OS/2 Professional/OS2PRO194.ISO/os2/mmpm2/accu/readme

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                           ACCU Music System for OS/2
                         Copyright 1994 by Kevin Fischer
                          Version 3.5 - January 3, 1994

   NOTE:  The documentation is contained within an archive.  When you use the
   INSTALL program, it will copy it over in normal text format.

   FIRST TIME PROGRAM INSTALLATION:

   First, you will need to install ACCU Music System onto another floppy disk
   or to a hard disk directory.  Here's some brief instructions on how to  do
   this:

   1)   Begin, by running the INSTALL.EXE program from either the diskor hard
        disk directory where the files for the program are located.

   NOTE:  Be sure  to change to the drive  or directory where INSTALL.EXE  is
   located (i.e. don't type B:INSTALL).

   2)   It will first ask  you if you want  to read this README file  and the
        HISTORY.DOC file.

   3)   Next, it will gothrough the modules which you can install. You do not
        have to install all of them,but it is recommended that youinstall the
        program files for ACCU Music System and the documentation. The INTUNE
        module  is only for .ROL song playing on  sound cards.  If you DO NOT
        have a sound card, you do not need  to install this.  Just select the
        modules you want or don't want by pressing Y or N.

   4)   You will thenbe prompted for a destination drive. Press the letter of
        the drive to install to.  It will then prompt you for a directory (it
        defaults to \MUSICSYSfor hard drives and \ for floppy drives).  Press
        ENTER to keep it, or change it as you please.  It will then check the
        available space  on your  destination location  and then install  the
        modules you selected.  It  will verify the integrity of each  archive
        module and then decompress it into the destination drive/directory.

   If you  are working with  a floppy drive only  system, you may  have to do
   multiple installations in  order to get it completely installed.   This is
   because if you are installing to your 2nd floppy, the musicprogram and the
   INTUNE program may not both fit. With 720k, 1.2mb, and 1.44mb floppydisks,
   this shouldn't be a problem.

   The installation program willautomatically create a folder andprogram icon
   for you on your desktop.

   INSTALLATION NOTES:

   The installation program  verifies the  integrity of all  modules that  it
   installs.   This includes INSTALL.DAT,  INSTALLn.DAT, and  other files  it
   installs.   If some  of these files  have been  corrupted, altered,  or is
   missing, the  program will stop  the installation  and inform  you of  the
   problems it encountered.  You should obtain a new copy ofACCU Music System
   and try re-installing.

   PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS, CONTACTING THE AUTHOR:

   If you encounter any problems, have anyquestions, etc., I can be contacted
   in the following ways:

   U.S. Mail:     Kevin Fischer
                  c/o ACCU Music System
                  16878 Saint James Drive
                  Poway, CA 92064-1137
                  USA

   Electronic mail - Internet address:  [e-mail]

   PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION:

   This program is being distributed asShareWare.  This means that Iencourage
   the passing around of it and its availabilityto the public.  It also means
   that Iinvite you to register your copy ofACCU Music System.  The shareware
   version  of the  program  is identical  to the  registered version  of the
   program.  NOTE:  There is a begging screen when you exit the program and a
   one-line registrationreminder that appears on all printed sheet music.  If
   you register, BOTH ofthese annoyances WILL be disabled by the registration
   code. Please register this program if youcontinue to use it in the future.
   See the documentation and REGISTER.FRM formore information on registering.

   USES FOR THIS PROGRAM:

   This program includes everything that you need to create your own music on
   your computer.  It hasa text-based editor which allows you to enter notes.
   It includes a transposer which will letyou change the key signature ofyour
   music as well as raise/lower your music by half steps.  It also allows you
   to print out your music in sheet music format.  It allows you to play your
   music on the PC speaker or on a sound card.  Finally, you can convert your
   songsto the .ROL format for distribution. Your songs can range from simple
   one voice files to complex multiple-voice songs with multiple instruments,
   etc.

   Previous users  of this  program have found  this program useful  for many
   applications.  Below is a list of possible uses:

   o    Students:
        -    Use this for typing in your  own musical compositions and seeing
             how they sound.  Then print out your music for others to play.
        -    Type in parts from band  or orchestra.  Print it out so  you can
             read the music better (rather than trying to read someone else's
             poorly handwritten music).   Transpose the music  to another key
             signature  for easier playing.   Transpose the  music to another
             instrument (i.e. Bass clef baritone totreble clef) by raising or
             lower it by half steps.  Play it on the speaker or sound card so
             you can hear what it is supposed to sound like.
        -    Use it to keep a collection of  scales, etudes, or songs on file
             for other students.

   o    Teachers/Directors:
        -    Use  this  program  to  type  in  music for  your  students  for
             distribution  to  them.    This  is  a low-cost  alternative  to
             professional music packages.
        -    Use it for transposing parts for different instruments.
        -    Use it for teaching  about music - notes, chords,  etc.  Combine
             both  the  printouts and  playing  ability to  demonstrate music
             concepts.

   o    Sound card owners
        -    Use this program to create music for your Adlib compatible sound
             card.  Use standard music notation ratherthan unfamiliar 'player
             piano' style of composition.
        -    Use it to print out copies of your music.
        -    Use it to convert your  collection of .ROL files to sheet  music
             printouts so you can play the songs yourself (on akeyboard, with
             an instrument, etc.).

   o    Music Enthusiasts
        -    Use  it  to create  your  own  printed sheet  music  rather than
             handwriting themusic.  It makes it easierif you make mistakes or
             change the music often.
        -    Play your music so you can hear what it sounds like.

   o    Religious leaders or religious music organizers
        -    Use it for  creating readable music  for your organist or  other
             instruments.
        -    Use it for creating a music book.

   Quite a few of the above applications have been usedwith ACCU Music System
   by registered users.  I'msure there are other uses I have notthought of as
   well.

   SOUND CARD USE

   In order to  use a sound  card with ACCU Music  System, you need  an Adlib
   compatible sound card.  You  will also need a sound driver and  a DOS .ROL
   music file player.  See thedocumentation for complete information on howto
   obtain all of this (see SOUND CARD USE).

   Included with ACCU Music System is the shareware program InTune which is a
   .ROL music file player.  It is NOT written by me, but by shareware  author
   Doug Brandon.  The version includedis the UNREGISTERED, SHAREWARE version.
   I have  included it for your convenience.  If you decide to continue using
   Intune, please  register it with Doug  Brandon.  See  the documentation of
   InTune for information on registering it.

   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

   ACCU Music System iswritten in C++ (although most of it is standard C) and
   compiled with Borland C++ for OS/2.  Itstarted out as a BASIC program onmy
   Atari.  It easily outgrewthat and so was rewritten in C on the IBM.  It is
   currently over 30,000  lines long.   Any comments  or questions about  the
   program and how it works are welcome.

   This program was  formerly named ACCU Music  Printer.  I changed  the name
   starting with  version 3.0 to reflect the fact that not only does it print
   music, but it editsit, transposes it, converts it, playsit, AND prints it.

   ABOUT THE AUTHOR

   I am currently attending the University  of California Los Angeles (UCLA),
   majoring  in Computer  Science.   I am  a junior  there this  winter.   My
   permanentaddress is in Poway, California which isa city only 30 miles away
   from downtown San Diego.  I have been programming for a number of years. I
   first started out on the Atari 800 with BASIC and have progressed  to C on
   the IBM PC.  I have written several other shareware programs for the  IBM.
   I have an interest in music, thus the writing of ACCU Music System.

   If you have any ideas for other programs, please let me know.

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   Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make  sure that the shareware principle
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