home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Sound Sensations!
/
sound_sensations.iso
/
demos
/
synthast
/
synthdoc.arc
/
SYNTHAST.TXT
< prev
Wrap
Text File
|
1987-03-28
|
5KB
|
97 lines
Northeast Visions
----------------- (product description by the supplier)
SYNTHASSIST The Ensoniq-MIRAGE/IBM-PC LINK
----------- ------------------------------
WHY BUY VISUAL EDITING SOFTWARE?
The Ensoniq Musician's Manual describes the Mirage as "a computer
specially designed to process and reproduce sound". The Mirage was built to
sound, not to communicate. That's where the SYNTHASSIST Visual Editing System
(VES) comes in. As a beginner, SYNTHASSIST will help you to learn the science
of sampling with the Mirage. As an experienced sampler, SYNTHASSIST will
provide the catalyst you need to break new ground and pursue new ideas.
The Mirage is a complex machine and SYNTHASSIST will be your guide. Like a
roadmap, you can get there without one, but it will sure save you alot
of time and aggravation.
SYNTHASSIST is software that provides control, just like the software
built into the Mirage. With SYNTHASSIST, however, there are no parameter
numbers to look up or remember and no confusing hexadecimal notation
(FE=???). But we didn't translate this information into symbols, just
plain english descriptions, menus, and simple one-keystroke commands.
You can move throughout the entire system quickly, easily, with the push
of a button. For example [P] will allow you to edit the program parameters
from anywhere in the system. SYNTHASSIST also allows you to coordinate
your efforts. All of the pertinent parameters on one screen with graphical
interpretation.
WAVESAMPLES
The advantages of SYNTHASSIST are obvious right from the start. First
the entire keyboard and wavesample assignments are displayed graphically.
Next the parameters for all eight wavesamples on the upper or lower half of
the keyboard are displayed, You can then use the cusor and +/- keys to
easily edit the entire matrix to fine tune each sample. This feature is
invaluable when trying to learn the effect of each parameter or coordinate
a complex mix of samples.
PROGRAMS
One of the most difficult concepts to understand and manipulate is that
of Mirage programs. Their effects on your wavesamples is where the real
magic is performed. SYNTHASSIST provides a listing of the pertinent
parameters as well as graphical interpretation of the amplitude and filter
envelopes. Here again you can easily experiment and discover the
significance of each parameter. And as with all SYNTHASSIST controls, you
can change programs with the press of a key.
GRAPH
SYNTHASSIST comes with a complete graphics package for editing your wave
samples. Any portion of the Mirage's memory can be viewed at varied
resolution, from 1 to 128 pages per screen. This feature also uses simple
cusor movements to draw minor modifications to your actual digitized sound
wave. This will especially helpful in identifying aliasing, clipping, and
other areas as well as smoothing and adjusting loops.
SAMPLING
As you would expect, SYNTHASSIST provides a complete display of the
pertinent Mirage sampling and configuration parameters. In addition the
sampling time and tuning note will help to make your original sample, the
basis for all of your future efforts, as accurate as possible.
TOOLS and FILES
These two utility functions are provided to help you control the data in
the Mirage and on MASOS diskettes. SYNTHASSIST allows you to perform any
MASOS command (eg. copy, add, invert) through the simple TOOLS menu,
Portions of any sample can be moved or copied to any other location of
memory. Using the FILES function all samples and programs can be stored
and retrieved.
HELP and HARDCOPY
SYNTHASSIST even has a complete online help glossary. The F1 key provides
you with instant access to parameter descriptions and their acceptable
values. Finally, you may want to have a printout of your work for future
reference. The PC's print-screen (PrtSc) function can be used to generate hard
copies of any SYNTHASSIST screen.
WHAT HARDWARE is REQUIRED?
SYNTHASSIST id designed to operate on an IBM-PC or compatible. The PC
should be configured with at least 256k of memory and one disk drive, a
color/graphics board, and a composite monitor. In addition you will need the
Roland MPU-401 and interface card to provide the MIDI communications link
between the PC and the Mirage, and of course the MASOS software diskette.
HOW TO ORDER
A complete functional demonstration copy of SYNTHASSIST is available for
$12. Or if you're ready to expand your Mirage's horizons you can order the
complete SYNTHASSIST for $299. New York residents please add applicable
sales tax.
NORTHEAST VISIONS, 68 Manor Drive, Glenmont, New York, 12077.
COPYRIGHT APRIL 1986 by Northeast Visions.
------------------------------------------------------------------
TELL THEM YOU GOT THE DEMO on MidWest MIDI BBS (405) 733-3102 -- FIDO 147/6
MidWest MIDI Consultants,Inc.
P.O. Box 30995 Midwest City,OK,73140 (405) 733-3102