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From: jochenw@ikki.informatik.rwth-aachen.de (Jochen Wolters)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: Who likes their digital piano?
Date: 14 Dec 92 15:37:03 GMT
Organization: Rechnerbetrieb Informatik - RWTH Aachen
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: ikki.informatik.rwth-aachen.de

rainer@spot.Colorado.EDU (Rainer Malzbender) writes:

Hi Rainer,

>[...] e, and I remember Wersi used to make expensive
>computerized organ kits about a decade ago, but I know nothing about
>their pianos.

  The Wersi "Grand Piano" digital pianos are EXCELLENT! They feature
ASIC-Transputer Technology to process a vast 300MBytes of compressed
sound samples. The keyboard has actual "hammers" (sorry, don't know
the English word for it...), so that the keyboard action is very
realistic; you can even feel the hammer "fall back", when you press
a key veeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrry slowly. :)
  The sound is very realistic, too. The only problem: price. Very epensive
indeed. The stage model (see below) is priced at 5.500 DM, around 3.500 $.
  There are four models available: a "Club" model, "Standard",
"Grand" and "Stage". I'd say, the Stage model would be the most interesting
one for you because of its clever design, which incorporates a flight case,
the lower half being directly mounted to the instrument's case. It comes with
a built-in 2x70 Watt Amp, extensive MIDI features, and a 20.000 (?) note
sequencer.
  Due to the rather steep price, I got the new Yamaha Clavinova PF-P 100
for myself, tho. Great keyboard action, although there are no real "hammers"
involved. It features 10 sounds (2 Piano, 2 E-Piano, Vibes, Strings,
2 bass, "Clavinova Tone", Organ). Built in effects (three-mode reverb,
chorus, tremolo, three-band EQ), extensive MIDI-functionality, two
wheels (!), controller-pedal connector, etc. The great advantage of this
model is its built in speaker system: two studio-type monitors built into
the case (2x20W), with sufficient power to play and enjoy your music with-
out additional amplification. I paid 3.800 DM for it, ca. 2.000$ and I'm
more than satisfied with it. 
  Give this keyboard a try. It is well worth it!

  Jochen. 
-- 
Jochen Wolters       |          jochenw@POOL.informatik.rwth-aachen.de  
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From: lm011@aix370.rrz.Uni-Koeln.DE (Alexander Tuchacek)
Subject: VRmusic freightship harbour hamburg.de
Keywords: REQUEST
Reply-To: lm011@aix370.rrz.Uni-Koeln.DE (Alexander Tuchacek)
Organization: Regional Computing Center, University of Cologne, F. R. Germany
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 92 14:16:48 GMT



Call for international participation in new art/science project.
KNOWBOTIC RESEARCH
Simulation Room -Mosaic of Mobile Sound Data
We are a group of artists and scientists at the Academy of Media
Arts Cologne,  and will be showing a VR installation in February at
the MEDIALE93 - Festival for Media Arts and Media Future - in
Hamburg, Germany. The installation, housed in the freight ship Cap
San Diego in Hamburg - harbour, has three main areas.
Section one is a sophisticated, walk - in data - base  utilising a
collection of sound samples from around the world, which will be
used to produce a virtual 'sound room'.  The sound data will
correspond to the second section,  a physical room, where visitors
will be able to navigate through the space with the aid of a mobile
ultrasonic sensor and an artificial eye display and activate the data 
to a realtime-concert.
The action of the visitors, within  this 'virtual organism,' will be
displayedon a video screen shown in a control room area (the third
area).
We welcome your participation for the international sound - data -
base: To participate in this international project we need from you a
6 second long sound sample, a cultural statement, reflecting
your personal attitude towards the "world". Please send this via
email or ftp. (aiff, wave, next formats)
All participants and institutions will be credited in a publicly
displayed database during the exhibition.
For more information by email from: kr+cf@khm.uni-koeln.de
Thank you for your support - KNOWBOTIC RESEARCH
From: j_george@vger.nsu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: FOR SALE...
Date: 14 Dec 92 22:23:13 EDT


The following is a repost for a friend - please e-mail all responses to his
address given below. Thanks.

----------------------------   Cut Here ----------------------------------

NOTE:	I am selling this for a friend.  Please send all responses and/or
	 inquiries to 'tom@dacnet.com' directly.


