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GUS Musician's Digest       Fri, 24 Dec 93  2:55         Volume 3: Issue  23  

Today's Topics:
                          Computer Speakers
                         GusJam goes Techno?
                         gusjam project ?????
                      Just to let you know  1/3
                      Just to let you know  2/3
                      Just to let you know  3/3
                             MOD2PAT v0.5

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1993 12:43:24 -0800 (PST)
From: Vincent Poy <hippo@sfsuvax1.sfsu.edu>
Subject: Computer Speakers

I am looking for some speakers for my Computer System and I currently have
the Labtec SS-700s and they don't sound that great.  Any ideas on Labtecs,
KOSS, AR, Altec Lansing, SONY's?  I'm looking at the SONY SRS-D4K and the
Altec Lansing ACS-300, does anyone have any comments on any of these? good
or bad and would I be better off getting a receiver and some bookshelf
speakers?  if so, which ones? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! 


Cheers,

Vince
hippo@sfsuvax1.sfsu.edu
root@kingdom.com
System Administrator/Owner 
Kingdom Communications Inc./California Unix Public Access Systems Inc.
San Francisco, California USA

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Date: 23 Dec 1993   23:51:18 PST
From: chrisw@leland.Stanford.EDU
Subject: GusJam goes Techno?

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Well, I'd be interested in participating in some sort of group techno
experiment. The main problem with doing that sort of stuff on the gus at
the moment is the lack of patches. I think custom patches would be
absolutely essential. The only system I think would work would be 
a common custom ultrasnd.ini and set of patch files used by everyone working 
on the project with midi as the file exchange format.

But where are we going to get the patches from? I can probably contribute 
some, but I must admit that I get bored pretty quickly making patches.

We can use various bits of Francois's drum sets and I can probably throw in
a few. Also I cleaned up the basses.zip file some time - I put in clean
loops and tuned it up, so that gives us something for bass sequences. But 
there aren't many general sequence or chord noises out there. Also probably
need some `effects' samples - like vocal/speech stuff and so on.

So, how's this going to be coordinated? 

Chris.


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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1993 00:19:22 +1100 (EST)
From: Iain Huxley <ihuxley@ucc.su.OZ.AU>
Subject: gusjam project ?????

could someone please briefly outline exactly what the gusjam project is?

I am new to computer music making, but what you are all on about sounds 
interesting...

thanks,

Iain

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 17:11:21
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know  1/3

Just to Let You Know #10 - Special Christmas Edition (12/24/93)
===============================================================

                           (INSERT FANCY XMAS LOGO HERE <grin>)

Do not open any of the following files before Dec 25th <grin>. Enjoy
all of these goodies and Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

Gravis V2.10 SDK (GUSDK210.ZIP)
 ------------------------------
An updated UltraSound and Joystick SDK has been released. This new
toolkit includes:

          Borland and Microsoft C
          Watcom and Metaware flat mode C (32bit)
          Turbo Pascal V6 and V7
          Information on Patch structure (.PAT)
          Sample source code
          UltraMID V1.06a with UltraMID Programming Documentation
          Patch Maker Lite (including updated Windows drivers)

Mega-Em V2.02 (MEGEM202.ZIP)
----------------------------
Thanx for all your input on MEGEM23B.ZIP, the UltraSound MT32/SCC1
and SB DAC emulator. This release fixes/adds the following:

    - Master volume (-Vxx) now works
    - Corrected IRQ 2 problems with EMM386
    - EMUSET now checks SB IRQ's
    - General check for resident GUS software
    - EMUSET -FAST switch for problems with Sierra software on fast
      machines
    - Added support for Netroom 3
    - -X2 no longer needed with Street Fighter 2

Patch Maker Lite Released (PMAK106.ZIP)
 --------------------------------------
You may download Patch Maker from our BBS or any of the sites listed
at the end of this document. Note that you MUST install the updated
windows drivers that are included, otherwise Patch Maker will NOT run.

Here is a copy of a recent press release about Patch Maker Lite:

November 15, 1993

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

TORONTO:   AED
VANCOUVER: AED
OTC BBS:   GRVSF

            Advanced Gravis Announces More Fun and
             Excitement for the Gravis UltraSound

Vancouver, British Columbia - November 15, 1993 -  Advanced Gravis
today announced "Patch Maker Lite", sound editing software for the
Gravis UltraSound sound card. Patch Maker Lite will be available
directly from Advanced Gravis.

The wavetable synthesizer in the Gravis UltraSound uses digital
samples to create instruments or "patches".  Patch Maker Lite
gives UltraSound users an unlimited artistic license to modify
existing UltraSound instrument patches and allows anyone to
create new instruments, adding to the 192 General MIDI patch
set currently shipping with the Gravis UltraSound card. For example,
a crack of a baseball bat or your favorite electric guitar sound
could be recorded and stored as digital patches. Or, record your dog
and create a high fidelity dog instrument for your MIDI compositions! 

"ROM based products impose limitations", said Grant Russell, president
of Advanced Gravis. "The Gravis UltraSound was designed to allow
flexibility. UltraSound users can now easily create exciting new
patches that showcase their talents and creativity.  This is also of
significant importance to musicians who seek a way to customize their
MIDI patch sets."

