Ad Lib, January 1989 - Instrument File Conversion Program
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     The Ad Lib version 1.5 series product line features a new sound file
format which is called an instrument bank file.  In order to provide 
portability between the new V1.5 series and pre-V1.5 file formats, you will
find on this diskette a utility program (BANKMNG.EXE) that converts from
the new .BNK to the old .INS file formats and vice-versa.  How to use the 
conversion program is explained below in the BANK MANAGER section.

     In the UPDATES section at the end of this file, you will find 
instructions on upgrading to the V1.5 series software.  You will find it
advantagious to upgrade because, although the conversion utility allows
file portability, pre-V1.5 versions of our software do not support the
additional waveforms.  With the additional waveforms, you have access to
a greater variety sounds.



BANK MANAGER
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- To copy instruments from a bank file to separate .INS files, type:

  > bankmng /g <bank_file>.bnk

     where <bank_file> is the name of the bank file.
     (If you are copying to a diskette, note that DOS has a limit of 110
     files in the main directory of a diskette.  However, there is no limit
     in a sub-directory on a diskette.)

- To create a bank file which includes of all the .INS file in the
  current directory, type:

  > bankmng /p /i*.ins <newbank>.bnk

     where <newbank> is the name of the bank file to be created.


- To add one or more instrument files (.INS) to an existing bank, type:

  > bankmng /p /a /i<ins_file>.ins <bank>.bnk

     where <ins_file> is the file name of the instrument
        (example: *, ab*, piano1, etc),
     <bank> is the name of the existing bank to be updated.


- To get a summary of the available parameters, type:

  > bankmng

Summary:
  bankmng { /g  /p } [ /a] [/i<ins_files.ins>] <bank_file.bnk>
  options:
     /p: create a new bank file and add .INS files
     /g: copy from bank to .INS files
     /i<files>: .INS source file path name
     /a: with /p, append .INS if bank file exists



UPDATES
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   To receive updated versions of the latest Ad Lib version 1.5 series 
releases, send your original diskettes with $5 per product plus $5 for
shipping and handling to the following address:

     Ad Lib Inc.
     220 Grande-Allee East, suite 960
     Quebec, QC, Canada
     G1R 2J1

     If you are ordering an update of a product within 90 days of purchase,
you are not required to pay the update fee.  Please enclose a copy of your
dated proof of purchase.  Shipping and handling charges still apply.

-Payment can be made in one of the following ways:
     - Visa or MasterCard: enclose your credit card number and the
       expiration date.
     - Money Order for Canada or the U.S.A.
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- Please indicate if you wish to receive your update on 3 1/2 or 5 1/4
  inch diskettes.

- Products will be shipped by UPS Ground in the U.S. and by regular mail
  elsewhere on a first come first serve basis.

- Please allow 4-5 weeks for delivery.

- No customer pickups.


