| Glockencord | |
| File:Glockencord112ds.png | |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Dave_Ryman |
| Type | Music |
| Version | 1.1.2 2010 |
| Licence | Mixed |
| Links | |
| [Media:Glockencord112ds.zip Download] | |
| Website | |
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A combination of a glockenspiel and a harpsichord.
Installation
- Download and extract file
- Copy the file Glockencord.nds to the SD card in a location that suits
(eg: /Games/Glockencord.nds).
- The files musicrolls.ini and all the files ending ".gcr" need to be copied to the folder /DATA/glockencord on the SD card.
The readme, documentation and examples folder can be kept on PC or copied to the SD card for perusal.
Note: versions 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 are functionally identical to version 1.1, and version 1.1 GCR files are still used.
User guide
Manual mode:
- Once started, Glockencord will provide with a keyboard on the touch screen and the chimes on the upper screen: This is "Manual mode".
- Because you can only tap the screen in one place at a time, manual mode
is "monophonic" (you cannot play chords).
Automatic mode:
- On entering Automatic mode, you will be presented with a list of titles.
- Each title relates to a "Piano roll". In real life, a Piano roll is a roll of paper with holes punched in it (each hole triggers the playing of a note when it passes over the appropriate mechanism). In DS life, it's a simulation of the same thing. Click on the title you want to play, and the roll will be loaded and ready to play.
- One major difference between Manual and Automatic modes is that Automatic mode can play polyphonic pieces rather than just allowing one note to be played at a time.
It includes some ready-made music rolls (7 of them at the time of writing). A compiler is provided to allow you to produce your own music rolls from text files.
Controls
All interactions with the program are via the touch-screen.
With the exception of the volume control, the buttons of the DS are not required.
Switch - switch between Manual mode and Automatic mode
Manual mode:
- Tap key - play note
- Slide - play different notes in quick succession (glissando)
Automatic mode:
- Title - play music, switch
- Go/Stop - start, pause
- Load - load different roll
- MAN/AUTO - return to manual mode