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+ M o o s i q u e
+ version 1.0
+ User Manual
+ © Roland Andersson, Mikael Andreen,
+ Björn Lanneskog & Einar Pehrson
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- M o o s i q u e
- version 1.0
- User Manual
+INTRODUCTION
+Moosique is a MIDI composer's tool for Java. The main purpose of the application is to play and compose music. While being intended for novices, some expert functions are provided.
- © 2003 Roland Andersson, Mikael Andreen,
- Björn Lanneskog & Einar Pehrson
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-CONTENTS
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Getting Started
- 3. Using Moosique
- 3.1 Creating A MIDI Song
- 3.2 Editing
- 3.3 Saving and Loading Files
- 3.4 Preferences
- 3.5 Interface Guide
- 3.6 Command-Line Syntax
- 4. Troubleshooting
- 5. Glossary
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-1. INTRODUCTION
- Moosique is a MIDI composer\92s tool for Java. While being intended for novices,
- some expert functions are provided.
+GETTING STARTED
+Since Moosique is an application bundled as a JAR file, it is run by executing the following command: java -jar moosique.jar.
+
+USING MOOSIQUE
+References to the red numbers in this overview picture is marked [ no. ] e.g. [ 3 ] in the manual.
+
+
+CREATING A MIDI SONG
+Upon execution, the program will automatically create a MIDI sequence containing three tracks - unless a MIDI file is given as a command-line argument. (See section "COMMAND-LINE SYNTAX"). At any time a new MIDI sequence can be created by selecting New from the File menu.
+
+EDITING
+There are different properties that can be edited by the user. For every track in an combo box the tracks instrument [ 1 ] and channel [ 2 ] can easily be changed.. The output status of a track can be modified by clicking on the mute button [ 3 ] (the specific track is not played) or the solo button [ 4 ] (the specific track is the only track played).
+
+SAVING AND LOADING FILES
+A file created or edited in Moosique can be saved to the standard MIDI file format by using the Save and Save As options from the File menu [ 5 ]. In order to load files, choose Open from the File menu or give the filename as a command-line parameter upon execution (see section "COMMAND-LINE SYNTAX").
+
+If the current sequence has not yet been saved, a dialog will be displayed prompting the user to save or discard the sequence before creating or opening a new one.
+
+PLAY A MIDI SONG
+By selecting the Playback menu [ 6 ] or clicking on one of the playback buttons [ 7 ] the MIDI song who is loaded can be played, stopped or paused.
+PREFERENCES
+By default, the application will use the Java standard synthesizer and sequencer. The MIDI device setup can be accessed by selecting Preferences from the Edit menu.
-2. GETTING STARTED
- Since Moosique is an application bundled as a JAR file, it is run by executing
- the following command: java \96jar moosique.jar. When
+COMMAND-LINE SYNTAX (FOR EXPERTS)
+java -jar moosique.jar [-N] [filename]
+-N Starts playback of the given MIDI file without creating with user interface. If no filenamne is given -N is ignored.
-3. USING MOOSIQUE
+SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
+For Moosique to run properly, the Java Runtime Machine installed on the computer must be version 1.3 or later. To play music it is needed to have a soundcard that supports MIDI installed (see your soundcard manual for information).
-3.1 CREATING A MIDI SONG
- Upon execution, the program will automatically create a MIDI sequence containing
- three tracks \96 unless a MIDI file is given as a command-line argument. (See
- section 3.6). At any time a new MIDI sequence can be created by selecting New
- from the File menu.
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-3.2 EDITING
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-3.3 SAVING AND LOADING FILES
- A file created or edited in Moosique can be saved to the standard MIDI file format
- by using the Save and Save As options from the File menu. In order to load files,
- choose Open from the File menu or give the filename as a command-line parameter
- upon execution (See section 3.6).
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-3.4 PREFERENCES
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-3.5 INTERFACE GUIDE
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-3.6 COMMAND-LINE SYNTAX
- java -jar moosique.jar [-N] [filename]
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- -N Starts playback of the given MIDI file without creating with user interface.
- Ignored if a filename is not given.
+TROUBLESHOOTING
+Problem: The required MIDI devices cannot be allocated.
+Solution: Call Moosique Support at +46-70-6017917 or +46-31-298879.
-4. TROUBLESHOOTING
- Problem: Text
- Solution: Text
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- Solution: Text
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-5. GLOSSARY
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+GLOSSARY
+Channel - In ordinary language, a channel is a path for passing data. In MIDI, channels are used to separate different sections of a song that are going to play together. Each channel is
+assigned to a single instrument in any particular instant of time. One channel is usually reserved for a percussion voice.
+Pitch - The property of a musical tone, determined by frequency.
+Sequencer - So called because such a program arranges melodic and harmonic patterns in successive positions. Strictly speaking, one should define a sequencer has something that stores note-on and note-off events in memory, then plays them back.
+Synthesizer - A device driven by a microprocessor, which contains a programmable chip. Examples of instruments that can control synthesizers: Guitar, keyboard, wind, string, drum controllers. The keyboard itself does not produce musical sound. A synthesizer circuit, built into the keyboard, accomplishes this function. Originally, a synthesizer was so called because it synthesized acoustic instruments. Nowdays, the term refers to the sound-
+generating circuitry of any MIDI gear. Another term is sound module.
+Time Signature - In traditional musical notations, this is expressed as a fractional sign, like 3/4. The denominator indicates the unit for the beat; the numerator shows the number of notes per measure.
+Track - In MIDI, the term "track" designates a location where one records or plays back a musical message usually a portion of the total arrangement. To illustrate, one might record an oboe melody line on Track Two, then record a bowed bass line on Track Three. When
+played, the sounds can be simultaneous. Most MIDI software now accommodates 64 tracks of music, enough for a rich orchestral sound. Important: Tracks are purely for convenience; channels are required.
+Transpose - To perform a musical composition in a different key. Both synthesizers and sequencers can carry out this function. Velocity The MIDI way of determining how hard a note is pressed on the keyboard controller.
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