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Revision History of Universal Module Player
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ver: note: date:
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5.07a Track 8 & Track 18 ! March 2nd, 1997
- Added "Track 8" & "Track 18" bottom info modes.
- Cleaned up "Track 5" bottom info mode.
- Now the player & converter ignore samples with lengths less than
2, previously this could cause problems in the loaders & saver.
- Sample lengths are now cut at loop ends for all modules, plus,
other misc. modifications to the loaders.
- Can now set default "blue" palette in Palette Manipulator.
- The blue palette is now the default palette.
- Fixed a major bug in period setting in 669s & STMs , this error
was caused from a period checking procedure used since 5.01a
- Alot of misc. modifications to the player.
- Adapted 100% of ST3's bugs, they are only used during S3M playing!
- Fixed a bug in the S3M "Fine volume up" info ..
- Fixed S3M "Note Delay", "Sample Offset", and "Note Cut",
Yes! All three are 100% S3M compatible!
Try and find that other players!
* UMP is truly the best player on earth,
just wait till I finish XM support! :)
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5.02a Forgot to fade! March 1st, 1997
- Now fades out the module in the palette editor.
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5.01a Track 5 + More February 29th, 1997
- UMP has a new bottom info mode ! "Track 5" ! Check it out !
- Changes back to original launching dir. upon exit
- Fixed a bug in the "Sample offset" command.
- Added Arpeggio "wrap" for "Protracker" modules.
- Added S3M bug, when periods cross limits they now aren't set
to the channel structure as done in Scream Tracker 3 !
- Cleaned up "UMP.REV"
- Stereo VU meters added.
- Touched up the palette maniuplator.
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4.97a Revisions February 27th, 1997
- Revised PAS routines
- Revised ALL loaders
- Revised CONFIG.EXE to support changed PAS detection routines.
- Not finished with XM support yet, sorry! :)
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4.96a Some little things February 26th, 1997
- New "default" palette added.
- Fixed order of processing some global commands such as
"Pattern loop", "Position jump", "Pattern break", they
are now called in that order respectively as does in
Protracker.
- "Pattern loop" destination row isn't reset on PT modules for
every row anymore, * Protracker feature! *
- The row number is alot more accurate. ( Used to be one lower,.. )
- The status screen has been modified somewhat.
- S3Ms that use "Fine" effects such as "Fine volume down" now clip
the "F" from the info on the status screen.
ex. : "Fine volume down F9" now shows "Fine volume down 09".
Note : The next version of UMP will have XM support & possibly full GUS
support.
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4.95a SBPro v2.0 bugs fixed, February 25th, 1997
- Fixed an initialization bug in SBPro v2.0+, previously sound output
would be pitched too high, and playing super fast. Thanks to
Christian Morales for the detection of this bug!
- "Pattern break" doesn't "break" the pattern when Position jumps are
encountered on the same row.
- Palette manipulation added :)
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4.94a Time Elapsed fixed February 23rd, 1997
- Fixed a bug in the "Time Elapsed" information when listening to the
same module for more than one hour.
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4.93a Font modified February 20th, 1997
- Modified specific characters of the font to be more readable,
ex. ( '[',']','?', and others )
- "Pattern loop" & "Pattern break" commands tweaked.
- Fixed a bug using SB's with IRQs > 7 ! :)
- Win95 Pentium / SB compatibilities fixed, maybe ... *grin*
- Fixed a bug when showing IRQ, & DMA values in
CONFIG.EXE that were > 10 , hehe ...
- Revised .MOD loading routines.
- Revised SB routines.
- Universal File Manager now saves window offsets when returning to UMP
- Fading when quiting with escape.
- Fixed the IRQ number on "No Sound", happened since 4.79a
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4.81a Volume fixed February 18th, 1997
- Fixed an initial volume setting bug! ( Rarely occured though. )
- Modified a few mixing & timing aspects. :)
- Made volume info' in "Values" more accurate.
- Optimized the player code some more.
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4.79a PAS support! February 17th, 1997
- Added Pro Audio Spectrum,
Pro Audio Spectrum+. and
Pro Audio Spectrum 16 support ! :)
- Now ignores invalid pattern data modules, especially in .S3Ms,
( ex. : channels > 16 ), as they are illegal.
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4.22a UMF format changed! 32+ February 16th, 1997
- Now supports 32+ channel .MODs / .S3Ms etc.
- UMF format changed, please delete your old UMF files!
( Note : The format is scheduled for another change pending the
addition of XM support, which won't be soon unless I get
some help. )
- Pressing Enter on the playlist window of the Universal File Manager
begins immediate play of the highlighted module, as requested by Mr.
