Apparently-To: john.smith@gravis.com


GUS Musician's Digest       Thu, 17 Feb 94  3:24         Volume 5: Issue  15  

Today's Topics:
                      Just to let you know  1/5
                      Just to let you know  2/5
                      Just to let you know  3/5
                      Just to let you know  4/5
                      Just to let you know  5/5

Standard Info:
	- Meta-info about the GUS can be found at the end of the Digest.
	- Before you ask a question, please READ THE FAQ.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 94 16:36:47
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know  1/5

Gravis JUST TO LET YOU KNOW #12 - 02/16/94
 -----------------------------------------

AMD & GRAVIS Press Release
--------------------------
I know there is going to be many questions about the following
press release. At this time we are limited to what we may disclose.
As more information becomes available we will let you know.

February 07, 1994

FOR  IMMEDIATE  PRESS  RELEASE

TORONTO:   AED
VANCOUVER: AED
OTC BBS:   GRVSF

                 ADVANCED GRAVIS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
                 AND ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES ANNOUNCE
                    TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT

Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. ("Gravis") and Advanced Micro
Devices, Inc. ("AMD") have announced the signing of a license and
development agreement enabling the two companies to share technology
for PC-based multimedia and entertainment applications.

Under the ten-year agreement, Gravis' existing and new audio
technologies will be exclusively licensed to AMD, subject to payment
of minimum royalties.  AMD will have the right to design, manufacture
and market integrated circuits that combine Gravis'  UltraSound(TM)
audio technology with AMD core technologies.  AMD will cross license
certain technologies to Gravis for integration in new audio products.
The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals.

"We are very excited to seize an opportunity that takes our technology
to a new level, and to have a partner such as AMD," said Grant Russell,
President of Advanced Gravis.  "This relationship reconfirms the choice
made by software developers who committed to Gravis early on."

"Advanced Gravis' leading-edge audio technologies are complementary
additions to existing AMD expertise in computation and communications,"
said Gary Ashcraft, Vice-President of AMD's Communication Products
Division.

Advanced Gravis is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality
entertainment devices for personal computers, including joysticks,
UltraSound(TM) audio cards, PC GamePadTM and MouseStickTM input devices.

AMD is the fifth largest US manufacturer of integrated circuits, and
produces microprocessors and related peripherals, memories, programmable
logic devices and circuits for telecommunications, office automation and
networking applications.  AMD has sales offices worldwide and has
manufacturing facilities in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara, California;
Austin, Texas; Atsugi, Japan; Bangkok, Thailand; Penang, Malaysia;
and Basingstoke, England.

SBOS V3.82 (GUS0039.ZIP)
----------
 This is an update to V3.8 of SBOS (GUS0037) which was released
 in January. It includes the following new features and fixes.

   - SBOS is now a COM file instead of an EXE saving a little space
   - An updated SBOS.BAT file is included which will properly load
     the .COM file before the .EXE version of SBOS
   - Automatically loads into high memory if available
   - Restoring of Vector table fixed when unloading SBOS
   - No longer hooks the keyboard interupt
   - Updated online help. Type SBOS /?

Update to GUS0038 (GUS0040.ZIP/GUS0041.ZIP)
-----------------
You may have noticed that precussion through PLAYMIDI, ULTRAMID and
MIDIFIER sounded a little flat. These programs have been updated to
correct this problem.

ULTRINIT had some problems properly initializing a 2.4 UltraSound
card.

PLAYFILE had some difficulty with stero WAV files. It also did not
properly restore the vector table. Hence many programs would not
run correctly after this program was ran.

GUS0040 includes only the above files and is intended for those
of you who already have GUS0038 and just want the updated files.
GUS0041 is a complete re-release of GUS0038 include these new
updated files.

Gravis AIL/32 V1.4 (GAIL3214.ZIP)
------------------
We released this update a week ago. It includes a fix for the
same plastic precussion problem PLAYMIDI had. It also fixes a
divide by zero error which occured with some games.

