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SOUND BLASTER DIGEST Number 7 June 1991 Edition. A newsletter for Sound Blaster Enthusiasts. Edited and Published by Brad Barclay. Made possible by the contributions of Sound Blaster users. /\ ______________________ / \/\ \ / \ ______________________ \ / \ / \/ \ / \/ TABLE OF CONTENTS: ================== Title: Page: ------ ----- From the Desk of the Editor...........1 Letters...............................2 Subscriptions.........................2 Handy Music Chart.....................3 SB Pro Preview........................4 Readers Survey........................6 Writing for the SBD...................6 Software Reviews......................7 Included Files........................7 SBD in the BBS World..................8 Wrapping it Up........................9 Forms: SBD Advertisement Order Form.........10 SBD BBS Registration Form............11 SBD Subscription Form................12 The SOUND BLASTER DIGEST (SBD) is a monthly publication catering to the needs of all Sound Blaster users. June 1991 Edition. Editor: Brad Barclay Assistant Editor: Karen O'Hearn Page 1 FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Welcome to SBD #7! It's really great to see that we're still growing strong after all these months! And even though we're the same old magazine, with the same old editor, and the same old purpose, you'll notice a lot of changes in this month's SBD: 1) The problem with the mysterious '81st Column' has been fixed. 2) Better spell and grammar checking. 3) The articles should fill the pages much better now. 4) The forms have been fixed YET AGAIN. 5) Your chance to vote on the best SB software! 6) And finally, a new assistant editor! These changes are intended to make the SBD a better publication on the whole. But more is needed to improve the SBD. Once again, we're down on articles for the SBD. I am in no way a Sound Blaster expert, but instead someone who enjoys the card enough to attempt to learn whatever he can about it. I write all the articles I can, but there is only so much I can do. I need you, the reader to help contribute to this fine magazine. And it isn't monetary support I request. If you buy a game with Sound Blaster support, or download some new utility that you happen to like, then write a short article reviewing it. If you have something to say about the Sound Blaster which you feel would be helpful and informative to others, write it down and send it to me. Anything that is sent will be considered for publication, and most probably will. So far only one article has been turned down, as it was a review that had already been published! But enough of the talk: on with the show! Page 2 LETTERS: =-=-=-= Many thanks to those who wrote in this month: Michael Avila of Sterling Heights, MI, USA David Brookhart of Glen Ellyn, IL, USA Chris Dodd of Sandwich, IL, USA Stephen Dorman of Cortaro, AZ, USA Guillemot Int. Software, La Gacilly, FRANCE Tim Ingram of London, ON, CANADA Ron N. Jones of Bellevue, WA, USA Steven Luper of Columbus, OH, USA Johnny Ow of Kerman, CA, USA Michael Patten of Tuscaloosa, AL, USA ...and to all of those people who phoned, sent E-Mail, or paged me for a chat on THE MUSICAL CHAIR. ----------------- ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ You Are Invited To Call: STAR-LINK NETWORK BBS - (718) 972-6099 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Multi-Line Access (9 Access Lines - 15 Coming Soon) │ │ 3/12/24/9600/14.4K Baud Support (V32/V42/MNP5/HST/HAYES) │ │ 3.0 Gigabytes of On-line Storage (3000 Megabytes) │ │ More then 80,000 Files for Your PC, AT, PS/1 & PS/2 to Download │ │ On-Line CD-ROM w/Complete PC-SIG Program Library (1400 Disks Worth) │ │ 129 Active Conferences Areas - Member of ILink International Echo │ │ On-line Edition of USA TODAY Newspaper - CB Simulator - 24 Hour FAX │ │ 60 On-line Doors - Running On FAST LAN - PC Pursuit - Subscriptions │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ STAR-LINK NETWORK BBS has been featured in such publications as │ │ Personal Computing, Computer Shopper, PC Computing and PC Magazine. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ████████████████████ Dial (718) 972-6099 █████████████████████ ------------------- SUBSCRIPTIONS: =-=-=-=-=-=-= Enjoy the SBD, but having a hard time finding it on your local BBS? Then consider a SOUND BLASTER DIGEST subscription! A mere $25 ($30 Overseas, see form for full payment details) a year gets you 12 diskettes (your choice of 5.25" or 3.5" format), one each month, containing the newest SOUND BLASTER DIGEST, the files included with it, the ZIP file for distribution to your favourite BBS, free SOUND BLASTER support, plus special bonus files which are not available to anyone else! Page 3 HANDY MUSIC CHART: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Concept and original version by Michael Avila, Additional information provided by Brad Barclay. Type Create Play/Use Convert to Mode ---- ------ -------- ---------- ---- ROL Visual Much Music MF2ROL FM Composer Jukebox Admuse Playrol Intune Sputrol Pop-Tunes Playrol MOD TrakBlaster DAC CMF Fm Composer Playcmf ROL2CMF FM Much Music Sputcmf SND Voyetra Jr. Voyetra Jr. FM MIDI ORG FM Organ FM Organ FM C/MS Organ C/MS Organ C/MS MIDI NOT Musician I Musician I FM BNK Bank Manager Bank Manager FM INS Ad Lib FM Instrument Generator SBI FM Composer INS2SBI FM ROL2CMF ADI2SBI CMS C/MS Composer Player C/MS Pop Music C/MS Sing Along VOC VREC VPLAY VOC-HDR DAC Blaster Master VOUT Voice Kit Voice Kit Blaster Master Sputter STM ScreamTracker ScreamTracker MOD2STM DAC Page 4 New Zealand Soundblaster Users Call: T H E ███████ ████████ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ███ ███ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ████ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ █████████ ████████ ████ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ████████ ██ ████████ ██████ ██ ██ Sysop: Jeremy Wylie (+64-9) 479-7677 For the largest selection of Soundblaster software in New Zealand! ------------------- SPECIAL TO THE SBD: SOUND BLASTER PRO PREVIEW =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Written by Brad Barclay. Many thanks to Derek Ziglar for providing information. The following information is taken from data provided by Derek Ziglar, an SBD reader from Atlanta, Georgia. Many thanks, Derek! The Sound Blaster music systems card is undoubtably the most supported sound systems card in the history of the PC and compatibles. Creative Labs design team took great effort in getting out a superior product, and they did. And now, Creative Labs has done it yet again. The all new SOUND BLASTER PRO, to be distributed starting this summer, is a major improvement on the old card, at least according to the statistics. In a future edition of THE SOUND BLASTER DIGEST, we will attempt to actually review the card, and let you know what we think about it. But for now, to wet your appetites, we shall provide what we can on wheat we have. Page 5 Here is a list of features in the new SB PRO: - 2 8-bit DAC's (Digital-to-Analog converters), for stereo or mono recording. Same ADPCM decompression as in the old SB card, and with sampling rates of up to 44.1Khz. - 22 voice stereo FM with default power-on Adlib-compatible mono mode. - Stereo Digital/Analog Mixer - Midi Interface (with optional MIDI kit) - CD-ROM interface, with internal connector. - PC Internal speaker input pins. - 1/8" stereo-out female jack. - 1/8" mono microphone input. - 1/8" stereo input. - Joystick interface. - Volume control. - Output Power Amplifier (4W per channel) - DMA transfer for all functions. - Fully downward compatible with the original SOUND BLASTER. - Comes with FM Intelligent Organ, SB Voice Editor, SBTALKER and DR. SBAITSO, CD Music Player, MIDI Sequencer Sp Jr. and MMPlay Presentation. - Conforms with Level 1 Multimedia standard. Well, that's about what I can tell you about the new SB PRO. Hopefully in the coming months I will be able to provide an actual review on the hardware itself. When this becomes possible, the SBD will report on both the SOUND BLASTER, and the new SB PRO to continue to cater to ALL Sound Blaster users. Page 6 READER'S SURVEY: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Starting this month, and continuing until the end of this year, the SBD will be holding our first annual READER'S SURVEY. This is your chance to do two things: first, to let us know what you think of the SBD, and secondly, to make your vote on the best Sound Blaster software of the year. Simply follow the instructions on the form, insert it in the pre-addressed envelope, place sufficient postage on the envelope, and drop in your local mailbox! Votes for the best software are in two categories: COMMERCIAL and SHAREWARE/PUBLIC DOMAIN. Please write ONE name in each blank. The software must have some sort of SOUND BLASTER support to be considered valid, and must have been released before January 1st 1992. So get your survey in now! Only one survey per person, please! The