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M E L O D Y M A S T E R
Version 2.1
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U S E R ' S G U I D E
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p r o g r a m m e d b y
Alexei A. Efros, Jr.
4544 South Brockbank Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84124, U.S.A.
m a r k e t e d b y
Shareable Software International
PO Box 59102
Schaumburg, IL 60159, U.S.A.
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| MEMBER
Copyright 1990-92 by A.A.Efros
All Rights Reserved
MELODY MASTER Page 2
Table of contents
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
REGISTRATION INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WHAT DO YOU GET FOR REGISTRATION ?. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
OBTAINING A "COMMERCIAL LICENSE" WILL ALSO PROVIDE YOU. . 5
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT MELODY MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PROGRAM SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MUSIC NOTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WRITING AND EDITING MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MUSIC LIBRARY (*.MEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
ADDITIONAL UTILITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
PLAY-to-MEL Conversion Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MUS-to-MEL Conversion Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PAGING utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PLAY command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
DESCRIPTION OF FILES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
HOW TO GET HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
ABOUT THE AUTHOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
MELODY MASTER Page 3
***************** IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION ****************
Melody Master, Version 2.1
This software is provided in its current configuration. The
author makes no warranty of any kind, whether expressed or
implied, including, without limitation, any warranties of
merchantability or suitability for a particular purpose.
Melody Master is NOT a public domain program. It is Copyright
(c) 1990-92 by Alexei A. Efros, Jr. All rights are reserved.
Melody Master software and its accompanying documentation are
protected by United States Copyright laws as well as by
International Treaty provisions. Any use of this software in
violation of the copyright laws or the terms of this limited
license will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The author, Alexei A. Efros, Jr., hereby grants you a limited
license to use this software for evaluation purposes for a
period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If you decide to
continue using this software (and/or its documentation) after
the thirty (30) day evaluation period, you MUST register your
copy with a registration payment to the author.
Use of this program beyond the thirty (30) day evaluation
period, without registering the software, is a violation of
the terms of this limited license.
No licensee shall use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify,
decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or
transfer the licensed program except as provided in this
agreement. Any such unauthorized use will result in
immediate and automatic termination of this license.
A Commercial License is required for any use of the Melody
Master output files in for-profit software.
All rights not expressly granted in this limited license are
reserved by the author.
MELODY MASTER Page 4
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R E G I S T R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N
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Support Shareware by registering today! Thank you!
If you are not familiar with the Shareware concept, refer to
the shareware document file (SHR-WARE.DOC) on the program disk.
To register your copy of Melody Master, print the registration
form (INVOICE.TXT file on the program disk), fill it out, and
send it to the address provided. Or use your Visa or MasterCard
and call 1-800-622-2793!
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WHAT DO YOU GET FOR REGISTRATION ?
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Newest Version with more Melodies
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Each registered user will receive the newest version of Melody
Master on disk. Because we couldn't fit all the melodies here
the disk will also contain over 60 more melodies for your
enjoyment.
Registration Number
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Each registered user will also receive a unique registration
number with the program update. When the registration update is
installed, the Registration Reminder Screen (RRS) will be
removed from the opening and closing screens of the program.
Your name will be shown in the "About..." screen and in the
program startup.
Printed User's Guide:
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You will receive your 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 printed manual.
Technical Support
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Lifetime technical support by mail for all registered users. The
support may also be obtained thru telephone, CompuServe,
Internet, and the Runway BBS (conf. 77).
MELODY MASTER Page 5
Future Upgrades
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Your registration number is valid for upgrades within the same
version number of the program. Simply obtain the new version
from your favorite BBS or disk vendor and install your
registration number. This does not include upgrades from 2.x to
3.x etc. You will be notified about major upgrades by mail.
Free CompuServe Introductory Membership
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When you register Melody Master you also get a free CompuServe
Introductory Membership. This Introductory Membership includes
your User ID, Password, and a $15.00 usage credit. When you sign
on with your free Introductory Membership you will also receive
a free, one year subscription to CompuServe Magazine. T