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Bugfix Release .93
- Fixed a bug in patch loading (only loaded half the file! :)
- Fixed a bug where non-looping patches (ex, percussion) were looped anyway
Now patches should load (close) to perfect
- Fixed the DesqView multitasker switch
- Now you can specify a default startup video mode (no switch!:)
- Removed the delay after the "FAR.KEY found!" message
- Added an option to turn off the loading of names in the load box
- Fixed a LARGE bug in MTM loading (instr G->1)
- Added support for a LOT of new MTM effect imports (and it now weeds thru
protracker combined FX). Unfortunately I do not have these implemented for
MOD's yet
- Fixed a little bit of the WAAAY upper scales (out of tune). Still trying
to figure out how to generate my own new table. I had to guess-timate
those values
- Fixed buffer pasting (pasted 4 times too much)
- Added smart registration
- Now the sample box correctly displays all 5 digits of the values
- Far now FULLY supports >64k samples! (except graphical editor. Still
looking for a good way around what it does now. It still only loads 64k)
- So.. MOD's now save with up to 128k samples
- (maybe) fixed some crashes on Volume change keys (Scrlck, Pause)
- Fixed a problem with the PGDN key in the directory box
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Bugfix Release .92 - I've decided to release small, update bug-fixes without
the entire package. This facilitates a much faster release time and less
bulk movement of data.
- Removed all floating point from the vibrato routine (LAME! :). So now it
will work on all you guys' 386s :)
- Fixed a bug with some directory paths on the config screen
- MTM/STM/MOD tempos were STILL too fast! (reduced more!)
- Now ambient fine tempo is reset when loading a song
- Gravis patch loading now works! It's got some problems.. but getting
there! The program loads them as 8 bit because it works more reliably
and I can't tell any quality difference really.
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Well, I really didn't want to do this.. but last minute fixes for version .91
* Note this is a QUICK lastminute bugfix.. I had some horrible bugs pointed
out to me this morning (oops :).
- Now the key registration works without exiting
- You can actually change the pattern mask now
- You don't draw notes on the config screen after entering a new file mask
or pattern break now
- Added something that might help with lockups on exit
- If you still have problems with lockup or reset (harhar) on exit, then
use the /a switch, this runs the Borland C panic function to exit :)
- Now MTM songnames are displayed on the loading box
- MTM/STM/MOD tempos were a little too fast (reduced)
- Forgot to mention Ambient Fine Tempo - The fine tempo now stays with you
until you change it manually or the song does (use CTRL-4,1 on number
pad)
- Updated keylist/online help
- Now MTM song texts are a loaded correctly
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So, What's new for version 0.9? (12/16/93)ZIPPEDY DO DA!! It's FINALLY HERE!
- CHRISTMAS RELEASE MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR -
* Note that I have left the "to be done" list in its entirety underneath this
release status so you can see how much I actually accomplish.
- MOD saving now works for registered peoples
- Fixed a bug in MOD loading (strange tempos) for some ftrk MODs
- Fixed a bug in MOD loading (randoming shifting channels).. well sorta
random :)
- Added switch for turning off the EQ bars (/b)
- Starting distributing registration keys to registered users
- Added option for registration by keyfile (now anyone who has a key may
get an update without specially calling me)
- Fixed bug where you can scroll past row FF
- Added PageUp/PageDown in both sample and order edit boxes
- Removed ALL Borland generated 386 code. C++ is pretty new to 386 code so
There's probably still some bugs.. this ought to help a bit with mem
managers and networks/etc.
- Turned off all code optimization checkboxes (I have known these to screw
up good code before, really)
- Fixed the rest of the edit keys that moved the edit bar
- Now using CTRL-SHIFT-A,B,C,D,E,F work too
- Can change drives in the directory boxes (Press D to try it out)
- Text importer in the scrolltext box is functional (import ONLY ASCII
TEXT!) up to 41 lines of a file.
- Fixed a bug that could cause a lockup when loading FARs with binary data
files in the scrolltext area (>5544 bytes or one screenful)
- Fixed 16th channel bat not falling down
- 669 bug fixed... apparently composd supports an octave mine doesn't -
this is the only cause i can think of. It now transposes those notes
(they are very rare)
- Fixed a small bug where the title in the load box was wrong
- You can now use ESC on the (Y/N) prompts while exiting
- VIBRATO NOW WORKS!!! (Check out effects 5 and 6)
- Fixed bug where ALT-W,S created new notes (oops)
- Stops song while saving - fixes some lockups
- Fixed bug where retrigger was not cancelled when stopping the song
- Made it where retrigger is completely silenced while a channel is off
- Fixed the LoopTo value when loading 669's
- You can now use CTRL-PGUP/PGDOWN to move a whole page with one key in the
pattern editor
- Added a few new panic keys: ALT-SHIFT-U and ALT-SHIFT-CTRL-`. READ THE DOX
BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT NEEDING TO USE THESE.
- Fixed a problem where several thousand (joke) different keypresses
activated the config editor/saver
- CONFIG SCREEN IS NOW THERE!! Check it out! Full context sensitive help!
