MidiLab/2 exploits the power of OS/2, including 32-bit operation, multi-threading, and Presentation Manager functions. It features minimal hardware and storage requirements while providing a high level of function and performance. MidiLab/2 supports the MIDI 1.0 File Specification. There are no special hardware nor software requirements other than a Roland MPU-401/IPC/IMC MIDI Processing Unit (or a compatible OEM unit which emulates the MPU in UART mode), and any system capable of running OS/2 Version 3
While a musician unfamiliar with computers should be able to readily use MidiLab/2 as a multi-track recorder, its full capability can best be realized with a reasonable knowledge of MIDI concepts and terminology, and general computer operation. It is assumed the user is familiar with MIDI-compatible equipment, and is aware of the role of a sequencer in a MIDI-based audio system.
MidiLab/2 targets the Multimedia creator, the MIDI musician, and hobbyists/home users in general as potential users of the program.
Highlights:
- Full exploitation of OS/2
- Sixteen tracks available for simultaneous playback
- Record/Overdub a predetermined number of measures
- Dynamic editing of track data with audio/visual presentation
- MIDI data stream editing at the byte or measure level
- Selective filtering of unwanted MIDI data
- Can synchronize with external MIDI/SMPTE clock
- Remote control capability from any MIDI device
- Transposition and velocity adjustment
- Note Quantization
- System Exclusive dump/restore utility
- Support of MIDI 1.0 file standard
- No pre-requisite software (except for the high resolution timer)
- Online HELP provides introduction, user's guide, and reference information including MIDI tutorial.
MidiLab/2 is available as Shareware from CompuServe (GO SWREG; registration ID 9510) or by contacting the author directly. The registration fee is $25 U.S. Support and non-CompuServe registration is available from:
James Bell
Far Pavilions Studio
PO Box 2314
Saratoga, Ca. 95070-0314
Telephone: (408) 378-9649
CompuServe: 71034,3001
Email: 71034.3001@compuserve.com
Please visit the MidiLab Web Page: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JLBell