Consumer Sales
--------------
For those of you unable to locate Gravis products in your area you
may order directly from us. You can call our Customer Support
department at 604-431-1807 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm PST. Prices are full

(Continued to next message)
---
  QMPro 1.51  GRaViS ULTRASoUNd - 32 VOICES THAT SCREAM IN STEREO!

------------------------------

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 94 16:36:50
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know  2/5

(Continued from previous message)

suggested retail.

     Customer Price List    Rev: February 15th, 1994

Description           Item Code       US$     Cdn$

256K RAM Upgrade      UPG SUS1 K13    $ 14.95 $ 19.95
768K RAM Upgrade      UPG SUS1 K14    $ 44.95 $ 59.95
Amiga GamePad         SJPA            $ 24.95 $ 29.95
Apple Analog          SJAA            $ 29.95 $ 39.95
Apple Analog Clear    SJAAC           $ 34.95 $ 44.95
Chuck Yeager          S3208           $ 11.95 $ 14.95
Eliminator            SGPE            $ 39.95 $ 49.95
Eliminator MCA        SGPEMCA         $ 69.95 $ 79.95
GamePad Handles       SJPIH           $  5.00 $  6.00
IBM Analog            SJAI            $ 49.95 $ 59.95
IBM Analog Clear      SJAIC           $ 59.95 $ 69.95
IBM Analog Pro        SJAIP           $ 59.95 $ 69.95
IBM Joystick Y Cable  SCIYII          $ 14.95 $ 17.95
LMSI Audio Cable      777-0026-00     $  9.95 $ 14.95
LMSI Daughtercard     SCLI            $ 39.95 $ 49.95
Mac GamePad           SJPM            $ 49.95 $ 59.95
MIDI Adapter          SMUI            $ 49.95 $ 59.95
MouseStick II         SMMAII          $ 99.95 $119.95
PC GamePad            SJPI            $ 29.95 $ 34.95
Sony 31A Daughtercard SCOI            $ 49.95 $ 59.95
Switch                SJSA            $ 49.95 $ 54.95
Switch Clear          SJSAC           $ 59.95 $ 59.95
UltraSound            SUS1            $199.95 $239.95

USA Shipping Costs
UPS 3 day           $  7.00 3-4 days
UPS Red             $20.00  2 days

Canada Shipping Costs
Ground              $  7.00 3-5 days
Air                 $12.00  3 days
Courier             $13.00  2 days
Pickup (Call First)     $  0.00 1 day

Foreign Shipping Costs
Sea                 $10.00  10 weeks
Sea Insured         $13.00  10 weeks Insured and Registered
Air                 $24.00  10 days
Air Insured         $27.00  10 days Insured and Registered
Courier to Europe       $75.00  4 days
Courier to Far East     $85.00  4 days

On foreign orders add 25% for each additional product.  For example,
if one orders an UltraSound and a MIDI adapter, and shipping by air
is chosen, then the following charges apply:

1       UltraSound              $140.00
1       MIDI Adapter            $ 40.00
        Item 1 Shipping $ 24.00
        Item 2 Shipping $  6.00 (25% of $ 24.00)
        Total                   $210.00

Note:  There are no combinations available.  When asking for any
pricing on a combination of products add up the prices of the
seperate items.

Note:  Prices subject to change at any time.

OEM CD-ROM Upgrade Kits
-----------------------
The following is some information regarding a multimedia upgrade kit
put together by an OEM, Synergy. You can contact them at the address
and phone number below. This is not a Gravis product.

Available from Synergy - Gravis OEM supplier

        3115 Oceanfront Walk
        Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292
        Phone:  310 827 0977
        Fax:    310 827 0419

Multimedia Upgrade Kit with Gravis Wavetable Sound and Double speed drive

    comes with           
        GMS SONY328 CD ROM Drive Double Speed 300KB Transfer Rate,
        Electronic transport mechanism, MPC Level I & II Compatible
        Kodak PhotoCD Multi-Session Compatible
        Caddyless, can play audio CD's without software.
        CD ROM adapter board and software 
        Wave Table Advanced Gravis Ultrasound Board
        Bonus CD ROM software (varies)                          $299.00

Upgrade Kit w/o Sound board
        GMS SONY328 CD ROM Drive Double Speed 300KB Transfer Rate,
        Electronic transport mechanism, MPC Level I & II Compatible
        Kodak PhotoCD Multi-Session Compatible
        Caddyless, can play Audio CD's without software.
        CD ROM Adapter board and software                       $199.00

Gravis Node List
----------------

|                        Authorized Gravis BBS Nodes List

(Continued to next message)
---
  QMPro 1.51  GRaViS ULTRASoUNd - 32 VOICES THAT SCREAM IN STEREO!

