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Apparently-To: john.smith@gravis.com
GUS Daily Digest Fri, 24 Dec 93 0:07 Volume 9: Issue 24
Today's Topics:
Cakewalk/GUS
Cakewalk and Patches.
Doom+Gus+OS/2 <> Fun
Just to let you know 1/3
Just to let you know 2/3
Just to let you know 3/3
MegaEm & Wiz7
MOD2PAT v0.5
Please take care when replying to Digest
ST:JR + GUS = AWESOME and works great!
Using the GUS with the FlightStick
Standard Info:
- Meta-info about the GUS can be found at the end of the Digest.
- Before you ask a question, please READ THE FAQ.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 10:02:00 EST
From: "Burns Fisher, VMS Engineering 23-Dec-1993 1006" <fisher@skylab.enet.dec.com>
Subject: Cakewalk/GUS
Cakewalk for Windows V2 (released a few months ago) works fine* with the GUS.
V1 does not do patch caching, so yes, you must load them manually with patch
manager or whatever. The patch number has no bearing on the order that you load
them. Patches retain the GM patch number (as specified in
\ultrasnd\ultrasnd.ini) no matter when they are loaded.
Well, there is a bug or two which Twelve-tone is working on. Mainly involving
patch changes on the drum channel. Workaround: Don't do it.
Burns
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1993 14:20:57 -0500 (EST)
From: Phat H Tran <ptran@sciborg.uwaterloo.ca>
Subject: Cakewalk and Patches.
> Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1993 03:10:10 EST
> From: dth2@Lehigh.EDU (Dave Horoschak)
> Subject: Re: GUS Daily Digest V9 #22
>
> Has anyone been able to get Cakewalk Pro for Windows to work w/ the GUS?
> MidiSoft works fine, but Cakewalk doesn't. I am simply getting no output. I
Cakewalk 1.x doesn't support patch caching, so it won't work well with
the GUS. Cakewalk 2.0 does support patch caching, however.
> Also, regarding WAV2PAT, after I run the conversion, the name is not being
> changed on the patch. For example, if I set it up to patch 127 in the
> ULTRASND.INI file and then go into Patch Manager, the new patch is there and
> it works, but it's still labelled as Gunshot. In addition, does anyone know
> if there is or if there will be a version that will allow greater than 32k WAV
> files?
Patch Man, by default, uses the GM names for the patches. To tell it to
use the names found in the patch headers, go into Options Names... Note
that most of the standard Gravis patches lack names in their headers, so
they appear as question marks.
Regarding large WAVs in patches, Patch Maker Lite, which should be released
RSN, will support 64kB WAVs. If it's released with the new Windows driver,
it will be able to support WAVs up to 1 MB (8-bit) or 256kB (16-bit) for
patches.
BTW, you should post music-related questions to the music digest in order
to reach your intended audience.
Phat.
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1993 11:30:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: JKS4675@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Subject: Doom+Gus+OS/2 <> Fun
Has anybody gotten DOOM to run, using a GUS, in OS/2? I diddled the settings
correctly- I get music, but that's it. The game sists there and never gets past
the introduction bitmap.
Jeff
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 17:11:01
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know 1/3
Just to Let You Know #10 - Special Christmas Edition (12/24/93)
===============================================================
(INSERT FANCY XMAS LOGO HERE <grin>)
Do not open any of the following files before Dec 25th <grin>. Enjoy
all of these goodies and Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
Gravis V2.10 SDK (GUSDK210.ZIP)
------------------------------
An updated UltraSound and Joystick SDK has been released. This new
toolkit includes:
Borland and Microsoft C
Watcom and Metaware flat mode C (32bit)
Turbo Pascal V6 and V7
Information on Patch structure (.PAT)
Sample source code
UltraMID V1.06a with UltraMID Programming Documentation
Patch Maker Lite (including updated Windows drivers)
Mega-Em V2.02 (MEGEM202.ZIP)
----------------------------
Thanx for all your input on MEGEM23B.ZIP, the UltraSound MT32/SCC1
and SB DAC emulator. This release fixes/adds the following:
- Master volume (-Vxx) now works
- Corrected IRQ 2 problems with EMM386
- EMUSET now checks SB IRQ's
- General check for resident GUS software
- EMUSET -FAST switch for problems with Sierra software on fast
machines
- Added support for Netroom 3
- -X2 no longer needed with Street Fighter 2
Patch Maker Lite Released (PMAK106.ZIP)
--------------------------------------
You may download Patch Maker from our BBS or any of the sites listed
at the end of this document. Note that you MUST install the updated
windows drivers that are included, otherwise Patch Maker will NOT run.
