The next version of Wave (with sid and pitchbend support) will change the way Samples are played.
Currently Samples occupy the high or low nibble of a byte so there are two banks, high and low bringing the size from the allocated 8K to 16K.
However this has its drawbacks. Firstly compiling a new song tries to keep things as small as possible but with high and low banks using potantially most of the space it can't be reduced.
So the next version alternates between banks high and low whilst playing.
The only current sample file provided will be updated to the new format.
Anyone already using the samples provided in version 0.2 should simply load the new sample file in after their music then save as normal.
Also the speed of samples is by default 5Khz instead of the current 10Khz.
Samples in the new version may also be set to a particular pitch (If the base sample frequency at 5Khz is C then you'll be able to play notes).
All this new sample stuff allows one to use samples for more than just percussion instruments but potentially sounds like bass guitars, etc.
Currently have new wave working and playing with new irq routine, but i've not tested the extra features yet.
Chema has already composed a tune for it, intending to use it in 1337. I hope others also start using it too.
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