The file 4 "IISoundv4.2_SHK" is a SHRINKIT archive containing the latest release of IISound, a digitised sound player for stock-standard Apple II computers. IISound v4.2 is ShareWare. You may freely copy and distribute it, but if you use it, you must pay the ShareWare fee. (See docs for more info) Requires: Apple IIe (enhanced) or compatible with minimum of 128k of memory, for full program, though it may work with an unenhanced IIe. A mini version for use with shell launchers requires minimum of 128k IIE This release (v4.2) is an extensive rewrite of the previously published version, with the following features: o 11kHz playback of digitised sound o 2 times oversampling to eliminate carrier noise o Up to 15 sounds loaded in memory at once o Instant playback of any loaded sound o Automatically recognises and uses RamWorks-style add-on memory o File selection dialogue o Revised mousetext interface o Output out either internal speaker or cassette port o Ability to unload sounds o Will load 11.025kHz, 22.05kHz or 44.1kHz sound data o Loads and plays most IIGS, Mac and IBM .wav files just fine! The following features should be out before too long(hopefully!) o Provision for editing of files, inluding cut and paste o Loading and saving of ADPCM compressed files o (Soon!) A version for 64k Apples including the II+ o Release of sourcecode modules for use in system programs Fur down the track o Loading and saving of Audio-IFF and IBM .wav files in native format If you do not know how to get the files back to your II, see the FAQ in the Usenet newsgroup comp.sys.apple2 For more info, or to send praise, adulation and glory, email to: -- Philip Lamb -- \ Q) What do you call a series of p.lamb@csc.canterbury.ac.nz (mail) \ fdiv instructions on a Pentium? misc176@cantva.canterbury.ac.nz (talk/finger) \ A) Successive approximation.