Here is a copy of a recent press release about Patch Maker Lite:
November 15, 1993
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TORONTO: AED
VANCOUVER: AED
OTC BBS: GRVSF
Advanced Gravis Announces More Fun and
Excitement for the Gravis UltraSound
Vancouver, British Columbia - November 15, 1993 - Advanced Gravis
today announced "Patch Maker Lite", sound editing software for the
Gravis UltraSound sound card. Patch Maker Lite will be available
directly from Advanced Gravis.
The wavetable synthesizer in the Gravis UltraSound uses digital
samples to create instruments or "patches". Patch Maker Lite
gives UltraSound users an unlimited artistic license to modify
existing UltraSound instrument patches and allows anyone to
create new instruments, adding to the 192 General MIDI patch
set currently shipping with the Gravis UltraSound card. For example,
a crack of a baseball bat or your favorite electric guitar sound
could be recorded and stored as digital patches. Or, record your dog
and create a high fidelity dog instrument for your MIDI compositions!
"ROM based products impose limitations", said Grant Russell, president
of Advanced Gravis. "The Gravis UltraSound was designed to allow
flexibility. UltraSound users can now easily create exciting new
patches that showcase their talents and creativity. This is also of
significant importance to musicians who seek a way to customize their
MIDI patch sets."
Patch Maker Lite may be obtained for a limited time, through Advanced
Gravis' BBS at (604) 431-5927.
In addition to UltraSound, Gravis' 16-bit, 32 voice, CD quality stereo
sound card featuring wavetable synthesis and recording, Advanced Gravis
Computer Technology Ltd. also designs, manufactures and markets high
quality computer input devices, including the Gravis Analog Pro
Joystick and PC GamePad for IBM PC and compatibles, and the MouseStick
II and Mac GamePad for Macintosh computers.
SBOS V3.7B2 Released (GUS0036.ZIP)
---------------------------------
Its been a long time since SBOS was updated (06/25/93). Which
could be taken as a good sign ;-)
This version of SBOS has the following new features and fixes:
- The way the -O1 switch works has been improved giving improved
emulation quality in Carmen Sandiego and Jill of the Jungle
- Fixed problems with:
Flight Sim 5
NHL Hockey
(Continued to next message)
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■ QMPro 1.51 ■ -={ Gravis UltraSound - The Power of PC Sound }=-
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 17:11:05
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know 2/3
(Continued from previous message)
FPS football
Street Fighter II
- -O4 switch added for games with small DMA buffer sizes. ie:
NHL Hockey. This switch is new and is an experiment.
- Changes in code to improve compatibility in general
NOTE: Why call this V3.7? The version of SBOS that was shipped with
Flashback was called V3.6. So to prevent confusion we decided
to call this V3.7.
MIDIFIER Release (MIDFIR76.ZIP)
------------------------------
Midifier is a program which will turn your Advanced Gravis UltraSound
card into a fun-to-use general midi sound module. Midifier will let
you play music using an external MIDI keyboard hooked up to a
UltraSound MIDI adapter.
ULTRAJOY (ULTRAJOY.EXE)
-----------------------
Some users have had problems running ULTRAJOY then the GUS diagnostics.
The diags would always return an SB/MIDI IRQ timeout on a V3.4
UltraSound. This version of Ultrajoy fixes that problem.
Gravis Product Spec Sheets (GRAVPROD.ZIP)
----------------------------------------
We updated nearly all of our spec sheets a few weeks ago. I managed to
get the ASCII text and reformatted it. The above file covers the
following products.
[1] UltraSound [2] 16-Bit Recording Option
[3] MIDI Adaptor [4] "Y" Extender Cable
[5] PC GamePad [6] Analog Joystick
[7] Analog Pro Joystick [8] Eliminator Game Card
[9] MAC GamePad [10] MAC MouseStick II
It will also be available on any of the sites listed in the GRAVIS NODES
section.
Consumer Electronics Show
-------------------------
We will once again be at CES in Las Vegas from January 6th to 9th. Come
see us in Pavillion A - South Annex booth number 6200. We'll be showing
off some new products and software. I will be attending this show. You
are more than welcome to come and see us. Look forward to seeing
you all there.
Software R&D Opportunities
--------------------------
The following is a reworded ad we placed in the newspaper for
Software Development Engineers. Since we know there are many talented
programmers out there in net land <grin> we thought we would give you
the opportunity. The ad is as follows:
"As a vital team member, you will create PC programs that support
entertainment peripherals such as sound cards, joysticks and game
pads. Specific duties include requirements analysis, program design,
implementation and testing, documentation, external developer support,
and the creation of tools to support in house development. To qualify,
you must have a technology diploma or university degree in a
computer-related discipline and programming experience in one or more
of DOS, Windows, OS/2, NT, or Macintosh. Knowledge in any of the
following areas is essential: C and/or C++; Intel x86 assembler;
low-level DOS programming; computer sound or controller software
and hardware; and GUI programming."
