PT-1210 Mk1 Protracker Turntable Software for Amiga

[amiman99]

I had some problems starting the software on NTSC A1200.
I found out that I need to boot into PAL mode and then select PAL screenmode from WB PREFS to get it working (before starting the SW).
Also, you need to have some MOD files in the same DIR as the executable.

[Akira]

I had some problems starting the software on NTSC A1200.
I found out that I need to boot into PAL mode and then select PAL screenmode from WB PREFS to get it working (before starting the SW).

Hmm, strange, worth a check, but possible. We live in Europe and have PAL Amigas.
Please, I said this before: DON'T START IT FROM WORKBENCH. You're not supposed to. Who knows what patches/tweaks/whatever you have that might or might not conflict with the software. If you are setting screenmodes with Prefs, you booted Workbench and, therefore, are doing it wrong.

Everybody running clean into PT-1210 is not having any problems.

Also, you need to have some MOD files in the same DIR as the executable.

Yes, it is in the readme, that you need to have modules otherwise the software won't start.

But actually, if PT-1210 is in the path (like, in C: ) and your current directory has mod files, you invoke it and it will run reading those mod files.

You reminded me that the ADF version comes with no README in the archive (it has the readme in the ADF though, quit PT1210 and it will be displayed), so I updated the archive with it and it's available on the website.

[QuillOmega0]

Booted from floppy, even with the Blizzard 1260 disabled it locks up. Used two different floppies same issue.

It is an NTSC Amiga so I'll try again with a switch to PAL.

[Akira]

It might be that, Amiman did report problems on NTSC. but I have successful reports from PAL Amigas on 060s.
Please let me know!

[QuillOmega0]

Yep that did the trick.

Switching the Amiga over to PAL mode allowed it to run without issue.

[Akira]

So I am adding to the list of stuff we gotta check, NTSC support.
Having in mind , what, 90% of software is made for PAL Amigas, I'm not too worried at the moment about supporting it, but it needs to be added to the documentation.

Thanks guys!!

[magnetic]

Akira

After months of excitment of waiting for this cool program i cant get it to run. I tried it on both an A600 w 1mb ram 3.1 rom from floppy and hd, and from an 1200 2mb 3.1 rom from floppy both NTSC. i dont think this program supports NTSC? It loads to a point then its a blank screen. When i try from shell nothing happens?? is it PAL only? How to force PAL mode to test? early startup screen does NOT hold PAl mode.

btw I have an a500 w/ 1.3 500mb chip and 4.5 fast should I try to run it there for testing for you? (Its NTSC as well)

As you can see there are MANY NTSC users around. Lots of Lurkers are NTSC based.

[magnetic]

Yep that did the trick.

Switching the Amiga over to PAL mode allowed it to run without issue.

When you say "Swithcing over to PAL" how exactly do you mean? I selected PAL from early startup and boot from floppy no workee

[amiman99]

Akira

After months of excitment of waiting for this cool program i cant get it to run. I tried it on both an A600 w 1mb ram 3.1 rom from floppy and hd, and from an 1200 2mb 3.1 rom from floppy both NTSC. i dont think this program supports NTSC? It loads to a point then its a blank screen. When i try from shell nothing happens?? is it PAL only? How to force PAL mode to test? early startup screen does NOT hold PAl mode.

btw I have an a500 w/ 1.3 500mb chip and 4.5 fast should I try to run it there for testing for you? (Its NTSC as well)

As you can see there are MANY NTSC users around. Lots of Lurkers are NTSC based.

I have NTSC A1200 and I got it to work.
Boot to PAL and Run the SW, if you are running from WB (which is not really supported) select PAL screenmode. The screen went blank, Then I started clicking mouse buttons, left and right and the program started. Weird but works.

[QuillOmega0]

When you say "Swithcing over to PAL" how exactly do you mean? I selected PAL from early startup and boot from floppy no workee

Hold down both mouse buttons to go to Early Startup Control. Display Options, Set Display Type: PAL.

I left Chip Type at Best Available and this allowed me to run the software fine. An dno, it does not hold PAL mode, which means everytime you want to run the software, you'll need to switch it to PAL from the ESC.

And to assist in eventually debugging the NTSC issue, I should note that the problem seems to be reproducible in WinUAE as well.

[J-Golden]

Now I really really need to get an A600!

I don't think toting around the A4000T is a good idea.  :laughing:

[magnetic]

Is there a way to boot a NTSC amiga into PAL from disk? Like with relokick(sp) or something similar? I've never had to use a "Degrader"

Akira/Hoffman

Any comments on NTSC support?

[magnetic]

Akira? Hoffman? u guys around?

[magnetic]

Ok well here is an update.

I got it launching on my a600 ntsc. Just use early startup and select PAL screenmode and be sure to press another key to activate the mode. Then the program will start. This is from floppy. Will try from hd and report back.

Full NTSC support would be nice as some part of the screen is cut off and I cant adjust it with Overscan any lower.

[magnetic]

So I am adding to the list of stuff we gotta check, NTSC support.
Having in mind , what, 90% of software is made for PAL Amigas, I'm not too worried at the moment about supporting it, but it needs to be added to the documentation.

Thanks guys!!

Hi Akira
I know you dont post here much but i'm really trying to get some usage out of your software. Is NTSC support still planned? This would really bring more users as the PAl thing is a PITA on NTSC amigas.

Also really need is the docs in .pdf format as stated on the site "coming soon" a couple of tutorials would be coool.

To anyone who hasnt tried this and likes electronic music its a MUST one of the coolest amiga apps ever!

[Dandy]

Not worried about that bit, I started DJing in clubs in the late 90s
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Oh man - that makes me feel like a granddad. I stopped DJing 1980...