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Serenade ReadMe file
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This file contains up to date information on Serenade along with the
current version number and release date.
Version 1.00 Release Date 01.03.93
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The size of file that you can create in Serenade is dependant on memory. On
1Mb RISC OS 2 machines the amount of free memory is limited. An application,
!Max, is provided on the disc which will attempt to maximise the memory
available. Click on the !Max icon to run it. You should not have any other
applications loaded whilst running Serenade.
To create large files on Serenade we advise that you have a minimum of 2Mb
of memory.
By default, the program uses low resolution sprites. If you have more than
1Mb of memory and a multi-sync monitor, you will get much better icons if
you set 'high res sprites' in the Setup window, available from the icon bar
menu. Don't forget to Save the new setup. Serenade will use the high
resolution icons from then on when the program is run.
In Draw mode it is possible to position notes using the cursor keys. Left
and right moves horizontally across the grid, up and down moves vertically.
Return will enter the current note at the cursor position on the grid.
The up and down cursor keys can also be used in Transpose mode. Moving the
mouse pointer over the note and clicking on the up or down cursor causes the
current note to be transposed by one semi-tone.
The left and right cursors can be used in Nudge mode to move notes
horizontally according to the current grid setting.
Version 1.01 Release Date 10.03.93
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Event List Bug Fixed (Crash with certain control events).
Version 1.02 Release Date 12.03.93
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This release has a major change in the way that you select instrument
voices. The method described in the manual is still applicable but if you
click on the new 'Folder' icon below the parameters panel in the Track
sheet, a window pops up showing all the instruments in the current patch
file. You can then select a voice by clicking on the one required. The new
voice number and name is also shown in the parameters list.
Windows now re-sized to full screen if the screen mode is changed.
Version 1.03 Release Date 05.04.93
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When you record a piece which is longer than the current number of bars,
this version of Serenade will automatically create extra bars for you.
To avoid problems with a few unusual keyboards, all controller events from
controllers above 121 are filtered out on capture.
We have received a number of calls from users with Midi instruments which do
not have a percussion channel, complaining that the metronome does not
sound. This arises because the user has set the metronome to a channel which
is allocated a voice with a slow attack phase. A string voice is a good
example. The metronome beat is a very short one which is just what is needed
for a percussive sound but with a string sound, the event is finished before
the sound has has time to become audible. The solution is to ensure that the
voice used for the metronome had a rapid attack phase. A piano will work
fine. We have also added an option for an internal metronome which uses the
computer's sound system. See below
There is a small change to the format of the midi files saved by Serenade.
This release will load files created by the earlier versions. Some
sequencers may not load the old files however. We suggest you load any files
you have created with Serenade and resave them from this version.
There are 3 new options on the setup window
External Sync
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In this sync mode Serenade will sync to an external source of midi time
clocks + MidiStart & MidiStop. Serenade must be in play/record mode with the
play / record & play buttons pressed. Serenade will then wait until a
MidiStart event is received. External tempo changes will be followed and the
tempo icon will show the current tempo. It is now possible to do a real
time sequence dump from an external sequencer - Follow normal record
procedure. All data recieved will be recorded to the current record track.
This can then be demixed to other tracks. Serenade should now sync to a
click track from tape. Song pointers are not implemented.
Internal Metronome
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If Int Metro is selected in the Setup window AND the metro on icon is active
in internal bleep will be sounded as well as the midi click this has been
added in an attemp to overcome the problems some people are having with non
- multi-timbral keyboards .The metronome will be sounded on internal channel
1 - by default wavesynth-beep.
One button record
-----------------
This release introduces the notion of one press record. This is an option
which can be set in the setup box. If this option is set, you only need to
press Record to start recording instead of having to press Record and then
Play. This option is OFF by default.
Please note that if you wish to sync Serenade and Rhythm-Bed you should set
Midi-Sync to OFF in the setup window
If you have Rhapsody and Serenade loaded at the same time, switch Rhapsody's
Midi Thru option OFF before using Serenade.
If you have Rhapsody and Serenade loaded at the same time and wish to
capture into Rhapsody, make sure Serenade is not in play & record mode
first.
Version 1.04 Release Date 13.04.93
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This version introduces smooth tempo changes. There is an extra icon on the
tempo track window which allows you to toggle between instantaneous and
gradual tempo changes. When in gradual mode, the tempo will change smoothly
from the old to the new tempo. This is represented as a diagonal line on the
tempo map.
There is a file info option on the main menu which allows you to enter text
to identify the work and its composer.
Spaces are now permitted in patch names.
The keyboard short cuts for play and record now work in any mode. You no
longer have to switch to play&record mode first.
Locked tracks are not now saved in Midi files. Previously, all 16 tracks
were always saved. Now if you have a 1 track piece, you can suppress the
saving of the 15 other tracks by locking them. This gives a shorter file and
avoids spurious staves when the file is loaded into Rhapsody.
Controller snapshots are now saved in Midi files.
Version 1.05 Release Date 30.04.93
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This version stores arrangement data in the file.
Better support is provided for Yamaha keyboards and others which handle note
offs in a similar manner.
Midi fast clock used for greater accuracy.
Version 1.06 Release Date 27.07.93
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Copying bars now copies tempo data.
Problems which used to occur on nudge and transpose fixed.
A problem which could cause notes to be duplicated has been fixed.
Merging files now works more logically.
The speed of loading Midi files has been improved.