------------------------------

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 94 16:36:53
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know  3/5

(Continued from previous message)

|                                    as of
|                                 Feb 10, 1994
|
Name                    Location           Node No.    BBS Phone No.   Speed
=============================================================================
Advanced Gravis         Burnaby, Canada   *1:153/978   (604) 431-5927  V32bis
|                                         *13:900/3
|                                         *94:850/103
|                                         %gravis.com
Deep Cove BBS           White Rock, Canada 1:153/915   (604) 536-5859  DS
MIDI 1040               Vancouver, Canada  1:153/7040  (604) 732-4446  V32bis
Infinite Dreams         Vancouver, Canada  1:153/7042  (604) 733-6432  DS
|                                                      (604) 733-8193  V32bis
WolfPack                Richmond, Canada   1:153/811   (604) 275-3047  DS
T-8000 Info. System     Calgary, Canada   *1:134/160   (403) 686-2236  DS16.8
|                                     t8000.cuc.ab.ca  (403) 246-4487  V32bis
|                             ftpmail@t8000.cuc.ab.ca  (403) 686-0816  V32bis
Download Dungeon        Ontario, Canada    1:229/318   (705) 749-3233  V32bis
|                                                      (705) 749-2345  V32bis
|                                                      (705) 749-9632  V32bis
Super Sonic             Ontario, Canada    1:250/722   (416) 225-2872  2400
|                                                      (416) 225-8942  DS
QWERTY                  Quebec, Canada     1:167/625   (514) 473-9357  VFC28
Software Creations      MA, USA            1:322/601   (508) 368-7139  V32bis
| Voted #1 BBS in NA
The Sound Barrier       New York, USA      13:420/0    (718) 979-6629  DS
|                                                      (718) 979-9406  V32bis
Music Connection        Texas, USA (Plano) 1:124/3109  (214) 596-2827 =DS
|                                          1:124/3110  (214) 964-3743  DS
CyberSpace - The Matrix Texas, USA(Carrol) 1:124/6201  (214) 394-9339  V32bis
|                                          13:100/22
PSyCHOTRON              Texas, USA(El Pas) 13:110/100  (915) 592-6747  V32bis
Contrailes BBS          Texas, USA(Euless) 1:130/83    (817) 355-9252  V32bis
JoyFull Noise           Oregon, USA       *1:105/55    (503) 335-9600 &DS
|                                         *1:105/5     (503) 335-3053 ZV32bis
Whammy Bar BBS          IL, USA           13:555/1     (708) 941-7551  DS
QuadriPhonic Illusions  Florida, USA      13:206/1     (904) 684-1272  V32bis
Planet of Magrathea     PA, USA            1:2607/105  (215) 820-9145  DS
I can 'C' Clearly Now!  Iowa, USA          1:290/102   (515) 472-3651  V32bis
The AANThill            California, USA    1:202/244   (619) 550-8168  DS
BECSS Computers         Washington, USA   13:650/3     (509) 735-8532  V32bis
Open Access BBS         Norway, Europe     2:210/18    +47-61-97945    V32bis
The 1st Dutch MIDI BBS  Netherland, Europe 2:281/610   +31-15-138754   DS
|                                          2:283/222   +31-85-811892   V32bis
Geniaal BBS 2           Netherland, Europe 14:1000/3   +31-2294-3154   V32bis
|                                                      +31-2294-2959   V32bis
New Age System          Estonia, Europe    2:490/12    +372-6-316928   V32bis
StarPort                Finland, Europe    2:220/630   +358-0-804-4626 DS
|                                                      +358-0-804-1133 V32bis
Unreal (Malex Data)     Sweden, Europe     14:1700/300 +46-8-59076168  DS
StarFire                Germany, Europe    2:2400/105  +49-9131-538303 V32bis
WaveSpeed               Germany, Europe    2:2445/107  +49-201-358726  DS
|                                                      +49-201-350064 ZV32bis
|                                                      +49-201-8343343 ISDN
AWAX-CBL                Moscow, Europe     2:5020/105  +7-095201-5115 ZV32bis
Blaster Sound           Spain, Europe      2:345/805   +34-58-293583  ZV32bis
MultiMedia              Singapore, Asia    6:600/408   +65-2521220    ZV32bis
Paranoimia-Art of Noise Victoria,Australia 3:635/541   +61-3-379-7041  V32
|                                                      +61-3-379-3504  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

