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9 ALCHEMIST PD NEWS.
8 INTERFACE.
7 ZX-FX INSTRUCTIONS
7 OUTLET
6 23637+256*
5 ELITE.
4 HELLO NEW READERS!
4 *SPELLUNKLER*
4 BOOKLINK
3 23638-0899":
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3 COMMANDER'S LOG.
3 TRADING POST
3 RASPUTIN PD.
3 ADVENTURES
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2 We accept tape, +D 3.5~ disk and Microdrive Cartridge. Opus Discovery owners can use +D diskif they have the converter system installed.
2 Telephone: 0742 697644 after 6pm"'"Europe: +44 742 697644 - 7pm CET"''"
2 SHEFFIELD"'"South Yorkshire"'"S13 7LN"''"
2 Remember to include an SAE and media of your choice if you're not buying any compilations.
2 Andy Davis"'"Alchemist Research"'"62 Tithe Barn Lane"'"Woodhouse"'"
2 ARE YOU SURE?
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2 1993 Alchemist Research Ltd.
2 THE SECRET OF ST. BRIDES
2 THE HISTORY OF COMPUTING
2 Press:
2 CLOSING THOUGHTS
2 M.G.'s +D PD
2 THE END.
1 ~noise gate~
1 ~The Complete Spectrum ROM disassembly~
1 ~Supercharge Your Spectrum~
1 ~Star Wreck: The Generation Gap~
1 ~BACK FROM BEYOND~
1 ~Attack ofthe Jargonites~
1 you a list of a few of the more
1 you FULL details.
1 writing package (coded by
1 which came from the mathmatical principle upon which it was
1 was sadly unavailable at the time, but it's sequel
1 used in an addition.
1 time and history.......
1 this particular year?":
1 the processor to access data in memory or from a peripheral.
1 the next page.
1 the independant magazines (like
1 the history of computing do you?
1 the dictionary issue by issue.
1 the definative guide to ""
1 strange dog (for more info see
1 some obscure 8 bit machines).
1 software for the Speccy in the
1 shops. What can you do about it?
1 seasonal tapezine (Spring,
1 publication it is now left to
1 printed dictionary by sending
1 or just the font with
1 of HiSoft PASCAL.
1 ndependant
1 named Johan Helfrich Muller who
1 my Speccy demos which are
1 manner of topics from the
1 is the location of the SNAP filename. It features the word
1 invented by Charles Babbage in
1 interest in this feature.
1 instructions that you may have
1 instructions for theamazing ""
1 increasingly difficult to find
1 in which I'll be covering all
1 from Boxtree. The first book,
1 for twelve issues. You can also send a blank disc for a FREE sampler if you are a new reader.You can also get a very compre- hensive back issue list. Outlet kindly sent my the July issue totake a look at:":
1 first presened the idea of a
1 dventure
1 difference engine. The name of
1 dictionary to appear in ALCHNEWSthen you can get the complete,
1 decided to set one up for users
1 commonly used computer terms anda description of what they mean!
1 begin our ""TOUR de TIME"".
1 based - the method of difference
1 available from ALCHEMIST RESEARCH . I don't smoke. Nor doI partake in the consumption of anything alcoholic (except for on special occasions).
1 and then eleven more
1 and an SAE to me and I'll send
1 analyst, who is single. I'm 27,
1 actual address in a processor's
1 `1.00 to me.":
1 ZAT, ALCHNEWS etc)to keep the
1 ZAT / I.E.B.A."'"c/o Darren Blackburn"'"33 Dawley Bank"'"TELFORD"'"Shropshire"'"TF4 2LQ
1 Z80 MADE EASY
1 Your Letters"
1 YOUR SINCLAIR
1 Well, take my hand and I'll leadyou down through the anals of
1 Well, as many of you will know, the first difference engine was
1 Well the IEBA can (for the priceof a SAE) supply you with a listof contacts who will continue tosupport the Speccy (as well as
1 Welcome Back
1 We start with the letter ""A"" on
1 We are a totally self funding organisation, your payment goes on media and postage only. Any odd pennies etc. will be stored and donated to the Sheffield CatShelter at regular intervals.":
1 USE THE CATMINT
1 USE NEWSPAPER, PUSH IT UNDER DOOR, USE PENCIL, PUSH IT THROUGH THE KEYHOLE.
1 Triad Developments
1 Trading Post
1 To get the purse:
1 To 1746 in fact
1 The time taken for
1 The list appears in alphabeticalorder so if you use the COPY keyyou can build up a HARD COPY of
1 The error occurs when you come to update a program. Lets say I save a backup of AlchNews 9 in the next free slot, say P6. I then save other programs afterit. Then, a month later, I want to add some more to AlchNews, soI load it up, edit it and then save it...
