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It can play and convert any supported input format to any supported output format (see Supported Formats). Also it supports various audio devices which can be used for playback and recording audio. DSS also can read [[M3U]] playlist files. | It can play and convert any supported input format to any supported output format (see Supported Formats). Also it supports various audio devices which can be used for playback and recording audio. DSS also can read [[M3U]] playlist files. | ||
| − | The newer version uses wavetable synthesis to play MIDI music though it requires [[Gravis]] [[UltraSound]] [[GF1]] | + | The newer version uses wavetable synthesis to play MIDI music though it requires [[Gravis]] [[UltraSound]] [[PAT|GF1 patch]] files or [[SF2]] [[SoundFont]] which are not included. |
| − | + | ==Picture Gallery== | |
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Software - DSS - File browser.png|File browser. | File:Software - DSS - File browser.png|File browser. | ||
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File:Software - DSS - Vis 3.png|Audio visualization 3. | File:Software - DSS - Vis 3.png|Audio visualization 3. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Supported Formats== | ==Supported Formats== | ||
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| − | + | ! Can convert to | |
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| [[CD]] | | [[CD]] | ||
| [[CD|Red Book CD Audio]] | | [[CD|Red Book CD Audio]] | ||
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([[:File:Software - DSS - Formats.png|Source]]) | ([[:File:Software - DSS - Formats.png|Source]]) | ||
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==Audio Devices== | ==Audio Devices== | ||
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| − | + | ! Playback | |
| − | + | ! Record | |
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| [[Creative]] [[Sound Blaster]] series | | [[Creative]] [[Sound Blaster]] series | ||
| Yes | | Yes | ||
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([[:File:Software - DSS - Devices.png|Source]]) | ([[:File:Software - DSS - Devices.png|Source]]) | ||
| + | ==Download== | ||
| + | Software version number 3.0 (3.-1) wasn't changed since April 2000, but there are two most known versions of DSS (release dates were obtained from the exit screen): | ||
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| − | + | ! Version | |
| − | + | ! Download | |
| − | { | + | ! Platform |
| − | | | + | ! Notes |
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| 2006-08-24 | | 2006-08-24 | ||
| {{Software|DSS v2006-08-24.zip}} | | {{Software|DSS v2006-08-24.zip}} | ||
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| Without MP3 encoder and MIDI synthesizer. | | Without MP3 encoder and MIDI synthesizer. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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| − | [[Category:Players]] | + | [[Category: Players]] |
| − | [[Category:DOS Players]] | + | [[Category: DOS Players]] |
| − | [[Category:CD Players]] | + | [[Category: CD Players]] |
| − | [[Category:MIDI Players]] | + | [[Category: MIDI Players]] |
| − | [[Category:MP1 Players]] | + | [[Category: MP1 Players]] |
| − | [[Category:MP2 Players]] | + | [[Category: MP2 Players]] |
| − | [[Category:MP3 Players]] | + | [[Category: MP3 Players]] |
| − | [[Category:VOC Players]] | + | [[Category: PAT Players]] |
| − | [[Category:WAV Players]] | + | [[Category: SF2 Players]] |
| + | [[Category: VOC Players]] | ||
| + | [[Category: WAV Players]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Converters]] | + | [[Category: Converters]] |
| − | [[Category:DOS Converters]] | + | [[Category: DOS Converters]] |
| − | [[Category:MP3 Converters]] | + | [[Category: MP3 Converters]] |
| − | [[Category:WAV Converters]] | + | [[Category: WAV Converters]] |
Latest revision as of 10:05, 13 February 2016
| Digital Sound System (DSS) | |
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| Creator | Sergey Sapelin |
| Released | 1996-06-?? |
| Platform | DOS |
| Website | lrsp.narod.ru |
Digital Sound System (DSS) is a freeware all-in-one player, converter and audio recorder for DOS created by Sergey Sapelin in June, 1996.
It can play and convert any supported input format to any supported output format (see Supported Formats). Also it supports various audio devices which can be used for playback and recording audio. DSS also can read M3U playlist files.
The newer version uses wavetable synthesis to play MIDI music though it requires Gravis UltraSound GF1 patch files or SF2 SoundFont which are not included.
Picture Gallery
File browser.
Audio visualization 1.
Audio visualization 2.
Audio visualization 3.
Supported Formats
| Container | Format | Can convert to |
|---|---|---|
| CD | Red Book CD Audio | No |
| MIDI | Type 0 | No |
| Type 1 | No | |
| Type 2 | No | |
| MPEG-1 | MP1 (Layer 1) | No |
| MP2 (Layer 2) | No | |
| MP3 (Layer 3) | Yes | |
| VOC | PCM | No |
| WAV | PCM | Yes |
| CCITT A-law | Yes | |
| CCITT mu-law | Yes | |
| DVI/IMA ADPCM | Yes | |
| Microsoft ADPCM | Yes |
(Source)
Audio Devices
| Device | Playback | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Sound Blaster series | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Sound System | Yes | Yes |
| ESS AudioDrive series | Yes | Yes |
| Aztech SoundGalaxy series | Yes | Yes |
| OPTi audio chips | Yes | Yes |
| Gravis UltraSound | Yes | Yes |
| Gravis UltraSound Max | Yes | Yes |
| PC Speaker | Yes | No |
| Covox Speech Thing | Yes | No |
(Source)
Download
Software version number 3.0 (3.-1) wasn't changed since April 2000, but there are two most known versions of DSS (release dates were obtained from the exit screen):
| Version | Download | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-24 | Download - (info) | DOS | Unofficial newer release. |
| 2003-09-08 | Download - (info) | DOS | Without MP3 encoder and MIDI synthesizer. |
Links
- lrsp.narod.ru/English/dss.html - Official page.
- sariolla.ru/index.php?option=com_content&id=128:digital-sound-system-30-dss - Unofficial newer release.