For Sale: Yamaha G10 MIDI guitar controller.

This unit is in like-new condition.  For those of you unfamiliar with this
unit, it consists of a MIDI guitar and a matching rack-mount controller.
With it, you can play any other MIDI instrument using the guitar.  The
controller gives you extensive control over the configuration and setup of
the guitar.  I'm looking for the best reasonable offer.

Tom Roehl
tom@dacnet.com
(703) 276-1378

Xref: sparky rec.music.synth:19452 rec.music.makers.synth:767 comp.music:5691
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 17:24:36 EST
From: Scott Jung <SRJ102@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers.synth,comp.music
Subject: Re: Help! Cheap SMPTE-MIDI?


   Hi again,
              The SMPTE-MIDI unit I'm looking for has to change SMPTE
        to MIDI with Song Position Pointer...I'm using an Ensoniq EPS.
     I'm looking for something along the lines of MIDIMAN Syncman Plus
     or JL Cooper PSS 100 (or maybe that's PPS 100...)

              Again, if anyone has one for sale, or knows where I can
        get one cheap, or knows of another brand that's cheaper/better/
        cheaper & better/whatever, please let me know!

                       Thanks a second time!

                                            -Scott
From: philip@goofi.greco-prog.fr (PHILIP Frederic)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Looking for an SY22 Editor/Librarian
Date: 16 Dec 92 22:14:06 GMT
Organization: ENSERB (Electronic & Computer Science School) Bordeaux FRA
Originator: philip@goofi

I've heard about Public Domain Editor for YAMAHA SY22.I would be very
happy to have one, because programming the SY22 on his little screen
is very very long.So if anyone has one , e-mail me.
                     
                       Thanks ,
                                    Fred.
From: vincent@garnet.berkeley.edu (Vincent J. Lee)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: For Sale Kawai K1
Date: 14 Dec 1992 02:24:41 GMT
Organization: University of California, Berkeley
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: garnet.berkeley.edu

FOR SALE!!!
I've got a Kawai K1 sunth for sale. It was an expensive toy
for me. Please call 510-841-4942 if you are interested or leave me mail.
$450 comes with Anvil case. Thanks. Grea condition, hardly used.

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: George Paap <george_paap@email.sps.mot.com>
Subject: Re: SY99/77/85/55/33 Mailing List - How do we get it off the ground?
X-Xxdate: Tue, 15 Dec 92 21:45:14 GMT
Organization: Motorola RISC
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d9
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 03:44:51 GMT

SY99/77/85/55/33 Mailing List - How do we get it off the ground?

I agree, great idea.

George Paap

I am my opinions.
(which almost certainly are not those of my employer)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers.synth,comp.music
From: rga@rti.rti.org
Subject: Synths for Sale (TX81Z, JX-10, P3)
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: tx81z, jx-10, p-3
Organization: Research Triangle Institute, RTP, NC
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 92 16:14:02 GMT

I'm putting these guys on the market:

1) Roland Super JX : JX-10    $675 + shipping
	(DCO, VCF) Digitally controlled Analog Synth
	Warm analog timbres
	76 keys
	12 note polyphony
	2 voice Multi-timbral
	1 voice card

2) Yamaha TX81z FM Synth   $225 + shipping 
	1U Rack
	8 voice polyphony
	8 voice multi-timbral
	4 Operator FM

3) Korg P3 Piano Module   $125 + shipping 
	2 Sampled Piano sounds (anyone know the sample rate?)
	Useful cheap box, ok for soloing, best used in mix
	16 note polyphony

All these units are in fine shape, and need a good home (and I
need the cash !)

Will consider all offers.

Randy Alley
Raleigh, N.C.
(919) 571-9972 after 7:30pm EST


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From: archer@elysium.esd.sgi.com (Archer Sully)
Subject: Re: MIDI Footwear
Organization:  Silicon Graphics, Inc.  Mountain View, CA
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 92 00:16:29 GMT

In <1992Dec15.194851.5160@exu.ericsson.se> exubrst@exu.ericsson.se (Brad Steele) writes:

*Then there's that guy that's been using a Mattel
*power glove to trigger sounds...what next?
*
*Brad

The MIDI condom.

