README.TXT - TUNE!IT
VERSION 1.04
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INTRODUCTION
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TUNE!IT is a program designed to tune musical instruments 
by using a microphone or directly connecting your instrument
(with a pickup) to the PC's soundcard.
TUNE!IT automatically detects the pitch of the input signal
and displays the corresponding note and its deviation from 
standard tuning. Optionally it can display the spectrum of 
the input signal, from  which the instrument's harmonics
can be identified.


HARDWARE / SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
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 - IBM PC compatible 386 upwards
 - Windows compatible soundcard (e.g SOUNDBLASTER)
 - microphone or instrument lead  
 - Microsoft Windows (version 3.1 or later)


PROGRAM FILES
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The TUNE!IT package consists of the following files :
 - README.TXT
 - TUNEIT.EXE , the executable program file
 - TUNEIT.HLP , the help file


INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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1) COPY PROGRAM FILES
Copy the program file TUNEIT.EXE and help file TUNEIT.HLP
to an appropriate subdirectory on your hard disk
(e.g. c:\TUNEIT) .

2) ASSIGN AN ICON
You may use either use the Windows 'Setup' utility or assign
TUNE!IT's program item to a program group via  the Program
Manager's  "File/New" command.

3) RUN THE PROGRAM
If installed correctly, the program should load from the
Program Manager screen when the TUNE!IT icon is double-clicked.




USING TUNE!IT
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Make sure your microphone or instrument lead is properly
connected to the soundcard. Click the ON button to activate
the tuner. The red indicator light will be on and your
input signal will be constantly processed and the results
displayed on the screen depending on the mode selected.
Click the OFF button to deactivate the tuner before you change
mode, settings or exit the program.

For more detailed description of TUNE!IT's modes and
parameter settings refer to the online Help information.


Registering TUNE!IT
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For details refer to TUNE!IT's Help menu item 'How to register'.


In case of any problems or queries please contact : 

       Volkmer's MusoWare
       5 Forbes Place
       Allambie Heights NSW 2100
       AUSTRALIA

       eMail : dvolkmer@zeta.org.au	
               Compuserve 100231,2234


Disclaimer 
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TUNE!IT is Shareware and is not to be resold or distributed
for sale with other programs which are for sale.  There is
no warranty or claim of fitness or reliability. The program
is distributed AS IS, and as such neither the author nor
Volkmer's MusoWare shall be held liable for any loss of data,
down time, loss of revenue or any other direct or indirect
damage or claims caused by this program.