QuickDocs for MODZap v00.60d3DJJ. These docs and the MODZap program are copyright (c) 1992 Ian Schmidt and Two Meg Software.  All Rights Reserved.

MODZap is the ultimate in MOD players for the Apple IIgs.  It offers full
support for 15 and 31 instrument MOD files used by the Amiga programs
NoiseTracker, ProTracker, and StarTrekker.  It plays these files on any
speed Apple IIgs using pitchbend and other special effects programs like
NoiseTracker IIgs just dont give you.  And unlike NoiseTracker, it runs
under GS/OS and uses the friendly desktop interface you already know how
to use.  Its also fully compatible with the new System 6.0 (in fact it works
-=ONLY=- with 6.0!).

To use MODZap, just run it.  Load time should be practically instantaneous
since its a < 12k application.  Once you have a menu bar up, load a MOD,
any MOD, including ones NoiseTracker GS chokes on.  Your first choice will
probably normally be "Amiga Import".  If there is some type of problem then
you should attempt forcing 31 or 15 instrument.  Start by trying 31, as most
MODs are of this type.  If the program hangs or crashes, try 15 instead.
Once you have loaded a MOD, the MOD Info Window will pop up, showing you
various info about the MOD, plus the names of its instruments (these typically
are messages from the composer and other stuff like that.)
To play, pull down the Sound menu and select Play MOD.  The Pumpy Player will appear before your eyes.  To end playback, simply press the Option key on your keyboard.  The song will repeat forever if you do not stop it.

If you run into any MODs which MODZap does not play correctly, tell me!

Credits
-------
Program, Design, and Concept by Ian Schmidt.
Player Screen by James Brookes and Ian Schmidt.
Tested by James "I want RedSector to work" Brookes, Dave "I have an internal
speaker" Huang, and Jeremy "StreetJungle -almost- works now" (what IS his
last name? :)
Special Guest Stars: Lars "Zap" Hamre, author of ProTracker for the Amiga, and
Brian "RedWine" Cervany for letting me tape record his Amiga.
Cheap Imitation provided by Tim Meekins.
Hellos to Mikes Horwath and Frankowski, Dave Lyons for not answering my mail
about toolbox bugs, Todd "consider yourself whapped" Whitsel, Tim "But, sT
IS a real player" Meekins, and of course violets. 

Version History
---------------
0.0 -> 0.31 work only with ZipGS (TM) accelerators
0.40 works on any IIgs, adds pitchbend effects, graphic player.
0.41 fixes StarTrekker MODs, tempo=0 bug, and improves quality.
0.41a adds cool player by James Brookes.
0.45 has minor player tweeks, slightly modified player screen, and auto-type
     sensor.
0.46 adds sustain, plus many amusing bugs :)
0.50d2 fixes 'zero' bug which caused random system amusements and made looping
     wrong, also various internal changes to the Volume Change effect.
     Also fixes all cases of the 'pin VUs but dont play a sound' bug, and
     the 'ripply sustain' bug.  Adds auto disk-insert/eject checking with the
     coolish new _HandleDiskInsert.  Adds new about box using _ModalWindow.
     -=Requires System 6=-.
0.60d1 redoes timing and tuning system to accurately simulate the Amiga sound
       hardware.  Effects have also been redone to match the Amiga: becuase
       of this processor time is at a premium and you may not run MZ under
       Procyon's GNO Multitasking System (tm).  Also fixed bug where first
       few notes of a song would be too fast.
0.60d2 adds portamento effect.
0.60d3 fixes sustain bug, adds Position Jump effect.
0.60d3DaveJamesJer fixes internal speaker bug, stops all sound when you push
      "Option".

Known stuff (dont report this)
------------------------------

o SampledAnnie sounds weird
o RedSector has 2 skips in it
o TomsDiner is addictive
o DragonsFunk is awesome

Effects supported by MZ
-----------------------
1- pitch slide up
2- pitch slide down
3- portamento
9- set sample position (may not work correctly yet)
B- position jump
C- set volume
D- skip to next position
F- set tempo (not fully implemented for 'percentage mode')

and of course looping/sustaining instruments

Types of MODs supported
-----------------------
o ProTracker
o NoiseTracker 15 or 31 instrument
o StarTrekker 4-track (FLT4)

If you wish to contact me, use one of the following addresses:

irsman@iastate.edu for Internet.  twbv4@isuvax for BITNET.
IRSMan on America Online   or Ian Schmidt
          and IRC.	      2207 E. Locust
	              Davenport, IA, 52803.

Copyright (c) 1992 Two Meg Software.  All Rights Reserved under applicable
laws.

And remember, "People are still having sex and NOTHING seems to stop them."

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