Name:
	Sonique
Version:
	1.30.3
Exe-Date:
	1999-11-24
Zip Size:
	2558 kB
Supported File Formats:
	MP1, MP2, MP3, CDA, XM, S3M, IT, MOD, WAV, WMA, WAX, ASF, ASX, 
	M3U, M2A, MPA
Support for Compressed Files:
	none

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README.TXT for Sonique 1.30 - Released November 1999 
Sonique? is Copyright © 1998-99 Mediascience, Inc.

Contents:
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Updates
3.0 Release Notes
4.0 Bug reports
5.0 Credits 
6.0 Contact Information
7.0 License Agreement
8.0 Hot Keys & Command Line Parameters

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Ultimate Media Player for Windows 9x and NT

Sonique is a windows audio player capable of handling MP3 files, 
Microsoft Windows Media files, audio CDs, and more. It fuses a highly 
stylized aesthetic with a fluid, windowless interface and fully animated 
menu systems.  Additional functionality includes a full-featured playlist 
editor, a variety of unique output visualization modes via plug-ins, and 
a robust control set featuring pitch, balance and amplification 
adjustment, as well as a 20-band equalizer with spline-based level 
adjustment. It supports many audio formats, including MP3, MP2, WAV, MOD, 
XM, IT, S3M, and CD audio and all MS Windows Media audio formats. Version 
1.20 adds skin support, an improved MPEG Audio decoder, a contextual help 
system, full-screen visual mode and much more. For a complete list of new 
features in 1.30, see the whatsnew file.



2.0 UPDATES

See www.sonique.com or use the UPGRADE feature in Sonique Quickstart for 
news, updates and additions.

3.0 RELEASE NOTES 

Sonique 1.30 Includes online auto update.  Use the upgrade button in 
Sonique Quickstart to upgrade Sonique's various components. 
Sonique Quickstart is included in Sonique 1.30.  This utility runs in 
conjunction with the player proper and provides auto upgrade features, 
and list of recently played and favorite files.   It also contains links 
to some online resources like radio stations and music download sites.  
Quickstart appears as a Sonique icon in your system tray. 
Sonique 1.30 Supports Skins.  Use the Skins tab in Setup Options to load 
alternate skins.  See skins.sonique.com to download skins and information 
on creating your own skins.


Sonique has Full Screen Visualizations.  Use the icons in Visual Mode 
(formerly Enlarged Mode) next to the visualization name to toggle full 
screen and full window visualizations.  Use the plus and minus keys to 
toggle different screen resolutions.  The BIG GREY ARROW buttons are now 
the only way to


Sonique supports Window Media Technology 4 (MS AUDIO 4).  If you want 
support for asx files make sure you either have the Sonique 1.30 WMA 
release or the external wma plug-in from our web site at 
www.sonique.com/plugs.html. 
As of version .95, Sonique now looks for vis plug-ins in the 
../sonique/vis directory. 
You can turn CD Auto-Insert  Detection on & off in the Setup Options. 


Sonique now supports streaming (icecast, shoutcast, etc) - it will open 
links to streamable files or you can input a URL by clicking the file 
open button. Sonique will remember URLs that you access - use the drop 
down button in the file open dialog. 
Please see www.sonique.com for an updated list of known issues.   See the 
What's New file for a complete list of additions/revisions for this 
version.  If you experience problems or have a question, please see the 
FAQ on the Sonique web site.

4.0 BUG REPORTS

Bugs may be reported by emailing such reports to bugs@sonique.com. Do not 
expect a response from emails sent to bugs@sonique.com. If you need a 
response, go Sonique Online Support. Please include your system CPU, OS 
and hardware configuration information, as well as which version of 
sonique you are using.

5.0 CREDITS

Code - Andrew S. McCann, Tony Million & Nicholas Vinen
Graphics - Ian G. Lyman
Design - Ian G. Lyman, Andrew S. McCann, Tony Million & Nicholas Vinen
Module Decoder - Jean-Paul Mikkers
Additional Support - Al-Riaz Adatia, Pol Llovet, Tina Sabich & Matthew 
Chretian
Webmaster - Ian G. Lyman
Skins Site Master - Matthew Chretian
Documentation - Ian G. Lyman & Pol Llovet

Sonique Intro Theme - Performed by Mamasutra
visit www.mamasutra.com

6.0 CONTACT INFORMATION

Technical Support:  www.sonique.com/support.html
General Questions:  info@sonique.com
Suggestions/Wishes:  wishlist@sonique.com

Mediascience, Inc.
660 3rd Street
4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
USA

ph 415.276.3940
fx 415.276.8499

7.0 LICENSE AGREEMENT

See License file included with this release

8.0 HOT KEYS & COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS

See the hotkeys file for a list of available keyboard commands. See the 
cmndline file for a list of command line parameters.