1 Technical Notes on Customising the Use of STOP Button
1 THE GUIDE TO
1 Summer, Fall & Winter).
1 Still to come:
1 Starting next issue:
1 Speccy publishing market going.
1 So, the solution? Either be VERYcareful when using the disk, or invest in BETA DOS, an excellentDOS, similar to +D DOS, but has some added bonuses, like better sector handling and new CATs.":
1 So, if you're on the lookout or have any of these books for salethen drop me a line and I'll putan ad in the next issue.
1 So you want to know more about
1 So throw out any
1 So now you know why 1746 is of
1 Sinclair News
1 Send all cheques, PO's payable to
1 See you next issue!
1 STAR WRECK
1 SPECCY COMPILERS.":
1 SOUND TRACKER
1 SHIELDS"'"
1 SAVE ~CODE~CODE 24648,40801
1 SAVE your modified Elite codewith
1 SAVE d1~file~ TO d1
1 Review of Spectrum Products."
1 REGARDLESS
1 Poke ALL with
1 Please mark your envelope PUG.":
1 One of the opperators
1 OUTLET"'"Chezron Software"'"605 Saltersgate Drive"'"Birstall"'"LEICESTER"'"LE4 3FF"''"
1 OPEN DOOR, EXAMINE DOOR, EXAMINEKEYHOLE
1 Not entirely so: David Ledbury, and quite a few other AlchNews readers it seems have a few of the fabled books...
1 Neon Grafix
1 NOTE: APD and AlchNews on tape /disk / cart are still available from me
1 Music Writer
1 Many thanks to DAVID RAWSON of Mablethorpe for those tips."
1 Malcolm Gent"'"MG +D PD"'"1 Pelham Street"'"Sutton-In-Ashfield"'"Nottinghamshire"'"NG17 2EF"''"
1 Leah Rewolinski ISBN 1-852838248
1 LOAD~~ CODE
1 LOAD~~ CODE 49152"''"5)
1 LOADING PART TWO
1 LOAD d*~+SYS*~
1 LISTEN AT CELLAR DOOR
1 Just a few comments before I go-No PD library has yet responded to my idea of forming a pact! And to people making snide remarks about not printing addresses of real people: they wish to be left alone and not bugged by other companies desperate for readers!":
1 JAMES WADDINGTON.
1 Issue by issue I'll be giving
1 If you would like to join this
1 If you order issues 2,3 & 4 all together, ish 1 is only `1. So, thats 160 pages of adventures for only `5.50. Value for money or what!
1 If you can't wait for the this
1 If people want their addresses published, then they tell me andI do it. Otherwise, if you want to write to them, send them a letter c/o my address and I willpass it on. Quite a lot of readers prefer discrestion on this subject and get rather angry and upset if their full name and address is shown.
1 INVALID FILE
1 INTERFACE: New I/O Section"
1 INFINITE MISSILES"'"
1 INFINITE ENERGY BOMB"'"
1 I.S.A.C."'"
1 I'm also considering going to compilations. Now before I do, I'd like your input on this. Both sides have their strong points and weaknesses, so I'll leave it to you. Most of you like freedom to order what you want, so it's likely this will be the choice!
1 I'll be putting out a bi-monthlynewsletter (on paper) and a
1 I own my own house and a rather
1 I am a qualified coder/systems
1 However, you may soon find it
1 Hello New Readers!
1 Groups for the Spectrum I've
1 Game Tips.
1 For it is back to 18th. century Germany that we must travel to
1 For AlchNews and PD we support tape, +D 3.5~ disk and ZX Microdrive Cartridge. We hope tocover Opus and +3 soon."'"
1 Following an article in ALCHNEWS7 regarding Special Interest
1 FROM BEYOND
1 FREE GIFT: ZX-FX Instructions."
1 FILE NOT FOUND
1 Elite Commander Editor availble from APD. I will also create youa custom commander for FREE, just send details, a tape / diskand SAE."
1 EXAMINE BUCKET
1 ESPECIALLY the ones printed in
1 ECM JAMMER"'"
1 EAT OTHER SIDE OF MUSHROOM
1 EAT MUSHROOM
1 David Ledbury, Chris Taylor, James Waddington & Paul Lewis, David Rawson, OUTLET, Lloyd Garland, Joyce Cook, Malcolm Gent and Simon Goodwin.
1 DROP MOUSE"''"
1 DOWNRIGHT SILLY
1 DOOMSDAY: Chilling 128k only adventure. Features the edited and full gory versions. `4 on +D disk / tape.
1 Crash Tech Tape
1 Continued next issue.":
1 Continued next issue!":
1 Christian Aymard of France is also desperate for ANY of these type of books and also has some photocopies of some to lend out to anyone.
