 
April 2006 Release - New GenEdit ST Templates, XG utilities + new colors

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Strummer Heaven 3.14a Update
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Includes bug-fixes and several enhancements to the Strummer Editor/Librarian
package, including:
    1. Improvements made to several Editor Controls.
    2. "On-line Help" for all Strummer parameters by Shift-Clicking on 
       parameter name while in the Editor.
    3. XG and GS "Strummer Demos" in SMF format. (a spoof) You must have an
       XG instrument, or a Sound Canvas in order to play these correctly and
       view the "Letter Displays" that are embedded in the sequence.  
    4. Strummer Heaven now comes with 64 new User Presets found in the
       "HEAVEN" and "TEMPOS" Libraries.   
    5. A re-write of the tutorial.

 
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Letter Display Editor/Librarian
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This Template enables you to create text messages that can be converted to
a Standard MIDI File. Text will display on the from panel of MIDI sound
modules that implement the "Letter Display" protocol. Instruments
currently supported include:
    1. Yamaha XG sound modules.
    2. Yamaha TG300.  
    3. Roland Sound Canvas models that supports the Letter Display protocol.
    4. Korg NS5R and NX5R sound modules.  

A special thanks goes to Atari MIDI Forum member Martin Tarenskeen for
allowing me to include his "MEX2MID" program as part of the Letter Display
package. Thanks Martin!


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SEQ-MIX (Sequence Mixer)
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This Template enables you to automate your sequences by creating is a
mix-list for GM/XG/GS formats. (Template can be modified for other
formats). Seventeen parameters for 16 MIDI channels can be viewed
on-screen. The SEQ-MIX file can be saved or exported as a "RAW" binary
file and converted to a SMF using the MEX2MID program.

SEQ-MIX v1.9.3 features include:
    1. A PDF file that can be printed to create a hard copy of your mix
    before programming SEQ-MIX.
    2. "On-line Help" in the Editor.
    3. The "Patch Name" in the Window is saved as an XG "Letter Display" 
    along with all parameters. 
    4. The XG Letter Display can be set to any device number, or disabled.
    5. SEQ-MIX files can be saved as normal GenEdit Patches. 

SEQ-MIX v1.9.5 is currently in development and will work as a GenEdit 
"Controller Template" as well as an Editor with Patches that can be saved,
or exported as a "RAW" binary file.


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XG Dump Utilites
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These dump utilities can be installed as a "Device" in the center column of
the main GenEdit screen as part of a GenEdit "Studio Setup".

    1. XG Multi-Part Dump - Allows user to select any one of the 16 XG
       "Multi-Parts" and dump all parameters to GenEdit.  
    
    2. XG Custom Voice - This utility dumps all "Part 1" parameters, plus
       all effects processor parameters.
    
    3. XG Multi-EQ - Saves custom Multi-EQ settings. 

Note: All XG files can be sent to your instruments on-the-fly using the
SysXpress Desk Accessory, or converted to a SMF using the MEX2MID program.
When using EditTrack, files can be sent to your instrument using the
"Auto Inject" function.


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New Colors for GenEdit
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There are now 9 color-combinations available for GenEdit when running in
ST Med resolution. These can be found in the folder named GE_COLOR.NEW.
If you own a copy of Degas Elite, you can experiment with additional
colors as well.