- MTM loading now works (somewhat). You have to understand that this is
going from essentially a totally different format. ;)
- You can now save/load individual patterns (SHIFT-F11/F12)
- STM/MOD/MTM loaders now correct the tempo with fine tempo commands
* Things NOT fixed/implemented yet in this version
- PSM, S3M loading
- 16 bit samples still have a few problems
- No SB support (maybe never now that I think about it some more)
- Still only saving of MOD format
- Ultraclicks are still here and there
- No defragment option yet. Easiest way around this is to save a temp song,
then reload it. (This kills all unused sample data in UltraSound mem)
- Strange tempos are still there. Anyone know why?
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So, What's new for version 0.8o? (10/31/93) HaLoWeEn ReLeAsE (this is the
copy that's so good it's scary :)
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** THIS WILL BE THE LAST PUBLIC RELEASE FOR ABOUT 1 MONTH!!!!!!!! **
** I WILL BE WORKING ON VERSION .9BETA, WHICH WILL TOP OFF ALL **
** FEATURES THAT YOU EVER WANT!! PLEASE MAIL ME *ALL* FEATURES YOU**
** CAN THINK OF, OR ANY YOU WOULD *LIKE* TO SEE IMPLEMENTED!!!! **
********************************************************************
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- AHHH!!! Format only allows for 64 samples. (Thanks Mattias!!!) So what I
have done to fix this problem is make it where you can only load 64
samples! That's PLENTY isn't it?? :)
- Fixed songtext length!!! Very obvious bug!! Now you can do a full page.
- Fixed format dox (FORMATS.DOC) to include a LOT of new info on actually
PLAYING the file
- Included more source. This file (FARTRAK.CPP) has the bug that makes it
where tempos above 6 are not correct. Anyone want to fix this for me? :)
- Now implemented Port-to-Note (command 0x3x)
- Now implemented Retrigger (command 0x4x)
- Major 669 effect commands are now imported (port-note, offset). Some of
the pitch bend imports still don't work; anyone want to tell me how
669 ports work?
- Made the bars run the same speed on all tempos
- Added multitasker support (check docs for switches)
- Did some general updates on the documentation
And what, you may ask, is worth waiting for version .9?
- SOUNDBLASTER SUPPORT!!!!!!!
- Loading of ULT, S3M, MTM, and PSM file formats
- Actual saving of as many formats as I can figure out to the extent that
I can also save them, not just load them (registered copy!! :)
- Context sensitive, extensive online help (maybe even include an option to
view all dox online)
- A change drives command (right now you have to shell to DOS)
- A real configuration screen built in, to set up a default command line
switch for video card, highlight grid resolution, directories, mixer
settings, and MANY more options you didn't even know were configurable
in this program
- More FX
- Maybe pulldown menus for people who are really lost without the entire
help system-to-be :)
- Finish GUS sound system (clicks, problems, etc...)
- A defragment option, to remove useless sample data from GUS memory
And what's coming in version 1.0?
- A built in sample editor by Matt McLelland that includes full FFT, Fourier
analysis, allowing shifting of sample frequency, cut/copy/paste, full
mouse support.
- More stuff; we can't foresee THAT far into the future
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So, What's new for version 0.8g? (10/08/93)
- Removed some sample pop code; it was causing problems with notes being
skipped (sample pop code :(
- Now sample and song directories actually WORK! (Try setting them by
changing to the directory, then pressing ALT-F10 to save config)
- Plans have been made for SB and SBPro support; some work has shown that
it is possible without much extra trouble. This feature WILL however,
require 1 meg of EMS memory. GUS support will remain unchanged.
- Sticky volume has been added.
- Fixed format specs and C code (header len and version fields were swapped)
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So, What's new for version 0.8d? (10/06/93) (not released to public)
- Added rudementary pitch bend functions. Really, they only modify the
period value, so don't use a BIG value
- Fixed that dumb directory bug (PGDN)
- Added master volume control keys
- Actually started sending out registered copies (SOOOO SORRY!!!)
- Now S3M NAMES are displayed in directory listing (still don't load though)
- Now set volume block (ALT-V) sets only rows with notes on them
- Fixed most of the volume pops, and volume changes should be MUCH smoother
now! The only time you will hear a pop is if you DRAMATICALLY change
volumes quickly (F-0-F-0).
- Fixed most of the sample pops
- Bars are now nice and smooth (char redefinition)
- Added more video card support (check FAR.DOC)
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So, What's new for version 0.8b? (09/06/93)
- Fixed MOD and 669 lockups (stupid mistake :)
- Added STM loading support (it's there but sounds awful in my opinion)
- Fixed "jump to songtext editor" bug
- Now sets 'special' video modes on exit from sample editor
- Same as above for shell to DOS
- TSENG SUPPORT IS FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Centered the text "THIS COPY IS REGISTERED TO NOONE!!!!!!!!!!!"
- Added command line mode and video card support
- # for Digital Oxygene AND Data Connection in DIF.NFO were wrong!! SORRY!! :)
- Included my new internet address (only EMail and usenet, no irc.. sorry :(
- Forgot to mention that the ? command was not implemented yet (oops!!:)
But...that's not neccessary any more BECAUSE..
- Help with '?' key implemented
- "FIXED" equalizer bars - now it doesn't look like a big blob of puek
- Equalizer bars now reset after playing a song (eliminate the 'sticky' fx)
- Now the equalizer doesn't do channels that aren't on
- Eliminated a few pops here and there (probably)
- Fixed "sticky" ALT key when saving samples
- 16 bit samples now work up to a point; dunno what's wrong now..
- UnLooping now works - enter FFFFF to UNloop the sample
- Fixed a few problems with the directory box