Michael Convento. ( Eternal Knight :) )
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4.17a Tremolo fixed, changes February 15th, 1997
- Previously old tremolo values weren't saved when command was
switched on channels, now fixed.
- Optimized the code some more, meaning UMP is faster! :P~
- Left / Right VU meters are higher now
- Now supports 16+ channel .MODs!
- Info in "Values" is reset when modules are switched.
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4.10a Cosmetic changes February 13th, 1997
- Status screen is remarkably changed.
- Font modified :P~ !
- Fixed the volume in "Values".
- Now allows panning modifications no matter the flag on the module.
- "Note Spectrum" changed.
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4.00a Fixes, USS released! February 8th, 1997
- Fixed a fatal instrument "set" error in module loaders,
was caused from 3.72a
- Sound Blaster 16s now work!
- Added higher mixing rates in CONFIG.EXE for better sound!
- DMA routines fixed for DMA channels greater than 3.
- Some handling improvments on every type of Sound Blaster.
- Heap leak problem in the Universal File Manager now fixed.
- Status screen modified a little.
- Made "Pattern loop" in S3Ms global as was intended.
- Universal Sound System now availible! Read README.USS for details!
- Fixed fading on slower modules.
- FILE_ID.DIZ modified.
- Font modified + note dots look a little more realistic!
* You've gotta love UMP! *
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3.95a Windows support February 4th, 1997
- Changed an initialization step on Sound Blaster 16s. ( *Gulp!* )
- UMP now works under Windows 3.1 / 95 !
- "Set volume" in 669s changed. ( *Hrmmmmm* )
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3.92a Channels bug fix February 3rd, 1997
- Fixed a bug in loaders where when module had "zero" channels,
UMP would crash with "Runtime error 200 at"...,
Now UMP sets the minimum amount of channels one!
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3.91a Modifications February 1st, 1997
- Changed a pattern row processing instruction.
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3.90a SB16 support! February 1st, 1997
- Added SB16 support, though untested, should work!
- Fixed a bug in SB detection routines in CONFIG.EXE
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3.73a MinarMinerMinor :P~ January 30th, 1997
- When sorting, shuffling, and deleting modules in playlist,
playlist position is now equal to the position the module
currently playing is placed.
- E-mail address changed.
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3.72a Little things January 27th, 1997
- Made "No Sound" position updates more accurate.
- Every loader now removes invalid pattern data.
- Fixed a minor bug in instrument list scroller,
didn't allow to view instruments 99 and 100.
- Fixed a minor bug in the file manager, Home & End didn't work
in module window, not the playlist window.
- Instruments without notes in patterns are not processed.
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3.71a Fade bug fixed! January 26th, 1997
- Previously when UMP was in a fade with multiple modules & playlist
was decremented to only one module, UMP never restored sound volume.
- Animated cursor ( File Manager ) not as jerky.
- Fading even while scanning hard drive.
- CONFIG.EXE changed again.
- Fixed a minor bug in the Set Speed command, on .MODs a Set Speed
argument of zero set the actual speed to one.
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3.70a You must download! January 25th, 1997
- On MultiTasker detection UMP reported "Windows 3.xx" when,
using "Windows 95", changed to "Windows".
- Upgraded File Manager, v1.2!
- Modules switched even when in File Manager or Help.
- CONFIG.EXE now looks purty!
- Fades out when using multiple modules.
- Alot of different updates here and there.
- Very stable!
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3.60a Update! January 24th, 1997
- Number of channels is increased should effects be used on the
greatest channel, previously only when note struck in pattern.
- Fixed date extensions in this file, stupid things like
December 31th, ;p~
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3.55a Update! January 23rd, 1997
- CONFIG.EXE modified a little ... ( more maniupulative. )
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3.50a More fixes January 22nd, 1997
- When loading modules with insufficent memory UMP used to
crash on you, problem fixed, now reports "Not enough memory".
- MultiTaskers detected, there is now a warning not to run
should one be found.
- Allowed for much more memory in DOS shell! Yippie!
- Playlist now restarts when changed.
- Extended amount of modules availible in playlist, is now 250.
- Fixed a minor bug in the "Note Spectrum" info. :-)
- Animated character in Universal File Manager reminds you when
it is busy, it is used so people do not think it froze. :P~
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3.10a Fixes January 18th, 1997
- Occasionally, the volume update value for the volume bars would
be greater than 64 causing UMP to screw up the status screen,
sometimes this would freeze the computer and/or prevent you from
quiting UMP, this problem is fixed now.
- Updates on the file manager for greater ease of use.
- Fixed a "Position jump" bug! Quite a crasher!
- Made the help screen a little bit neater.
