Ultrasound MPEG Audio Player v1.0 Alpha
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This is the alpha version of the MPEG Audio Layer 1 and 2 Decoder for
the Ultrasound, freeware for all non-commercial usage. It requires a
powerful machine (probably > 486DX2-66 class) to decode in real-time.

If you specify '-s' on the command-line, the program will output to a
file called TEST.SND in your current directory. You can use Playfile to
play this by setting it to 44.1Khz, 16-bit, Stereo.

If you have a 486DX2-66 class machine and above, you can decode one
single channel in real-time. Use either the '-l' for the left channel or
'-r' for the right channel.

If you have a Pentium class machine, you have enough computing power to
decode in stereo. However, the current alpha version does not do stereo
playback properly yet.

If your machine is slower than any of the machines mentioned above, DO
NOT attempt to decode in real-time. There simply isn't enough computing
power available. Decode using the '-s' switch and playback using
Playfile.

I would appreciate if you report to me any problems with this problem,
particularly for users with DX4-100 and Pentium machines, as I don't
have a set to test. There may be some problems with the streaming
Ultrasound playback causing some stuttering, do let me know.


Lee Teck Chee aka WildCat
Sysop, MultiMedia GS
* Fidonet:  6:600/408
* Internet: teckc@darwin.technet.sg