1 Chris Taylor"'"THE KNIGHTS"'"74 Hunter Road"'"SHEFFIELD"'"S6 4LF"''"Chris writes some very good 128 demos and utility programs and has a large collection of continental demos. Send him an SAE for the list. He also wants info on Hisoft Pascal and ~C~.
1 CHRISTIAN AYMARD
1 C. Taylor's MINI MAG
1 But what is the significance of
1 But it was a German engineer
1 BetaSoft, 24 Wyche Avenue, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6LQ
1 BACK FROM BEYOND-SPEC ADV. CLUB.
1 B.G. Services"'"64 Roebuck Road"'"Chessington"'"Surrey"'"KT9 1JX"'"Tel: 081 397 0763"
1 And from this issue onwards I'llbe taking over several pages
1 Alchemist PD News."
1 Adventures"
1 Address coming up...":
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1 ?Lots of Venturesoft data in rifethroughout the magazine which isgood, but confusing as Alec can't muster up a product list, so we have to rely on Spell. Themap of the month i Antillis Mission 2.":
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1 . To enterthis as hex:"''"44174: 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 44182: 2A 2A 2A 20 44 52 49 56 44190: 45 20 A0 CD 8A 17 20 2A 44198: 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 44206: 2A 2A"''"Would do the job. The four numbers add the current drive number used after the DRIVE text":
1 . The ~*~ invokesthe options menu, then ~A~ showsthe address. Press
1 . Thanks very much for taking the time out to read it. If you're a new reader, I hope you'll send for the back issues (totally free), and I hope to see you all at Christmas for AlchNews 10 (double figures!)"'"
1 . Poking all those addresses with 1 would give you 1 ton of each type of cargo. To become ELITE, poke
1 . I say almost because he's taken the strange decison of abandoning the Neon Grafix title and keeping Rasputin! Anyway, hes been keeping himself busy with his PD and producing his new tapezine,
1 . The sheet gives clear and concise details on how the stop button can be used to your own advantage. The instructionsare short, and set up for the M3, but it comes with an M/C listing. For those interested in this I shall start a small course next issue. Send an SAE to Romantic Robot for the sheet.":
1 . The original font is stored at 49152 and is just likeany normal character set, but has some UDGs stored in place ofcharacters like - + = * etc. so:"''"1)
1 . Amongst other things, we shall be covering the +D, Microdrive, printers, Multifaces. If you would like your drive or printeror I/O device featured then please drop us a line or write us an article on it. All useful contributions get free access tothe PD library!":
1 - put ELEVEN
1 ,this tape/disk zine which is totally FREE of charge. We also run a PD Library with a good fewhundred titles available and shipped out in an hour!":
1 , which delays sounds by a pre-determined amount of time,
1 , which caused the volumeto fluctuate periodically, and a
1 , the veryfirst paper version! It wasn't anything wonderful, just a dozenmini-pages printed via Fireview 2 onto fax paper. It featured abrief article on the new disk systems and my 'tour' to get them. Also featured was the newsof the Final Y.S. which should now have been laid to rest when you read this.":
1 , the values 160, 205, 138, 23, another
1 , the text
1 , otherwise they're lost forever"'"
1 , a non-profit making Spectrum Support and Enterprise Group. We operate from a small village called Woodhouse on the outskirts of Sheffield, the centre of the known universe!"''"Our main production is
1 , a cross between Caterpillar, Pacman and Tron! I say horrendous because I kept re- loading it again and again!"'"Also featured is a maths programwhich didn't really find much use in my house, but anyone withkids will find it great. The final program is Soundtracker, but with no instructions and a ~remixed~ on-board song.":
1 *Spellunkler*"'"11 Finsbury Drive"'"Wrose"'"BRADFORD"'"BD2 1QA
1 *OUTLET ONLY*
1 *********** DRIVE 1 ***********
1 ) and prepare for
1 (my name!). Now, we've had many ideas on how to go about it. The present one is to create
1 (The key is in the lock)
1 "0";"Well, here we are again with AlchNews 9, but this is something of a landmark issue. Besides a new layout, TWO free programs (one an AlchNews exclusive) we now support two ofthe Spectrum's most popular diskstorage media, the +D and Microdrive!"''"From this issue on, you can alsopurchase much more from Alchemist Research at the lowestprices and with the usual high standard of prompt, friendly service.":
1 "''''''"Apologies to tape users for having to load in this part, butthere was just a little bit moreto do which would have left AlchNews a little short without it. We will try and compress it down to a single load next issue":
1 "'''''"You can re-assemble the code directly if you've got a copy ofthe 48k edition of the ACS ~Ultraviolet~ assembler, but that may be rather rare now - itcame out in 1982. Otherwise, you'll have to re-type the REMs into your favouite assembler or convert it the BASIC file into the form it expects.":
1 "'''''"This is the PD library for the newly formed Spectrum Adventure Club: I.S.A.C."'"Although I manage this library, I am not the sole owner."''"PD Adventure titles are `1 each or two for `1.50. This includes tape / disk and postage. Growingcollection of titles. Send SAE for list.":
1 "''''"ZX-FX shows how easy it is to produce sounds with a computer. ZX-FX works with any Spectrum sound sampler, and lets you playwith three real-time effects -
1 "''''"When you start to use ZX-FX it asks you to enter the port numbers your interface uses for triggering, input and output. The program works with any 8 bitsampler that uses port numbers between 0 and 255 so you can useit with almost any sampler on the market. The quality f the reesults depeds on the filters in the samper and their inter- action with ZX-FX, so experiment":
1 "''''"There are also re-writings of some good sections of these books in FIREVIEW or TASWORD files in the Alchemist PD Library. Hopefully, if my mysterious contact replies againI should have several more available soon!"''"
