旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� � Rhodes Warrior � � For IBM-Compatible Microcomputers � � Copyright Jeff Cazel, 1991 � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� 旼컴컴컴컴커 � Overview � 읕컴컴컴컴켸 The Rhodes Warrior is a complete IBM- and MPU401-compatible patch editor and librarian program for Roland's Rhodes MK-80 MIDI keyboard/controller. It works equally well in single- and multi-program environments like DESQview. The Rhodes Warrior plays your MIDI files as you edit � you hear your changes instantly in the context of your own musical projects! It saves its data in standard binary format (also called "MIDIEX format") so it is compatible with bulk loaders and other utilities. Finally, it gives you complete control over both patch- and controller-oriented parameters. The Rhodes Warrior is ShareWare � not FreeWare. 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� � System Requirements � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� The following equipment is required to use the Rhodes Warrior: � a PC running DOS 3.0 or above with at least 300K free RAM � a Roland MPU401 MIDI interface (or compatible) � a Roland Rhodes MK-80 MIDI Keyboard All you really NEED is the PC. However, the program is basically a "demo" without the MIDI hardware. 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴� � Quick Start � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴� Connect a MIDI cable from the computer's MIDI Out to the MK-80's MIDI In. Copy all files into a new directory and change to that directory. Enter one of these four commands and press : W runs on MIDI channel 1 (MK-80's default). W /C:9 runs on channel 9 (change "9" to any MIDI channel from 1 to 16). W /C:0 runs with MIDI disabled � "demo" mode. If you have edited data via the MK-80's front panel and want to save it, use this "channel 0" option until you've read the SAVING NON-WARRIOR DATA section which follows. W /? displays a help screen explaining all of the Rhodes Warrior's command-line options. See WARRIOR.TXT for complete instructions � this file contains the Rhodes Warrior User's Manual. DOS gurus will find complete instructions there concerning segregating data and program directories, and using batch files and/or DESQview. ______________________________________________________________________________ Rhodes Warrior � MK-80 Editor/Librarian � Version 1.1 Copyright 1991 by Jeff Cazel � All Rights Reserved 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴커 � Shareware / Ordering Information � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 The Rhodes Warrior is not a free program � it is distributed as shareware. The shareware concept allows you to evaluate a program to determine what it's worth to you, and then buy it if you are going to use it. You must register (buy) the program if you use it. This version of the Rhodes Warrior you have is fully-featured and is in no way crippled. Please respect this. If you use the Rhodes Warrior after an evaluation period of two weeks, register the program. If you don't think the Rhodes Warrior is worth the $39 registration fee, let me know this too, and I'll see if I can satisfy you with the next release. Registered users receive the latest version of the Rhodes Warrior with its professionally printed user's manual, 3.5MB of standard MIDI song files on diskette, 25% off MidiTools, and free telephone support. Beware of "universal" librarians that don't edit every parameter in their supported synthesizers. Dedicated to the MK-80, the Rhodes Warrior edits each patch- and controller-oriented parameter as listed on page 39 of the MK-80 Owner's Manual. Please send orders and correspondence to: Jeff Cazel 13265 SW Cottontail Beaverton, OR 97005 旼컴컴컴� � Files � 읕컴컴컴� The Rhodes Warrior comes with 11 files to help you get productive quickly: WARRIOR.EXE � Rhodes Warrior executable program PLAYR.EXE � Standard MIDI file player executable program W.BAT � Batch file to run PLAYR and WARRIOR WARRIOR.TXT � Rhodes Warrior User's Manual (text version) ORDERFRM.TXT � Rhodes Warrior order form README.TXT � Supplemental information (this file) MTOOLS.TXT � Supplemental information concerning PLAYR.EXE COLDBOOT.M80 � Data file containing MK-80 factory patches IMPORT.M80 � Data file for patch Import experiments � see WARRIOR.TXT RW-PIF.DVP � Sample DESQview 2.x program information file WARRIOR.MID � Sample PLAYR song (MK-80 on channel 9; Band-in-a-Box drums, bass and chords on 10, 11 and 12) A macro generates the shareware TXT files from the master documentation file. Unfortunately, text files cannot contain formatting information such as bold, underline and different fonts. The printed user manual you'll receive upon registering looks more "correct" (and much "prettier") due to properly formatted proper names, keywords, typed commands, program messages and page headings. ______________________________________________________________________________ Rhodes Warrior � MK-80 Editor/Librarian � Version 1.1 Copyright 1991 by Jeff Cazel � All