is logical to you. To load and view
any of the files go to the Display / Edit /Transfer menu and follow the
prompts. Feel free to experiment as you cannot hurt anything. Just heed
the previous warning about writing patches to the DW8000 with the demo.
2> To dump a patch or the entire contents of the DW8000, simply go to the
"Dump Patches from Synth" menu and follow the prompts. You will be
prompted as to whether you wish each patch to be date and time stamped
as well as adding a name to each patch as it is dumped.
3> To create a new "Program Library" go to the Display /Edit / Transfer
menu and select the "transfer master library to program library" function.
The system will prompt you for all needed information.
4> Hardcopy printouts of the VCA/VCF graphics display are possible using
the MSDOS graphics driver and an Epson or IBM compatible dot matrix
printer. With the graphics driver installed prior to loading Patch-Lib,
simply hit [SHIFT] [PRTSC] to dump the display to your printer. The
graphics display requires a color graphics adapter or transparent mono
graphics adapter such as the STB Chauffer card.
5> Other features include a 440 hertz tuning reference from your computer
and a simple chromatic note routine to test out newly edited patches
from your computer to a remote DW8000.
6> Updating a program library for recent modifications to patches at the
synthesizer is accomplished by first loading the program library from
disk into memory. This insures that your descriptions previously entered
are resident. A dump of the DW8000 can then be made answering "No" to
the prompt for adding descriptions as the patches are dumped. The program
library will then contain the newest data, date and time stamped, without
requiring re-entry of patch names. The file may then be saved to disk
writing over the old file.
Order Form
Date_____________
Jack D. Bowman
15688 S.W. 85th Lane
Miami, Fl. 33193
Enclosed is a check/money order for_______ copy(s) of Patch-Lib at
$30.00 per copy. I understand that I am licensed to use Patch-Lib on a
single computer for 50 years. I understand that THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EXCEPT THAT THE AUTHOR GUARANTEES TO GIVE NOTICE OF
ANY SOFTWARE MALFUNCTIONS OCCURING ON THE AUTHOR'S HARDARE TO LICENSED USERS.
UPON REQUEST A REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WILL BE SUPPLIED AT A NOMINAL COST TO COVER
SHIPPING, HANDLING AND THE MEDIA. I UNDERSTAND THAT IN NO EVENT WILL THE
AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS,
OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARRISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM.
Signed__________________________________
Ship to:
Name___________________________________
Address___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Please allow 2 weeks clearance for out of town personal checks.