1 "''''"The solutions list seems to be getting bigger each issue, now with 37 available, at only 10p each which is excellent VFM. The tips section is just as good as ever with no less than 47 tips for many well known adventures. There are about halfa dozen good solutions spread over 3 paes, and another page oftips! The mag finishes off with policies and copyright info and readers input instructions.":
1 "''''"How many of you out there have Elite? This game has got to be one of the best ever Spectrum releases of all time. That is, if you have the bog-standard version with no silly LENSLOK device!"''"The following pages are a fully comprehensive guide to totally customising your version...":
1 "''''"Before I go on, I must say a BIG thankyou to Joyce Cook of Spectrum Software Hire for gratefully lending me the 48k version of Elite to work on!"''"Now, just a quick adventure tip as I have decided to drop all adventure tips which can now be found in *Spellunkler* and will be in their forthcoming adventure tapezine.":
1 "'''"With This issue of AlchNews is the ZX-FX program by Simon Goodwin of
1 "'''"Welcome to a new section which combines the old technical section with articles on I/O systems, called
1 "'''"The latest PD list is now out, and we've had some minor problems: Due to the large expansions of PD every month, itwould be ineffective to produce a paper version, (and not quite environmentally friendly!), so you will know I use Tasword files and my self written viewerwhich is most likely used in allPD libraries and files across the land! The sad thing is that I only knocked it up in 5 mintesto view a ZAT article and never bothered to update it!":
1 "'''"Thanks to K. Verlius of Italy, the program is now in my hands! It was written by a Dutch chap of a local Computer group who just loves problems like these! The program arrived on Opus format, so I couldn't access it,but by the time you read this, should be available on tape."'"This program revolutionises the Opus and allows their owners to access all standard +D disks, including Outlet, AlchNews and F.B. PD & Quest!":
1 "'''"Speaking of compilations, I'm deciding to remove some titles from the PD list and put them elsewhere. One example of this is removing the adventures, as I'm involved in setting up a new adventure forum for the Spectrum, and it would seem wiser to put them here. I'm alsothinking on putting +D utils onto compilation disks, and the same wit 128k utilities, much inthe same way I have with adventures.":
1 "'''"So then, what have I been upto since June. Well, if June was the last AlchNews you saw, then you missed AlchNews
1 "'''"Sadly, we don't get many lettersto print in AlchNews, most of them are personal, so don't really suit this section. This fact is common amongst all 'zines. So, if you have some- thing to tell the Spectrum worldthen please write to us, and mark your envelope ~LETTERS~. Our address can be found by typing
1 "'''"Lots of work has been done on the PD Library, including some brief plans of making the library COMPILATION ONLY. I needsome reader/customer input here,so read the forthcoming article and please get in touch."''"There's also been a good bit of my response to my soapbox. Last time I campaigned about User Groups and it seems to have paidoff! Thats TWO to Alchemist Research, NIL to the guilty parties (You know who you are!).":
1 "'''"As you know, I specialise in utilities and adventures,
1 "''"You also get a continuous level display on the echo and noise gate options, to avoid any distortion. If the level sampledstays at either end of the allow-ed range, indicating an over- load, coloured bars appear in the border."''"Slight overloads put flecks of colour in the border. You get a visual display of the proportionof distortion being added, whichis very useful when you're busy recording, mixing in small FX tobuild up the sound.":
1 "''"When you are in the tall chamber
1 "''"Well, what a cock up YS made of Alchemist Research. Another example of how their demise is well recieved in some circles! Anyway, all Alchemist Research are still available from me, theOFFICIAL publisher. Malcolm Gentis the only authorised person torelease any AlchNews titles or use the A.R. name. It's fine to distribute AlchNews freely amongst yourselves or if I've included it for use in titles like Outlet, but thats it!":
1 "''"Well, thats the end of
1 "''"Well, over the last few months, we've taken on quite a lot more products besides our flagship, AlchNews. So the following pages tell you what you can get from us, with concise, clear instructions and order details:"'"
1 "''"We kick off this issue with some+D news. The +D ROM has a serious bug in the SAVE system, which can cause some severe diskfoul ups, resulting in loss of all data."''"