(Continued to next message)
---
  QMPro 1.51  GRaViS ULTRASoUNd - 32 VOICES THAT SCREAM IN STEREO!

------------------------------

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 94 16:36:56
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know  4/5

(Continued from previous message)

|                         archive.orst.edu               pub/packages/gravis
|                         theoris.rz.uni-konstanz.de           pub/sound/gus

|     GUS Mailserver:     mail-server@nike.rz.uni-konstanz.de

|     Internet: Daily Digest:                         gus-general@dsd.es.com
|               Daily Music Digest:                     gus-music@dsd.es.com
|               GUS SDK Digest:                           gus-sdk@dsd.es.com
|                                               To post to tomorrow's digest

|     Request: Daily Digest:                  gus-general-request@dsd.es.com
|              Daily Music Digest:              gus-music-request@dsd.es.com
|              GUS SDK Digest:                    gus-sdk-request@dsd.es.com
|                               To subscribe, unsubscribe, and request files
==============================================================================

Updated List of Titles
----------------------

DISCLAIMER: This list is provided as a guide of titles that ship with
            UltraSound support or are planned to ship with support.
            This information has been collected from various software
            publishers. Gravis can not be held responsible for
            any changes which may occur.

                                                Last Updated: 02/01/94

Publisher               Title                         ETA
----------------------- ---------------               --------
Accolade                Star Control II               Shipping (Native)
                        Bret Hull Hockey              Q1 94    (Native)
                        Charles Barkley B.B.          Q2 94    (Native)
Activision              Return to Zork                Shipping (AIL)
                        Mech Warrior II               Jan      (AIL)
Apogee                  Raptor: The Shadow of Darknes Feb      (Native)
Aris Entertainment      Media Clips                   Shipping (Windows)
                        MPC Wizard                    Shipping (Windows)
                        Video Cube                    Shipping (Windows)
Bethesda                Delta V                       Feb      (AIL)
                        Terminator: Rampage           Shipping (AIL)
                        The Arena                     Feb      (AIL)
Blue Ribbon Sound Works Super Jam!                    Shipping (Windows)
Crystal Dynamics        The Hordes                    Feb      (Native)
Electronic Arts         SSN-21 Sea Wolf               Feb      (AIL)
                        Chuck Yegars                  Shipping (Native)
                        Kasparov's Gambit             Shipping (AIL)
Entertainment Services  Sounds Plus MIDI              Shipping (Windows)
Epic MegaGames          Vertigo                       Mar      (Native)
                        Jazz Jack Rabbit              Mar      (Native)
                        Zone 66                       Shipping (Native)
                        Epic Pin Ball                 Shipping (Native)
                        One Must Fall                 Feb      (Native)
GameTek Inc.            NFL 94                        Feb      (AIL)
                        Jeopardy Alex T.              Feb      (AIL)
Grandslam               Nick Faldo's Championship Glf
                        Reunion
                        Seventh Sword of Mendor
                        Football USA
                        Motor Mania
                        Assasin
Hollyware Entertainment Johny Quest                   Shipping (Native)
Id Software             DOOM                          Shipping (Native)
Interplay               Star Reach                    Apr      (Native)
Knowledge Adventure     Kid Zoo                       Shipping (AIL)
                        Kid Zoo (CD)                  Shipping (AIL)
                        Under Sea Adventure           Shipping (AIL)
                        Dark Safari                   Mar      (AIL)
                        Dinosaur Adventure II         Shipping (AIL)
                        Body Adventure                Shipping (AIL)
                        American Adventure            Shipping (AIL)
                        Bugs                          Mar      (AIL)
                        Speed                         Shipping (AIL)
Lucasfilm Games         Rebel Assault                 Shipping (Native)
Microleague             Silver Ball                   Shipping (Native)
Mirage                  Jack the Ripper               Feb      (Native)
Musicware               Piano                         Shipping (Windows)
New World Computing     Empire Deluxe                 Shipping (Windows)
Ocean                   Inferno                       Feb      (Native)
Psygnosis               Wizard                        Feb      (AIL)
                        Microcosm                     Feb      (Native)
                        Hired Guns                    Shipping (Native)
Sierra On-Line          Leisure Suit Larry VI         Shipping (ULTRAMID)
Spectrum Holobyte       Star Trek: TNG                Mar      (AIL)
Strategic Simulat. Inc. Darksun                       Shipping (AIL)
                        Archon Ultra                  Shipping (Native)
Twelve Tone Systems     Cake Walk Pro V2.0            Shipped  (Windows)
US Gold                 World Cup Soccer              Q1 94    (Native-3D)
Virgin                  Werewolf                      Q1 94    (Native)


