ECHOVIEW PRO 5.0

Setup: 

A. EchoView Pro needs at least 3Mb hard disk space. 

B. Close any programs you have running before commencing the setup. 

C. Select 'Run' from the Windows Start Menu or File Menu. Locate the disk directory containing the EchoView Pro installation files and run the program 'SETUP.EXE'.

D. Follow the on-screen Prompts. Your Echoview Pro Software will then be set up. 


IMPORTANT:

In order to work, EchoView Pro needs Microsoft's VB40016.DLL file. 
You will need it in your system directory. You may already have it.  
If not, it is available free for use with EchoView Pro from one of the 
following sources:-

a.   http://www.mirage1.u-net.com/echoview.htm

b.   http://www.winsite.com/info/pc/win3/programr/vb40016.zip 	
        (0.5 Mb zip file)

c.   Simtel Net Mirror sites (zip file in the win3/dll directory)

d.   Your local shareware supplier or bulletin board service.

e.   Recent CD ROMs containing shareware or other programs.



1. OVERVIEW

EchoView Pro is a powerful software suite of tools for musicians, sound engineers and producers. It's designed to work with Windows 3.X, NT, 95 or later.  This version replaces EchoView 4 and is freeware. All the features of EchoView 4 have been retained but improvements have been made all round. The...

	DELAY CALCULATOR and GRID

	METRONOME 

	TAP-TEMPO

	SONG LENGTH CALCULATOR 

	and other original features remain.


2. NEW FEATURES

It has a wealth of new features including IMPROVED ACURACY and added MIDI and PRINTING CAPABILITIES. In addition, a host of extended features is now available, including...


	A MIDI CHORD ANALYSER called 'CHORD CUE'

	A SAMPLE CALCULATOR

	AN INSTRUMENT TUNER called the 'VIRTUAL GUITAR'

	ENHANCED METRONOME CAPABILITIES

	and still FURTHER PRINTING CAPABILITIES.  

The extended features are built-in to this version of the software and work for a free trial period. A permanent upgrade requires simple registration via the internet.


3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

EchoView Pro needs AT LEAST a fast 486 with 8Mb of RAM and Windows 3.1, NT or W95 or later.  

To use the audio and/or MIDI features of EchoView Pro you will need a soundcard or MIDI interface and possibly also a MIDI instrument e.g. a keyboard (and MIDI connecting cables).

A fast display with 600x800 or higher resolution providing 256 or more colors is recommended.


4. DISTRIBUTION

EchoView Pro is FREEWARE. The basic features will not 'time-out' and you won't be confronted with messages which insist that you register. You are free to make use of the software and download it, upload it, duplicate it, publish-it. Feel free to give copies to anyone else who might like to use it but do not modify either the software or the documentation.

Included with this freeware version is an opportunity to evaluate the extended functionality you will enjoy if you upgrade.  Please note that though you may copy and distribute the software itself, you must not give or sell to anyone else, or distribute in any way, any EchoView Pro personal registration number or unofficial upgrade instructions.  

Users worldwide can permanently upgrade for less than the equivalent of 15 US Dollars, (outstanding value).  


Why is it so cheap?

Well to start with, you already have the software so you will not be paying for expensive advertising,  delivery or fancy packaging.  The built-in help screens are your manual and you can choose whether or not you print them out.

This method of distribution allows you not only to try out the the software but also to establish that it works properly on your system before you part with any money.


5. REGISTRATION AND UPGRADING

Anyone, anywhere in the world can easily register and fully enjoy the extended features of EchoView Pro 5 forever for only $14.99(USD) or £9.99(GBP).  Schools, colleges may purchase a licence which permits simultaneous use on up to 10 machines. 

Every registration includes automatic rights to upgrade to the 32bit EchoView Pro (version 6) when it becomes available (scheduled for release during 1998).  

Credit-card payments can be made either by telephone or by secure online registration on the internet.

Having registered, users receive a Personal Registration Number (PRN) which will enable them to permanently activate the extended features of EchoView Pro.  

Secure registration via the internet is easy, fast and reliable. You can pay by Mastercard, Visa or American Express. Your personal registration number(s) will be sent to you by e-mail though you can request a fax, or regular (snail) mail if you prefer.

Online credit card registration is available through ALTUS SOFTWARE MARKETING in the USA, they accept MASTERCARD, VISA and AMERICAN EXPRESS, just go to -  

http://www.mirage1.u-net.com/echoview.htm       or

http://www.axxis.com/cgi-bin/order-echoview 

For your protection both Altus and SW-REG (see below) offer state-of-the-art secure internet connections which encrypt all information sent in this way.


Altus will also accept orders by telephone fax or e-mail:-

     
   Toll-free Phone (USA only) 1-888-AT-ALTUS   (282-5887)

   International Voice Mail: (USA) 801-523-8221
   
   Fax: (801) 576-5663  

   e-mail: altus@axxis.com


If registering by fax or e-mail, or before dialling voice-mail please complete and the enclosed order form.  (open the text file 'ordrform.txt')

Altus will charge you $14.99(USD) for a single licence or $119.99(USD) for an educational licence.


Alternatively, if you have a VISA card you can register by secure internet order form via SW-REG.COM in England-

http://www.sw-reg.com/user_search.html  

£9.99(GBP) for a single licence (product ID 11063) or 
£79.99(GBP) for an educational licence (product ID 11064) 


Please read the sections below entitled 'Copyright' and 'Disclaimer' before registering.  Do not register if you do not agree with the terms.



6. COPYRIGHT

EchoView Pro is copyright ©1996-1997 Ian Tragen with portions copyright ©1987-1995 Microsoft® Corp.

Though the evaluation version of this software is not subject to direct copying restrictions, elements of the design and implementation remain under international copyright protection and you are advised to contact the author prior to any attempt to replicate any individual aspect of this software.  A single licence permits registered users to upgrade copies on up to three computers provided there is no possibility of more than one copy being used at a time.  You must not attempt to disassemble, discompile or modify this software in any way.



7. DISCLAIMER

This software is provided 'as is' and neither the author nor his agents will accept responsibility for loss or damage of any nature arising either directly or indirectly as a result of its use or misuse.  No warranty of any kind is given relating to the accuracy or suitability of this software for any particular purpose. 

In any event, the liability of the author or his agent will not exceed either (at their discretion) a replacement of the product or refund of the original purchase price.  

Whilst every effort is made by appointed agents for EchoView Pro to ensure total security, no responsibility can be accepted for the security of credit card or other information transmitted via internet or telephone.


8. FURTHER INFORMATION AND UPDATES

Please visit the EchoView Pro web page at...

  http://www.business.u-net.com/~mirage1/echoview.htm 

  or send e-mail to:  ian@europemail.com

When you visit the web site, you will also be able to find out about and download about the latest version of EchoView Pro.  

Remember that registered users will be able to fully upgrade a copy of EchoView Pro Version 6 when it becomes available.