KVR Audio

trappist · Post by **trappist** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:42 pm

Manual.

I've read many posts where people are asking for links to sites where they can download a manual for synths and modules they've bought used. This makes sense with, say....an old DX7, Ensoniq ESQ-1, Korg M1, etc, but something current like a Motif or Triton? Insane.

trappist · Post by **trappist** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:11 am

OK, I guess nobody else finds this kinda odd.

Warmonger · Post by **Warmonger** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:15 am

Maybe they just want the convenience of having it in PDF format, rather than having to keep a physical copy around at all times. I know I'd rather have a PDF manual than a hard copy for, well, everything.

The Chase · Post by **The Chase** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:49 am

Warmonger wrote: I know I'd rather have a PDF manual than a hard copy for, well, everything.

Really? I'm the exact opposite. I like having a hard copy especially with software so i can have the program on my screen and the manual in my lap. That way I don't have to keep switching between the .pdf and actual program.

Warmonger · Post by **Warmonger** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:03 am

The only thing a printed manual is good for is reading while on the crapper.

IMO, of course.

Manuals are usually meant to be used as a reference, so being able to search a PDF is extremely useful, especially for the large number of manuals with inadequate TOCs and indexes. The readability factor still leans in the favor of paper, but it's a small price to pay, especially since I hardly use manuals anyway.

DuX · Post by **DuX** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:07 am

Maybe this is the opportunity to introduce you to a 764KB [UPX-ed executable size] PDF reader which works gorgeously and much faster than Adobe's bloated Acrobat Reader? I've been looking for a replacement for years and finally someone managed to do it properly - the people at Foxit Software. Forget about Adobe or Ghostscript, Adobe is slow and GS is a bit faster but PDF's don't look that good in it.

Here's the link: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/

This reader is simply fabulous and loads PDF's like the Notepad loads TXT files. Finally you can free some 10MB or more of bloat from your HD which are better used for samples or presets.

Enjoy.

androidlove · Post by **androidlove** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:17 am

Dux, I'm downloading now. I've been wanting a replacement as Adobe Acrobat frustrates me to no end.

Thank You

Cordelia · Post by **Cordelia** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:22 am

Thanks DuX! I hate Acrobat. I really am grateful.

DuX · Post by **DuX** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 5:16 am

And I was waiting eagerly to tell somebody

, really. I know most of the people here read PDF manuals and use stupid Acrobat Reader for that, which is really big and inconvenient. I've tried every PDF reader there is out there with no success, until this one - my dream has come true. I may sound a bit too extatic about it, but the truth is - I AM

as I like to study manuals, and usually while playing music, so you know what happens when you want to read some PDF [Bob Katz book anyone

]while having a Cubase project open... this reader is a revelation

. Spread the word

p.s. now, I can also read PDF's in inverse colours properly, it's easier on eyes

Cheers!

Omniphonix · Post by **Omniphonix** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 5:41 am

Warmonger wrote:The only thing a printed manual is good for is reading while on the crapper.

IMO, of course.

Manuals are usually meant to be used as a reference, so being able to search a PDF is extremely useful, especially for the large number of manuals with inadequate TOCs and indexes. The readability factor still leans in the favor of paper, but it's a small price to pay, especially since I hardly use manuals anyway.

Reading paper manuals on the crapper is SOOO last millenium. Gotta keep some old bitch laptop around for such tasks. Crapper or in the studio, bitch laptop for web/manuals is the way to go.

o'malley · Post by **o'malley** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:05 pm

Warmonger wrote:Maybe they just want the convenience of having it in PDF format, rather than having to keep a physical copy around at all times. I know I'd rather have a PDF manual than a hard copy for, well, everything.

Yeah, my DP4 manual is bigger than a friggin dictionary!

I'm shure it's the same with all the other DAWs too.

b2d · Post by **b2d** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:20 pm

DuX wrote:Maybe this is the opportunity to introduce you to a 764KB [UPX-ed executable size] PDF reader which works gorgeously and much faster than Adobe's bloated Acrobat Reader? I've been looking for a replacement for years and finally someone managed to do it properly - the people at Foxit Software. Forget about Adobe or Ghostscript, Adobe is slow and GS is a bit faster but PDF's don't look that good in it.

Here's the link: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/

This reader is simply fabulous and loads PDF's like the Notepad loads TXT files. Finally you can free some 10MB or more of bloat from your HD which are better used for samples or presets.

Enjoy.

good, thank you alot. i hate acrobat reader!!!

edit: just installed and tried it, and it works like a charm!

dusted william · Post by **dusted william** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:01 pm

Thanks Dux,

I have my new pdf reader...and love it

dw

trappist · Post by **trappist** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:03 pm

Ummm....maybe I didn't make the initial point clear. I thought it strange that people didn't even GET the manual when buying gear that was only a couple years old (or less).

Nothing wrong with wanting a PDF, but the fact that they received no manual at all with their purchase seemes odd.

cptgone · Post by **cptgone** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:12 pm

trappist wrote:Ummm....maybe I didn't make the initial point clear. I thought it strange that people didn't even GET the manual when buying gear that was only a couple years old (or less).

I got Korg Legacy 2nd hand - the promised manual wasn't sent to me...

I guess people throw away the: