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 [  AWE32FXWorkShop V1.1  December 17, 1995  ]  (MM5.1 release, 11/1996)
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 Coded by Vincent Vu a.k.a. Judge Dredd


 [0] Release notes
     
     What's new?

     +  No longer shareware, now cardware.
     +  Enhanced detection routine, should work 100%.
     +  Fixed bug with the 32-Bit registers.
     +  New presets!
     +  Changed the menubar text, slightly.
     +  Changed the version number to 1.1 :)

     AWE32FXWorkShop is no longer shareware. It is now cardware.
     If you like this program, then please send me a postcard.
     Otherwise, if you do not, then just delete the program.

     This special Christmas version of AWE32FXWorkShop, has saving
     enabled.  I will no longer require users to register to
     program, in order to save.

     Because this is program is no longer shareware, I expect everyone
     to share their .FX? files.  Please upload your .FX? files to the
     major AWE32 ftp sites.


 [1] Introduction

     DISCLAIMER:  The author of this program is in no way responsible for
     misuse of this program.  Any damages incurred due to the use of this
     program shall be the responsibility of the operator of the program.
     By running this program, you are accepting full liability and
     responsibility for any damages incurred.

     Welcome to AWE32FXWorkShop, the successor to FXTweak.  AWE32FXWorkShop
     allows you to customize the reverb&chorus effects of the Sound Blaster
     AWE32 and the Sound Blaster 32 (hereafter AWE32).

     AWE32FXWorkShop will run in all major operating environments which are
     compatible with Microsoft DOS.  When running AWE32FXWorkShop under a
     multitasking environment, make sure that no other tasks which take
     control of the AWE32 are running.

     CAUTION:  Be careful when setting the parameters to their "max" values.
     You may blow out your speakers, or worse yet, you may lose your hearing.
     (Probably not).  But anyway, be careful, and never ever, turn the
     volume up.  But most importantly, have fun, and be creative.


 [2] Getting Start

     You must have either a Sound Blaster AWE32, or a Sound Blaster 32 in
     order to use this program.
     
     In order to run this program under Microsoft Windows, no programs
     which take control of the AWE32 should be running.  Vienna SFStudio
     does not take control of the AWE32.  Vienna will release control, when
     you background it.

     To get command line help run AWE32FXWorkShop with the /? argument.

     If AWE32FXWorkShop is run without any arguments, it will load into the
     GUI.  Under the GUI, the AWE32's effects engine is updated in realtime;
     i.e. when you make a change to any parameter, it is immediately updated.
     This makes it possible to audition changes to effects in realtime, when
     a program playing sound/music through the AWE32 is running in the back-
     ground.  This program has been tested to work under the DOS Shell of
     Cubic Player v1.6.

     Once in the GUI of AWE32FXWorkShop, most of the keys are self-
     explanitory.  Initially AWE32FXWorkShop will load the Chorus Parameter
     screen.  Pushing the F2 key will switch to the Reverb Parameter screen.
     Pushing F1 will switch back to Chorus.

     To edit the parameters, move the selector using the up and down arrows
     until the proper parameter is highlighted.  Once the proper parameter is
     highlighted, pressing the Enter key will allow you to edit it.

     All parameters are in the hexadecimal base.  All input should be in
     hexadecimal.  Example: ffff.

     Once you are done creating or editing a chorus or reverb effect, you
     may save it by pressing the F9 key.  Type in the path and filename of the
     file you wish to save.

     Chorus parameter files should end in the .FXC extension.  Reverb
     parameter files should end in .FXR.

     You may also load a parameter file by pushing the F10 key.

     Up/Down Arrows          Move the selector.
     Enter                   Edit the parameter.
     +/-                     Increment/Decrement the parameter.
     F1                      Chorus Parameter Screen.
     F2                      Reverb Parameter Screen.
     F9                      Save current parameter screen.
     F10                     Load parameter file.


 [3] Chorus Parameters

     Feedback Level          The range for this parameter is 0xE600-0xE6FF.
                             This parameter controls the feedback level of
                             the chorus.  Use caution when setting thi
                             parameter above 0xE6F0.
     
     Delay Offset            This parameter controls the distance between
                             "repeats" in samples.  A setting of 0x100 will
                             set the delay to 256 samples, or approximately
                             5.8 milliseconds.  Setting this parameter above
                             0xC10 (70 milliseconds) will cause the repeats
                             to be "reverberated."  The range is 0-0xDA3.
                             Each unit represents 1/44100 seconds.

     LFO Depth               The range for this parameter is 0xBC00-0xBCFF.     
                             This parameter controls the depth of the LFO.
                             A larger value will cause the chorus to variate
                             more than smaller values.

     Delay Offset 2          This parameter controls the delay for the right
                             channel repeat.  This is the time the right
                             channel's repeat will come before the left
                             channel repeat.  Each unit represents
                             1/256*1/44100 seconds.  The range is
                             0-0xFFFFFFFF.

     LFO Frequency           This is the frequency at which the chorus
                             "variates."  A larger number causes a higher
                             frequency.  The range is 0-0xFFFFFFFF.
     
 [4] Reverb Parameters 

     The exact nature of the reverb parameters is not yet known.  However,
     a rough approximation of the parameters can be learned by examining the
     example .FXR parameter files which are included with this program.

 [5] Sending Postcards (formerly registering AWE32FXWorkShop)

     So, why should you send me a postcard AWE32FXWorkShop?
     
     Simply: if you like this program, then be courteous and acknowledge the
     fact, by sending me a postcard.  It will also help clear your conscience.
     :)

     Where do I send the postcard?

     Send it here:

               Vincent Vu
               2005 Las Lunas Street
               Pasadena, CA 91107 USA

     Remember:  You only have the right to complain, *if* and only if you 
     have sent me a postcard :).


 [6] Contact Information

     If you have any questions, comments, or bug reports, please mail them
     to either of the following:

     Postal:   Vincent Vu
               2005 Las Lunas Street
               Pasadena, CA 91107 USA

     Internet: jdredd@netcom.com