You may snail mail your resume to:
Advanced Gravis
3750 North Fraser Way #101
Burnaby, BC, Canada
V5J 5E9
FAX: (604) 431-5155
or send us your resume via Internet email to b.sharpe@gravis.com. Looking
forward to hearing from you.
Gravis Nodes (2 new nodes)
--------------------------
| Authorized Gravis BBS Nodes List
| as of
| Dec 17, 1993
|
Name Location BBS Phone No. Speed
==================================================================
Advanced Gravis Burnaby, Canada (604) 431-5927 V32bis
|
|
|
Deep Cove BBS White Rock, Canada (604) 536-5859 DS
MIDI 1040 Vancouver, Canada (604) 732-4446 V32bis
Infinite Dreams Vancouver, Canada (604) 733-6432 DS
| (604) 733-8193 V32bis
WolfPack Richmond, Canada (604) 275-3047 DS
T-8000 Info. System Calgary, Canada (403) 686-2236 DS16.8
| t8000 (403) 246-4487 V32bis
| ftpmail@t8000 (403) 686-0816 V32bis
Download Dungeon Ontario, Canada (705) 749-3233 V32bis
| (705) 749-2345 V32bis
| (705) 749-9632 V32bis
(Continued to next message)
---
■ QMPro 1.51 ■ -={ Gravis UltraSound - The Power of PC Sound }=-
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 17:11:08
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know 3/3
(Continued from previous message)
Super Sonic Ontario, Canada (416) 225-2872 2400
| (416) 225-8942 DS
QWERTY Quebec, Canada (514) 473-9357 VFC28
The Sound Barrier New York, USA (718) 979-6629 DS
| (718) 979-9406 V32bis
Music Connection Texas, USA (Plano) (214) 596-2827 =DS
| (214) 964-3743 DS
CyberSpace - The Matrix Texas, USA(Carrol) (214) 394-9339 V32bis
|
ANGel FaLLS BBS Texas, USA(El Pas) (915) 592-6747 V32bis
JoyFull Noise Oregon, USA (503) 335-9600 &DS
| (503) 335-3053 ZV32bis
Whammy Bar BBS IL, USA (708) 268-0035 DS
QuadriPhonic Illusions Florida, USA (904) 684-1272 V32bis
Planet of Magrathea PA, USA (215) 820-9145 DS
I can 'C' Clearly Now! Iowa, USA (515) 472-3651 V32bis
The AANThill California, USA (619) 550-8168 DS
BECSS Computers Washington, USA (509) 735-8532 V32bis
Open Access BBS Norway, Europe +47-61-97945 V32bis
The 1st Dutch MIDI BBS Netherland, Europe +31-15-138754 DS
| +31-85-811892 V32bis
Geniaal BBS 2 Netherland, Europe +31-2294-3154 V32bis
| +31-2294-2959 V32bis
New Age System Estonia, Europe +372-6-316928 V32bis
StarPort Finland, Europe +358-0-804-4626 DS
| +358-0-804-1133 V32bis
MDSC Malex Data Support Sweden, Europe +46-8-59076168 DS
StarFire Germany, Europe +49-9131-538303 V32bis
AWAX-CBL Moscow, Europe +7-095201-5115 ZV32bis
Blaster Sound Spain, Europe +34-58-293583 ZV32bis
MultiMedia Singapore, Asia +65-2521220 ZV32bis
Paranoimia-Art of Noise Victoria,Australia +61-3-379-7041 V32
|
Files Only
=============================================================================
UltraSound Connection Florida, USA (813) 787-8644 DS
=============================================================================
NOTE(S): - All systems are No Parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop bit (N81)
| - All systems are online 24 hours/day
| - Speeds: V32bis - 14,400 bits per second (CCITT standard)
| HST - 14,400/16,800 bits per second (US Robotics Prop.)
| DS - 14,400/16,800 bits per second (HST/V32bis)
| VFC - 28,800 bits per second (V.FC/V32bis)
| - * - Files are File Requestable
| - % - EMail Only. No FTP or Telnet.
| - & - Does not accept >= 2400 baud calls
| - Z - Zyxel (16.8K and 19.2K bps)
| - = - DS 21.6k bits per second (HST/V32bis)
About the Gravis Nodes
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
All nodes are independent BBSs', and are not run or sponsored by Gravis. As
such the logon procedures for each BBS may vary. For instance, some give
you immediate access, while others have a probation period which may last
several days. All nodes are encouraged to offer all the Gravis files and
messages to first time callers but this may not always be the case.
If you are interested in becoming an Authorized Gravis Node you may file
request or download GRAV-APP.ZIP from the Gravis BBS.
