This is the  documentation  file for  RSTUDIO.EXE  version 2.0.  
Copyright (c) 1995 by C & B Software - All rights reserved

This program,  RSTUDIO.EXE, may be freely  distributed  provided that this
documentation  accompanies  the program, no fee is charged for the program
(except for a NOMINAL media charge), and it is not  distributed as part of
any commercial offering.

FIXES:
    
    Fixed  problem  with  session  file  name.  Version 1 gave  errors  if
    session file name was more then 5 characters when processing tracks.

CHANGES:
    
    Added a demo session.
    
OVERVIEW:

    RSTUDIO is a multi track digital audio recording studio for the Gravis
    Ultrasound Max.  RSTUDIO records raw 16 bit wave files at up to 48,000
    Hz and offers 8 tracks for simultaneous playback and record.

QUICK START OPERATION:

    Start by typing  rstudio  <return> in the directory  where the program
    resides.  Enter a  filename  for the  session  and choose a  recording
    frequency.  (Choose a lower frequency for practice.  Higher frequencys
    cause longer  processing  times for the  playstack) Mic is the default
    input  source, or push the Line Input  button to record  from line in.
    (Running a cord from the line out or headphone out of the amplifier to
    the line in on the sound  card  eliminates  all  background  noise and
    produces a much  cleaner  recording)  Push the record  button to begin
    recording the first track.  Push the stop button to quit recording and
    select  Recording  OK.  Track 1 button  will  depress.  The next  time
    record is pushed  track 1 will play  simultaneously  while  track 2 is
    being  recorded.  After track 2 recording  is complete  track 2 button
    will  depress.  Push the record  button  again and tracks 1 and 2 will
    play  simultaneously  while track 3 is being  recorded.  Pushing  play
    will play all  tracks  that are  depressed.  To quit  press  the power
    button and the session will be saved.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

    Peak Meter:
	
	While  recording the Peak Meter  indicator  should never enter the
	red zone.

    Frequency Selection:
    
	Although higher frequency's  produce better recordings,  recording
	16 bit  48,000  Hz for 5  minutes  takes  up  over 28 megs of disk
	space.  So  start  at  the  lowest  acceptable  frequency.  Higher
	frequencys also increase Playstack processing time.

    The Playstack:
    
	The  Playstack  is a file that is  created  when more than 1 track
	button  is  depressed.  RSTUDIO  uses  the  playstack  to  combine
	multiple  tracks into one file.  So each time a new  recording  is
	entered  RSTUDIO  has to process the new file into the  Playstack.
	But each track still resides in its own untouched  file for future
	processing.

    Removing or Deleting a Track from the Playstack:
	
	Simply push the depressed  track button and then select  option to
	remove or delete from  Playstack.  Sometimes  static or distortion
	will be  introduced  into the  playstack  when  removing  multiple
	tracks.  This can be overcome  by removing  all the track and then
	adding the desired tracks back to the Playstack.

    Recording over a Track:
	
	To record over a previously  recorded  track you must first remove
	or delete the track.

Ordering Information:

    To obtain a  registered  full  working  copy of RSTUDIO  send check or
    money  order,  payable to C & B  Software,  for $35 + $5 ($10  outside
    United States)  shipping and handling  (make sure it's drawn against a
    U.S.  bank in U.S.  funds) to:

	C & B Software 
	5804 Longhorn Landing 
	Austin, TX 78734

Contacting the Developer:

    Questions  or  comments  can be sent to the above  address or email to
    usc60870@vshp02.mmm.com.

