HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: scott@psy.uwa.oz.au (Scott Fisher)
Subject: Re: Need Recommendations on Adding Polyphony
Organization: University of Western Australia
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 06:09:36 GMT

crispen <crispen@EFFTOO.BOEING.COM> writes:

>I've often thought about getting a second V50, but I always felt
>bad about doing that before I got a sampler, and my wife has felt
>bad about my doing that before I got new dining room furniture.
>Of course, none of you have that problem ;-)

>BTW, if I ever get my kid through college, I've been tending more
>and more toward the idea of making my second sound source another
>keyboard instead of a rack-mount.  What did you all get for your
>second instrument?

A new washing machine, see the problem you mention above that I am 
not supposed to have :-)

Scott
_______________________________________________________________________________
Scott Fisher [scott@psy.uwa.oz.au]  PH: Aus [61] Perth (09) Local (380 3272).                
                                                             _--_|\       N
Department of Psychology                                    /      \    W + E
University of Western Australia.                 Perth -->  *_.--._/      S
Nedlands, 6009.  PERTH, W.A.                                      v       

    *** ERROR 144 - REBOOT? is a registered trademark of ENSONIQ Corp ***
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: pjb@cci632.cci.com (Phil Busardo)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Samples Wanted - Casio FZ-1
Date: 13 Aug 92 13:55:26 GMT
Organization: [Computer Consoles, Inc., Rochester, NY

I guess I'll just keep trying until someone answers.

Does anyone have any bass, drum, or percussion samples for the Casio FZ-1?

Thanx.
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: dpelton@nyx.cs.du.edu (Dennis Pelton)
Subject: Need B3 sounds
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix @ U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 15:03:13 GMT

Y'all

My keyboard player needs to add B3 organ sounds to her "piano"
keyboard MIDI thingie.  Cost and weight (both minimum) are prime
considerations.  What's really cool?

Send email, I'll summarize.

Dennis Pelton              Harry doesn't mind if he doesn't make the scene
dpelton@nyx.cs.du.edu      He's got a daytime job, he's doin' alright
From: janlappa@sara.cc.utu.fi
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: <None>
Date: 15 Aug 92 10:16:35 GMT
Organization: University of Turku, Finland

The reason for the migraine might be that the potentiometer's (the actual
controller) track in the wheel has become dirty. It's the same thing as
in old amplifiers when they crack when you turn the volume control.
  The solution for the problem is to open up the controller side of the
machine, locate the potentiometer and spray it inside with a contact-
cleaning spray (available from the electronics shops). Right after the 
spraying the wheel should be turned back and forward for some time. This
will clean the track.
  I had the same problem with my Matrix-6 and it helped.
  Hope this will work.
  Janne (janlappa@sara.cc.utu.fi)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: supplies@sklib.usask.ca
Subject: ensoniq SD1-32 vs. the other workstations
Organization: University of Saskatchewan
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 15:58:46 GMT

Could someone tell me why people spend much more on other workstations
other than the SD1-32voice.
What can beat this?: 24 tracks (12 seq + 12 song length)
                     32 voices
                     the (best) onboard sequencer going
                     75000 note memory
                     those great instant patch variation buttons
                     2 effects processors (now with cleaner sound)
                     shipped with over 1000 sounds

now, with the little Anetek device you can use the Yamaha breath controller
with any synth.

If you have had bad experiences with the new SD1-32 please let me know.
I don't want to hear about the older VFX-SD's problems.
If you have lots of experience with both the SD1-32 and another workstation
that you like better, let me know why.

I realize there are differences like sample dumping and how many megs of
sound.

Thanks for your input in advance
David Bindle
From: D_NIBBY@UNHH.UNH.EDU (Dana   Nibby)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Amiga
Date: 19 Aug 92 16:53:41 GMT


Does anyone have any shareware/pd MIDI utilities or librarians
for the Amiga? If so, and you live in the metro Boston area,
could you upload it to one of the BBSs? Thanks.
I can't receive software thru the net, but can call the Boston BBSs.
If anyone in the Boston area wants to get rid of a Korg M1 cheap,
(approx. $800), please e-mail me.

  Does anyone have any house/techno sample CDs they want to get
rid of?

  Thanks,

    Dana
From: ckkwan@acsu.buffalo.edu (Chunming Kenneth Kwan)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Midi Time Piece II
Date: 12 Aug 92 20:18:10 GMT
Organization: UB

I've seen a lot of advertisement for Mark of the Unicorn's Midi Time
Piece II, has anyone actually been able to try one yet (I was told there
seems to be some problem with shipment and delivery)?  Could anyone tell me
how MTP II would compare to Epcode's Studio 4?  If you don't mind sending me
your ideas by e-mail, I'll post a summary of sort later.  Thanks!

Kenneth Kwan
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.marketplace,rec.music.makers
From: jpittas@cbnewsf.cb.att.com (john.pittas)
Subject: FOR SALE: Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synth, Yamaha TX16W Sampler
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 14:53:55 GMT


Posting for a friend:

Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer
	- 8 voice polyphonic
	- 3 DCO, 3 LFO, 4 envelope architecture
	- 32 waveforms, including single & multi-samples
	- great 8 track sequencer with memory expansion
	- EEPROM cartridges
	- latest OS installed
	- original box for shipping
	- only $425 + shipping (pretty firm)

Yamaha TX16W Sampler
	- stock machine, very clean
	- approx 30 sample disks
	- asking $600 + shipping (probably negotiable)

Both of these are in excellent condition, have been used at home only
and have never been transported. For more info on either of these items,
send e-mail or call the owner (Jim) directly at 908-541-7459.  Thanks.

jjp@mink.att.com
Xref: sparky rec.music.synth:13577 misc.forsale:23768
From: pzl@remulak (Pete Lega)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,misc.forsale
Subject: Midi/PC/Misc stuff 4sale
Date: 16 Aug 92 20:07:08 GMT


	Midi related stuff for sale
	---------------------------
 
	CAT SRM analog synth, 2 VCO,
	1 VCA, 1 VCF					$129 mint

	CAT SRM analog synth, 2 VCO,
	1 VCA, 1 VCF, in pieces,
	don't know if it works assembled.		$29 as is

	PAIA midi to CV kit assembled
	and working. no case, 1 CV
	expandable to 128 with optional kit		$99 works

	Other stuff forsale
	-------------------
	Irwin model 110 floppy tape backup		$50 works

	Seagate ST02 SCSI HD + Floppy controller	$25 works

	JDR 10Mhz XT motherboard, has an
	intermittent parity error:			$9 as is

	MCT Multi IO, untested				$5 as is

	Sanyo 550 computer, 7Mhz 8086,
	1 DSDD drive, 512K. composite out.
	comes with software, keyboard,
	no monitor, not pc compatible
	can read and write dos disks.			$75 works

	Radio shack 10 db, AC powered
	UHF/VHF antenna/cable amp. 			$13 works

	Radio shack 20 db, AC powered
	UHF/VHF/FM antenna/cable amp. 			$19 works
--
--------------------------------------------------------------
Pete Lega, Digital Equipment. Manalapan NJ.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Don't use reply, send explictly to:
lega@unxa.enet.dec.com 
work: 908-577-6025
--------------------------------------------------------------
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: jdeitch@umiami.ir.miami.edu
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers,rec.music.misc
Subject: Used SY99s for Sale !!! $2492.88 !!!
Date: 15 Aug 92 21:31:33 EDT
Organization: Univ of Miami IR

This is a general public notice :

The Interlochen Arts Camp received eight Yamaha SY99s for use during the
summer camp session.  These synthesizers will be sold as used at the close
of the camp session (ie: starting August 17th).  They are like new, having
only been used in a lab situation for eight weeks and are in excellent
condition.  Package includes one sustain pedal and one expression pedal plus
shipping (in the continental US ...).  

Normal price ... $3995 + pedals + shipping
Sale price ... $2492.88 with everything -- a savings of over $1500 !

If you are interested, please contact David or D.J. at Good News Music in
Traverse City, Michigan.  Their phone number is : (616)-946-1230.

DO NOT MAIL ME !!!  I'm only posting this message as a help to those looking
==============      for a bargain.
 
'til later ...

- Jonathan

BTW, to those who are wondering, I run the computer music lab at Interlochen
     during the summer camp, so that's how I know about these ...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internet : jdeitch@umiami.miami.edu | Go Braves !! | "I hate it when I can't
---------------------------------------------------| trust my own technology !" 
"Thrills!  Chills!  Magic!  Prizes!"  -- Hurricane |    -- Geordi LaForge

*** Please note, Sep 1st I change to : jdeitch@gisatl.fidonet.org !!!

Gene Roddenberry, Isaac Asimov, Jim Henson, Dr Seuss, Mel Blanc ... Sigh ... 
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: velhart@epas.utoronto.ca (Nicholas Velharticky)
Subject: ******  FOR SALE:  Roland Alpha Juno-2 synth and Peavey KB-300 amp ****
Organization: University of Toronto - EPAS
Distribution: tor
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 05:46:46 GMT



I am selling my musical equipment because I am a poor graduate student
in philosophy who needs the money.  Both items were never used on the
road, and are in excellent condition.

