Dasein Guitar Tuner   version 2.5
Copyright (C) 1996-1997 Dasein Software
All Rights Reserved.

Contact: David Griswold
102126.1100@compuserve.com

http://www.tuner.pair.com/

The Dasein Guitar Tuner is an innovative Windows program designed 
to help you tune a guitar.  

It can HEAR!
By using a microphone or directly connecting an electric guitar 
to the PC's sound card, the program will "hear" a musical note.  
The program will then show the note and its deviation from standard 
tuning by using a needle gauge.  A string is in tune when the needle 
is centered and the correct note is displayed under the gauge.  

It can SING!
The tuner also offers reference tones using various methods of sound 
production.  You can hear recorded guitar notes, a pure sine wave 
signal, the PC's internal speaker, or MIDI notes played through the 
sound card's synth or an external MIDI keyboard.  The MIDI notes can 
be produced by selecting from 128 different instrument sounds.  You 
can even substitute your own pre-recorded sounds.

EXTRAS:
* Rather than having to edit your sound card's mixer every time you 
  tune your guitar, the tuner has its own mixer that can remember the 
  settings you need. 

* You can remove noise from the microphone's signal with the built-in 
  noise gate.  

* You can alter the "center" value of A(440 Hz).

* You can even select different styles and colors of gauges.


EXTRAS FOR REGISTERED USERS:
The shareware version is a fully functional chromatic tuner, well worth 
the cost of a user registration for $24.95.  As an added bonus for 
registering, you will receive a registration key that will unlock extra 
features such as:
  Guide Arrows  
  Custom Tuning Selection  
  MIDI output of Custom Tunings  
  Offset Markers for the Needle Gauge  
  Free Updates over the Internet  
  Removal of nagging registration reminders  
The Dasein Guitar Tuner introduces the next generation in 
software-based tuners which exceed the capabilities of hand held 
quartz tuners.  


*** Installation ***

    If you received this version of The Dasein Guitar Tuner in 
    a self-extracting setup file (for example, SETUPEX.EXE), 
    you can install it as follows:

    * On Windows 95:  select Run from the Taskbar Start menu, type
      the full name of the file (e.g.,  C:\DNLOAD\SETUPEX.EXE),
      press the Enter key, and follow the prompts.

    * On Windows 3.1 or Windows NT:  activate the Program Manager,
      select Run from the File menu, type the full name of the
      file (for example, C:\DNLOAD\SETUPEX.EXE), press the Enter
      key, and follow the prompts.

*** System Requirements ***

    This 16-bit version works with both Windows 3.1 and 95.
    The Dasein Guitar Tuner requires at least:
  	*  A 33Mhz 486 DX or better computer.
	*  8 Megabytes of RAM.
	*  A VGA or better monitor.
  	*  A sound card capable of recording mono 
	   8-bit / 11025 Hz files.
	*  A microphone for acoustic guitar.
  	*  A (1/4 inch to 3.5mm) converter plug or 
	      mini-preamp connector, for electric guitar.
	*  Speakers to hear sound output.

*** Documentation ***

    For full documentation, press the F1 key at any time 
    while running The Dasein Guitar Tuner.

*** List Of Files ***

The Tuner v2.5 package consists of the following files.

    *** Found in the TUNER2E folder ***

    README.TXT   introductory information
    DASEIN.TXT   product overview
    LICENSE.TXT  license agreement/warranty disclaimer
    ORDER.TXT    order form
    VENDOR.TXT   information for Shareware Distributors 
    SETUP.EXE    installation program (may be named SETUPEX.EXE)   
    TUNER2E.EXE  required executable
    DO.DLL       required dynamic link library    
    DASEIN.HLP   complete documentation in windows help format
    DASEIN.GID	 created when help file is used
    _isreg16.dll part of uninstaller
    Deisl1.isu   part of uninstaller
    Btndll10.dll required dynamic link library           

    *** Found in the WINDOWS folder ***
    BWCC.DLL     required dynamic link library

    *** *.WAV (pre-recorded sound files) ***
    *** Found in the ACOUSTIC folder ***
    Aco_a5.WAV 
    Aco_b2.WAV
    Aco_d4.WAV
    Aco_d6.WAV
    Aco_e1.WAV 
    Aco_e6.WAV
    Aco_g3.WAV

    *** Found in the SIGNAL folder ***
    A5.WAV
    B2.WAV
    D4.WAV
    D6.WAV
    E1.WAV
    E6.WAV
    G3.WAV

    Please note:  DO NOT change the names of the folders listed 
    above.  The application searches for these names during normal
    operation.  However, you may replace the *.WAV files (using 
    the same names) in order to use your own recordings that you 
    prefer.

    If you did not receive all these files please contact Dasein
    Software via electronic mail at 102126,1100 on CompuServe, 
    102126.1100@compuserve.com on Internet, or by sending
    postal mail to 316 South Juniper Ave.  Kannapolis, NC 28081 USA

License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions
before using this software.  Unless you have a different license
agreement signed by Dasein Software your use of this
software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement
and warranty.

Registered Version

One registered copy of The Dasein Guitar Tuner may either be used 
by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more 
computers, or installed on a single workstation used 
nonsimultaneously by multiple people, but not both.

Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
North Carolina.


Shareware Version

Evaluation and Registration

This is not free software.  You are hereby licensed to use this
software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30
days.  If you use this software after the 30 day evaluation period
a registration fee of $24.95 is required.  Payments must be in US
dollars drawn on a US bank, and should be sent to Dasein Software, 
316 South Juniper Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081- 4208.  Credit
card ordering is available, as described in the section 
Ordering Information/Order Form.  

When payment (and the product serial number) is received you will be 
sent a registration key to unlock extra features and remove 
registration reminders.

Unregistered use of The Dasein Guitar Tuner after the 30-day evaluation 
period is in violation of U.S. and international copyright laws.

Distribution

Provided that you verify that you are distributing the Shareware
Version (Registration reminders present) you are hereby licensed to 
make as many copies of the Shareware version of
this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of
the original Shareware version to anyone; and distribute the
Shareware version of the software and documentation in its
unmodified form via electronic means.  There is no charge for any
of the above.

You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting
donations, for any such copies, however made; and from
distributing the software and/or documentation with other products
(commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission, with
one exception:  Disk Vendors approved by the Association of
Shareware Professionals are permitted to redistribute The Dasein 
Guitar Tuner, subject to the conditions in this license, without 
specific written permission.


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