1 "''"To set things up quickly, send the loudest signal you plan to use and adjust the input level to give a very small amount of colour in the border. On these 8bit systems it may be better ti accept a little clipping than toguess at a lower level. Unless you're careful, quiet sounds caneasily end up crunched by quantisation noise just when thedistorion is most obvious."''"You can adjust the parameters ofeach effect. (D) sets the delay for the Echo (E) option.":
1 "''"To open the much older door:
1 "''"To get rid of the elephant:
1 "''"To finish off is a music filing system and a megademo with some nice FX and music."'"So, the verdict: Well initiallythe price would and has put me off from buying it, but now YS is no more, this would be an excellent production to spend your money on. It's hard to findanything wrong with Outlet, because if something is not right, they change it! Outlet is very much a people mag, and reminded me of Your Spectrum, but on disk. Hopefully the introduction of a PC version maylower the price, but it's still worth a look on disk.":
1 "''"To find the other lamp:
1 "''"Those who have tried Alch PD have nothing but good comments to say about our wide range, ultra fast service and reliable recordings."''"Another unique service is our A.R. Helpline where we try and solve ANY Spectrum problem you give us. Obviously we don't knowALL the answers, so we will direct you to a reliable A.R. contact who will help. All we ask is you ring after 6pm or send an SAE when writing, and perhaps a tape/disk if you're after a program.":
1 "''"Theres a larger letters page, featuring rextracts from my review of *S3* in A.N.8."'"The mag also has a send off for YS (is there anyone who hasn't?)and a couple of well written short stories. (Perhaps they should be submitted to
1 "''"The way to create this would be:
1 "''"The value should be a time in arbitary units from 1-80. (G) sets the level at which the Noise Gate (N) option cuts out -the value can be anything from 1-120, where 63 meands the gate opens 6dB before clipping. (S) sets the speed of the Vibrato (V) option, which causes the volume of the input sound to pulse up and down at the indi- cated speed."''"The M/C part of ZX-FX is writtenin REMs in the program, so it's easy to see how it works.":
1 "''"The system even outsmarts the standard ramdisk featured in 128machines! Program loading is fast, simple and 100% reliable. The system comes complete with full instrctions and all detals on each command available. This program must be one of the bet ever for the Spectrum, and only costs 25p!"''"Discovery owners can now access +D disks with
1 "''"The same applies here, I only run this company, I am not the owner."''"Titles and prices are yet to be confirmed, but the following is available:"''"
1 "''"The letters page is simply excellent. If any of you misseda sensible letters page from thedays of Your Spectrum etc. then here it is, in it's original glory. Ron and Brian take the time out to answer each letter thoroughly. Amongst some of the letters is a bit (a LOT) about decoding the
1 "''"The first of the many programs on disk is a comprehensive PEEK@command for the +D and Disciple so you can check the system variables of your +D like borderflash, step rate and other disk access codes. The program, likeall others, comes with it's Outlet-standard menu giving lotsof information on the said program and options to load up the next program. All control isdone by just one key, be it cursor for'd and back for read- ing text or a simple
1 "''"The disk starts with the OUTLET startup screen of various forms of media they (used to) support.A brief BEEP melody of Alla Turca. Pressing a key presents the menu system, holding 20 options. Loading each section takes under a second (on disk) so waiting is virtually non- existent."'"The editorial gives it's send off to YS (who hasn't?), and goes on about a PC version of OUTLET (Very good idea), and also points out that they are intheir Seventh year.":
1 "''"The data for the current commander in use is held 43030 and runs to 43140.
1 "''"The book follows every detail asin the original S.T. like Will'supbringing in Alaska, except this time with his mother running off with a bear. Westerly discovers that every kid an officer ever has, dies ina gruesome manner, while Smirk wonders why he's such a romeo and why the Federation's Flagship Vessel (or Wessel in Checkout's case) has a kid at the controls! (Westerly)"''"For only `2.99 this book is excellent value and will have all S.T. fans in Stitches!":
1 "''"The best way to get the DOS intomemory is to
1 "''"The DOS requires a +D with ROM 1a. To create the new DOS, just load up BDM, the Beta Dos Maker,load in the original DOS and it then saves the new one onto diskfor you! The new DOS also allowsyou to format disks to give from80, 100 or 200 to 780 files per disk. The disk copier command isgreatly enhanced and comes with a 128k copier and snapshot compressor. Send for details from:"''"
1 "''"The +D DOS is very friendly in it's use, except for the copy facillity, which uses the
1 "''"Thanks for this issue go to
1 "''"THIS IS WHERE THE BUG OCCURS!
