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+**SimpleSoundManager** is a [Stardew Valley](http://stardewvalley.net/) mod which lets SMAPI mods
+use custom wave/sound banks for their mods. This allows for things such as playing music/sounds at
+a time of day, when an object is interacted with, etc.
+
+Compatible with Stardew Valley 1.2+ on Linux, Mac, and Windows.
+
+## Installation
+1. [Install the latest version of SMAPI](https://github.com/Pathoschild/SMAPI/releases).
+2. Install [this mod from Nexus mods](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/1410).
+3. Run the game using SMAPI.
+
+## Usage
+1. Download this mod and reference it when making your mod.
+2. Create new wave/sound banks using XACT.
+3. Create a new SoundManager in your mod.
+4. Play sounds to your heart's content.
+
+## Versions
+1.0:
+* Initial release.
diff --git a/GeneralMods/SimpleSoundManager/SimpleSoundManager.csproj b/GeneralMods/SimpleSoundManager/SimpleSoundManager.csproj
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   <ItemGroup>
     <None Include="manifest.json" />
     <None Include="packages.config" />
+    <None Include="README.md" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <Import Project="$(MSBuildToolsPath)\Microsoft.CSharp.targets" />
   <Import Project="$(SolutionDir)\deploy.targets" />