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From: langev@cbnewse.ATT.COM (steve.j.langevin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: AdLib Board
Summary: Ad Libs phone number (Canadian company)
Keywords: Music AdLib Synthesizer
Message-ID: <1079@cbnewse.ATT.COM>
Date: 13 Sep 89 20:38:03 GMT
References: <340@pwa-b.UUCP>
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
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In article <340@pwa-b.UUCP>, marks@pwa-b.UUCP (Evan R. Marks) writes:
> Does anyone have any information on the AdLib board.  I have heard that
> this board makes the PC sound very close to the Amiga's sound.
> I have seen ads that show it being used with games, but can you create
> your own music?
> 
> Thanx in advance for your help
> 
> -- 
> Evan R. Marks  			   	 Pratt & Whitney Aircraft


I've had an AdLib board for a couple months now and it does sound great
even though I'm only using a couple of 2" speakers.  If I ever pipe it
through a stereo (or boom box) I'm sure it'll sound even better.

Yes, you can compose your own music (the board has 11 voices), if you
have Ad Libs COMPOSER software.

The AdLib board can be purchased by itself (comes with a Jukebox program)
or the board can be purchased with the COMPOSER software.  I bought mine
in Illinois for about $199 ($179 since AdLib is giving a $20 rebate. I'm
not sure when the rebate offer ends).  Check out the PC game magazines for
AdLib advertisments. (I think PC GAMES has a writeup on sound boards in
their current issue.) a If you can't find any ads, AdLibs phone number is:

                        1-800-463-2686

There is also more software available.  I believe there is an instrument
creator program and others.  

I've had no problems with mine and am completely satisfied with the
hardware/software and the company (even though it took 'em 3 months
to get me my $20 rebate).

					Steve Langevin

P.S.  I don't know about the Amigas sound capabilities, but I'm willing
      to bet the Ad Lib board sounds better!

Disclaimer:  I am in no way associated with AdLib (other than being a
             satisfied customer).