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Q: Is it possible to directly read the audio data from music CDs into memory?
A: Nobody's managed to do this. The next best thing is to buy an SX-1, plug a sampler into the parallel
port, start a CD playing with one of the CD players from aminet:/disk/cdrom, then sample directly to
hard drive.
Q: Where do I get CD+Gs from?
A: CD+G discs used to have a little sticker on the case, but the companies stopped this on the grounds
that it confused the general public... The only places you'll probably find them now are in bargain bins or
the odd mail order music store. You can find a list of known CD+G music CDs at
Q: Can I use Karaoke CDs?
A: Yep. They're the same thing. If you work or you know anybody working in a pub then you could get
hold of the CDs for their Karaoke machine. Just search your favorite search engine for "karaoke cdg" and
you will find PLENTY of people to sell you CDs.
Q: How do I play CD+Gs/Karaoke CDs?
A: If you have a CD+G disc, you'll be able to tell immediately - the music player will disappear and the
graphics will appear as soon as you press play. Use the up and down directions to change language and
select to return to the music player. The rest of the controls work as normal. Once you're back at the
player, a "CD+G" button will appear in the bottom left corner - hit select on that to return to the graphics.
Q: How do CD+Gs/Karaoke CDs work?
A: The CD+G format is an extension of the standard RED-BOOK audio format. On an audio disc there
is an area known as the subchannel. This area is used to store data for the cd player like elapsed time etc.
Some of this area is normally unused. In CD+G discs the subchannel is used to store the CD+G data.
This data consists of commands and graphics that are interpreted by the player to produce the CD+G
display. You can see pictures of actual CD+Gs being played at
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AUDIO CDS

CD+GS & KARAOKE CDS
Fleetwood Mac - Behind the Mask CD+G
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