Электронный журнал Info Guide #14 для ZX Spectrum

Info Guide #14 is a digital publication released in 2024, offering comprehensive insights into the ASC Sound Master music editor. The guide is based on the original author's instructions published in the Spectrofon magazine. It includes updates and revisions up to version 1.13+ TR-DOS, dated August 27, 2024.

The ASC Sound Master is a music editor that allows for the storage of musical text using a Position/Pattern/Quant system. It supports up to 100 positions, 32 patterns, 32 instruments, and 32 ornaments. The interface is window-based, providing a universal control system.

The control concept is built on eight functions: up, down, left, right, select, sub, add, and escape. These functions are implemented through various keys or combinations, facilitating menu navigation and option selection.

The music data structure in ASM revolves around six core concepts: Quant, Pattern, Position, Sample, Image, and Quark. Quant represents the smallest note duration, with Patterns grouping multiple Quants for easier manipulation. The AY-3-8912A/10A sound processor plays a crucial role in generating and controlling music tones.