-- archer
From: aaron@minster.york.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Pitch to MIDI for bass
Date: 17 Dec 92 12:51:06 GMT
Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of York, England

I am primarily a bassist but also own a K4. I am possibly interested
in finding a suitable pitch-to-MIDI device to attach to my bass to
allow me to trigger sounds on the K4 from the bass (probably in 
addition to the bass' natural sound).

I appreciate the fact that there would be a time delay while the
frequency is detected, but what sort of delay could I expect even
from an inexpensive device? Would it make it unusable for bass
(which I suspect would be the case).

Any suggestions?

Please respond by email as by the time I get back after Christmas
all recent news will have been deleted from the system here.

Thanks very much
		
		Aaron Turner		aaron@minster.york.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: bihaenra@sus.edu.eur.nl (Bas Haenraets The Warhammer Rolemaster!)
Subject: reply Bruce Rothwell - thanks!
Keywords: drumcomputer
Organization: EUR
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 13:44:29 GMT

Hey Bruce!

Thanks for replying to my newsnet ad!

I can tell you that I definitely am interested in the KORG DDD-1.

My only problem is how to get it overhere. When I order it directly from

the shop you mentioned, I will probably have to pay huge amounts of money

for packaging and taxes. Therefore I'd like to ask you a favor:

Is it possible for you to buy it for me, after I've sent you the money,

of course, and then send it to me?  That way it would save me loads of

money.

I'd greatly appreciate it if you would do this for me, but I'd also understand

it if you wouldn't.

By the way, I've tried to e-mail you directly, but somehow this isn't possible

from Erasmus University. If you could help me, please send me your home address,

so I can send you a letter personally.

You can do this by e-mailing me, but as I've said before, I can't e-mail back

so I'll put my message on newsnet.

Anyway, thanks a lot, I hope to hear (read) from you soon.


Cheers,


Bas Haenraets
Hazelaarstraat 16
3297 XJ  Puttershoek
Holland
tel (in Holland): 01856-2075
From: craa79@ccsun.strath.ac.uk ("R.B.Rodger")
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Midi Data filers.
Date: 15 Dec 92 16:49:19 GMT
Organization: University of Strathclyde

I'm looking for info on midi data filers. 

Can anyone give me some info on the Korg DF1 ? Does it use msdos-format 
disks? 

How does it compare with the Yamaha mdf2 and the Alesis ?


Is there anything else in this price range I should look at - i basically want
to be able to save sysex dumps. Being able to read the disks on a PC would
be an advantage (i believe this rules out the alesis...)

Bruce.

-- 
R.B. Rodger                       |R.B.Rodger@strath.ac.uk
Computer Centre                   |
Strathclyde Univ                  | +44 (0)41 552 4400 x3460
Glasgow G4 0LN, Scotland.         |
From: sanders@ll.mit.edu ( Jeff Sanders)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Sys-Ex software for Amiga?
Date: 14 Dec 92 16:39:53 GMT
Distribution: rec.music.synth
Organization: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Originator: sanders@ll.mit.edu ( Jeff Sanders)


	Can anyone tell me if there's a cheap (< $50) program which will allow
me to dump MIDI Sys-Ex data from my synth to an Amiga?  I'm also interested
in any PD software which would accomplish the same thing, if it exists.
	Please e-mail, I will post a summary if there's much interest.

	Thanks, 
		Jeff Sanders
From: dan@cafws2.eng.uci.edu (Dan Harkless)
Subject: Re: Midi/Audio stuff FOR SALE
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Organization: University of California, Irvine
Date: 16 Dec 92 01:20:02 GMT

In article <92349.172948SRJ102@psuvm.psu.edu> Scott Jung <SRJ102@psuvm.psu.edu> writes:
>      Where's Paul Wessel?

	In Hawaii.

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Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: zerobeat@intacc.uucp (Ferenc Szabo)
Subject: Emulator IIIxp
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 12:34:58 GMT
Organization: Inter/Access' Matrix BBS

I'd like opinions on this new machine (and prices).  I already
own a <keyboard> E3 so I think i would know the E3xp inside out
because I saw the manual and it's 90% the same.  But I didn't 
get to play with it at all.

