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MIDITerm version .010.05.93BR
For IBM Compatibles and the ATARI ST
Introduction:
MIDITerm is a program that allows two users to play their
MIDI keyboards simultaneously across the modem.
Hardware needed:
- IBM compatible, or ATARI ST
- Modem, capable of 1200 bps or faster (9600 or faster recommended)
- MIDI keyboard, MIDI cables
- MPU401 or compatible MIDI interface with address set
at 330 hex, IRQ 2/9 (IBM compatibles only)
Instructions:
- Run program for you machine
- Select COM port for modem (IBM compatibles only)
(if using COM3 or COM4, check known problems section)
- Select highest baud rate both users can support
- Type AT commands needed for your modem to get on-line
(text will echo till you get on-line)
- Once on-line, press Esc to enter MIDI Mode
- Play MIDI keyboards
- Press Esc again to re-enter Text Mode
In Text Mode:
- Control-X Quits the program
- Undo key hangs up the modem (ATARI ST only)
In MIDI Mode:
- ENTER or RETURN turns local MIDI on/off
- Space executes all notes off command
Known problems:
When running the program at slower baud rates (2400 and under)
there may be some garbled data, which may produce "hang-notes" depending
on how fast the keyboard was played. If this happens, press space to
execute the all notes off command.
If this fails to remove hang notes, you may have to reset
your MIDI keyboard, either by turning it off, or using a reset or
initialize command on your MIDI keyboard. This can also happen at higher
baud rates, but is not as likely to occur.
- IBM Compatibles only:
If you use COM3 or COM4 for your modem, run another Terminal
program (ex. TELIX) before running MIDITerm. This will correct the
problem. This Beta Release (BR) will be corrected in the next version.
Files:
MIDITERM.EXE - IBM executable MIDITerm
MIDITERM.PRG - ATARI ST program MIDITerm
MIDITERM.DOC - Documentation for MIDITerm
Credits for MIDITerm:
Vince Mayo:
- Origin of MIDITerm
- Programming for ATARI ST version
- Programming for IBM Compatible version
Brad Crandall:
- MPU401 (MIDI) compatible I/O Interrupt routines
- RS232 (COM) I/O Interrupt routines
- Programming for IBM Compatible version
Comments and Suggestions:
If you like MIDITerm, and would like to contact us,
you can write us at:
Vince Mayo
810 Church St. Ext.
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Brad Crandall
175 Cedar Ridge Road
Monaca, PA 15061
If you have any questions about MIDITerm, and would
like a reply, please include a self-addressed stamped
envelope when mailing.
Program History:
02/21/88 - Original MIDITerm for ATARI ST (crude version)
- no protocols to make both terms change to MIDI/Text Mode
- Never released
03/05/88 - MIDITerm for ATARI ST
- Mouse buttons used for various features
including MIDI/Text mode
- Incorrect protocols for MIDI/Text Mode
- Did not hang up modem correctly
- Only supported up to 2400 bps
07/10/89 - MIDITerm for ATARI ST
- Corrected protocols to change from MIDI/Text Mode
- Hang up modem by toggling DTR line
- Changed screen colors in different resolutions
- Only works on Medium or High resolution
- Added cursor for Text Mode
- Added bell sound when switching between MIDI/Text Mode
10/05/93 - MIDITerm for IBM Compatibles and ATARI ST
- Added higher baud rates for ATARI ST version
(up to 19200 bps - ATARI ST)
(up to 57600 bps - IBM Compatibles)
- Added local MIDI on/off command
- Added all notes off command
- Fixed hang note problem when first
entering MIDI Mode
- Fixed Text Mode (Carriage Return/Line Feed)
- Removed bell for MIDI Mode. Program will only
sound bell when entering Text Mode
- Removed mouse button features in ATARI ST version
so program is totally compatible with IBM
Compatible version
- Removed color changes from ATARI ST version
so program is totally compatible with IBM
Compatible version
- Known problems in IBM Compatible version so
programs are Beta Released for now. (.010.04.93BR)
Special Thanks:
I would like to thank Jim Tauberg for all the extensive testing
we did with the ATARI ST version, IBM version, and for introducing me to
Brad, and Brad Crandall for the great MPU401 & RS232 I/O Interrupt
routines making MIDITerm possible for the IBM Compatibles.
Enjoy the program!
Vince -=[The MIDI Man]=- Mayo