Instead of clicking on a multimedia file and clicking the 'Add' button to place it in the queue, simplify things and just double-click the file.
Most Midi Machine options can be run just be using the keyboard. If a button, checkbox, or other 'gizmo' has a letter underlined, simply pressing and holding the ALT key down while typing the letter will execute that feature. Neat?
To bypass the configured play mode (Random, Continuous,..etc), simply change the command line running Midi Machine to include a /B, /R, /S, or /C at the end for forced backward, random, shuffle, or continuous mode, respectively.
When creating demos, ALWAYS use Continuous mode. That way, you won't lose what is in the queue as you test the demo.
If you are unable to use the right-click instant help, tap F1 to find your way to the topic. (In fact, F1 from ANYWHERE brings you straight to Midi Machine's help system!)
To move files on a drive involves the RENAME function. To move them across drives, simply copy the files to the appropriate drive and delete the original.
Ready to return to the 70's (and who isn't)? Check out the PSYCHADL.MMC (Psychadelic, man!) color map from the SETUP DISPLAY screen.
Typing a letter when scrolling through a directory or looking through the sound queue will automatically move you to the first file which has the first letter matching the one you had typed.
Want more tips? Call the Distributor Sites often, as new ones will be placed there as they are done. Got a tip? Write to Excel Progs c/o Andrew Malek, either by e-mail or postal mail. Addresses are in the help system. Thanks in advance!
Back up your copy of Midi Machine (and all files you have, in fact), often. As the wise man said, "better safe than sorry!"
