source file: m1431.txt Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 09:32:03 PDT Subject: Re-Tunable PC-Based Synth/Sequencer From: "Just Intonation" A guy on the synth do-it-yourself list yesterday turned me on to a PC-based synth/sequencer program called VAZ+ ( Virtual Analogue Synth Emulator Software ), which only costs $35 USA! It has a Master Tuning preference. I don't know the exact details in terms of whether pitches can be specified as frequencies and/or in cents, how many tones per octave are allowed, or what the tuning resolution is, but I've e-mailed the company and the person who told me about it, and will post any further info when I get it. There is also a free demo of the program (which DOESN'T contain the re-tunability feature) available for download, for anybody who would like to check out the more general features of the synthesis and sequencing aspects of the program. This looks like an entry-level product that the alternate tuning community can really get behind, so please try it out, if you get a chance. VAZ+ requires either Windows 95 or NT. This is because 32bit performance was essential for the program. On a 486/66 PC playback at 22kHz is possible. A Pentium system will easily manage 44kHz. The program defaults to a conservative 11kHz settings when first run. Full details and screen shots of the synthesis and sequencing windows are available at: http://www.software-technology.com/info/softech/vaz.htm Bill Flavell ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com