VBPLAY$ - VISUAL BASIC PLAY (Music) Custom Control
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The VBPLAY$ control provides the function of the "old" QBASIC PLAY
(Music) command.  You assign a string expression containing notes and
VBPLAY$ commands to the Text property.  The commands define such things
as tempo, octave, and default note length.  You can enter notes either
by their note name (cdefga) or by solfa (do, ra, mi, etc.).  The Command
property is used to play the music on either the PC speaker or a sound
card.  Multiple simultaneous tracks can be played when using a sound
card.  VBPLAY$ can also create a MIDI file.

The VBPLAY$ control provides an easy way to create MIDI files of tunes
that you want to play with your program.  It also provides an easy way
to play tunes on the PC speaker.  VBPLAY$ can be used to translate a
song from an ASCII string containing notes and tempo information into a
MIDI file.  The song can be played directly by VBPLAY$, or translated
into a MIDI file and played with the MCI control.

This ZIP file should contain:

  readme  .txt  - This file
  install .txt  - Proceedure for installing VBPLAY$.
  vbplay$ .vbx  - Visual Basic custom control, VBPLAY$.
  vbplay$ .hlp  - Windows help file for VBPLAY$.VBX
  ordrform.txt  - A printable order form.
  playtest.mak  - Visual Basic make file for sample program using VBPLAY$.
  playtest.frm  - Visual Basic form for the sample program.
  tunestr .bas  - Visual Basic file containing tunes for the sample program.


REGISTRATION

You can register VBPLAY$ by sending $25 to:
   Vicky Boyd
   855 N. Camino Cordon
   Tucson, AZ 85748

For your convenience, an order form is included in this package.
Just print ORDRFORM.TXT.


COMPUSERVE AND E-MAIL DISCOUNT

If you are a CompuServe member, you can register via SWREG
for $20.  The registration ID for VBPLAY$.VBX is 8581.
GO SWREG after signing on to CompuServe.  The registered version
will be sent via CompuServe e-mail.

If e-mail delivery of this package is possible, you may also
register for $20.  Be sure to include your full mailing address
with your order.

SUPPORT AND HOW TO REACH US

If you find a bug in this product, please let us know.  If you have any
questions or problems, ask!  If you have any comments or suggestions
they are welcome!  We can be reached on Compuserve at 73501,3662 or
by mail at the above address.