Patch Maker Lite may be obtained for a limited time, through Advanced
Gravis' BBS at (604) 431-5927.

In addition to UltraSound, Gravis' 16-bit, 32 voice, CD quality stereo
sound card featuring wavetable synthesis and recording, Advanced Gravis
Computer Technology Ltd. also designs, manufactures and markets high
quality computer input devices, including the Gravis Analog Pro
Joystick and PC GamePad for IBM PC and compatibles, and the MouseStick
II and Mac GamePad for Macintosh computers.

SBOS V3.7B2 Released (GUS0036.ZIP)
 ---------------------------------
 Its been a long time since SBOS was updated (06/25/93). Which
 could be taken as a good sign ;-)

 This version of SBOS has the following new features and fixes:

   - The way the -O1 switch works has been improved giving improved
     emulation quality in Carmen Sandiego and Jill of the Jungle
   - Fixed problems with:
           Flight Sim 5
           NHL Hockey

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  QMPro 1.51  -={ Gravis UltraSound - The Power of PC Sound }=-

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 17:11:24
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know  2/3

(Continued from previous message)

           FPS football
           Street Fighter II
   - -O4 switch added for games with small DMA buffer sizes. ie:
     NHL Hockey. This switch is new and is an experiment.
   - Changes in code to improve compatibility in general

 NOTE: Why call this V3.7? The version of SBOS that was shipped with
       Flashback was called V3.6. So to prevent confusion we decided
       to call this V3.7.

MIDIFIER Release (MIDFIR76.ZIP)
 ------------------------------
Midifier is a program which will turn your Advanced Gravis UltraSound
card into a fun-to-use general midi sound module.  Midifier will let
you play music using an external MIDI keyboard hooked up to a
UltraSound MIDI adapter.

ULTRAJOY (ULTRAJOY.EXE)
-----------------------
Some users have had problems running ULTRAJOY then the GUS diagnostics.
The diags would always return an SB/MIDI IRQ timeout on a V3.4
UltraSound. This version of Ultrajoy fixes that problem.

Gravis Product Spec Sheets (GRAVPROD.ZIP)
 ----------------------------------------
We updated nearly all of our spec sheets a few weeks ago. I managed to
get the ASCII text and reformatted it. The above file covers the
following products.

    [1] UltraSound                 [2]  16-Bit Recording Option
    [3] MIDI Adaptor               [4]  "Y" Extender Cable
    [5] PC GamePad                 [6]  Analog Joystick
    [7] Analog Pro Joystick        [8]  Eliminator Game Card
    [9] MAC GamePad                [10] MAC MouseStick II

It will also be available on any of the sites listed in the GRAVIS NODES
section.

Consumer Electronics Show
-------------------------
We will once again be at CES in Las Vegas from January 6th to 9th. Come
see us in Pavillion A - South Annex booth number 6200. We'll be showing
off some new products and software. I will be attending this show. You
are more than welcome to come and see us. Look forward to seeing
you all there.

Software R&D Opportunities
--------------------------
The following is a reworded ad we placed in the newspaper for 
Software Development Engineers. Since we know there are many talented
programmers out there in net land <grin> we thought we would give you
the opportunity. The ad is as follows:

"As a vital team member, you will create PC programs that support
 entertainment peripherals such as sound cards, joysticks and game
 pads. Specific duties include requirements analysis, program design,
 implementation and testing, documentation, external developer support,
 and the creation of tools to support in house development. To qualify,
 you must have a technology diploma or university degree in a
 computer-related discipline and programming experience in one or more
 of DOS, Windows, OS/2, NT, or Macintosh. Knowledge in any of the 
 following areas is essential: C and/or C++; Intel x86 assembler;
 low-level DOS programming; computer sound or controller software
 and hardware; and GUI programming."

You may snail mail your resume to:

    Advanced Gravis
    3750 North Fraser Way #101
    Burnaby, BC, Canada
    V5J 5E9
    FAX: (604) 431-5155

or send us your resume via Internet email to b.sharpe@gravis.com. Looking
forward to hearing from you.

Gravis Nodes (2 new nodes)
--------------------------
|                        Authorized Gravis BBS Nodes List
|                                    as of
|                                 Dec 17, 1993
|
Name                    Location            BBS Phone No.   Speed
==================================================================
Advanced Gravis         Burnaby, Canada     (604) 431-5927  V32bis
|
|
|
Deep Cove BBS           White Rock, Canada  (604) 536-5859  DS
MIDI 1040               Vancouver, Canada   (604) 732-4446  V32bis
Infinite Dreams         Vancouver, Canada   (604) 733-6432  DS
|                                           (604) 733-8193  V32bis
WolfPack                Richmond, Canada    (604) 275-3047  DS
T-8000 Info. System     Calgary, Canada     (403) 686-2236  DS16.8
|                                     t8000 (403) 246-4487  V32bis
|                             ftpmail@t8000 (403) 686-0816  V32bis
Download Dungeon        Ontario, Canada     (705) 749-3233  V32bis
|                                           (705) 749-2345  V32bis
|                                           (705) 749-9632  V32bis