Specific questions:

Does it have the same SCSI protocol?  ie..can I still use the same E3
SCSI driver in Alchemy or Sound Designer II?

Is there some kind of macro for loading in presets from different banks?
ie..sometimes all you want to do is have a bank that is a compilationj
of various presets from all over the place.  Instead of saving the entire
bank (samples and all), you could just save a list of what presets were
being used and from what banks.  Much redundancy could be eliminated on
the hard drive.  (you could extend that idea to zones or even raw samples)

I know there is the 'bank merge' feature that allows a new bank to be
loaded without erasing the previous one (allowing for RAM of course).
That's a step in the right direction but only a baby step.

Does the E3xp accept samples already recorded at any sample rate?  ie..the
E3 could read a sample (via SCSI) that was recorded at whatever rate and
*know* that that rate is the centre pitch.

Do you still have to do that voice allocation thing for using the seperate
outputs (like on the E3).  How does the seperate out thing work anyway?
Dynamic allocation is an option but does it work well???  It should really
be invisible- ie.. till you run out of 32 voices, you'd never know.

ferenc


Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers.synth
From: joe@erix.ericsson.se (Joe Armstrong)
Subject: Looking for a generic patch editor
Nntp-Posting-User: joe
Organization: Ellemtel Telecom Systems Labs, Stockholm, Sweden
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 09:17:13 GMT

	Wanted -- generic patch editor.

	Is there a generic patch editor (for PC + MPU 401) around somewhere?

	Hopefully, 

	- In turbo C
	- PD

	I want to experiment with patches for the Yamaha DX11 and TQ5 --

	Or do I have to write one myself!

	All constructive advice welcome!

	Joe
From: Scott.E.Lawrence@dartmouth.edu (Scott E. Lawrence)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: MIDI Footwear
Date: 17 Dec 92 21:34:41 GMT
 <1992Dec15.194851.5160@exu.ericsson.se>  <tl7ff4c@zuni.esd.sgi.com>
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
X-Posted-From: InterNews1.0b1@newshost.dartmouth.edu

Have you seen the movie 'TAP'?  Shoe triggers were used in it by
Gregory Hines.  There's a section in the movie where he performs on
stage with them.  I saw a documentary and read about it in Keyboard
magazine but I don't remember the man's name who designed the shoes.  I
think they mainly triggered an Akai s900.  I believe all of this is on
'The Making of Tap' but I sawit on TV not on video cassette.  I would
think that CyberArts is mastering this area of controllers by now... 
I'll stick to my keyboard for now...it's hard enough trying to use that
as a controller.  These shoes look very interesting but it seems
relatively restrictive (not that performing behind a keyboard isn't).
From: JRB@cup.portal.com (Jerry Randal Bauer)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: MIDI and C : Documentation / Books ?
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 92 01:37:29 PST
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: world
  <1992Dec10.193225.1578@en.ecn.purdue.edu>
  <BARSZ.92Dec10171738@bmtlh168.bnr.ca> <1g8k13INN1hc@faatcrl.Faa.Gov>

I own both of Mr. Conger's C/MIDI books, and the associated disks.

As a professional programmer, I found Mr. Conger's code to be clear
and well-commented, as befits publication.  However, I would not
have implemented the programs as he did (and, in fact, implemented
them differently.)  This is strictly a matter of taste.

For MPU-401 owners, I recommend the MUSIC QUEST INTERFACE
TECHNICAL REFERENCE and MIDI PROGRAMMER'S TOOLKIT.

Music Quest, Inc.
PO Box 260963
Plano, TX 75026-0963       phone:(214)881-7408

Mr. Conger's code uses the MPU-401 in (dumb) UART mode, without
interrupts.  This could be useful for programmers writing for
non-PC applications, or for cards that emulate the MPU-401's
(dumb) UART mode (e.g. most (all?) soundcards).

The Music Quest product contains everything I wanted to know
about interrupt-driven code for the MPU-401 (actually MQ's

clones) and functional example code.

I don't remember what I paid for the MQ stuff -- I bought it at
FRY'S in Sunnyvale, CA, in 1991.

Of Mr. Conger's publications and the Music Quest stuff, I recommend
the latter, which includes the (dumb) UART mode as a subset.  Mr.
Conger's work includes information about MIDI formats, but this
information could be found in other sources.

