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WORX supports type 1 or 0 [[MIDI]] and [[CMF]] music files can can play them on various [[Sound Blaster]] models and the [[MT-32]]. Digital audio is supported in [[VOC]] or by converting any format into [[RAW]] PCM. Audio can be played from a file on disk or directly from memory to decrease latency. | WORX supports type 1 or 0 [[MIDI]] and [[CMF]] music files can can play them on various [[Sound Blaster]] models and the [[MT-32]]. Digital audio is supported in [[VOC]] or by converting any format into [[RAW]] PCM. Audio can be played from a file on disk or directly from memory to decrease latency. | ||
| − | + | WORX Toolkit was sold in three styles, the basic version of the software cost $79, WORX Toolkit Plus cost $199, and a WORX Lite was also released (perhaps for free?). Each could be used royalty free. | |
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WORX Toolkit is an audio API published by Mystic Software. It includes a software library of around 35 functions for playing music and digital sound effects without needing to rely on cumbersome calls to a terminate and stay resident (TSR) program. The API can be used in Microsoft C/C++, Borland C/C++, Turbo C/C++, Turbo Pascal, or any version of x86 Assembly.
WORX supports type 1 or 0 MIDI and CMF music files can can play them on various Sound Blaster models and the MT-32. Digital audio is supported in VOC or by converting any format into RAW PCM. Audio can be played from a file on disk or directly from memory to decrease latency.
WORX Toolkit was sold in three styles, the basic version of the software cost $79, WORX Toolkit Plus cost $199, and a WORX Lite was also released (perhaps for free?). Each could be used royalty free.
Version History
| Version | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 199?-??-?? | Initial release. |
| 2.0 | 1993-??-?? | |
| 2.01 | c. 1993-06-?? | Added PC Speaker support for sound effects. |
Output
The driver can output music to the Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 2, Sound Blaster Pro, and the Roland MT-32. Digital audio is played through the Sound Blaster 2 and Sound Blaster Pro, and support for PC Speaker was added in version 2.01.
Games
| Released | Title | Sample | Notes | ||||
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| 1993-08-01 | Word Rescue (DOS) | |
Version 2.0 release. | ||||
| 1994-??-?? | BattleStar (DOS) | |
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| 1994-??-?? | Xargon (DOS) | |
1995-??-?? | Amazing 3-D Adventure Set (DOS) |
Note: This list is incomplete.
Downloads
Technical
Links
- books.google.com/books?id=jMKfH6i9OcYC&lpg=PA77&ots=nd-NZ5yIxK&pg=PA77 - PC Magazine article.
