Public (software) Library
July 1994 Monthly CD-ROM
Copyright 1994 Nelson Ford, PsL, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


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BMASTER6.ZIP   286318  05-24-94  Blaster Master 6.0 is a tool kit for working
                               | with raw, uncompressed Sound Blaster VOC
                               | files. NEW: works with any sound card that
                               | has a DOS based, textual utility for playing
                               | and recording files in native mode,
                               | increased subdirectory array to 110 entries.
                               | (Gary Maddox, reg. fee: $50)
DMP09.ZIP       65085  05-24-94  Digital Music Player 0.9 is a multi-threaded
                               | MOD player for OS/2 2.x designed to operated
                               | in the background while you work with other
                               | applications. Requires a digital capable
                               | audio adapter. (Aria, reg. fee: $20)
GTDOS170.ZIP   109849  05-02-94  Guitar Teacher 1.71 displays chord structure
                               | for all the major, minor, seventh, major
                               | seventh, minor seventh, suspended fourth,
                               | and seventh suspended fourth. (Celista
                               | Software, reg. fee: $15)
KMM.ZIP        152718  05-17-94  Kinetic Music Machine is an algorithmic
                               | composing program particularly suited to
                               | developing original material. It consists of
                               | a multi-page workspace, and a toolbox of
                               | computation functions, abstractly
                               | represented as synth modules, complete with
                               | output and inputs. These are connected in
                               | real time with the mouse, as you listen to
                               | the changes. Technically, the program is
                               | considered a direct manipulation
                               | metalanguage. This puts it about halfway
                               | between a music programming language and a
                               | video game. All input is with the mouse,
                               | where you are either connecting modules
                               | together tinker toy fashion, or you are
                               | dialing in parameter values. The program
                               | features constant real time feedback: every
                               | change you make is immediately seen and
                               | heard. Simple patterns are done almost
                               | instantly, and then step by step you can go
                               | on to develop the patterns into full musical
                               | compositions of virtually unlimited
                               | complexity and subtlety. (Software Tools for
                               | Artists, reg. fee: $79)
ME404.ZIP      430688  05-24-94  MusicEase 4.04 lets you create, edit, print,
                               | and play music notation. (RMH Computer
                               | Services, reg. fee: $49)
MELPRO.ZIP     166118  05-17-94  Melodia/Pro is an algorithmic composing
                               | program set up as groups of
                               | musical/algorithmic process such as step
                               | sequencers and random generators. You make
                               | connections to these processes while the
                               | music is running in real time, and modify
                               | the processes as you listen to the changes.
                               | Although the musical compositions created
                               | with Melodia can be quite similar to those
                               | created by KMM, Melodia is higher level in
                               | concept and use, more like a spreadsheet
                               | than a programming language. It includes
                               | powerful built in tools for converting ASCII
                               | text, DNA sequences, and integer data files
                               | of almost any type to musically intelligible
                               | patterns and source material. For maximum
                               | performance a 486/33 cpu or better is
                               | recommended. (Software Tools for Artists,
                               | reg. fee: $79)
MELSC.ZIP      200945  05-17-94  Melodia / Sound Card is an algorithmic
                               | composing program for all Adlib compatible
                               | sound cards. It includes an editor/librarian
                               | for the FM sound generator. (Software Tools
                               | for Artists, reg. fee: $19)
MELTS.ZIP      119331  05-17-94  Melodia/TS is another of the Melodia series
                               | of algorithmic music programs that share a
                               | similar interface but use different methods
                               | to generate the music. It uses a table
                               | sequencer which provides smart multi-level
                               | stage sequencing, similar to what was
                               | available on the old modular studio
                               | synthesizers, but far more sophisticated. It
                               | also uses a unique type of rhythm generator,
                               | a bouncing ball confined in a box, that is
                               | fun to use and very musical. (Software Tools
                               | for Artists, reg. fee: $69)
TVMODS.ZIP     438153  05-24-94  TV MODS is a collection of five television
                               | them songs in MOD format. (reg. fee: $0)