-------------------------- The Groove Mechanic ------------------------------

What does Groove Mechanic do?

The primary purpose of the Groove Mechanic is to dramatically improve the quality
of your old vinyl LP records while getting them ready to record on a CD. While it
does not actually perform the CD writing, it does allow you to:

   capture the audio from LPs (or other sources) into audio files on your computer
   analyze the quality of the sound
   remove the "clicks and pops" that often plague older LPs
   remove the "rumble" that is sometimes apparent in both new and old LPs
   work on an entire LP side at a time, and then split it into individual
    songs, or "tracks"

The output from Groove Mechanic is WAV files, which are accepted by nearly every
CD-recording software package. The resulting CDs can be played back on any audio or
computer CD player.

The Groove Mechanic is shareware - if you use it beyond the 30-day evaluation
period, you are required to register it. See the file ORDER.FRM.


1.  Shareware Concept

Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are required to
register it (or purchase the licensed version if there is one).

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated
below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like retail
authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are
good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute
the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example,
some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may
copy their Shareware.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find
software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's retail or
Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower
also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.


                   LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

        THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. BADGERBYTES
SOFTWARE DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING
THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS IN TERMS
OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE
RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IF
THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS ARE DEFECTIVE YOU, AND NOT BADGERBYTES OR ITS
DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL
NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.

        THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT IS MADE BY BADGERBYTES, ON THIS BADGERBYTES
PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY BADGERBYTES, ITS DEALERS,
DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH
INFORMATION OR ADVICE. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM COUNTRY TO
COUNTRY.

        NEITHER BADGERBYTES NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION,
PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND
THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF
BADGERBYTES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

        This Limited Warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with
the laws of the Province of British Columbia.



2. Installing Groove Mechanic

    You will probably receive Groove Mechanic in compressed form so you will need
to decompress it. Use PKUNZIP or one of the many Windows-based decompressors, and
unzip it to a directory such as \GROOVE.

The files you then have in the directory are:
        GroovMec.EXE       The executable
        GroovMec.HLP       The help file
        README.TXT         This file
        ORDER.FRM          Order form, for you to e-mail or print and fill out

Add an entry for Groove Mechanic in your Start menu (by right-clicking on the Start
button then creating a folder or using an existing folder, then creating a shortcut).
Or create a shortcut on your desktop (by right-clicking on the desktop area, selecting
New->Shortcut, and then browsing to the location where you saved the Groove Mechanic
files.

Then Groove Mechanic may be started, by double-clicking on the program icon.


3.  History

   V1.0         Initial release


4.  Distributing Groove Mechanic

You are encouraged to pass a copy of the shareware version of Groove Mechanic along
to your friends for evaluation.


5.  Registering your copy

You may use the shareware version of Groove Mechanic for a 30 day trial period. If
you would like to continue to use it after the 30 day trial period, you are required
to register the program with BadgerBytes Software (via Coyote Electronics, the
distributor).

See the online help file for details.

If you wish to register by e-mail, edit the file ORDER.FRM, filling in the blanks,
and then e-mail the completed file to normc@express.ca. You will receive a registration
code by return e-mail. Enter that code into the registration box in Groove
Mechanic. Then send a cheque or money order (by conventional mail) to:


        Norm Campbell
        Coyote Electronics Inc.
        11174 Canyon Crescent
        Delta, British Columbia
        Canada V4E 2R8

If you wish to register by mail, print ORDER.FRM, fill in the blanks, and send it
along with a cheque or money order to the above address.

IN EITHER CASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR 9-CHARACTER "SYSTEM TAG", WHICH YOU WILL SEE
IN THE REGISTRATION DIALOG BOX IN GROOVE MECHANIC.

If you have any suggestions for future enhancements or additions that you would like
to see made to Groove Mechanic, please pass them on to me and I will try to accomodate.

Please direct any communication to me via e-mail, at normc@express.ca.

