From: support@hardsid.com
Sent: 2003. december 14. 13:33
To: hardsid@sancho.hu
Subject: HardSID MIDI v1.2 is here and it rocks!

Dear HardSID fan!

HardSID MIDI v1.2 is here and it rocks!

Did you know that HardSID is the most powerful SID synthesizer?
If you don't know it yet, read this fragment of its feature list:

* C64-to-Patch conversion (NEW in v1.2!)
  The only way for creating high quality true C64 patches rapidly. HardSID MIDI Only! 
* Rhythm Channel feature (NEW in v1.2!)
  Create real C64 style drum/bass mixed speedy tracks without sending a single patch change command. Play funky drums, play effects, play basses and leads on the same MIDI channel! HardSID MIDI Only! 
* Project Export/Import (NEW in v1.2!)
  Export and Import your HardSID MIDI Projects (patch banks, channel setups, settings) easily in the form of one small single file. HardSID MIDI Only! 
* Online HardSID MIDI Exchange Community (NEW in v1.2!)
  The best place to share and find MIDI music, projects, and patches. HardSID MIDI Only! 
* Up to 500Hz refresh rate - very low latency
  No other SID synth can compare to the HardSID Synth. Even our simple default value is 200Hz which exceeds the maximum refresh rate of the best SID Synths. (500Hz is 10x C64 music, 200Hz is 4x) HardSID MIDI Only! 
* Multi-channel support with flexible MIDI Channel Editor
  Set up 16 MIDI channels on a flexible interface for every song you compose. Any SID sounds can be assigned to any MIDI Channels and now you can have any number of rhythm/split channels. Other synths can only listen to one MIDI channel. HardSID MIDI Only! 
* Up to 12 polyphony in one single patch
  You can make very rich patches that can use four SID chips the same time.. and you can use more such cool patches if you have more SIDs! HardSID MIDI Only! 
* 8 fully routable recursive LFOs in one single patch
  The most powerful LFO system can be found in HardSID MIDI. You can use 8 LFOs in one single patch which all can be routed into each other in various ways. HardSID MIDI Only! 

..and these are only the most unique features, there are many others!

Check out these cool pure HardSID MIDI examples:
Mechanicus Guitar Patch Tutorial - C64-to-Patch conversion turorial:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=13
Rhythm 1 - Rhythm Channel and C64-to-Patch conversion example:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Exchange&file=index&func=editfold&foldid=5&action=view
Zanzibar - A longer tune made using C64-to-Patch conversion:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Exchange&file=index&func=editfold&foldid=4&action=view

Start creating your own SID patch banks and music with the best tools you can get!
Don't forget to join the HardSID MIDI Exchange Community:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Exchange

Links:
Online v1.2 manual - HTML HardSID MIDI v1.2 manual:
http://www.hardsid.com/HSMIDI.htm
PDF v1.2 manual - PDF HardSID MIDI v1.2 manual:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=3
The v1.2 Drivers - The old files are updated now:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=3
About HardSID MIDI:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=4

Other MP3s:
Commando Remake:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=33&title=Stay Awhile Forever
Fusion of Two Dragons:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=49&title=Fusion of Two Dragons
HardSID1 - Louie:
http://www.hardsid.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=50&title=HardSID_1 by Louie/Faces

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Regards,
The HardSID Team
http://www.hardsid.com