3D       - UltraSounds Focal Point 3D System
AIL      - Audio Interface Library
Native   - No TSRs required
UltraMID - TSR required but does not use the AIL
Windows  - MicroSoft MPC interface

Patches
-------


(Continued to next message)
---
  QMPro 1.51  GRaViS ULTRASoUNd - 32 VOICES THAT SCREAM IN STEREO!

------------------------------

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 94 16:37:00
From: john.smith@gravis.com
Subject: Just to let you know  5/5

(Continued from previous message)

Also check out these hot patches by:

Publisher                   Title                         Patch Name
--------------------------- ----------------------------- -----------
Electronic Arts             Seal Team                     GUSSEAL.ZIP
Maxis                       SimFarm                       GUSFARM.ZIP
                            SimCity Classic               GUSCITY.ZIP
Sierra                      Latest titles                 GUSDRV.EXE
                            Including Kings Quest 5 & 6,
                            Space Quest 5, Quest for
                            Glory III, Slater and Charlie
                            Dagger of Amon RA and MORE!
Impressions                 Rules of Engagement II        ROE2UP.ZIP
Maxis/Pyparus/EA/Origin     SimCity 2000                  GAIL3214.ZIP
                            Indycar Racing                 (AIL32)
                            Syndicate
                            Shadow Caster

NOTE: Patches are located on the Gravis BBS, (604)431-5927.

Just a short one this time. <grin>

John
---
  QMPro 1.51  GRaViS ULTRASoUNd - 32 VOICES THAT SCREAM IN STEREO!

------------------------------

End of GUS Musician's Digest V5 #15
***********************************

To post to tomorrow's digest:                        <gus-music@dsd.es.com>
To (un)subscribe or get help:                <gus-music-request@dsd.es.com>
To contact a human (last resort):              <gus-music-owner@dsd.es.com>

FTP Sites              Archive                       Directories
---------              -------                       -----------
Main N.American Site:  archive.orst.edu              pub/packages/gravis
                       wuarchive.wustl.edu           systems/ibmpc/ultrasound
Main Asian Site:       nctuccca.edu.tw               PC/ultrasound
European Callers ONLY: theoris.rz.uni-konstanz.de    pub/sound/gus
Submissions:           archive.epas.utoronto.ca      pub/pc/ultrasound/submit
Newly Validated Files: archive.epas.utoronto.ca      pub/pc/ultrasound
Mirrors:               garbo.uwasa.fi                mirror/ultrasound
 
MailServer For Archive Access: Email to <mail-server@nike.rz.uni-konstanz.de>

Hints:
      - Get the FAQ from the FTP sites or the request server.
      - Mail to <gus-music-request@dsd.es.com> for info about other
	GUS related mailing lists (general use, programmers, etc.).



