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About SynthInvent
SynthInvent is a free program that allows you to experiment with synthesizer system configurations by simply dragging and dropping modules into cabinets.
Systems can be saved and shared, exported to a spreadsheet, or made into a web page.

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Features

• Easy to learn and fun to use
• Select from any style of cabinet, up to 9 per system
• Drag and drop modules into cabinets effortlessly
• Add controllers, patch cords, etc.
• View front or back of cabinets
• Show modules as pictures or as function text
• Automatically totals price as you add/remove products
• Automatically adds power components if desired
• Calculates power supply and consumption
• Save and recall system configurations
• Start with a standard system or create your own from scratch
• Produces a complete product listing with pricing and shipping weight
• Creates a web page (HTML) of your custom system
• Exports product listing to a spreadsheet program

System Requirements

• The current version of SynthInvent runs on a Windows PC running XP
• SynthInvent will probably run on Vista, 98, ME, 2000 also
• Your monitor must be at least 1024 pixels wide
• A mouse or other pointing device
• Microsoft .Net framework V2 (Already on many modern Windows computers)
• 2 MB hard disk space

Installation

• Click the Download button below, select a folder or the Desktop to save to if it asks
  and then wait for the download to complete.
• Click on the download when complete and installation will begin
  (This may happen automatically).
• If your computer requires the .Net framework V2, download it here
  It's a large download and Internet Explorer must be the default browser for it to install.
• To run SynthInvent, click the SynthInvent Icon on the desktop,
  or from the Windows START button.

Download

Version: V0.9.106 - Beta Test
Size: ~2 MB
Time to Download: About 1 minute on broadband, several minutes on dial-up
Note:
If needed, the .Net framework is 23 MB and may take 10 minutes or more to download over broadband, and to install. IE must be the default browser.

Upgrading

If you already have SynthInvent running on your system,
UnInstall it to install a new version.
This will not erase custom systems you created.

Product Price List

SynthInvent automatically calculates pricing on the systems you design.
These prices are subject to change without notice, and don't include shipping, taxes, etc.
The price list is part of the SynthInvent program, so to update the pricelist,
download and install the latest version of SynthInvent.

Share with Others

Share system configurations with others using our System sharing page.

Support

SynthInvent includes Quick-Start Help which will automatically pop-up on first use.
Quick-Start Help is also available from the help menu.
It's small and takes less time to read than to Email me a question :)

A Help menu is also provided which should address most questions.
It's short and well organized, so please take the time to read it.

I'll be glad to help with any support issues via Email

FAQ

Q: Is SynthInvent free?
A: Yes.


Q: Does SynthInvent make sounds?
A: No.


Q: Can I share system configuration files with other SynthInvent users?
A: Yes, they are small text files with a .SYT extension and can be Emailed as attachments.


Q: Has it ever crashed and/or caused loss of data on a computer?
A: Not that we know of.


Q: Will features be added and will bugs be fixed?
A: Probably.


Q: Will it work with modules from company X?
A: Not currently.


Q: Why did you do this?
A: Because it's cool and I find it difficult to control my ambition.


Q: What is the .Net Framework?
A: .Net is a component of the Windows operating system that many
programs require to operate. Most modern systems have it.

Q: Is it available for a Mac or Linux?
A: Not currently.


Q: Does SynthInvent collect information about usage or communicate with a server secretly?
A: Absolutely Not.


Q: Is it available via CD?
A: No, only via the web.


Q: Where do I send bug reports, suggestions, hate mail, or praise?
A: Info@Synthesizers.com


Q: Is there an easter egg?
A: Yes.


Q: Do you ever sleep?
A: Sleep?

Known Issues In Current Version

• #1: Windows Vista security won't allow a text editor to open files created in the app directory.
  This prevents spreadsheet export, product listings, price list, etc.
  Workaround: Turning off user accounts allows all this to work.
  Fix: This latest version writes to C:\Users\Public and that appears fix the problem.

• #2: Spreadsheet export in regions where a decimal point is a separator
  makes Excel put each line into the first column and not separate columns.
  Workaround: Use SynthInvent's View/CSV and save the file to the desktop,
  then Open in Excel and select .csv then select Commas as Separators in the option box.
  This mostly works but will require formating of columns to get totals and alignments to appear correctly.

• #3: Spreadsheet total doesn't include cables and other accessories.
  This is caused by a single formula problem in the total cell.
  Workaround: Adjust the formula to include all product rows.

Revision History Since Public Introduction

• V0.9.100 - Public Introduction
• V0.9.101 - Fixed deleted modules on front caused by deletion on back - Caught by Christophe
• V0.9.102 - Improved exit saving dialog, tweaked help file - Caught by Mark R
• V0.9.103 - Dialog box position tweaked, unhandled exception handling
• V0.9.104 - Fixed listing and CSV for NONE cabinet - Caught by Mark R
• V0.9.105 - Fixed multiple power supply calculation - Caught by Syruss
• V0.9.106 - Improved module highlighting, unified save confirmation dialogs for exit/open/new

Comments

This Rocks!

This is great! Thanks Roger. I am already late for work because of your timing in releasing this.

Damn. I could *so* have done with this two weeks ago.

Let's call this is "better late than never."

Fantastic! Thanks Roger!

I'm having trouble running this program from my iPhone.

Very cool application Roger!!

I am very happy with it. It works perfect. Every function was easy to understand and use. Congratulations.

Alas, I don't own a Windows machine, but it looks like a great program. Has anyone found the easter egg????

A very cool and handy tool! Great for virtually rearranging modules and building new configurations from scratch.

Running SynthInvent on a Mac, Linux, etc.

Users have successfully run SynthInvent on an Intel/Mac using VMWare Fusion, Parallels Desktop, and with Apple's BootCamp.

Installation under Wine for Linux was unsuccessful because the .net framework is unsupported.
Marcel reports that SynthInvent runs perfectly under Ubuntu Linux using VMware Server running Windows 2000.

If you have any additional experience running SynthInvent, please let me know.