Rights Reserved 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� � Saving Non-Warrior Data � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� (If you have not edited any patches on the MK-80 yet (or you have but don't want to save them), this section is irrelevant.) Because the Rhodes Warrior uses one-way MIDI communication only (see DESIGN PHILOSOPHY in WARRIOR.TXT), it does not read existing data in your MK-80. Thus, if you need to save any non-Rhodes Warrior patch changes, you have two options: (1) Dump the data via a third-party utility � there are several utility programs available on CompuServe and elsewhere that will allow you to save your data. These utilities save this data in standard binary format � fully-compatible with the Rhodes Warrior. Make sure you perform the "bulk dump" procedure described on page 29 of the MK-80 Owner's Manual to get all of the data (6208 bytes), make sure that you name the file with an .M80 extension (e.g., CURRENT.M80), and make sure you put it into the default directory. (2) Enter the data into the Rhodes Warrior � BE SURE to start the Rhodes Warrior with the /C:0 command-line option so you don't wipe out the data you're trying to salvage. Go through each patch you need and enter the LCD-displayed data into the Rhodes Warrior. Save the data and re-run the Rhodes Warrior without the /C:0. Upon loading this data file, the Warrior will transmit it to the MK-80 and you'll be back in business. 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴� � Legal Stuff � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴� The Rhodes Warrior is a copyrighted program. It may not be changed or modified in any way except by the author. The Rhodes Warrior may be freely distributed so long as all files are included and no money is charged. A small copying fee not exceeding $10 US can be charged. Jeff Cazel hereby disclaims any and all warranties relating to this software both express and implied, including any merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Jeff Cazel will not be liable for any incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason. The person using the software bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software. Brands, companies and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The mentioning of these names is meant solely for identification purposes and is in no way meant to constitute an endorsement of Jeff Cazel or his products by these companies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the Rhodes Warrior is as clean and free of bugs as possible. However, no program can ever be guaranteed to be free of all defects. ______________________________________________________________________________ Rhodes Warrior � MK-80 Editor/Librarian � Version 1.1 Copyright 1991 by Jeff Cazel � All Rights Reserved 旼컴컴컴컴� � Wrap Up � 읕컴컴컴컴� I truly hope you enjoy the Rhodes Warrior. Please help me distribute this program as widely as possible by making sure all your favorite bulletin boards have a copy. Look for future enhancements coming soon to a BBS near you. Jeff Cazel November 1, 1991 Thanks to Kevin Weiner and Dan McKee for their help in the programming and documentation of the Rhodes Warrior. 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴커 � Revision History � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 1.1 (Nov 91): Adds audition feature; Finishes transition to shareware and restarts version numbering; Adds / renames several command- line options; Adds partial mouse support PreShareware: Starts transition to shareware (enables all MIDI for "demo"); Adds features: /B /Ch /NoMIDI /P /S /? command-line options, reset to UART, monochrome support, Utility Menu, Copy and Import functions; Leaves MIDI interface in UART mode after exit; Reads screen color attributes from WARRIOR.REG; Speeds-up video substantially. Publicly available July 1991. ______________________________________________________________________________ Rhodes Warrior � MK-80 Editor/Librarian � Version 1.1 Copyright 1991 by Jeff Cazel � All Rights Reserved RHODES WARRIOR ORDER FORM You can register the program and get the professionally printed user's manual, free lifetime telephone support, 25% off MidiTools and gobs of standard MIDI files by sending a check or money order for $39 with this order form. All users registering any version before January 1, 1992 will get a free upgrade to version 1.2 when available (planned for Spring, 1992). Specs for version 1.2 are in development � please send your suggestions! Send $39 US payable to: Jeff Cazel 13265 SW Cottontail Beaverton, OR 97005 Your Name: _______________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________________________ State: ___________________ ZIP: ________________컴_______________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Please check [] 5.25" (360K) disk only one: [] 3.50" (720K) disk Where did you get the Rhodes Warrior and what improvements would you like? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your order!