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  QMPro 1.51  -={ Gravis UltraSound - The Power of PC Sound }=-

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 17:11:28
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know  3/3

(Continued from previous message)

Super Sonic             Ontario, Canada     (416) 225-2872  2400
|                                           (416) 225-8942  DS
QWERTY                  Quebec, Canada      (514) 473-9357  VFC28
The Sound Barrier       New York, USA       (718) 979-6629  DS
|                                           (718) 979-9406  V32bis
Music Connection        Texas, USA (Plano)  (214) 596-2827 =DS
|                                           (214) 964-3743  DS
CyberSpace - The Matrix Texas, USA(Carrol)  (214) 394-9339  V32bis
|
ANGel FaLLS BBS         Texas, USA(El Pas)  (915) 592-6747  V32bis
JoyFull Noise           Oregon, USA         (503) 335-9600 &DS
|                                           (503) 335-3053 ZV32bis
Whammy Bar BBS          IL, USA             (708) 268-0035  DS
QuadriPhonic Illusions  Florida, USA        (904) 684-1272  V32bis
Planet of Magrathea     PA, USA             (215) 820-9145  DS
I can 'C' Clearly Now!  Iowa, USA           (515) 472-3651  V32bis
The AANThill            California, USA     (619) 550-8168  DS
BECSS Computers         Washington, USA     (509) 735-8532  V32bis
Open Access BBS         Norway, Europe      +47-61-97945    V32bis
The 1st Dutch MIDI BBS  Netherland, Europe  +31-15-138754   DS
|                                           +31-85-811892   V32bis
Geniaal BBS 2           Netherland, Europe  +31-2294-3154   V32bis
|                                           +31-2294-2959   V32bis
New Age System          Estonia, Europe     +372-6-316928   V32bis
StarPort                Finland, Europe     +358-0-804-4626 DS
|                                           +358-0-804-1133 V32bis
MDSC Malex Data Support Sweden, Europe      +46-8-59076168  DS
StarFire                Germany, Europe     +49-9131-538303 V32bis
AWAX-CBL                Moscow, Europe      +7-095201-5115 ZV32bis
Blaster Sound           Spain, Europe       +34-58-293583  ZV32bis
MultiMedia              Singapore, Asia     +65-2521220    ZV32bis
Paranoimia-Art of Noise Victoria,Australia  +61-3-379-7041  V32
|
Files Only
=============================================================================
UltraSound Connection   Florida, USA                   (813) 787-8644  DS
=============================================================================

NOTE(S): - All systems are No Parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop bit (N81)
|        - All systems are online 24 hours/day
|        - Speeds: V32bis - 14,400 bits per second (CCITT standard)
|                  HST    - 14,400/16,800 bits per second (US Robotics Prop.)
|                  DS     - 14,400/16,800 bits per second (HST/V32bis)
|                  VFC    - 28,800 bits per second (V.FC/V32bis)
|        - * - Files are File Requestable
|        - % - EMail Only.  No FTP or Telnet.
|        - & - Does not accept >= 2400 baud calls
|        - Z - Zyxel (16.8K and 19.2K bps)
|        - = - DS 21.6k bits per second (HST/V32bis)

About the Gravis Nodes
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 All nodes are independent BBSs', and are not run or sponsored by Gravis.  As
 such the logon procedures for each BBS may vary.  For instance, some give
 you immediate access, while others have a probation period which may last
 several days.  All nodes are encouraged to offer all the Gravis files and
 messages to first time callers but this may not always be the case.

 If you are interested in becoming an Authorized Gravis Node you may file
 request or download GRAV-APP.ZIP from the Gravis BBS.

Other Sources for UltraSound Files:
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
|     CompuServe:         GO PCVENB  area #14                      71333,350
|     AOL:                                                        Adv Gravis
|     Genie:              Games RoundTable Cat#1 Topic #6             Gravis
|     Apple Link:                                                    CDA0312
|     Internet EMail:     Tech Support                       tech@gravis.com
|                         Sales                             sales@gravis.com

|     FTP Sites:          archive.epas.utoronto.ca         pub/pc/ultrasound
|                         wuarchive.wustl.edu       systems/msdos/ultrasound
|                         archive.orst.edu               pub/packages/gravis
|                         theoris.rz.uni-konstanz.de           pub/sound/gus

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==============================================================================

Best wishes this Christmas season from Gravis and me.

John
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  QMPro 1.51  -={ Gravis UltraSound - The Power of PC Sound }=-

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 19:40:36 +0100
From: f93-maj@nada.kth.se
Subject: MOD2PAT v0.5

Hello everyone!
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here's sort of a christmas present to everyone from me:

Announcing :MOD2PAT: v0.5, MOD (and others) to Ultrasound Patch converter

Now supports MOD, MTM, ULT, WAV, FSM, 669, STM, S3M and raw binary files.
And yes! Now you can listen to the samples before you decide if you want
to save them.

Available now upon epas.
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Merry Xmas'n'an'appy New Year!

/FMJ

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