This is the  documentation  file for  RSTUDIO.EXE  version 1.0.  
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.

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.
    