1 "''"Special offers for *Spell* now, inconjunction with AlchNews."''"
1 "''"So, apologies to tape owners whohave to endure the long loading time! Hopefully, some minor changes to the system will make you better off!"''"
1 "''"Send media and SAE for our latest PD list (regular updates)New customers get 4 free titles."''"Titles are 25p each or 15 for `2Send appropriate media and SAE. Orders processed in under
1 "''"Send media and SAE for AlchNews and PD List. You can order ANY (or all) issues you want."''"
1 "''"Send `1 for AlchNews on tape or +D (`2.50 M/D). This features the latest issue with any free gifts and a copy of the PD list.The +D disk is a specal compilation of ALL issues due tothe mass storage advantage. Thisoffer includes good quality media and secure postage.":
1 "''"Recently, they have also gone through a change. First, the address has changed, and the Microdrive and Opus and SAM versions have been dropped leaving only tape, +D and +3. The price is
1 "''"Owners of more than one version of
1 "''"Other programs on the disk include the Outlet M/C series, OUTCLASS, a simple bat and ball game, a machine code quick save utility, a bill calculator, a look ahead to future Outlets, A Gary Rowland tune, ~Air on a GString~ by Bach. No doubt his excellent
1 "''"Now, some invincibility pokes which can be inserted in game, or BEFORE the RAND USR statementof the basic loader:"''"
1 "''"Now, some in-game pokes which will need a multiface type device or +D multiface sim from APD:"''"
1 "''"Now that YS has gone, it will become increasingly more difficult to keep in contact with Spectrum users. Many will eventually abandon to 16 bits and the consoles, but hopefully a great deal of you will keep with us. Anyway, for smll companies to keep trading, they rely on cheap or free advertising. I'm not to keen on strangers just turning up for a mention, so most send me a sample to give a good review. If it's good, it gets an ad too!":
1 "''"Now on issue four, Spell is now getting it's name heard, and therecent plug in YS will help no end. `1.50 gets you a 40 page A5magazine, hardly like the ~book of raffle tickets~ as YS said. The index page is well written, and the overall print quality ofthe magazine has improved much. There is a big review of the GI games collection. There is a review of ~Empire~, originally from Alchemist PD. Speaking of APD, theres a brief mention of the new services from me.":
1 "''"My number one French friend,
1 "''"Mention you saw this special offer in AlchNews 9 when orderngand make a cheques / PO's payable to
1 "''"Malcolm is also planning on putting a letters section in hisregularly updated list, so any Tasword contributions are welcome. He also has a few collections available, so send him an SAE for the latest list:"''"
1 "''"Long gone are the days when literally hundreds of books on the Sinclair Spectrum graced theshelves of our bookshops. Nowadays it's all PC's and the mini Penfold Books. If you're lucky enough to have a well stocked City library, you may come across such lost wonders as
1 "''"Legal Obligations: Well, Alch- News IS free to duplicate and distribute all over the world, which is what makes AlchNews as popular as it is, but it is NOT PD. All text and operational programs used in AlchNews are the copyright of Andy Davis and Alchemist Research. I don't mindif you use the font, but please let me know if you use it in anycommercial programs and plese credit me!"''"Quick Fact: Did you know that AlchNews was first only produced& available on the Sinclair QL!":
1 "''"In previous issues, you will have seen the condemnation of this organisation by AlchNews asI was getting quite a few letters from people being hard done by them. Now, I'm glad to say that (almost all) the wrongshave been righted by Darren Randle of
1 "''"I'll close this section with this strangely titled company! The owner is our very own Malcolm Gent who gratefully produced the +D version of AlchNews. Malcolm is an OUTLET subscriber and for all those of you who like the programs in Outlet, but can't afford it, canget them here!"'"Titles are the same as APD, 25p or 10 for `2. If you order ten, then the disk is included in theprice. The PD list is a 32 col.system which desribes the titleswell. Theres about 100 utilitis,some featured in APD, and a growing collection of games.":
1 "''"I myself have four or five of them, the Supercharge book, a Melbourne House Spectrum MachineCode Book, and an M/C book from Toni Baker (of Your Spectrum), and a Microdrive book by Andrew Pennel (who also wrote for Your Spectrum and wrote the print driver for the early issues of AlchNews!)."'"
