[sdiy] older PC synth applications

[Jim Johnson]

>There is also "seq 303" which runs happy
>on 3.11 (a reliable engine will point you to this)

As the developer of Seq-303, I can say with convcition that it will
definitely not run on Win 3.1.

But thanks for the plug :')

Jim Johnson 
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On 2/18/02 at 9:58 PM george leonard wrote:

>Try
>www.zicweb.com
>There is also "seq 303" which runs happy
>on 3.11 (a reliable engine will point you to this)
>
>Warmregards
>George.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rob Mantel <rmantel at nitline.net>
>To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
>Date: 18 February 2002 21:40
>Subject: Re: [sdiy] older PC synth applications
>
>
>>Also, sometimes one of those old dos/win3 computers is just what you
need.
>I
>>for example have an old sample editor for the mirage that only runs with
>>real dos, with a real mpu-401 etc. Tried everything to get it to work on
>my
>>newer computers, no luck, only works on one of those...
>>
>>Rob
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "John L Marshall" <john.l.marshall at gte.net>
>>To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
>>Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 3:18 PM
>>Subject: Re: [sdiy] older PC synth applications
>>
>>
>>> Nick,
>>>
>>> The boot screen will tell you what CPU, clock speed, how much RAM you
>>have.
>>> Otherwise run MSD (MicroSoft Diagnostics) from the DOS prompt.  You may
>be
>>> able to upgrade the operating system. Windows 3.11 is a GUI on top of
>DOS.
>>> Finding older applications for DOS and WIN3.11 or WFW3.11 may be a
>>> challenge. If you upgrade to WIN95 there will be a good choice of MIDI
>>> applications that you can run. This MIDI computer could be the master
>>> controller for softsynths on other computers.
>>>
>>> Things to consider for any upgrades (Remember this computer is worth
>about
>>> what you paid for it.):
>>>
>>> If there is a single 40 pin connector for the hard disk then it is
>>probably
>>> an IDE connector not an EIDE and if the BIOS is CHS only then you will
>be
>>> limited to a maximum hard disk capacity of 528 MB. ATA-1 does not
>support
>>> CD-ROM.
>>>
>>> If you continue to run WIN3.11 you will be stuck with FAT16 and the
>>> limitation of 2047 MB disk partitions (not really a problem). You can
>have
>>> many partitions on one hard disk.
>>>
>>> Max out the RAM but only if you can get the RAM for free.
>>>
>>> If all else fails and you have cable or DSL use this computer as a
>>firewall
>>> for the WWW.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Nicholas Pelkey <njpguy at icqmail.com>
>>> To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
>>> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 10:28 AM
>>> Subject: [sdiy] older PC synth applications
>>>
>>>
>>> > hey i was just given an older packard bell computer.. early ninties
>>> issue... its using either 3.11 for Windows.. or something similar... I
>can
>>> confirm that later.
>>> >
>>> > Main question.. Are there any fun synth applications for this sort of
>>> computer?  Either programs.. or a way to use it as a MIDI or CV brain?
>>> >
>>> > Let me know if you have any fun ideas.
>>> >
>>> > I'll at least see if I can put a version of "Say it" on the computer.
>>> >
>>> > Nick P
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
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>>>
>>>
>>