	Roland Alpha Juno-2 synthesizer -------------------- $500

		Digital/analog hybrid (DCO/VCO/VCA)
		5 octave (61 keys)
		6 voice polyphonic
		128 internal sounds + 64 more on data sheets
		Polyphonic portamento
		Chord memory
		Velocity and Channel aftertouch sensitive
		Octave transpose function
		Biometric real-time parameter adjustment
		Case included


	Peavey KB-300 keyboard amplifier -------------------  $450

		130 watts
		3 channel
		3-band EQ
		Reverb built-in
		1 effects send
		With soft cover.


Send all replies to velhart@epas.utoronto.ca, or call 922-1309.

--
Nick Velharticky
From: plate@cdsmn.mn.org (Doug Plate)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: Pointer to Mark Mothersbaugh
Date: 13 Aug 92 14:23:22 GMT
Reply-To: plate@cdsmn.UUCP (Doug Plate)
Organization: Dicomed Inc, Burnsville, MN.

In article <1992Aug11.212832.6210@ttinews.tti.com> sorgatz@avatar.tti.com (sorgatz) writes:
> It recently (8/9) came to my attention that the music for the 'Nickelodian'
>cartoon series "Rugrats" is being done by the ole DEVO man himself. The cartoon
>actually sucks IMHO, but some of the music is quite chic and laughable. Some
>of you might remember that Mothersbaugh also did the theme music for MTV's hit
>animation show "Liquid Television", he was a collaborator on the music for
>"Aeon Flux" as well. (Are we not men? We are DEVO!  D-E-V-O!)
>
>-Avatar-> (aka: Erik K. Sorgatz) KB6LUY           +-------------------------+
>Citicorp(+)TTI                          *----------> panic trap; type = N+1 *
>3100 Ocean Park Blvd. Santa Monica, CA  90405     +-------------------------+
>{rutgers}!ttidca!sorgatz <- until 8/15/92 after-> (sorgatz@soldev.TTI.COM)

He also did incidental music for Pee Wee's Playhouse.

Regards,
Doug
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: au462@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Robert Drake)
Subject: MIDI for casio SK5s???
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 05:59:55 GMT


recently saw in a for-sale ad:

>NEW ITEM ******** Casio SK-1 with KEYBOARD Magazines MIDI Update.
>Now you can use your $2,000 master controller to control a $75.00 
>keyboard.

can anybody point me to the Keyboard mag with this information in
it?  i don't have a $2000 controller, but i have an sk & have dreamed
of contolling it via my mac

(N.B.:NO, I DON'T HAVE ONE FOR SALE! DON'T ASK!)
yrs
luigi
Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Date:         Fri, 14 Aug 1992 16:11:10 CST
From:         Rod Lemcke <WEBERLOI@MAX.CC.UREGINA.CA>
Subject:      Re: Alesis D4 note assignments

You bet, the trigger inputs on the back WILL send out midi notes and values
when they are hit.
From: jyoung@nyx.cs.du.edu (Jeff Young)
Subject: New specs of Atari Falcon (500 Pounds)
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix at U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 17:36:28 GMT

IF 500 Pound price == $500-$700 price in America, Atari Falcon will
be greatest micro ever made!!  With PC and Mac emulators it will
run most software in the world! 

From: jvt@its.bt.co.uk (John Trickey)
Keywords: falcon,68030
Organization: BT Group Computing Unix Support, Birmingham, UK

first models expected in UK September
to be shown at London trade show - September 6.
68030 @ 16 MHz
DSP56001
	8 channel 16 bit digital DMA, sampling up to 50KHz
	4 channel stereo with recording and playback
262,144 colour palette
Max res 640x480 16 bit mode (65,536 colours on screen)
SVGA modes up to 256 colours on screen
Overscan mode (no black border)
15bit overlay mode for video titling etc.
MultiTOS
1.44 MB Floppy
IDE port for internal 2.5in 44MB hard drive
RAM: 1,4 or 14 MB
Optional 68882 
Expansion slot for 386PC emulators or JPEG and MPEG data compressors
Ports
	SCSI II with DMA
	stereo microphone
	audio out
	monitor
	midi
	hi speed LAN (no they don't say what)
	Joystick & analog joystick
	printer port ``more industry standard''
working name was Sparrow
50 machines worldwide many at top software houses in UK (I presume
	others are in D :-) )
Atari Germany ``at least one model above and below Falcon030 including
	68040''

rumours
	price == 499 UK pounds
	new case design next April

Sounds good if its accurate but some of the statements get me a little worried.

