
 MuchFX2 Winamp Plug-in 0.9901.1
 Copyright (C) 1998 by Marc S. Ressl
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 Description
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 MuchFX2 is a DSP plug-in stacker for Winamp 2.x.

 It allows to:

        * Stack several DSP plugins.
        * Use Winamp 1.x DSP plugins in Winamp 2.x

 For example, you can stack an effect mixer (Diablo DJ), an audiocompressor,
 and ShoutCAST to transmit a Winamp-radio program.


 Installation & Usage
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 Copy the DSP_MFX2.DLL file to the Winamp PLUGINS directory. Run Winamp,
 go to the preferences/DSP dialog, and choose the plugin. Press OK.

 MuchFX2 behaves like Winamp's playlist editor or equalizer. Press F1 or
 ? for help while MuchFX2 is in focus.

 Important: To make Winamp 1.x plugins work, rename them DSP_*.DLL .

 Tip: You can press the key R to reload a plug-in. This is useful for
      Nullsoft's ShoutCAST system.

 Tip: You can change MuchFX2's skin, by editing DSP_MFX2.DLL with a
      Windows resource editor. For example with Visual C++.

 Note: This program creates a file named DSP_MFX2.PIC, which is a
       plug-in cache for MuchFX.


 The following plugins are not totally compatible with MuchFX2:

        * M. Miyano DSP Library. Just use one plug-in at a time,
          and it works.
        * StarK's Verb DSP Plugin v0.9. Does not work if pitch shift
          is set prior to this module.
        * DeFX crashes MuchFX2.
        * Any Winamp 1.x module that modifies Layer2/3 frequency tables
          won't modify the sound.

 Should you experience some problems with plugins, please write me!
 Tell me how and when the problem happens, and what your system
 configuration is.


 Keyboard reference
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  F1/?          Help

  C/ENTER       Configures a plugin
  SPACE         Toggles a plugin

  +/INS         Adds a plugin
  -/DEL         Removes a plugin

  L             Loads a list
  S             Save a list

  R             Reloads a plugin (useful with ShoutCAST!)

  ALT-ARROWS    Moves a plugin in the list

  ALT-F4        Closes MuchFX2 window temporarily (To reopen, go to
                Winamp's preferences dialog, and press OK)


 About this Program
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 MuchFX2 is cardware!!! To register, send me a postcard of your place to:

        Marc S. Ressl
        Wilde 301 (Wilde esq. Brassey)
        2000 Rosario
        Argentina


 Releases Log
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 0.9901.1     20/01/99  Wow! Almost one year MuchFX! And still a new MuchFX
                        release. New grapic interface, compatibility with
                        Winamp 1.x and 2.x DSP plugins. Load/save settings,
                        and a plugin cache!

                        Just NO ONE sent me a postcard =(...

 0.983.4      20/03/98  This fixes the PLUGINS\ directory problem.

 0.983.3      03/03/98  This is a good release. The problem was not only
                        the minimize button, but also the icons. Had to
                        remove them. BTW: I apologize for releasing so many
                        versions, won't happen anymore.

 0.983.2.1    02/03/98  This is just a temporary version. It doesn't
                        brighten the minimize button when minimizing, since
                        the problem is there, but the solution is far from
                        there =(.

 0.983.2      02/03/98  Fixed a bug that screwed the Windows GUI.

 0.983.1      01/03/98  New release number! New UI, and new icons.

 0.982.6      23/02/98  Just an update. Fixed some internal stuff, and
                        added the SaveMinimized mode.

 0.982.5      19/02/98  Keeps the best of release 4, and multiple-
                        configurations is now default (Means you can open
                        several configuration windows at the same time).
                        Fixed a configuration window bug while closing
                        MuchFX.

 0.982.4      17/02/98  Remembers window position now, added INS/DEL key
                        support, and there are now two "hidden" modes:
                        Multiple Configurations and Set to Foreground.
                        (This version was so buggy, it had to be removed
                        within the day)

 0.982.3      08/02/98  MuchFX is no longer beta! Fixed a hWindow bug in a
                        special case, and added checkboxes to plug-ins.
                        And the X close box is finally disabled!

 0.982.2beta  07/02/98  Fixed lots of bugs: MuchFX runs now as a thread.
                        No more crash-while-playing, and multiple instances
                        of a plug-in are no longer allowed. Main window
                        system messages are now handled =), and so TAB and
                        ENTER work now. Also sent MuchFX on diet, the .dll
                        is now smaller, and fixed a visual bug when more
                        than 4 plug-ins were loaded.

 0.982.1beta  02/02/98  Configuration is now saved in plugin.ini. Added a
                        double-click shortcut for quick configuration.

 0.982beta    01/02/98  Scans now for the Winamp directory. Fixed some
                        configuration stuff, dll-calls are now correctly
                        done, fixed a memory leak too.

 0.981beta    30/01/98  First release! Some time travel with the version
                        number, and this one "worked"! Plugin's had to be
                        in a special directory though, and only half of
                        the plugins worked.

 0.999beta    29/01/98  Not released... In fact, it didn't work =)


 Greetings and Thanks
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 Greetings to the IRC Undernet #rosario channel. You can visit us on
 http://www.canalrosario.org.ar!


 Contact
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 The program's pages:
        http://www.gourmett.com.ar
        (you can find there Diablo DJ and other plugins too)

 My email:
        ressl@geocities.com


 Legal Stuff
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 MuchFX2 is cardware. To register, send me a postcard of your place to:

        Marc S. Ressl
        Wilde 301 (Wilde esq. Brassey)
        2000 Rosario
        Argentina

 MuchFX2 may be freely distributed subject to, but not limited to, the
 following terms: MuchFX2 may not be sold or resold, distributed as a part
 of any commercial package, used in a commercial environment, used or
 distributed in support of a commercial service, or used or distributed to
 support any kind of profit-generating activity, even if it is being
 distributed freely.

 All commercial use interests in MuchFX2 should be directed to:
 ressl@geocities.com

 The integrity of the original MuchFX2 distribution file as distributed
 by Marc S. Ressl is essential. MuchFX2 and all of its related files must
 be distributed together in the original format. The MuchFX2 distribution
 file may not have files added to it or removed from it, and none of its
 contents may be modified, decompiled, or reverse engineered.

 MuchFX2 is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express
 or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
 merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall
 Marc S. Ressl be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct,
 indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special
 damages, even if Marc S. Ressl has been advised of the possibility of
 such damages.