1 "''"History: AlchNews did first begin as a simple QUILL file (a QL wordpro) on the QL. Then, we moved to the Spectrum, using theSceptical II text system thanks to Fergus O'Neill. The processorwent through many changes, upto the popular system used in A.N. 7 and 8. This version's pages s based on this system, but now has a new menu, and simpler processor. AlchNews can be veryeasily modified to print to various devices and transferringto drive is simplicity itself!":
1 "''"Hi there! If this is your first ever AlchNews, then let me intro-duce myself and my work. I'm Andy Davis. I run
1 "''"Here are a few addresses of the companies featured in AlchNews 9"''"
1 "''"For those of you with a multiface, and want to get more out of the 8k RAM, then RomanticRobot produce a small booklet (a double sided A4 sheet!), called
1 "''"First of all, how to add a
1 "''"Finally, I'm trying to work out a ~coalition~ with other PD libraries. As you know, supportfor the Spectrum is dying, so one day, all input will eventually dry up, unless some- thing is done to change it. If it ever does dry up, it means there will be about 5-6 PD libraries all selling the same stuff at most likely the same price."'" Now, I've noticed that at the moment, each library specialisesin certain areas:":
1 "''"Fans of any series of
1 "''"At the time of writing, prices have yet to be decided, but it will only be a small fee and will include several issues of ~B.F.B.~ magazine per year, as well as access to FB-PD and discounts on full price adventures. For more informationsend an SAE to David Ledbury at:"''"
1 "''"As most adventure fans will know
1 "''"As I said to the editor, this magazine has always been good, but for some reason, this is thebest yet. They guarantee to give the reader what they want and everything is in the right place, giving presentation 100%!You can also join the IEBA on the handy coupon on the back."''"In the space of a few issues, this company is now a reconised force in Spectrum adventuring and shall continue to flourish. I have no hesatations in recommending this mag to anyone interested in adventures at any level.":
1 "''"Anyway, a simple BREAK into Basic and GOTO 190 soon got the tune playing! Other programs include a +D file handler, a dictionary-spellcheck creator, and the horrendous
1 "''"Anyway, a Mr L. Garland has written a colection of Tas Viewers, so I will persuade him to let me have them either for sale or for PD! BUT, this is all beside the point, becuase asI was saying, I use a Tasword file for all the PD. But, Tasword has a limited buffer, and I exceeded that recently, soI had to split the list into TWOPart One containing the news andinfo. and utilities. Part Two containing the rest of the list.I then merge the two file together in Basic and save as one long file!":
1 "''"Also sold via S.N. is the PD. Darren specialised in 128 demos and also has some card and strategy games available from September. There's STILL no PD list available, but hopefully his new re-launch in September will change all that."'" If you're interested in the games and demos scene of the Spectrum, which will probably beit's future, then this is your man! Perhaps putting both issues of
1 "''"All the known favourites are there: Deanna Troit, Wilson Piker, The Klingon (or Kringle) Wart, Georgie La Forgery, Mr. Snot, Zulu, Checkout, Dr. Macaw,Smock, Dr. Beverage Flusher and her brat of a son, Westerly, Dacron (Data) and Guano (Guinan)"''"Accompanying the story every fewpages are great drawings of the scenes and crew, one espeiciallygood one of Piker and Wart chomping Kringle delicacies while Ricardo feels a sudden urge to vomit and Georgie closesthe slats on his visor!":
1 "''"11 Finsbury Drive, Wrose, BRADFORD BD2 1QA":
1 ! RE-LOAD PART ONE !
1 ! LOAD NEXT PART !
1 will not be done by Tim Kemp anymore as he wants to go onto a Commode fanzine (Spit)so he has offered it to
1 will no doubt be aware of the contrasting formats each of them use. Tas- word 2 is the most simplest, just using 64 characters per line, with no carriage returns, just padded with spaces if the line is less than 64 characters."''"Next issue will be a feature on all the systems, and part of the free gifts will be a suite of converter programs to transfer all file types.":
1 will either love or hate (depending on how you regard theseries') the new book
1 which only passes sounds above a certain level, cutting out background hums and buzzes.":
1 which is a acronym (Mr L. loves them!) for
1 which has been previously like gold dust! Readers will most likely remember my pleas for it!":
1 when you try and load it."''"
1 when COPY could have made a better choice!Anyway, by simply loading the
1 to return.":
1 to get the cat in the tree"''"
1 please. If cash, then ensure it's SECURELY taped between two sheets of card.
