BASS_ALAC 2.2.0.0

Files that you should have found in the BASS_ALAC package
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README.TXT         General information (this file)
LIBBASS_ALAC.DYLIB BASS_ALAC dynamic link library
C\
  BASS_ALAC.H      BASS_ALAC C/C++ header file

NOTE: The ZIP should be decompressed with the directory stucture maintained.


What is BASS_ALAC?
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BASS_ALAC is an extension to the BASS audio library, enabling the playback
of ALAC files.


What is ALAC?
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ALAC is an audio codec developed by Apple Computer. It is not a variant of AAC,
but a totally new lossless format which is usually wrapped into an MP4 or MOV container.
The Apple Lossless Encoder was introduced as a component of QuickTime 6.5.1 on April 28th,
2004 and thus as a feature of iTunes 4.5.


Requirements
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BASS 2.2 is required. libbass_alac.dylib will fail to load if libbass.dylib 2.2 is not
present.


Using BASS_ALAC
===============
The ALAC format is used in the same way as any of the built-in
BASS stream formats. Simply call BASS_PluginLoad to load the add-on into BASS
and benefit the usage of the standard sample/stream/user functions, or
call the BASS_ALAC_StreamCreateFile/User functions.


Latest Version
==============
The latest versions of BASS_ALAC can be found on the MaresWEB website:

http://www.maresweb.de


Copyright
=========
Copyright 2002-2005, MaresWEB. All rights reserved.
Portions  2005 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

All trademarks and other registered names contained in the BASS_ALAC
package are the property of their respective owners.


Disclaimer
==========
BASS_ALAC is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, either express
or implied. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
which may result from the use of BASS_ALAC.


Credits - API/Sample Contributors
=================================
C/C++ - Sebastian Andersson
Delphi - Sebastian Andersson
Visual Basic - Sebastian Andersson


Costs
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The BASS_ALAC library is free to use. You may freely distribute the BASS_ALAC package
as long as no fee is charged and all the files remain intact and unmodified.

If you would like to support the development of BASS_ALAC, please donate something to
the following PayPal account:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=sebastian%2eandersson%40gmail%2ecom&item_name=BASS%20Add%2dOns&item_number=1&no_shipping=1&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=EUR


History
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2.2.0.0 - 2005-10-02
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* First release