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  1.                                                                29 Nov 1993
  2.                            ======================
  3.                             PLAYVOCS.EXE   V3.00
  4.                            ----------------------  
  5.                              Copyright (C) 1993
  6.                              Paul H. Nobriga IV
  7.                            ======================
  8.  
  9.    I've been looking and looking everywhere for an ISRS (Immediate Sound
  10.    Response System) for special sound effects like a radio station or a
  11.    professional production studio.  Nowhere could I find it, so, I've made
  12.    my own.  And you can have it too!
  13.  
  14.  
  15.                                 ==========
  16.                                  CONTENTS
  17.                                 ==========
  18.          
  19.          This compressed file should contain the following files:
  20.            
  21.              PLAYVOCS.EXE          The program itself
  22.              PV      .BAT          (You figure it out...)
  23.              BLOWS   .VOC          David Letterman sample
  24.              GAMEOVER.VOC          Aliens movie sample
  25.              PLAYVOCS.DOC          This documentation file
  26.              FILE_ID .DIZ          BBS file description
  27.  
  28.  
  29.                                  =========
  30.                                   RUNNING
  31.                                  =========
  32.  
  33.                              Run the batch file:
  34.                              C:\SB\PLAYVOCS> PV
  35.                                      or,
  36.                             C:\SB\PLAYVOCS> PV /?
  37.                       for help on program parameters.
  38.  
  39.                        # Samples
  40.                        per Bank         # Banks         # Macros
  41.        -------------------------------------------------------------
  42.        Registered         46            10+Auto             10
  43.        UnRegistered       10           Auto only           None
  44.        -------------------------------------------------------------
  45.  
  46.  
  47.                                 =========
  48.                                  PROBLEM
  49.                                 =========
  50.  
  51.       This program is not perfect...  :(  Sound files should not be 
  52.       longer than about 250,000 bytes, else you will get garbage
  53.       toward this point in the sound.  And, boy, is it unpleasant.
  54.  
  55.  
  56.                                 ========
  57.                                  FUTURE
  58.                                 ========
  59.  
  60.         Proposed change or addition                             Version
  61.       ------------------------------------------------------------------
  62.       * Enlarged bank storage capacity.                       
  63.       * Easier macro creator.                                    (4.00)
  64.       * Dual monitor support.
  65.       * Mouse support.                                           (4.00)
  66.       * Faster sound activation.
  67.       * WAV, SAM, SND formats.                                   (4.00)
  68.       * SB ASP16 and Pro, Gravis UltraSound, PC Speaker support.
  69.       * Real-time special effects:
  70.         Panning, Speed, Pitch, Mixing, ^Dolby Surround, etc.
  71.       * Send/Recieve MIDI system exclusives.
  72.       * Better memory managment for more and larger sounds.
  73.       * Expanded/Extended support.                               (4.00)
  74.       * Windows only version.
  75.  
  76.       ^ Dolby Surround is a trademark of Dolby Research Laboratories.
  77.       +--------------------------------------------------------------+
  78.       | If you have any technical information or ideas about any of  |
  79.       | the above mentioned future plans, please, send it to me.     |
  80.       | I would greatly appreciate it, as well as, everyone who uses |
  81.       | Playvocs and yourself, I'm sure.  If I use your information  |
  82.       | or idea I will certainly give credit where it is due and try |
  83.       | to send you the latest version of Playvocs containing your   |
  84.       | contribution.                                                |
  85.       +--------------------------------------------------------------+
  86.  
  87.  
  88.                             ===================
  89.                              AUTHOR and BEGGER
  90.                             ===================
  91.  
  92.       The Registered version can be obtained after a registeration of
  93.       $20.00 US and completion of the registration form below.  
  94.       Please, make checks out to Paul H. Nobriga IV.
  95.  
  96.       If you have questions, comments, or reports of problems or ideas,
  97.       write to me at:
  98.  
  99.                              606 Black Oak Circle
  100.                              Pearl, MS 39208-5205
  101.                              U S A
  102.  
  103.                       Compuserve:  71777,726
  104.                       InterNet:    Noby.Nobriga@oamsbbs.com
  105.                       FidoNet:     Noby Nobriga 1:3632/51
  106.  
  107.  
  108.                               ================
  109.                                OTHER SOFTWARE
  110.                               ================
  111.  
  112. Be sure to be on the look out for other software like:
  113.   The Quest for Knighthood!                      (Game)           1994 Spring
  114.   The Quest for Knighthood! II: Farko's Revenge  (Game)           1994 Summer
  115.   PLAYVOCS.EXE 4.00  (Sound Application)                          1994 Winter
  116.   ???????? (A fun and funny rendition of a favorite board game!)  1994 Winter
  117.  
  118. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  119.  
  120.                           =======================
  121.                            PLAYVOCS REGISTRATION
  122.                           =======================
  123.      .Type in the information requested, print, then mail with check.
  124.  
  125.  
  126. Name: ____________________________________________________________________
  127.  
  128. Address: _________________________________________________________________
  129.  
  130. City/State: _________________________________, __     Zip-Code: _____-____
  131.  
  132. Country: _______________________________________________ (If outside U.S.)
  133.  
  134. Phone: (___) ___-____
  135.                 
  136. E-Mail Addresses:
  137.  
  138.  
  139.  
  140.  
  141.  
  142. I am registering PLAYVOCS.EXE version _.__ for $20.00. (Prices may change)
  143.  
  144. Please, make your check out to Paul H. Nobriga IV.
  145. Mail this form and your check to:
  146.  
  147.                             606 Black Oak Circle
  148.                             Pearl, MS  39208-5205
  149.                             U S A
  150.