Other Sources for UltraSound Files:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| CompuServe: GO PCVENB area #14 71333,350
| AOL: Adv Gravis
| Genie: Games RoundTable Cat#1 Topic #6 Gravis
| Apple Link: CDA0312
| Internet EMail: Tech Support tech@gravis.com
| Sales sales@gravis.com
| FTP Sites: archive.epas.utoronto.ca pub/pc/ultrasound
| wuarchive.wustl.edu systems/msdos/ultrasound
| archive.orst.edu pub/packages/gravis
| theoris.rz.uni-konstanz.de pub/sound/gus
| GUS Mailserver: mail-server@nike.rz.uni-konstanz.de
| Internet: Daily Digest: gus-general@dsd.es.com
| Daily Music Digest: gus-music@dsd.es.com
| GUS SDK Digest: gus-sdk@dsd.es.com
| To post to tomorrow's digest
| Request: Daily Digest: gus-general-request@dsd.es.com
| Daily Music Digest: gus-music-request@dsd.es.com
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| To subscribe, unsubscribe, and request files
==============================================================================
Best wishes this Christmas season from Gravis and me.
John
---
■ QMPro 1.51 ■ -={ Gravis UltraSound - The Power of PC Sound }=-
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1993 11:49:13 -0600 (CST)
From: Michael D Hobbs-1 <hobb0001@gold.tc.umn.edu>
Subject: MegaEm & Wiz7
I just recently got an old copy of Wizardry 7 from a trade and tried my
luck with MegaEm. So far, I've gotten music but no FX. I noticed that in
vinstall, you can only select one sound card, but in the configuration
screen in the game, it lets you select two. Anyway, has anyone got it to
work? I'm using QEMM 7.03, if that makes any difference.
Thanks,
Mike
P.S. I tried SBOS, but wound up with an internal stack overflow error and
a machine lockup.
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 19:39:27 +0100
From: f93-maj@nada.kth.se
Subject: MOD2PAT v0.5
Hello everyone!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here's sort of a christmas present to everyone from me:
Announcing :MOD2PAT: v0.5, MOD (and others) to Ultrasound Patch converter
Now supports MOD, MTM, ULT, WAV, FSM, 669, STM, S3M and raw binary files.
And yes! Now you can listen to the samples before you decide if you want
to save them.
Available now upon epas.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Merry Xmas'n'an'appy New Year!
/FMJ
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 10:13:13 MST
From: Stuart Yoshida <yoshida@elektra.fc.hp.com>
Subject: Please take care when replying to Digest
Periodically the digest will be inflated with the complete (or nearly
complete) inclusion of a previous day's digest. This makes for a very
large digest that is:
1. Bloated and filled with redundant information (wasting precious
bandwidth on the Net)
2. Difficult to read and rather annoying for me to wade through.
So PLEASE be careful when you reply to a digest. If you're going to
quote, just use the parts that are of interest to you.
Thanks and Happy Holidays!
--
Stuart Yoshida
Internet: yoshida@elektra.fc.hp.com
Voice: (303) 229-2324
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 10:20:00 MST
From: Stuart Yoshida <yoshida@elektra.fc.hp.com>
Subject: ST:JR + GUS = AWESOME and works great!
The subject line says it all, but just to drive the point home: Last
night I installed a new game from Interplay called Star Trek:
Judgement Rites onto my GUS-endowed PC. (By the way, this game is a
major disk hog! It takes 11 disks [!] and 27MB of space. YOWZA!!)
The game installation went smoothly, and I simply chose the SCC-1/GM
and SB options in the set-up, ran Mega-Em (v2.01), and ----
AWESOME sound effects and music began to pour out of my speakers. Not
a glitch in sight (at least, none that I have encountered so far in
the first game)!
All you Trekkers out there: run out right now and get ST:JR to run on
your GUS. You won't be disappointed!
Peace and Happy Holidays!
--
Stuart Yoshida
Internet: yoshida@elektra.fc.hp.com
Voice: (303) 229-2324
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1993 12:39:42 -0800 (PST)
From: Vincent Poy <hippo@sfsuvax1.sfsu.edu>
Subject: Using the GUS with the FlightStick
I am having some problems using the FlightStick Joystick from CH Products
with the GUS. I have no other Game Cards or Game Ports in the system but
I'm having trouble Calibrating the Joystick in games like IndyCar Racer
from Papyrus. The angle type of calibration works. Any help will be
appreciated. Thanks!
Cheers,
Vince
hippo@sfsuvax1.sfsu.edu
root@kingdom.com
System Administrator/Owner
Kingdom Communications Inc./California Unix Public Access Systems Inc.
San Francisco, California USA
FreeBSD - Real UNIX for Free!
GUS - God's Sound Card
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