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* MOD4WIN Version 2.00 *
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Installation Instructions:
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- start Windows (version 3.1 is required)
- insert disk in drive A or B
- in the Program Manager go to File | Run...
- on the Command Line type <drive>:install.exe, e.g. "A:install.exe"
- follow the instructions of the installation program
_______________________________________________________________________________
Revision History:
-----------------
Version 1.00:
- September 1993
- first fully functional model of Mod4Win
Version 1.01
- October 1993
- The version 1.01 was necessary because of some bugs in the play routine,
with file handling of more than 900 files at a time, the installation
program, and the speed when running on slow machines.
* play routine: problems with loading and the end marking of files
that jump around between patterns
* file handling: was completely revised
* installation had two problems: the check for free space on destination
drive looked at the wrong drive and the given path name was not
accepted, even if entered correctly
* full keyboard support (TAB/SHIFT-TAB)
* information dialog was debugged
Version 1.02
- November 28, 1993
- first release for the U.S. shareware market
- several bug fixes
* wave driver is displayed and saved nicely
* bpm speed is interpreted correctly
* invalid MOD-formats are recognized now
* updates the display correctly
* playtime is properly reset
Version 1.03
- January 14, 1994
- fixed 2 bugs in installation routine
* would work correctly only if "Create Program Manager Group" option
was checked
* got confused when the year switched over and showed only shareware
screen anymore
- detects and displays invalid and unsupported MOD files correctly
- doesn't crash with invalid list files anymore
- several bug fixes in player routine
* caused protection faults with invalid MOD files
* didn't play some MOD files correctly (didn't play all patterns,
sounded weird with some files)
Version 1.10
- February 18, 1994
- second release for the U.S. shareware market
- complete internal source revision
* many routines more efficient
* the dialog frames are now drawn instead of bitmapped
* bug with drag&drop routine removed
* use of resource strings
- vast enhancements to the player routine
* supports all ProTracker effects
* true BPM-speed
* modular design
- more stable wave driver interface
* no crashes anymore with non-standard wave drivers
- more setup options in INI-file
* debug output gives valuable information about MOD files
* for details see the FAQ section in the Windows help file
- improved interface
* name and instrument strings are displayed fully
* new MOD format identifier strings
* switched the hotkeys for previous and next song (up <-> down)
* consistent shuffle mode
* set focus correctly when using hotkeys
* new hotkeys for easier navigation in the Open Dialog
* faster about scroll
* double click for About Dialog, single click for move
- improved help file
* new sections on About Dialog, FAQ, Where to get more MOD files?,
MOD formats, and more
Version 2.00
- June 27, 1994
- third release for the U.S. shareware market
+ player routine almost twice as fast as in version 1.x
+ supports many new formats with up to 32 channels
+ archive support
* modules can be played out of archives
* freely selectable archivers and command line options
+ mini status that is optionally always on top
+ more setup options
* various timer modes for better multitasking
* surround sound, quality mix, BPM, and load state options
+ more dialogs and options for more information and easier navigation
* effect panel
* instrument info dialog
* integrated file manager
* browser dialog
* elapsed/rest time switch
* file/module name switch
+ freely configurable hotkeys
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**************************************************************************
* The following chapters are all included in the Mod4Win Help file and *
* really look much better there. Of course, if you absolutely love text *
* files, you can study it here. *
**************************************************************************
_______________________________________________________________________________
Features
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Mod4Win is a player for digital music modules on IBM-PC compatible machines
running Microsoft Windows.
- Mod4Win 2.00 supports:
* NoiseTracker (*.NST), Pro-, Fast-, and TakeTracker (*.MOD), Mod's Grave
(*.WOW), Oktalyzer (*.OKT), ScreamTracker 2.x (*.STM), Composer 669
(*.669), and MultiTracker (*.MTM) modules with up to 32 channels
* Sample rates between 11 and 48 kHz
* 8 and 16 bit sample depth
* Mono, Stereo, and Stereo Surround Sound
- Full archive support
* Supports ARJ (*.ARJ), LHARC (*.LHA, *.LZH), and PKZIP (*.ZIP)
- Jukebox function for up to 2999 MOD-Files in one session
* Generates playlists (*.MOL) with files from up to 100 directories or
archives
* Drag & Drop feature of one or more modules, archives, and playlists
* Launching of a module, archive or playlist from a command line parameter
- Intuitive and easy to use interface with complex functionality
* Hotkeys for all player functions, many of them user-definable
* Mini Status uses minimal desktop space and stays optionally always on top
* Effect Panel shows current effects, instruments, notes, volumes, and speed
* Integrated File Manager to copy, move/rename, and delete modules from and
into drives, directories, archives, and list files
- Mod4Win saves all settings, such as
* window positions
* last accessed directories
* sound card and wave driver settings
* optionally the complete current status, so the next session will start
exactly where you stopped the last one
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System requirements
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Sound:
- A sound card with at least one DAC that can process sampling at 11 kHz or
better and an appropriate asynchronous wave driver, also known as an MPC-2
compatible wave device.
- Note: speaker.drv won't run!
Computer:
- AT 386 SX/16 as the absolute minimum to run the program.
- AT 386 DX/20 for playing at the highest sample rate.
- AT 486 DX/33 with 8 MB RAM to use Mod4Win as a background jukebox at 44 kHz
and 16 bit stereo sampling.
Video:
- A VGA video adapter with at least 16 colors simultaneously.
- Note: Hercules and Monochrome adapters will not show many of the displays
correctly.
- Suggested video resolution 800 x 600 to show the Main Dialog, Info Window,
and Effect Panel without overlapping.
Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher running in 386 enhanced mode.
- Note: This version of Mod4Win will not run on 286-based machines anymore,
neither will it run under Windows in standard mode.
For a more detailed discussion of System Requirements see also the sections
Known Problems and Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) in the Windows help file.
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Authors
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Mod4Win was written and designed by Kay Bruns and Uwe ZΣnker. The English
version of Mod4Win and the Help file was translated and adopted by
Jens Puchert.
This program was thoroughly ▀-tested. However, if you discover any
malfunctions or bugs (you never know), feel free to write your comments to:
JSInc.
Jens Puchert
1037 Madison St
Syracuse, NY 13210-2015
You can also reach me by phone or FAX at (315) 423-4775
or through e-mail to jpuchert@