Will Harvey's Music Construction Set
â–ş MUSIC CONSTRUCTION SET
Create your own music - using this easy, powerful music composer. Pick a note, place it on the staff and hear it play.
â–ş Many tunes are built in, so you can start immediately.
â–ş Easy and fun enough for non-musicians; deep and powerful enough to interest a serious musician.
â–ş Comprehensive manual.
â–ş Joystick control.
COMMODORE 64/128, ATARI 600/800XL & 130XE ÂŁ14.95 â–ş
COMING SOON ON CASSETTE FOR CBM 64
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Advert in Zzap! (Issue 6 October 85 p66) – UK
HOW IT WORKS.
(Each paragraph is related to a graphic, so consult the back of the box) IMAGINE A RECORD ALBUM you could actually enter, rewrite, and then play back—all in seconds. Imagine that, besides the music already on it, you could use it to write songs of your own. And what if — despite this thing's awesome power — it was still simple enough to be a toy? Imagine all that. Then imagine you were holding it in your hands at this very second. You're starting to get the idea.
YOU CAN'T READ MUSIC? You already read music? You don't play an instrument? You play them all by ear? You go to the symphony every Saturday? You go to the hardware store every Saturday? WHAT? YOU'RE ONLY TEN YEARS OLD? Not to worry. This is a great way to learn about music. And a great way to have fun with what you might already know.
IF YOU'RE WONDERING just how much music you can really make with this thing, the answer is: a lot. The Apple version by itself can play up to 32 notes per measure, two notes at a time. But if you add on a Mockingboard™, you'll be able to construct chords of up to six notes each. Got an Atari? You'll be playing chords of up to four notes each. A Commodore 64? Up to three notes each. In short, you're gonna get some noise.
THE MUSIC IN THE MACHINE ranges from rock and roll to ragtime, nursery rhymes to baroque. It's fun to punch one up and play it, but it's even more fun to change it. Throw in a few flats. Put it in a minor key. Reach across the centuries and tweak the nose of Mozart.
WHEN YOU MOVE THESE SCALES up and down, amazing things happen. The music speeds up. The music slows down. It gets louder. Softer. It changes in tone. In the screen shown here, you're looking at a version of Bach's "Two-Part Invention No.8." Imagine what all those notes sound like at light speed.
THIS IS YOUR HAND inside the machine, the way you make things happen. Pick out notes and point them into place. Grab some rests. Choose your key. Then tap the little piano and hear it all played back. When you've got it right, you know right away. And when you don't . . . well, you know that right away, too.
IF YOU DON'T HAPPEN to like one of the measures you wrote, you can use the scissors to make it history. Oops, changed your mind? Then use the glue pot to stick it back in there. You may even want to put in a nice, shiny new measure and start all over again. It feels like getting your wind-shield cleaned.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY: We're an association of electronic artists who share a common goal. We want to fulfill the potential of personal computing. That’s a tall order. But with enough imagination and enthusiasm we think there’s a good chance for success. Our products, like this program, are evidence of our intent. If you’d like to get involved, please write us at: Electronic Arts, 2755 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403.
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Back of Cardboard Folder - PC Booter (US)
Compose, Play and Print OutYour Musical Dreams
(Each paragraph is related to a graphic, so consult the back of the box) IMAGINE A RECORD ALBUM you could actually enter, rewrite, and then play back—all in seconds. Imagine that, besides the music already on it, you could use it to write songs of your own. And what if — despite this thing's awesome power — it was still simple enough to be a toy? Imagine all that. Then imagine you were holding it in your hands at this very second. You're starting to get the idea.
YOU CAN'T READ MUSIC? You already read music? You don't play an instrument? You play them all by ear? You go to the symphony every Saturday? You go to the hardware store every Saturday? WHAT? YOU'RE ONLY TEN YEARS OLD? Not to worry. This is a great way to learn about music. And a great way to have fun with what you might already know.
IF YOU'RE WONDERING just how much music you can really make with this thing, the answer is: a lot. It can play 3 voices with your choice of 16 instruments. Change instruments any time you want. Pick from a full range of instruments: piano to sax, guitar to snare drum and more. Or use the built-in waveform editor to create your own instruments and put some sizzle in your sounds.
THE MUSIC IN THE MACHINE ranges from rock and roll to ragtime, nursery rhymes to baroque. It's fun to punch one up and play it; but it's even more fun to change it. Throw in a few flats. Put it in a minor key. Reach across the centuries and tweak the nose of Mozart.
WHEN YOU CLICK ON ICONS amazing things happen. The music speeds up. The music slows down. The instruments change their sound. In the screen shown here, you're looking at a version of Debussy's "Arabesque." Imagine what all those notes sound like at light speed.
JUST POINT to what you want and then make things happen. Pick out notes and point them into place. Grab some rests. Choose your key. Then double-click "Play" and hear it all played back. When you've got it right, you know right away. And when you don't . . . well, you know that right away, too. When you're ready, print it out and get yourself some sheet music.
IF YOU HAPPEN to like one of the measures you wrote, you can use the scissors to copy it. Use the glue pot to stick it somewhere else. Don't like it anymore, use the trash can to make it history. You may even want to put in a nice, shiny new measure and start all over again. It feels like getting your windshield cleaned.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY: We're an association of electronic artists who share a common goal. We want to fulfill the potential of personal computing. That’s a tall order. But with enough imagination and enthusiasm we think there’s a good chance for success. Our products, like this program, are evidence of our intent. If you’d like a printed brochure, send $1.00 and a self-addressed, stamped enveloppe to: Electronic Arts Catalog Request, 1820 Gateway Drive, San Mateo, CA 94404.
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Back of Cardboard Folder - Atari ST (US)
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