1 per issue,
1 package is responsible for the performance. One problem was that it was 128k only and the routine to check computer type couldn't recognise my 128k in 48 mode! I use PEEK 23388 and that works perfectly on the +D Adventure Collection.":
1 on tape for 60p may boost sales. Compared to Outlet's price, this is almost nothing, so give it a try.":
1 of the YS ad.":
1 issue two is now available if you send an SAE, tape or +3 disk and 50p. The format used is similar to the Enigma format and also has a 128k tune playingalong, which sounded familliar, but I couldn't place it. The text was very well presented andhad some good reviews and screenshots included. Issue one is also still available in the sameway as ish two, but is only 20p.":
1 is where the catalogue header begins. An example new header is shown next...":
1 is the start address of the text
1 is just as good and can easily be grasped without reading the first novel."''"Set aboard the USS Endocrine, book two sees the two Captains, Jean-Lucy Ricardo and James T. Smirk battle together against a race of peace-loving hippies!":
1 has finally ceased
1 has come up with quite a few natty progreamsthis month. He's given me lots of Discovery and Microdrive programs and some good 128k utilities, some which I have, some which I've never seen in mylife! One of these is a RAMDISK SIMULATOR for the 48k machines. It allows you a ramdisk upto 40kand the operation is amazing! You load and save with *S and *Land can even cat the disk and get file and free space info.":
1 handset codes, a letter from Brian Gaff about dropping the MD outlet, and a couple of drive and print enquiries."'"Theres also a noticeboard where you can trade or mention just about anything!":
1 for six issues, or
1 for next program.":
1 fame. This program actually made it onto the popular
1 deal with lots of clip art and graphics, and
1 contain commander's name. Cash is held at
1 code to, say, 40000, youcan then examine it with PEEKS, or a multiface, or even load it into Tasword 2!"'" The following article shows where the ASCII code is. Remember, this may be a breach of copyright, the article is only aimed as a reference, what you do when you find the ASCII is up to you!":
1 and look at it with the multiface, or any good dis- assembler with a TEXT display feature."''"
1 and is padded out with6 spaces."''"
1 and amount of cargo contents is from
1 When loaded, save the following files:"'"
1 The process of accessinga record from disk or tape. Or aparticular location in memory.
1 SIG then send a blank tape
1 Re-load files EL.a, EL.b and EL.c with
1 RUN and play the tape."''"
1 My address
1 Merge the basic loader, and put a STOP statement BEFORE the RAND USR."''"
1 MISSILES"'"
1 Load the font of your choice (WIDE or CBM or FUTURE from APD are the best) by typing
1 LARGE CARGO BAY"'"
1 INFINITE ESCAPE PODS"'"
1 INFINITE ENERGY"'"
1 INF. GALACTIC HYPS."''"The following are for infinite fuel, but please note, it does not require ALL these pokes:"''"
1 I.S.A.C.
1 GALACTIC HYPERSPACE"'"
1 FUEL SCOOPS"'"
1 ESCAPE POD"'"
1 ENERGY UNIT"'"
1 ENERGY BOMB"'"
1 DOCKING COMPUTER"'"
1 CLOAKING DEVICE":
1 A DICTIONARY OF COMPUTER TERMS
1 3 times."''"
1 (to grow 12 feet tall)"''"To get back to normal size:
1 (Neon Grafix) deal with games and demos. My proposals are that we each specialise in the said areas and recommend each others services where neccessary. At time of writing, I've yet to hear the willingness (or UN- willingness), but for the Spectrum's sake, I hope they allagree.":
1 REVIEW: QUALITY ZX PRODUCTS.
1 PLEASE WAIT.
1 ALCHEMIST RESEARCH PRODUCTS.
1 hour!"''"+D disk Adventure Collections 1 & 2: Several adventures and AlchNews & PD List on a disk allfor `1 each.":
1 It's when I save the new versionand overwrite the old that the bug steps in. The +D doesn't reorganise following programs sothat they don't get overwritten,so any programs following A.N. will be on catalogue but come upwith
1 Chris Taylor's Mini Mag.
1 Attack of the Jargonites
1 which contained other favouriteslike the Turboload Creator, the 8056 Copy Routine, ZIP2 Compilerand a character set and error trapper!"'''"ZX-FX: Real Time Sound Effects BASIC program: ~ZX-FX~ CODE file : ~FX CODE~":
1 editor, David Ledbury. David hasoffered me the post of ZX Editorfor the new mag,
1 ALCHNEWS: Offer TWO.
1 ALCHNEWS: Offer ONE.
1 c/o Darren Blackburn
1 TF4 2LQ
1 TELFORD
1 Shropshire
1 SHEFFIELD
1 S6 4LF
1 Hillsborough
1 Dawley
1 ALCHEMIST PD NEWS.
1 74 Hunter Road
1 33 Dawley Road
1 QUEST SOFTWARE
1 DICTIONARY ""A""
1 YOUR LETTERS
1 WELCOME BACK
1 SAVE ~FONT~CODE 49152,768"''"The obvious benefits of re- saving the entire Elite code means you don't have to mess about loading in the new font.":
1 GAME TIPS.
1 ALCHEMIST PD
1 GAME TIPS.
1 ADDRESSES!
1 INTERFACE.
1 P.U.G.
1 EXAMINE THE STRAW & LIFT PLANKS