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Tempo Master MPE is really 3 programs in one. You can:



`Tap out' a tempo map (which is a track or sequence containing tempo 
type events) by simply playing the keys of a midi keyboard or 
clicking on the left mouse button.



Place the notes of a real time recording neatly into measures with 
the Real Time Converter sub-program while, at the same time, creating 
a tempo map that maintains the actual feel of the original real time 
performance on playback.



Including a special feature called Real-Step Time Note Entry which 
allows you to tap your foot on a pedal (or finger on a key) while you 
play in real time (no metronome) and within minutes place that file 
into measures. This is essential for anyone who does a lot of `solo' 
transcribing.



Use additional tempo altering features including:



Averaging (all or by range) - to smooth out intended but too `ragged' 
changes of tempo.



Interpolation (all or by range)- to create and insert new tempo 
events for higher resolution.



Real Time Tempo Clipping - to define a tempo maximum while recording.

All MPE (Multi Program Environment) -  running as a page within the 
KCS itself!



This program works ONLY from the KCS MPE environment and may NOT be 
run from the desktop as it addresses all of its data DIRECTLY to KCS 
memory.



It is best if you think of the Tempo Master, once it has been loaded, 
as a separate page of the KCS which, with the exception of `playing 
tracks from the current cue', does not duplicate any of the KCS's 
functions. Therefore those functions (such as naming a track, or 
setting steps/beat) must be carried out from within the KCS itself. 
It should also be noted that the KCS contains some tempo altering 
functions in the Master Edit section that can be quite useful. These 
include the selective deleting and scaling of tempi.

When recording a tempo map with the Record Tempi feature, the 
track(s) to which the map will be applied must have been recorded in 
measured time.



Measured time will mean events that fit neatly in measures (i.e. have 
been recorded with metronome or with a step time editor). Tempi 
recorded with the Tempo Master will not work with real time 
recordings since the tempo data that you create with the Tempo Master 
is recorded in exact time step values.



There is a Real Time Conversion sub-program in Tempo Master MPE which 
creates a tempo map from an existing real time track which, 
subsequently, could be applied to a measured track.



If you do not own Tiger from Dr. T's, get it!  In addition to the 
many other musical miracles you can perform with the Tiger program, 
editing individual tempi is quick and easy as each is visually 
represented.



All value settings in Tempo Master MPE are set by left clicking the 
left mouse while the cursor is inside the appropriate box, and, while 
holding the left mouse button, moving the mouse cursor (which will 
change to a fine cross-hair) up or down on the screen. UPWARD DRAG 
increases the value and a DOWNWARD DRAG decreases it. In addition, 
while the left mouse button is depressed, the information area will 
contain HELP information regarding:



 - the function of the selected parameter and

 - the limits of its value.



This is about as friendly as computing can be - an on screen manual.

The first thing to do is to make a back up copy of your Tempo Master 
MPE master disk and safely store the original program disk. You can 
also make a copy on to your hard disk should you have one.



Tempo Master has not been copy protected and, therefore, can be 
loaded without having a `dongle' attached or the program disk in 
drive: A.   This is for your convenience and you are hereby licenced 
to make the aforementioned copies but are not authorized to 
distribute copies of the program or documentation, modify the 
program, or electronically transfer the program from one computer to 
another over any sort of network without the express permission of 
JeRBil Inc. of New York.



JeRBil, Inc. of New York warrants the diskette on which the program 
is found for ninety (90) days after delivery.  JeRBil Inc. will 
replace at no charge any diskette that becomes defective during this 
ninety (90) day period. All inquiries should be made to JeRBil, Inc. 
of New York

40 Carnegie Avenue

Huntington

New York 11743



(NOT to Dr. T's Music Software or a dealer).



This program is NOT guaranteed to meet your requirements, and its 
operation is NOT guaranteed to be error free.  In no event will 
JeRBil, Inc. of New York, or any party associated with this program 
be liable for any damages, including, but not limited to, lost 
savings, lost profits, your equipment, reputation, mental or physical 
condition, or any other damages arising out of the use (or misuse) of 
this program. As JeRBil, Inc. of New York is constantly improving and 
updating its computer software, it is unable to guarantee the 
accuracy of printed material after the date of publication and 
disclaims liability for changes, errors, or omissions.B



This manual has been designed to make learning this program efficient 
and entertaining.  However, it is recommended that you go through it 
carefully in order and that you try each and every example set forth 
in the tutorials.  The examples are very specific and 'in-depth' but 
each is only cited once.



It is important that you read the READ_ME.ASC file on the program 
disk as this reports any new information about the program since the 
manual was printed.  Double click on the READ _ME.ASC file from the 
desktop and 'READ' to see the file on the screen or 'PRINT' if your 
printer is ready.



Emile Tobenfeld, Al Hospers, Richard Viard and Dr. T's Music Software 
for their incredible line of MIDI software and for their 
encouragement and assistance in creating, testing and advertising the 
Tempo Master MPE.



The folks at Atari, Inc for their continuing support of Jeffrey  Reid 
Baker the recording artist and JeRBil Inc. the software company with 
the best computing equipment available.



To beta testers John Hanekamp, Bob Curtis (who helped proof read this 
manual even though I 'write good'), Bruce Carroll, Claudia 
Ciafardoni, Neil Burgett, Jim Johnson, and Richard Viard.



To Jim Johnson for helping me to `crack' the secrets of the Multi 
Program Environment(MPE) which contains a lot of heaven and just a 
little bit of hell for the programmer.



To Debbie, Josh and Sarah, my family, for being there.

