This section is a focus for news about the workings of
AMPLINEX, corrections to items in previous issues, and other small items of
information which might otherwise be missed amongst the details of each issue.
AMPLINEX control program
We are aware that several members have had problems with the
size of the AMPLINEX control program in recent issues. Unfortunately, as the
Hybrid Music System gets more complex, with more options and different releases
of software, it gets increasingly difficult to know whether a particular program
will run on all configurations. We always try to ensure that the program will
run on a standard BBC Master and BBC Model B with a regularly configured Studio
5000 system disc but this may not satisfy all members' requirements.
To avoid a radical re-write of the A.MPLINEX control program
we have used the newly released AMPLE Toolbox utility (see News and Reviews section),
COMPILE, to reduce its size. Please let us know if you still experience
problems, telling us the exact system configuration you are using.
Music 2000 files
After the recent correspondence on the subject of publishing
Music 2000 music files in AMPLINEX, we are still awaiting the expected rush of
Music 2000 contributions (either dual-purpose or Music 2000 only).
An appeal, therefore, to Music 2000 users - let us hear your
work!
Uses of the Hybrid Music System
We would like to put together a feature on the different
uses to which members put the Hybrid Music System. We are looking for examples
of its use in, say, performance, recording or audio-visual work (rather than of
its use in propping up a wobbly table) and would welcome contributions from members
describing their application.
We always welcome suggestions for improvements in the
workings or contents of AMPLINEX - most of the changes made to date have
originated from members' suggestions. So, if you have an idea to improve
AMPLINEX, let us know.
Also, please let us know if you spot an error or omission in
the contents of AMPLINEX - you may be the first one who has noticed.
Published in AMPLINEX 015, January 1990
