LowPlay v1.00 Guide LowPlay v1.00 "A small and simple NT/ST/PT player. " By Antony Lincoln. Copyright and Distribution Disclaimer History Bugs ! Contacting me... What is it ? Requirements Usage But it doesn't.... Future Other Projects What is LowPlay ? LowPlay is a small CLI program (7k) that simply plays the following module formats : ProTracker (All) SoundTracker (Most) NoiseTracker (All) If your do find one of these that doesn't play, contact me. What do I need to run it? An Amiga. I'm not sure what OS version you need. It works on the following (my machine) : Amiga A1200 10Mb, 400Mb HD. WB 40.42, Kick 39.106. What files should I have? This distributtion MUST contain : LowPlay - 7660 - The main program LowPlay.guide - 6423 - The AmigaGuide® documentation. LowPlay.doc - - The ASCII documentation. If any of the files are missing or the incorrect size, contact me. History Version v0.90 - Week Beginning 07/04/97 ------------- ---- --------- -------- Began development. Various bugs to do with play-routine. Fixed major timing problem. Version v0.99 - 08/04/97 ------------- -------- Fixed command line parsing problem, added dynamic error reporting. Also fixed yet another timing problem. Version v1.00 - 09/04/97 ------------- -------- FIRST PUBLIC RELEASE Improved file loading routine, fixed problem whereby after loading a module, the program wouldn't allow you to delete the file specified ! Now fixed, but uses more mem (loads everything into buff) Copyright and Distribution This program is distrubuted under the concept of FREEWARE ! In other words, you can copy it and freely distribute it (including uploading to BBS/Aminet etc.), as long as: - You don't charge anything for it (except for media costs, about £5 UK max.) - You include ALL files listed. - You don't modify any files. (For inclusion on compilation CDs or magazine coverdisks/cover CDs, contact me. Any other queries, contact me. No permission is necessary for inclusion on Aminet or Fred Fish CDs.) For clarity, here is the copyright info, as in the source code. /* LowPlay v1.00 Copyright © 1997 Antony Lincoln. E v3.2a 09/04/97 19:35:59 */ -- If you really feel you need to send stuff or thank me, click here ! Disclaimer You use this program entirely at your own risk. The author will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by this program including but not limited to loss of or damage to data. Using LowPlay This must be used from either a CLI (Shell) or a script. The command accepts the following parameters : Where filename is the name and path of the NT/ST/PT module you wish to play. If you don't pass a command, the program will display USAGE info. To quit while playing, press Ctrl-C ! For inclusion into a script, try something like this LowPlay >NIL: ram:mod.mymodule This will NOT display any copyright info and play the mod. But it doesn't.... But it doesn't.... Play exotic modules such as OctaMED, XM, etc.... - I know ! Allow me to select wether I wan't the module to loop - This will be in the next version Have a fancy GUI - The whole idea is that it's a CLI player ! Work while using my graphics package etc... - Hmm... this could be a problem, contact me. Bugs ! The only problems I've found myself are..... - On some modules, particulary ones that have been converted from OctaMED using AMFC etc... play slower than they should do... - If a module is corrupt the program doesn't seem to report it, it just comes up with `File not found' Anyway, if you do find any bugs, contact me. Contacting me.. I can be reached in various ways, but many are more preferable than others. By Internet E-Mail : clumbersoft@cyberjunkie.com (My company's address) widget@enterprise.net (My main address) antony@cyberjunkie.com (My other address) By Snail Mail : Antony Lincoln 3 Meadow Drive Worksop Nottinghamshire. S80 3QF ENGLAND. Also, my BBS will be online soon, so contact me for more info. As for donations, they are not required but I'd be very grateful if sent. For example, if someone sent me a pound coin, I'd be happy to send them the latest version via. E-Mail, with there own name contained. If someone sent me an Aminet CD-ROM they'd definately be registered with all my current and forthcoming programs. If someone sent me their old HD, they'd become a CoSysop ! Commercial companies, I'd be happy for you to include my program for no charge, although please inform me first ! (Oh, my PGP key is available at) http://homepages.enterprise.net/widget/pgp/ant.pgp Future ideas There's a lot of stuff thaat could be done to improve this program, but here what's on the top of my list : Option of repeating (Done - v1.01) Tempo adjust (Nearly done - v1.01) Volume (Done - v1.01) Debug mode (Nearly done - v1.02) Mixing options (Nearly done - v1.02) Other formats (STP 3 on the way....) Other projects... Well, there are a few projects in the pipeline from ClumberSoft, written by various programmers..... We're always on the look out for new members though ! iPEG - Fast MPEG player, managed 6fps on standard A1200 ! Works2Amiga - Conversion utility for Amiga, allows MS Works files to be converted to various Amiga formats ! WorkBunch - Vital replacements to WB, also some exec.library patches etc.. And some others.....