MusyX has been designed to offer both the musician and the programmer maximum flexibility when integrating sound into the game.

In contrast to other sound systems MusyX offers direct control of the generated sound. The SMaL programming language offers a unique way to influence the way a sample is played back. Other systems heavily rely on a set of parameters like vibrato, envelope etc. to define a sound. This approach limits the extent of influence one can take on the sound itself. MusyX’s SMaL programming language allows writing simple programs, which take full control of the sound over time! E.g. parameters may be changed in reaction to value changes of MIDI controllers. Even multiple samples may be started. The possibilities are endless.

While offering all these extended features the system still may be used as a General MIDI player. The music may for example generally be done as a General MIDI piece and only the lead instruments and sound effects may take advantage of the extended features MusyX has to offer.

All features of the system are controlled from within the included editor. The editor offers customized editing capabilities for all data types needed to define sounds. A drag and drop SMaL programming editor, graphical ADSR definition, easy to use explorer style representation of the data within the project, library functionality and more are integrated into the tool.

During development of the sound the musician will use a PC running Win95 or Windows NT to design the sounds using the editor. Another PC running Win95 will emulate the target platform’s sound hardware. This system is controlled both via the editor tool and any MIDI sequencer program and/or synthesizer. The musician can use the system just like any other synthesizer in his or hers studio.

In contrast to other systems MusyX does not offer its own sequencer program. Instead any sequencer program on any platform may be used. The musician can continue with the program he or she is used to.