results will be printed sometime early in 1992. --------------- WRITING FOR THE SBD: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= How would you like to become a reporter for the SOUND BLASTER DIGEST? It's easy! Simply write an article on whatever you wish: it can be on programming the Sound Blaster, reviews on new hardware and software, instructions for using special functions, or anything else you'd like! Then mail it to the editor (the address is at the end of this file), along with your name and your address. We will publish it if possible! If you mail your article on a diskette, you will get your diskette back with the edition of the SBD in which your article appears, free! Either way, you get your name published as the author of the article, and people around the world will read it! We reserve the right to edit any part of any article sent, if we chose to publish it. So get writing today! Page 7 SOFTWARE REVIEWS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Have you written a piece of software that you'd like reviewed for the SBD? If so, send a registered copy of your software to the address at the end of this file, along with any necessary instructions for it's use, and we'll be sure to publish a review on it! Reviews in the SBD are great advertising, as people around the world will read it! It also helps us continue our tradition of being the best Sound Blaster publication in the world! The software must have some sort of Sound Blaster support to be considered for a review. So if you'd like a review, send in your software today! ------------------ INCLUDED FILES: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= This month's included files consist of the following files: SURVEY.TXT --> The SBD's first annual READER'S SURVEY and mailing envelope. CROCROCK.CMF --> CROCODILE ROCK by Elton John. Transcribed by Brad Barclay and Karen O'Hearn. If you have written any sort of small program or song which you'd like to include in this section, send it to us at the address below. If we use it, you'll be sent the edition of the SBD in which it appears! No files larger then 24 Kb, please. Page 8 SBD IN THE BBS WORLD: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Okay, here's this month's list of BBS's around the world that support the Sound Blaster card. If you'd like your BBS added to this growing list, fill in the BBS Registration form at the end of this document. SYSTEM NAME PHONE NUMBER CITY/PROVINCE/STATE SYSOP'S NAME =========== ============ =================== ============ Arkon BBS (416)593-7460 Toronto, Ontario. Jacky Lee Beltway Bandits (703)764-9297 -- Unknown -- -- Unknown -- Computer Connection (08)326-2388 Christies Bch, Austr. Vicki Crawford Data Dimention (404)921-1186 Atlanta Georgia Ricky Lacy Dead End BBS (703)821-7544 -- Unknown -- -- Unknown -- Electronic Age (703)620-0851 -- Unknown -- -- Unknown -- Friends & Family (214)960-3189 Dallas, Texas Jim Neargarder Gollum's Corner (404)992-1309 Marietta, GA Sean Neese House of Ichthys (305)360-2991 Deerfield Beach, FL Leonzo E. Miller Jim's Dream (202)581-1422 -- Unknown -- Jim Walls Lynzie's Motherboard (808)989-3875 California -- Unknown -- Musical Chair (416)724-6014 Toronto, Ontario Jeff Woods Musical Chair Demo (416)724-6018 Toronto, Ontario Jeff Woods Nat. PC and MIDI... (708)593-8703 Chicago, IL Duane Antor Open Access BBS +47 61 97304 Reinsvoll, Norway Erik Leirdal Point of Know Return (602)867-0488 Phoenix Arizona Dan Sarber << Prism BBS (914)344-0350 Middletown, NY Janis Kracht Punkin Duster BBS (714)522-3980 Buena Park, CA Dave Ludwig Radio Station BBS (519)471-3245 London, Ontario Tim Ingram Running Board (301)229-5342 -- Unknown -- -- Unknown -- Satellite TV BBS (713)623-4899 Bellaire, TX Jim Dolan Snarf's Music Studio (708)290-9993 Arlington Hgts., IL Colin Crisanti Stages Remote Access (416)468-2046 Niagra, Ontario Mathew Gordon Star-Link Network BBS (718)972-6099 Brooklyn, NY Michael Keylin Super SONIC BBS (416)225-8942 Willowdale, Ontario Brian Bourne Sword Quest (309)383-4795 Metamora, IL Mike Fandel The Doghouse BBS (713)422-3146 Baytown, TX Ray Cramer The Double AAce (214)606-0703 Grand Praire, Texas Mike Hutchkins The HUB (703)685-0019 -- Unknown -- -- Unknown -- The Oasis (815)498-3077 Sandwich, IL Chris Dodd The Picture Express (512)666-4842 San Antonio, TX David Steward Trolls & Tribulations (703)263-0827 -- Unknown -- -- Unknown -- VCR-BBS (513)253-0543 Dayton, OH Calvin Yu VGER Control (714)371-4789 Corona, CA Bob Altenburger Page 9 WRAPPING