Thank you for choosing MellowSound by BatSounds. 

This file contains the following information: -

* Installation
* Operation 
* Legal matters
* Contact information

INSTALLATION
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MellowSound is currently only available for Windows based PCs. It is distributed as a zip archive containing the following files -

MellowSound.txt (this file)
MellowSound.fxb
MellowSound.dll
MellowSound.dat
MellowSound1.dat
MellowSound2.dat
MellowSound3.dat

These files need to be copied to the appropriate plugin directory used by your host sequencer. You may need to refer to your host software manual to determine the correct directory. On our development machine (running Steinbergs Cubase) the path is "C:/Program Files/Steinberg/Cubase/VstPlugIns".

Once you have installed the files you will need to restart your sequencer software.

OPERATION
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Operation of the MellowSound software is simple. Once MellowSound is correctly installed with you VST 2.0 compliant host application it will play any midi sequence routed through it. Six controls allow you to modify the resulting sound: -

Voice - allows you to choose between Strings, Choir and Brass tones.
Attack - used to introduce a gentle swell to the start of a note.
Release - determines how quickly the note decays at the end.
Volume - adjusts the level of the sound.
Tone - turning anticlockwise reduces the treble content of the sound.
Quality - A high pass filter. This can be used in conjunction with the tone control to change the harmonic content of the voice.

As with most VST instruments, settings can be saved and reloaded using the 'patch' menus at the top the MellowSound window.


LEGAL MATTERS
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MellowSound Copyright (c) 2002, by BatSounds.

I hereby grant permission to use and copy, for any purpose, and to redistribute the MellowSound software (whole and unmodified), all without fee, provided 
that:- 

(1) Any such redistribution shall realise no profit or gain, direct or indirect. 
(2) These copyright and permission notices appear on all copies and supporting 
documentation.
(3) Our name not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the program without specific prior permission.
(4) Notice be given in supporting documentation that copying and distribution is by the authors permission only. We reserve the right to modify this grant of permission in future releases.


Decompiling, disassembling, or reverse engineering this program is not permitted. This notice makes no grant of permission or access to the source code for this program.
 
WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.  By way of example, but not limitation, WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKS, OR OTHER RIGHTS. We shall not be held liable for any liability with respect to any claim by the user or any other party arising from use or distribution of the program.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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MellowSound users are offered technical support via E-mail. The E-mail should be addressed to support@batsounds.com and include the following details: -

* Details of query
* Details of VST host and operating system

We welcome feedback on MellowSound and suggestions for future features or products.

CONTACT INFORMATION
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E-Mail:
enquiries@batsounds.com

Web Site:
http://www.batsounds.com

All technical specifications and prices of the product specified in this document may be subject to change without notice. The information of this document may not be changed, especially copyright notices may not be removed or changed. MellowSound and all BatSounds product names are trademarks of BatSounds. Cubase and VST are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies AG. All other trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.


