ACCOMPANIST - A 16 Voice Sequencer. ----------------------------------- ACCOMPANIST is a 16 Voice Sequencer for use on any model of ATARI ST. It works with either monochrome or colour monitors. On a 520 there is room for over 8000 notes (note-on + note-off or other MIDI event), and on a 1040 over 30000 notes. The design was heavily influenced by David Mellor's hypothe- tical 'Ideal Sequencer' which appeared in the October 1988 issue of the Sound on Sound magazine. Many thanks to him for a lot of useful and elegant ideas. I hope he will approve of the single note/chord editing feature which I have fitted on top of his concepts. ACCOMPANIST uses the high level GEM event timing system via MODULA-2, so the timing accuracy is adequate rather than brilliant, with a target resolution of 96 beats per quarter note. The file MANUAL.TXT contains a description of ACCOMPANIST, and the MUSIC folder contains a few example pieces of music. The file VERSION2.2 contains details about bug fixes and new features. Double click on SEQUENCE.PRG to load and run. Comments and bug reports welcome. Enhancements ------------ The VERSION2.2 File contains details of enhanced features available in the latest version of ACCOMPANIST. If you would like a copy of the latest version, please write to me at the address below, sending enough to cover my expenses, ie disk + p&p. Donations --------- If you find this program to be of value, a donation would be greatly appreciated. (Suggested donation 10 pounds). Please send cheques to the address below. Feedback -------- I would very much enjoy hearing about how you use ACCOMPANIST, and what MIDI equipment you are using. I would also like to see any examples of music that you have played and/or composed. Bug Reports ----------- I would like to hear about any bugs that you find. In particular, PLEASE report any serious errors, such 'MODULA-2 Run-Time Error #n'. Would you please supply me with following information. The original type of ST, eg 520 STE, any memory upgrades, TOS release if known, any other hardware mods, Run-Time error #, and a detailed list of actions leading to the error. Acknowledgements ---------------- This product was developed using Modula-2/ST, 0272-7422796(UK), (214)349-4942(USA). Recent developments have been carried out using MAXIDISK. This is a PD RAM Disk which survives Resets, and also compresses files so that space is increased by about 20%. The author is Max Boehm, Im Engelbrauk 5, 4670 Luenen, West Germany. The RAM Disk is loaded at Boot up time using UPLOADER. This PD utility comes from Jon Ellis, Scisys Software, 29 Ashridge Drive, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Herts, AL2 3SR. I would also like to thank Paul Gilby, Deputy Editor at Sound on Sound, Martin Russ,a prolific Sound on Sound Contributor, and Lou Nisbet, proprietor of the the ST Matrix, for their help and encouragement in bringing Version 2.1 into the Public Domain. Autobiography ------------- I developed this program as an accompanist for my wife's singing. A recent illness left me only able to play my piano with one hand, so I replaced the piano with a CASIO HT-3000 attached to my 1040. The program was developed over the last 3 years. It has proved a great therapy after having to retire from 15 years working in the computer industry. Henry Cosh 31, Dukes Wood Crowthorne Berkshire RG11 6NF UK Permission To Copy ------------------ The Author grants permission for clubs and other non-profit organizations to copy this program and documentation subject to the following conditions. 1. No price is to be charged for either the software or documentation. However, a distribution charge not to exceed 7 pounds total may be imposed for covering the cost of the disk. 2. The software and documentation are not to be modified in any way, and both are always distributed together. 3. Club members are encouraged to send donations to the Author. Disclaimer ---------- The Author shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use this program or documentation. The Author is not responsible for errors or defects in the program or documentation, even if the Author has been notified of same. Users will use this program at their own risk. Choir Music ----------- I have a small library of classical choral music (about 40 pieces), which I have recorded using ACCOMPANIST for my wife's choir. If you are interested, please let me know. Thought For The Day ------------------- World peace will only happen when we each find our own inner peace.