CHATTERBOX Created in 1997 by D.L.P.

This program can be used to build and recite sentences, made up from sound
samples. Any samples can be used, but the ones on this disk are sampled from
Gillian Anderson of the X-Files.

If the CHATTERBOX.LST file is not changed, then the program will take about
four minuites to load, this is because all of the samples are separate files
which makes the program customizable. If you are using an Amiga without much
CHIPMEM like an A500, you will have to put some *'s in front of some of the
filenames in the CHATTERBOX.LST file so the program loads in fewer words.

The samples should be in RAW format. The Gillian Anderson samples on this
disk were sampled at 14.4KHz although any sampling speed can be used, just
change SPEED (SPD) when the program has loaded.

CHATTERBOX.PRG is the main executeable program.

CHATTERBOX.LST is a list of sample filenames that are to be loaded by the
main program. This file can be loaded into a text editor and edited, it
looks something like this:-

A,816
ABOUT,3060
*HAVE,2674
NIGHT,2660
#

The first word is the filename of the sample to be loaded (it must be 1-15
characters long) it must be followed by a coma and then the length of the
sample in bytes. A * can be included before any word, this will have the
same effect as deleting the entire line (so the sample won't be loaded).
The file must end with a # sign to signify the end. A maximum of 500 samples
can be loaded and the size of the file should not exceed 10240 bytes. I
recommend that you keep the list in alphabetical order.

The keyboard controls are all listed on screen when the program has loaded,
but here is a more detailed explanation:-

 CURSOR UP	: moves the glowing pointer up and scrolls list if needed
 CURSOR DOWN	: moves the glowing pointer down and scrolls list if needed
 SPACE		: copys the pointer selected word into the sentence window
 RETURN		: recites the contents of the sentence window
 BACK ARROW	: deletes the previous word from the sentence window
 DEL		: blanks the whole sentence window
 A - Z		: searches the word list for the letter and takes you there
 -		: use in-between words to give a short pause
 9 0		: decreases or increases the playing speed of the samples
 [ ]		: decreases or increases the time gap between words
 , .		: decreases or increases the echo time (0 = echo off)
 CTRL		: toggles filter on/off (see power light for status)
 LEFT ALT	: toggles direct mode on/off. If set to "on" then the word
		   will be recited everytime SPACE is pressed

For an interesting effect, make a long sentence and set ECHO (ECO) to about 5
then press RETURN to recite it, whilst it is playing keep tapping 9 or 0 to
change the playback speed.

If you do try and customize the disk then I recommend that you make a backup
first and use that.