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Here's a quick explanation of the files included in this zip file:
README.TXT : This file
PM.TXT : A quick explanation of the PM.EXE midi player
PM.EXE : PM - a command line midi file player
MAKETMB.EXE : this generates TMB files for use by PM. Read GMTIMBRE.INI
GMTIMBRE.TMB : A timbre file generated by MAKETMB
GMTIMBRE.INI : An example timbre script for MAKETMB. Generates GMTIMBRE.TMB
PERCUS.IBK : General MIDI percussion instruments. Used by GMTIMBRE.INI
GENMIDI.IBK : General MIDI percussion instruments. Used by GMTIMBRE.INI
TIMBRES.ZIP : A couple sets of instrument banks that can be used as
source material for fm instruments.
MAKETMB is a simple utility to allow developers to develop and use their
own FM instrument banks with the Apogee Sound System. It can generate
either a data file or source code (ask me if you'd prefer to use this
feature) containing the instruments and usable by the sound system.
The benefit of having the instruments in a data file is that multiple files
could be made, each with instruments specific to a particular song or set
of songs. It also allows you to make quick changes to the instruments and
hear them in a song (using PM) very quickly, without having to recompile
the code (very useful for musicians).
I know I'm terrible at writing documentation, so if these files are a little
vague, give me a call and I'll walk you through it.
Jim Dosé‚
(214)-271-1365 Ext. 221
