README.TXT - TUNE!IT
VERSION 1.0
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INTRODUCTION
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TUNE!IT is a program designed to tune musical instruments on
a PC using a microphone or by directly connecting the
instrument 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
 - soundcard which is supported by Windows 3.1
   (e.g SOUNDBLASTER)
 - 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 once you have
finished or to change settings or select another mode.

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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By registering this program you will receive the latest version (with a full tuning range from 20 Hz on),  support and notice of any future upgrades.
 
Registering Tune!It is US$15 plus US$5.00 for shipping and handling outside Australia.

There are two methods :

 - by cheque or (international) money order to
       D Volkmer
       5 Forbes Place
       Allambie Heights NSW 2100
       AUSTRALIA

 - via CompuServe's Shareware Registration forum (GO SWREG)
       Author :          D Volkmer
       Compuserve ID :   100231,2234
       Program Title :   TUNE!IT 1.01
       Registration ID : 5445