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Introduction
Congratulations, you have just procured the most Advanced Visualization thingy ever created in the history of mankind.
Yessir ... it's here ... and here to stay.
Just a few of the reasons why you'll love it...
- >> It's free - wont cost ya a dime
- >> Product Support available
- >> Ask for changes, and you'll get them
- >> Your friends will like you more
- >> Use with caution at parties - WOW! look at the number of girls surrounding you!
- >> Everyone will say you're the coolest
er... Nothing of that sort. This one's pretty simple. Really.
ALVIS is a visualization for WINAMP that has been created to enhance
your viewing pleasure, while you listen to music.
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Release Notes
This is more like a WINAMP Visualization in Allegro SDK, than a plugin itself. It is based on:
- # Vis_MiniSDK v1.01 by Justin Frankel
- # Vis_MegaSDK v1.03 by Ryan Geiss
- # WA502_SDK by Francis Gastellu
- # Allegro
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Installation
The installation for this plugin (ALVIS.EXE) has been created using Nullsoft Scriptable
Install System (NSIS). Installation extracts the following files into WINAMP's Plugins
directory:
- 1. VIS_ALVIS.DLL - the visualization DLL or simply the ALVIS Plugin
- 2. BOOM.BMP - the Boom Box background
- 2. ALVIS.HTM - this HTML help/reference page
- 2. ALVIS.CSS - this page's Style sheet
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Features and Usage
It can operate in five modes as of now:
- # Waveform Analyser (aka) Oscilloscope (erstwhile Ding Dong)
Ride the waves through the left and right channels.
- # Spectrum Analyser (formerly called Ping Pong)
A spectral graph never looked more convincing.
- # VU Analyser (previously VU Meter)
A unique blend of lines and bars used to bring out a funky music-meter.
- # The Grind (special thanks to Prasanna)
Watch the energetic grind wheels as they roll to the beats.
- # Boom Box - Explosion (formerly called Experimentz)
Be prepared for an explosive experience.
In the Visualization Window, in addition to the standard
WINAMP commands, use the following:
| Key | Function |
| Y | Toggle OSD (On-Screen Display) On/Off |
| T | Toggle Boom Box Background On/Off |
| W | Switch Boom Box mode: Waveform and Spectrum |
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Legal Stuff
This is what our and many others' disclaimer says:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
"I do not accept responsibility for any effects, adverse or otherwise,
that this code may have on you, your computer, your sanity, your dog,
and anything else that you can think of. Use it at your own risk."
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Support
1. Karthik Kumar V
I'm not much of a programmer myself, but I'll try to help.
E-mail:
Karthik "Guilt" Kumar V
And visit my page to check out some of my other Programs:
http://www.geocities.com/kkgoesnuts
2. Nikhil Karnad
I designed the "Boom Box - Explosion" visualization, by following Karthik's lead, using his
excellent framework.
E-mail:
Nikhil Karnad
That's it. Thank you for getting this plugin.