Software for “Making the Most of the Micro - Sounds Interesting”
This is the BBC Micro software used in the programme. The programs can be run in your browser. Select one and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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AARGH
Runs an out of key music-playing program.
Instructions
This program self-runs without need for user input - Yes it is written to sound out of tune!
CHORDS
Runs a program that will play a tune to the tempo of your choosing
Instructions
Enter (as requested) a tempo and the computer will then play you a tune at that tempo
SYNTH
Runs a music synthesiser program where preset parameters (14 of them) can be recalled from the function keys
Instructions
Press the function keys to load various preset synthesiser sounds, and press different main keyboard keys to play different individual notes. A synth parameter can also be changed by highlighting it, then using the up/down keys to change its number
DOPLR16
Runs a program that shows pitch and volume and how this sounds alters with the Doppler effect such as when a train runs past a listening point
Instructions
Pressing the Space bar will progress you through this software, then it repeats the playback of the Doppler effect portion of the program
ANIMALS
Runs a program that learns from the information it gains from the questions and answers in this '20 questions' type of game
Instructions
This program asks questions to guess what animal you are thinking of: Your 'Y' / 'N' answers will result in it guessing correctly or adding to its stored knowledge to be 'more informed' for later runs of the same game