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 MTOOLS.TXT              11-Jun-2003 14:51     7k  
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 PLAYD.EXE               11-Jun-2003 14:51    31k  
 PLAYD.TXT               11-Jun-2003 14:51     4k  
 SC_PIF.DVP              11-Jun-2003 14:51     1k

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ｳ SongCanvas ｳ
ｳ For IBM-Compatible Microcomputers ｳ
ｳ Copyright Jeff Cazel, 1992 ｳ
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ｳ Overview ｳ
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The SongCanvas is a complete IBM-compatible patch editor and librarian program
for Roland's GS synthesizers (SOUNDCanvas SC-55, SC-155, SCC-1, JV-30 and
others). It supports all popular MIDI interfaces and works equally well under
DOS, Windows 3.1 and DESQview.

The SongCanvas plays your MIDI files as you editﾄyou hear your changes
instantly in the context of your own musical projects! It saves its data in
standard binary format (also called "MIDIEX format") so it is compatible with
bulk loaders and other utilities. Finally, it gives you complete control over
all parameters.

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ｳ System Requirements ｳ
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Three items are required to use the SongCanvas:
ﾄ A PC running DOS 3.0 or above with at least 450K free RAM
ﾄ A supported MIDI interface: MPU401, Key MIDIator, IBM Music Feature or
SoundBlaster with MIDI connector box
ﾄ A Roland GS synthesizer

All you really NEED is the PC. However, the program is basically a "jukebox"
without the GS synth and a "demo" without the interface.

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ｳ Quick Start ｳ
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Connect a MIDI cable from the computer's MIDI Out to the Canvas's MIDI In.
Copy all files into a new directory and change to that directory. Type one of
these four commands and press <Enter>:

C runs on MIDI device #17 (Canvas's default).

C /D:18 runs on device #18 (change "18" to any device # from 1 to
32).

CANVAS /? displays a help screen explaining all of the SongCanvas's
command-line options. BE SURE TO RUN THIS IF YOUR MIDI
INTERFACE IS NOT A STANDARD MPU401 SET-UP.

See CANVAS.TXT for complete instructionsﾄthis file contains the SongCanvas
User's Manual.

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SongCanvas ﾄ GS Editor/Librarian ﾄ Version 1.0
Copyright 1992 by Jeff Cazel ﾄ All Rights Reserved

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ｳ Shareware / Ordering Information ｳ
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The SongCanvas is not a free program ﾄ it is distributed as shareware. The
shareware concept allows you to evaluate a program to determine what it's
worth to you, and then buy it if you are going to use it. You must register
(buy) the program if you use it.

This version of the SongCanvas you have is fully-featured and is in no way
disabled. Please respect this. If you use the SongCanvas after an evaluation
period of three weeks, register the program by sending me $39 US. If you
don't think the SongCanvas is worth the registration fee, let me know this
too, and I'll see if I can satisfy you with the next version.

Registered users can access the enhanced features of the program and download
free updates to the SongCanvas. You'll also get free telephone support and
25% off MidiTools, and can order the professionally printed user's manual.
See the ORDER.TXT file for complete details.

Beware of "universal" ed/libs that can't handle every parameter in their
supported synthesizers. Dedicated to the GS line, the SongCanvas edits each
parameter as listed in the owner's manual.

Please send orders and correspondence to: Jeff Cazel
13265 SW Cottontail
Beaverton, OR 97005

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ｳ Files ｳ
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The SongCanvas comes with 13 files:

CANVAS.EXE ﾄ SongCanvas program
CANVAS.HLP ﾄ SongCanvas help file
PLAYD.EXE ﾄ MIDI engineﾄsee CANVAS.TXT
C.BAT ﾄ Batch file to run both PLAYD and CANVAS
CANVAS.TXT ﾄ SongCanvas User's Manual (text version)
ORDER.TXT ﾄ Order form and registration instructions
MTOOLS.TXT ﾄ MidiTools information
README.TXT ﾄ This file
PLAYD.TXT ﾄ Detailed PLAYD information (for power users)
FACTORY.CVS ﾄ Data file containing Canvas factory settings
CANVAS.PIF ﾄ Windows 3.1 program information file
SC-PIF.DVP ﾄ DESQview 2.x program information file
CANVAS.MID ﾄ Sample GS/GM song file (Piano on channel 4; Band-in-a-Box
drums, bass, organ and guitar on 10, 2, 3 and 7,
respectively)

Unfortunately, ASCII text files (*.TXT) cannot contain formatting information
such as bold, underline and different fonts. The optional printed user manual
looks more "correct" (and "prettier") due to properly-formatted proper names,
keywords, typed commands, program messages and section headings, not to
mention the cool SongCanvas logo.

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SongCanvas ﾄ GS Editor/Librarian ﾄ Version 1.0
Copyright 1992 by Jeff Cazel ﾄ All Rights Reserved

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ｳ Legal Stuff ｳ
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The SongCanvas is a copyrighted program. It may not be changed or modified in
any way except by the author. The SongCanvas may be freely distributed
(please do so!) as long as the entire CANVAS.ZIP archive file is included and
no money is charged. A small copying fee not exceeding $10 US can be charged.

Jeff Cazel hereby disclaims any and all warranties relating to this software
both express and implied, including any merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. Jeff Cazel will not be liable for any incidental,
consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any other
reason. The person using the software bears all risk as to the quality and
performance of the software.

Brands, companies and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. The mentioning of these names is
meant solely for identification purposes and is in no way meant to constitute
an endorsement of Jeff Cazel or his products by these companies.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the SongCanvas is as clean and free
of bugs as possible. However, no program can ever be guaranteed to be free of
all defects.

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ｳ Wrap Up ｳ
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I truly hope you enjoy the SongCanvas. Please help me distribute this program
as widely as possible by making sure all your favorite bulletin boards have a
copy. Look for future enhancements coming soon to a BBS near you.

Jeff Cazel
July 1, 1992

Special thanks to Kevin Weiner for his technical support in integrating his
MIDI engine into the SongCanvas.

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ｳ Revision History ｳ
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1.0 (Jul 92): Initial public availabilityﾄvery similar to Version 3.0 of
the Rhodes Warrior