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What is Griff?
Griff is Sequencer software application for the Pocket
PC. It allows users to create and edit songs and play them back at
CD quality.
What Hardware does Griff run on ?
Griff was designed for the Microsoft PocketPC platform. Here's a list of compatible operating systems:
| Operating System Name |
Good for Griff ? |
| PocketPC 2000 |
Yes |
| PocketPC 2002 |
Yes |
| PocketPC 2003 |
Yes |
| Windows Mobile 5 for PocketPC |
Yes |
| Windows Mobile Professional |
Untested (But should work) |
| Windows Mobile Classic |
Untested (But should work) |
| Smartphone |
No |
| Windows Mobile Standard |
No (It's a smartphone) |
| Palm OS |
No |
| Symbian |
No |
In short, Griff is compatible with every PocketPC based device. Microsoft have done an amazing job of maintaining compatibility
whilst changing the operating system.
HOWEVER Griff was designed and optimised for the screen dimensions of the original PocketPC, 240x320, otherwise known as QVGA.
Since then, devices have appeared with square screens, landscape screens and vga. Although Griff will run on these devices, the display may
be compromised.
| Screen Dimensions |
Name |
Good for Griff ? |
| 240x320 |
QVGA |
Yes |
| 320x240 |
QVGA Landscape |
No |
| 480x640 |
VGA |
Yes |
| 640x480 |
VGA Landscape |
No |
| 240x240 |
QVGA Square |
No |
| 480x480 |
VGA Square |
No |
What are the Plug-ins?
Griff has a Plug-in architecture, which means you can simply add on
extra effects or instruments when you need to. These are available
in retail.
Will Griff work with other operating systems?
No - Griff is designed to work with the Microsoft PocketPC
operating system (part of the Windows CE platform). Griff will not
work on the Palm platform.
What samples can I use with Griff?
Griff uses *WAV files (up to 16 bit, 44.1KHz, PCM compression).
You can use samples of any length, though Pocket PC memory will become
an issue eventually. You can even record samples (and adjust the sample
rate and compression) with your pocket PC.
Can I edit my composition in real time, allowing me to take Griff on stage - live?
Most certainly - performance art is deeply rooted in
Griff's architecture
How is the sound output from my PocketPC?
Sound comes out in stereo from the headphone jack,
alternatively Griff will Render the Audio to a 16bit 44.1khz WAV File.
Where can I buy Griff?
Griff and the Plugins can be purchased in retail
and it is totally secure.
How do I buy Griff?
When you buy Griff, you buy a code that activates all
the save and export features. If you haven't already downloaded Griff
you may do so in retail or Urban
Demo.
How do I contribute to the evolution of Griff?
Please send your ideas to PlanetGriff
- we're listening
Does Griff interact with other software?
Yes. Griff tunes can be exported as midi (note
and controller data export) to work with desk-top sequencing packages.
Griff also exports tunes as XML.
I have an Ipaq 3630 running Microsoft PocketPC (2000&2002) 2002 . Griff seems to lock up when
I shut down and restart my PPC with it running.
You need to install a driver from Compaq which will
solve this problem. Just press here
You should be able to turn your PPC on and off without Griff missing
a beat.
How do I upgrade Griff?
Unless otherwise stated, simply download the latest
version of Griff from Urban Demo and input
your Griff activation code.
How do I install Griff ?
Check out the installation walkthrough
I'm completely stuck, how on earth do I make a tune ?
Follow the step by step instructions in the tutorial.
Can I get a printed manual ? I like to read in the bath.
You can download the Griff manual here. It's in pdf format, ready for printing. (download the adobe acrobat pdf reader here)
When Installing I get an error about RAPI.DLL Missing. What's that all about then ?
Maybe your activesync is damaged, not installed or needs updating. This page allows you to download the latest version.
ActiveSync Download
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