I could possibly be persuaded to part with the Conger books and disks,
but I think most people would do better with the Music Quest materials.
Contact me by email if you are interested.

Jerry Randal Bauer
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: barothwe@floyd.cca.cr.rockwell.com
Subject: Tax DEDUCTIONS for 1992 MIDI Donations
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 92 08:48:02 -0600
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		------======<<<<<<(((((     )))))>>>>>>======------

		   You can get TAX DEDUCTIONS on MIDI/Audio Gear
		        if you donate by the end of 1992

		------======<<<<<<(((((     )))))>>>>>>======------

		     Got MIDI/Audio Gear you don't use anymore?

		------======<<<<<<(((((     )))))>>>>>>======------

		Got enough money that you can afford to be generous
		    with that which others can put to good use?

		------======<<<<<<(((((     )))))>>>>>>======------


        I am co-chairman of the "PTF Education Committee" (PTF is
Parent-Teacher-Fellowship) for a private, non-profit, Christian elementary/
middle school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We have two known-to-be-working Apples
and one IBM PC. We also have an Apple that I have not looked at yet. The
school's name is Isaac Newton Christian Academy. Money is tight, and
the roof needs repair, so usually fund raising tends to be directed towards
things other than computers. :-(

        We are, right now, working on establishing a "Computer Lab", which
will include at least 1 of the systems set up for MIDI applications, and have
been talking about soliciting donations.

	We ask that if you have ANY Apple II or MS-DOS MIDI/Audio items, that
you would SERIOUSLY consider donating these to our school. Even if it is an 
item that needs repair, we'd be happy to accept it IF we know the repair costs
involved before it is shipped to us. We currently have one Yamaha (forget the
model) basic full-size, 61 key, 4-voice piano that has MIDI in/out/thru.

	Even though we will appreciate any donation, here are some specific
	things we are looking for at this time:

		o  MIDI Capable Full-Size Keyboards
		o  MIDI cards
		o  Music Education software such as Ear training, music
		    reading, music theory, keyboard skills, etc.
		o  Sequencing software
		o  Sound modules or cards (perhaps someone is sick of
		    their MT-32?)
		o  Amplifier/Speakers for Audio monitoring
		o  Programmable Drum machines with built-in sounds

	REMEMBER... this is a BONA FIDE non-profit organization!

Thank you for your consideration and support,

Bruce Rothwell

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Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: tsines@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Todd J Sines)
Subject: Re: Oberheim Matrix 1000 questions
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 14:08:25 GMT

speaking of which, what is the difficulty to use something like a roland PG-800
or something similar to control program the Matrix-1000....


IN REAL TIME?

i thought that it would be nice to have a rack mount synth but also have the 
sliders on your stand (to compliment my esq.1, sh.101. mg.1, mc.202, and 
tb.303) so you could change the ADSR, the LFO mod rate, the waves, etc....

can this be done? what about with a 6R--->since we hate programming in step, i 
assume..

this could be great. i  would probably buy more analog rack mount hardware and 
even the ex-800 if this were possible...




sines
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From: gbutulis@desire.wright.edu
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: mirage disks
Date: 20 Dec 92 00:34:44 EST
Organization:  Wright State University 

In article <1992Dec19.101414.9848@eskimo.com>, smill@eskimo.com (Steven Miller) writes:
> 
> Does anyone know if it is possible to format bland DS/DD disks
> on a Mirage?  I was looking through a manual the other day,
> considering buting one real chaep, but the manual only refers
> to Ensoniq Formatted Disks, available from your dealer (yech...).
> So what gives?  Do you really have to but pre-formatted disks for this
> thing?  I find that really hard to believe...
> Respond by email or posting, as you feel appropriate
> Thanks in advance.
> -- 
> Steven M. Miller       		"The history of music evolution is
> smill@eskimo.celestial.com          not the history of nice guys"
>                          		-- Anthony Braxton
> Electronic Music Coordinator - Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle WA

     A formatting disk (which is easily copied by the mirage) is included
with each mirage sold.  You boot up with it, and then with one or two simple
keystrokes, a raw disk becomes mirage-usable in a matter of seconds.

-Garrett

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,misc.consumers