HardSID MIDI package Copyright (c)2000 Tli Sndor, Hard Software
* BETA release - for authorized usage only


Important note:
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Since this is the very first beta, don't expect a finalized product!
Even the driver, even the user interface can contain several bugs,
unfinished features.
We are NOT responsible for any system crashes or damage caused by 
these softwares.

The main aim of the beta-testing:
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We'd like to find the following things:

- as many bugs as we can
- conceptional problems (if any exists)
- minimum system requirement

Note: Fixing bugs in the driver part takes a lot of time, and it's
very hard work. I have no much time, but I'm working on it as much
as possible. Don't expect quick solutions!
I need accurate description about a bug, because I have to reproduce
the bug in my own system.

** SEND YOUR QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/FOUND BUGS TO THE PRIVATE LIST **

Installation:
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1. Make sure that you've got the latest HardSID Config Wizard
   (you can download it from the www.hardsid.com)

2. Run the HardSID Config Wizard, and let it autodetect your
   existing HardSID devices (or select them manually)

3. Copy "\Driver\HSMDLIB.DLL" to your "Windows\System"

4. Install the HardSID MIDI drivers using the control panel's
   "add new hardware" icon
   (Select from a list -> Sound, video and game controllers
    -> Have disk -> Browse to the "\Driver" directory)

5. Restart your computer

6. Make a directory for your future patches (for ex. "c:\patches")

7. Go to the "\MIDI_Setup" directory and run the HardSID MIDI Setup
   (you'd make a shortcut on your desktop)

8. Configure your system using the "Common setup" menu!
   (enter your name, and specify your patch dir!)

9. Configure your MIDI channels with the "Channel setup" menu!
   This is the place where you can assing your SID voices to
   MIDI channels.

10. You can start making patches using the "Patch editor" menu.


                           04/03/2000  Tli Sndor, Hard Software
                                       support@hardsid.com