John
From: stewart@ez2get.enet.dec.com (John Stewart)
Subject: For Sale
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: 20 AUG 92 22:45:02    



    Music Quest PC MIDI Card - this is an MPU-401 compatible interface that
    contains a MIDI port: one in and one out.  This interface is fully
    supported by just about every piece of MIDI software running on ISA bus
    computers, including Windows 3.1.  Like new, $70.

    Roland MT-32 - this is still one of the most popular and widely
    supported synth modules around.  In fact, it's so popular that the
    General MIDI spec seems to have been written around it.  Lots of
    support in the ISA-bus world with both serious music utilities
    (Dynaware's Ballade is tailored to this box) and widespread game
    support.  You don't need a computer to use this box, though.  Lots of
    people never use anything other than the front panel controls.  This
    unit is in perfect shape and comes with all original manuals.  $225.

    Roland SCC-1 - This board contains Roland's Sound Canvas module and
    MPU-401 interface on one ISA-bus board.  Both parts of the board are
    fully supported under Windows 3.1 which makes it a pretty neat solution
    for PC users.  The Sound Canvas can emulate an MT-32 when necessary
    (except for Sys-Ex dumps), but contains more presets, more sound
    effects, and more on-board effects (reverb and chorus).  Like new, with
    clean warranty cards: $350.

    MIDISOFT Studio For Windows - this is the new low-cost ($249) sequencer
    package for Windows that provides multiple MIDI port support and
    on-screen standard music notation.  Like new, clean registration: $150.

    Terms are C.O.D. shipping via Priority Mail to continental U.S.
    addresses.  Please Email if you're interested in any of these items...

-------
Don't use reply!  Send explicitly to Stewart@Ez2Get.enet.dec.com
-------
From: studer@physics.su.OZ.AU (Andrew Studer)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Effects as part of sound (was Re: K2000)
Date: 13 Aug 92 08:55:37 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: School of Physics, University of Sydney, Australia

>>So, am I being radical?  What are some of the reasons why effects should not
>>be consider a synthesis method (flavoring perhaps is a better term)?
>
>
>I would summarize it as follows.  Anything that an instrument can do on a
>per-timbre basis is a part of its sound.  The definition of "per-timbre" is
>dependent on the user of the instrument, based on the number of timbres that
>user uses simultaneously.
>
>
(Oops, lost the attributions, sorry)

As well as including the capabilities of the instrument in the "effects as 
sound" idea, here are my thoughts.

1) Sure, if you want to consider the effects as an integral part of the sound,
go ahead. After all, look at distorted guitars. Look at a lot of the sounds
Eno comes up with, where he has- say- a DX7 patch, and then plays around with 
it. However, I only consider the effect as part of the sound if the effect
REALLY mucks up the sound and makes it very different from how it started.
Why? Because...

2) Just as you might have to modify filter parameters or whatever to fit a 
synth part into a mix, you'll typically have to customise effects- in        
particular reverb- to "fit" each mix. I have almost never used a factory 
preset without modifying at least the reverb to fit the mix. 

3) People, I think, can recognise a sound as "sound plus effect". They'll
perceive a sound as "oh, yes, that's a brass sound with a bit of chorus and
reverb tacked on". Again, if you're really changing a sound then fine, but
a lot of effects (like chorus and reverb) are mainly used to fatten a sound
up and give it spatial location, rather than really make it all that 
different.

Just my 2c.

Andrew Studer... studer@physics.su.oz.au
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: Christopher Evans <evans@natural.com>
Subject: Korg T3 For Sale
X-Xxdate: Tue, 18 Aug 92 08: 55:05 GMT
Organization: Natural Intelligence, Inc.
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d7
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 12:55:50 GMT


Korg T3 EX for sale!

Excellent condition (home use only).  With sample memory.  About
1 year old.  Lots of extra disks of sounds.  I'm going back to playing
guitar full time so I just don't use it.  

The Korg T3 is the successor to the popular M1 series from Korg.  It has
a much larger display, more than twice the memory and a bunch of new
waveforms.  On top of that, this model can load even more samples from
disk or via MIDI Sample Dump.  It has disk drive and sounds FANTASTIC!

Price: $1975.00 or best serious offer.  

Please reply to evans@natural.com.

