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From: porter@inuxd.UUCP (J Porter)
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Subject: Re: C64 music program review
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Date: Wed, 4-Jan-84 17:53:50 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan  4 17:53:50 1984
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Beware of all the Electronic Arts programs, including the
"Music Construction Set", if your are using an IEEE 488
disk drive with your 64.  The protection scheme used does
something unique to the 1541 disk drive, and my 4040 dual
disk and INTERPOD are not compatable with this software.
The dealer did refund my money, but it just bugs me that
some of these protection schemes don't take into account
all hardware configurations.  Most programs work fine:
Easyscript, LOGO, CP/M, Jumpman, BC's Quest for Tires,
and of course any non-protected file.

The disadvantage to the Music Construction Set is that
you don't have control over the ADSR and filter variables.
A slightly more sophisticated program, but lacking the
icons and musical staff is Musicalc. (about $60)
This is an extremely flexable package, but it is not
as easy to operate.  I'm waiting for the Commodore
synthesizer keyboard with three extra SID chips and
software for $99.  (count 'em: 12 voices!)

The only other piece of software that wouldn't load on my
dual disk was the Koalapainter program.  There may be others,
but I hope not too many.  Has anyone any suggestions 
(short of buying a 1541 disk drive)?

Jeff Porter  (inuxd!porter)
AT&T Consumer Products
Indianapolis