VF-1 Basic Guitar Editor
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(c) 2001 - Bert van Duin


FILE LIST
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- Readme.txt		this file
- VF1Edit.exe		program executable
- Delmid32.dll		midi handling dll
- Default.syx		default empty patch
- Twin Blues.syx	sample patch
- Soldano Rock.syx	  "      "


REQUIREMENTS
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- Windows 95 or higher
- Soundcard with midi-out cable
- 800x600 SVGA monitor
- VF-1 effects processor


INSTALLATION
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Create a directory (e.g. C:\VF1 Editor), and unzip all files to this folder.
Double-clicking on the VF1Edit icon will start the program.
Make sure the midi-out of your soundcard is connected with the midi-in of the VF-1.


OVERVIEW
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I created this program because of a lack of editing software for the VF-1 effects unit.
The result is this basic editing program. It can edit Amp-simulation, Compressor/Limiter, WAH, Chorus, Delay,
Reverb and EQ paramaters of the Guitar FX-1 algorythm.

This is pretty basic because the VF-1 can do alot more.
My style of music is mainly blues, rock and jazz guitar, so 90 % of my musical demands are met with this solution.

I hope this utility can be helpful for other users, so here it is.

THIS PROGRAM IS FREEWARE AND PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED


FUNCTIONS
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You can load and save patches based on the Guitar FX-1 algorythm.

On first use of the program, enter the 'options' menu and choose 'midi devices'.
Please choose the correct midi-in and out ports and click 'OK'.


Using the program is pretty straightforward.
To edit any parameter, just move your mouse over the dial or slider, and drag it to the desired position.

Some keyboard-shortcuts for editing:
- cursor left or cursor down: decrement dial-value with 1 step
- cursor right or cursor up: increment dial-value with 1 step
- page down: decrement dial-value with 10 steps
- page up: increment dial-value with 10 steps
- home: lowest dial-value (0)
- end: highest dial-value (max)

You can use the 'default.syx' file for designing your favorite patch to start with.
Just load this file and alter any parameter you like, then save it back with the same filename.
Everytime you choose 'New' from the 'File' menu, this file is loaded into memory.
IMPORTANT: Do not delete the 'default.syx' file from your installation folder.


CONTACT
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for bug reports contact: bvanduin@hetnet.nl


CREDITS
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Special thanks to David Churcher for providing low-level midi components