<=================================Q=================================>
 Chris Evans                      |   Internet: evans@natural.com
 Senior Macintosh Programmer	  |   Phone: 617-876-4876
 Natural Intelligence, Inc.       |   FAX:   617-492-7425
 2067 Massachusetts Avenue        |   AppleLink: NATURAL
 Cambridge MA  02140              |   or evans@natural.com@internet#
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: amir@mack (Amir Bakhtiar)
Subject: Info on Yamaha QY10
Reply-To: amir@is.morgan.com
Organization: Morgan Stanley & Company, Inc.
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 14:30:36 GMT

I recently saw an ad for the Yamaha QY10. It sounds interesting. Does
anyone out there have any experience with one of these beasties? Is it
just a toy? How does it sound? Is the simple chord programing system any
good?

Thanks in advance,
--Amir
From: scott@bbx.basis.com (Scott Amspoker)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: K2000 teste drive (vs SY99)
Date: 13 Aug 92 21:02:36 GMT
Organization: BASIS International, Ltd., Albuquerque NM USA

In article <wright.20.0@lims01.lerc.nasa.gov> wright@lims01.lerc.nasa.gov (Ted Wright) writes:
>When does the Yahmaha patent on FM expire? I would expect machines like the
>K2000 to add FM to its processing capabilities as soon as it does.

According to a Kurzweil rep I talked to, Yamaha's patent on FM is already
expired.  Yamaha still made threats anyway and Kurzweil didn't want
to bother with a potential expensive lawsuit.  That's just what I
was told.  I have no idea how true it is.

-- 
Scott Amspoker                       |    
Basis International, Albuquerque, NM |  Too bad ignorance isn't really
                                     |  bliss.  Then it could be outlawed.
scott@bbx.basis.com                  |
From: black-silicon!hacker@CS.UMD.EDU (Dark Hacker)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: K2000 problem
Date: 20 Aug 92 03:22:15 GMT
Reply-To: Dark Hacker <black-silicon!hacker@cs.UMD.EDU>
Organization: Black Silicon, Fortress of Computation
Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU
Comments: To: "Redistribution of rec.music.synth" <SYNTH-L@AMERICAN.EDU>

> Begin forwarded message:
>

> From: sef@SEF1.SLISP.CS.CMU.EDU
> Subject:      Re: K2000 problem
> To: Multiple recipients of list SYNTH-L <SYNTH-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
>

>     I've seen almost nothing but good stuff about the K2000 lately.
>     A friend of mine almost bought one until he learned that
>     Kurzweil is struggling with an overheating problem in them.
>

>     Seems that a fan needs to be installed to prevent the system
>     from cooking itself.
>

> Yeah, Kurzweil strongly recommends (requires, even) the fan if you install
> any of the optional goodies, including any amount of sample memory.  And I
> would strongly recommend it even for vanilla K2000's.  It's very quiet and
> adds something like $50 to the cost.  Not a reason to avoid the K2000
> altogether.
>

> Even with the fan, it's warm inside.  The audio output sockets (metal part)
> feel hot to the touch when the machine has been running a while.  I wonder
> whether the fan will be powerful enough to handle a fully loaded K2000.
> Guess I'll be finding out pretty soon...

Please keep us informed on this.  I really loath buying equipment with whimpy
power supplies or inadequate cooling.  Bad design means lots of failures which
means expensive repair bills which means downtoime for making music which
means....

You get the idea....

- Hacker
----

Dark Hacker @ Black Silicon, Fortress Of Computation
8340 Greensboro Drive #223  Phone: (703) 356-6514
McLean VA                   Uucp: mimsy!black-silicon!hacker
22102                       Internet: hacker@black-silicon.mclean.va.us

NeXT Mail happily accepted and greatly prefered

"Beneath a sky of perpetual twilight towers a black cube measuring 20 miles
on each side: "Black Silicon", Dark Hacker's fortress of computation!"
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: jtn@ADS.COM (John T. Nelson)
Subject: Re: Tell me about the K2000
Organization: Advanced Decision Systems, Mtn. View, CA (415) 960-7300
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 03:41:30 GMT


When is the rack mount due (like WHEN this fall?)?  It turns out that I
need a good second keyboard controller and am thinking about the K2000
keyboard but I'd also like to consider the K2000 rack-mount + an
inexpensive controller, although I honestly think it will be difficult
finding something decent for less than a $1000.

Hmmmm... maybe I should get a Wavestation.  Those are being blown off
at pretty nice prices.  Might make a nice pairing with the K2000.

I wonder if Kurzwiel will have a better SFX chip in the rackmount.

- Hacker
--
Dark Hacker				hacker@black-silicon.mclean.va.us

"I am the very instantiation of object oriented evil!"