IT UP: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Well, that's it for another edition of THE SOUND BLASTER DIGEST. If you have any questions or comments that you would like to make, please feel free to address them to the address below. Or call us anytime between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This month, I'd like to thank Michael Avilia for the file matrix concept, Derek Ziglar for providing the information on the new SB Pro card, Jeff Woods for his input, and as always, Karen O'Hearn for being there when I needed her most. In the next few months: more detailed information on the new SB Pro card, what to do if something isn't working properly, a new standardized ratings system for software reviews, and much much more! Please direct any questions or comments about the SBD or the Sound Blaster card to: SOUND BLASTER DIGEST c/o Brad Barclay 36 Sutter ave. Brampton, Ontario CANADA L6Z 1G7 Or phone between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time: (416)846-5599 Page 10 SOUND BLASTER DIGEST ADVERTISEMENT ORDER FORM ============================================= Please fill out this form, and mail it, along with a cheque for $5 (in US funds for American orders, and in Canadian funds for Canadian orders), along with an ASCII only, typed copy of your ad, and mail it to the address below. PLEASE MAKE CHEQUE/MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO BRAD BARCLAY! NAME:_____________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: Street address:_____________________________ City, Province/State:_______________________ Country, Postal/ZIP Code:___________________ PHONE NUMBER (don't forget the area code!):___________________ BEST TIMES AVAILABLE:_________________________________________ Please mail this form, along with your cheque and a copy of the ad as described above, along with any other comments to: SOUND BLASTER DIGEST c/o Brad Barclay 36 Sutter ave. Brampton, Ontario CANADA. L6Z 1G7 Page 11 SOUND BLASTER DIGEST BBS REGISTRATION ===================================== This is a free service of THE SOUND BLASTER DIGEST, intended to allow greater access to Sound Blaster files. Please fill out all blanks (except where marked optional), and send to the address below: LIST INFORMATION: Name of BBS:____________________________________________ Sysop's Name:___________________________________________ City, Province/State:___________________________________ Phone Number (remember the area code!):_________________ Min/Max Transmission speed:_____________________________ OTHER INFORMATION: Although not included in the BBS listing, this information is important for our records. How long has the BBS been running:_________________________ Do you have a Music/Sound Card conference, message area, or file area set aside?:______________________________________ Does your BBS support and Sound Blaster files?:____________ Anything else you can think of to say that would show off your BBS, please write it down here: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Mail this form, along with any extra comments to: SOUND BLASTER DIGEST c/o Brad Barclay 36 Sutter Ave. Brampton, Ontario CANADA. L6Z 1G7 Page 12 SOUND BLASTER DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION FORM ====================================== Please enclose a cheque or money order (sorry, I don't accept any major or minor credit cards) for $25 CDN for Canadian orders, or $25 US for American orders. Overseas enclose $30 Canadian funds, payable on a Canadian bank. Please fill out all the spaces provided (except where marked optional), and mail it to the address below. MAKE CHEQUE/MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO BRAD BARCLAY! NAME:_____________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: Street address:_____________________________ City, Province/State:_______________________ Country, Postal/ZIP Code:___________________ PHONE NUMBER (don't forget the area code!):___________________ DISKETTE TYPE: (check one): _ _ <_> 5.25" <_> 3.5" OPTIONAL: Please fill this out if possible. Age:____________ Sound Blaster version:_______________ Occupation:________________ Most frequently called BBS (name only):__________________ COMMENTS: Please fill this out also! How would you rate THE SOUND BLASTER DIGEST (circle one): POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Please mail this form, along with any additional comments to: SOUND BLASTER DIGEST c/o Brad Barclay 36 Sutter ave. Brampton, Ontario CANADA. L6Z 1G7