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    SYNTHASSIST      The Ensoniq-MIRAGE/IBM-PC LINK
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    WHY BUY VISUAL EDITING SOFTWARE?
    The Ensoniq Musician's Manual describes the Mirage as "a computer
 specially designed to process and reproduce sound".  The Mirage was built to
 sound, not to communicate. That's where the SYNTHASSIST Visual Editing System
 (VES) comes in. As a beginner, SYNTHASSIST will help you to learn the science
 of sampling with the Mirage. As an experienced sampler, SYNTHASSIST will
 provide the catalyst you need to break new ground and pursue new ideas.
 The Mirage is a complex machine and SYNTHASSIST will be your guide. Like a
 roadmap, you can get there without one, but it will sure save you alot
  of time and aggravation.

    SYNTHASSIST is software that provides control, just like the software
 built into the Mirage.  With SYNTHASSIST, however, there are no parameter
 numbers to look up or remember and no confusing hexadecimal notation
 (FE=???).  But we didn't translate this information into symbols, just
 plain english descriptions, menus, and simple one-keystroke commands.
 You can move throughout the entire system quickly, easily, with the push
 of a button.  For example [P] will allow you to edit the program parameters
 from anywhere in the system.  SYNTHASSIST also allows you to coordinate
 your efforts.  All of the pertinent parameters on one screen with graphical
 interpretation.

    WAVESAMPLES
    The advantages of SYNTHASSIST are obvious right from the start.  First
 the entire keyboard and wavesample assignments are displayed graphically.
 Next the parameters for all eight wavesamples on the upper or lower half of
 the keyboard are displayed,  You can then use the cusor and +/- keys to
 easily edit the entire matrix to fine tune each sample.  This feature is
 invaluable when trying to learn the effect of each parameter or coordinate
 a complex mix of samples.

    PROGRAMS
    One of the most difficult concepts to understand and manipulate is that
 of Mirage programs.  Their effects on your wavesamples is where the real
 magic is performed.  SYNTHASSIST provides a listing of the pertinent
 parameters as well as graphical interpretation of the amplitude and filter
 envelopes.  Here again you can easily experiment and discover the
 significance of each parameter.  And as with all SYNTHASSIST controls, you
 can change programs with the press of a key.

    GRAPH
    SYNTHASSIST comes with a complete graphics package for editing your wave
 samples. Any portion of the Mirage's memory can be viewed at varied
 resolution, from 1 to 128 pages per screen.  This feature also uses simple
 cusor movements to draw minor modifications to your actual digitized sound
 wave. This will especially helpful in identifying aliasing, clipping, and
 other areas as well as smoothing and adjusting loops.

    SAMPLING
    As you would expect, SYNTHASSIST provides a complete display of the
 pertinent Mirage sampling and configuration parameters. In addition the
 sampling time and tuning note will help to make your original sample, the
 basis for all of your future efforts, as accurate as possible.

    TOOLS and FILES
    These two utility functions are provided to help you control the data in
 the Mirage and on MASOS diskettes. SYNTHASSIST allows you to perform any
 MASOS command (eg. copy, add, invert) through the simple TOOLS menu,
 Portions of any sample can be moved or copied to any other location of
 memory. Using the FILES function all samples and programs can be stored
 and retrieved.

    HELP and HARDCOPY
    SYNTHASSIST even has a complete online help glossary. The F1 key provides
 you with instant access to parameter descriptions and their acceptable
 values. Finally, you may want to have a printout of your work for future
 reference. The PC's print-screen (PrtSc) function can be used to generate hard
 copies of any SYNTHASSIST screen.

    WHAT HARDWARE is REQUIRED?
    SYNTHASSIST id designed to operate on an IBM-PC or compatible. The PC
 should be configured with at least 256k of memory and one disk drive, a
 color/graphics board, and a composite monitor. In addition you will need the
 Roland MPU-401 and interface card to provide the MIDI communications link
 between the PC and the Mirage, and of course the MASOS software diskette.

    HOW TO ORDER
    A complete functional demonstration copy of SYNTHASSIST is available for
 $12.  Or if you're ready to expand your Mirage's horizons you can order the
 complete SYNTHASSIST for $299.  New York residents please add applicable
 sales tax.

    NORTHEAST VISIONS, 68 Manor Drive, Glenmont, New York,  12077.

 COPYRIGHT APRIL 1986 by Northeast Visions.
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