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3.00a 669s play perfectly January 16th, 1997
- 669s now play perfectly, effects, tempos, etc,. Previously
some effects + tempos were not handled right. Now there is not
a bug at all in the 669 playback. Yippie!
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2.10a 669s more harmonic January 16th, 1997
- Fixed major bugs in 669 command processing, sounds normal and
harmonic now!
- Switched example file, BOOM!.UMF, this demonstrates UMP's
extraordinary 669 playback methods ! :-)
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2.00b Conv. memory fix January 15th, 1997
- This version is just a patch for people who use only conventional
memory, allows more space for modules.
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2.00a File Manager !!! January 15th, 1997
- This version features the Universal File Manager ! Press 'F' while
playing modules or leave command line blank to see !
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1.30a Much things January 14th, 1997
- Fixed a minor bug in 669 playback added "Frequency Adjust" command,
and correct support of tempo list.
- Delete all your old UMF files, the format has changed!
( Last time this will happen for a looooooooooong time ... )
- Now comes with an example module, ROAM.S3M, composed by me! :-P~
- There are probably bug fixes but cannot remember any right
now. It's too cold in this shack .. j / k!
Note : I've started work on the UFM, ( Universal File Manager ) as it will
make selecting modules and building playlists a breeze! :-)
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1.20a Much things January 12th, 1997
- Sorts the files unless ScRaMbLeD.
- Correctly supports the STM & 669 music file format.
- Resets SBPro hardware back to mono mode upon quit.
- Fixed a major bug in the shell to DOS command.
- Added bottom info option "Values".
- May be a tad bit faster.
- Now comes with MTM2S3M.EXE, an MTM module converter.
- Delete all your old UMF files, the format has changed!
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1.10g Minor bug fix January 10th, 1997
- Fixed an error with the shell to DOS command ( would crash sometimes ).
- Made Left / Right VU meters more accurate.
- Fixed load errors when picking "*.*", or directories.
- Defaults to "*.*" when the command line is clear.
- Playing order can now be ScRaMbLeD via -O switch.
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1.10f Major bug fix, speed! January 4th, 1997
- Fixed a major bug where on some S3Ms & MODs upon reaching
the end of the song UMP would freeze or crash.
This was because I had indexed the orders array out of
range of the song length.
- UMP is about 25% faster! ;)
- May be quicker on your VGA card now! ;)
- Fixed an amplification problem on regular SB's ( too loud again ;) )
- Noticing a pattern? ;)
- Doesn't allow non-stereo compatible cards to pick stereo.
- Fixed a minor bug in the DMA buffer calculation routine.
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1.10e .MOD load fix January 3rd, 1997
- Fixed a bug in the Amiga .MOD loading routine, previously when
samples over 65518 were found UMP forgot to clip the length,
and that would crash the mixer and player.
- There have been minor speed increases, plus, more compatibility!
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1.10d Minor fix January 1st, 1997 = Happy New Year! =
- Made the position updates using the "No Sound" device more accurate.
- Mapped patterns to EMS.
- Freed up memory via revised VU meter routines.
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1.10c Loops fixed December 31st, 1996
- Fixed a looping problem on small instruments.
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1.10b Positions fixed December 31st, 1996
- Fixed a position jumping problem in S3Ms.
- Slightly better help screen.
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1.10a Easier December 30th, 1996
- Auto detection of SB on CONFIG.EXE ( relies on 'BLASTER' enviroment )
- Fixed an amplification problem on regular SB's ( too loud ;) )
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1.00e Eye candy December 29th, 1996
- A minor font modification ( look on spectrum & dots! )
- Fixed a minor bug in the DMA buffer allocation routine.
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1.00d More SB fixes December 28th, 1996
- Allowed for 100% ( hopefully ) compatibility with SB professional
compatibles.
- Removed studdering when changing amplifications.
- Fixed a minor bug in the "Tremor" command.
- Cosmetic change on "Note Spectrum" ( too small for some too notice! )
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1.00c Speed increase December 28th, 1996
- Optimized some of the mixing code some more.
- Fixed a minor bug on initial screen synchronization.
- The "No Sound" device actually works.
- Fixed a major bug where should you have scrolled the instrument
list and went to another module that had a shorter one,
UMP would crash sometimes.
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1.00b Bug fix! December 27th, 1996
- Fixed an initialization bug on some SB professional compatibles.
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1.00a First Public Release! December 26th, 1996
- Loads S3Ms, MODs, & UMFs.
- Uses EMS
- Full support for SBs, SB professionals, and most likely compatibles.
- Dos shell
- Real volume bars
- Note dots and Spectrum analyzer
- Other nifty things
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