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From: five@sys6626.bison.mb.ca (A.R.F.)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: To Brian Rost (My name is Brian Rost)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 18:32:26 CST
Organization: System 6626 BBS, Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

Brian.  E-Mail me if you still have that Odyssey for swap.  Your address 
bounces, from my location.
 
Thanks - Five
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: tmm@world.std.com (Tom M Moravansky)
Subject: For Sale: PPG Waveterm A
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 19:31:20 GMT

I am selling my Waveterm A  for  $1500.00
Only about 300 of these were ever made.


Valued added goodies - the configuration is known as the'Plus':
       5 1/4" drives and the latest software OS.  Some of the B
type files can be produced and saved with this OS version.
Also - a naming disk to name all samples and patch dumps.
Also - the 10 factory disks of samples.
Also - 1000 patches for the PPG 2.2/2.3  These patches are more than
       the stock factory ones.  Many PPG users that I know have
       contributed to this collection.
Also - A box of 10 blank 5 1/4" disks.

Of course it comes with the power cord, PPG data cable, and manual.
Questions, comments, etc - email me at tmm@world.std.com

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: isc10328@nusunix1.nus.sg (FONG SIU LUN)
Subject: WANTED : Boss mixer
Organization: National University of Singapore
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1992 04:38:51 GMT

Hi everyone!
	I am looking for a BOSS BX-8 mixer. Anyone out there willing to
let go of one? Price negotiable.

	Thanks in advance.

Brian Fong

E-mail : isc10328@nusunix3.nus.sg

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: ray@herahera.cc.bellcore.com (klos,raymond l)
Subject: Korg CX3 Wanted
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 92 17:53:15 GMT

Wanted: Korg CX3 organ keyboard. Please email or call Ray,
(201) 829-4306.
From: geert@ahold.nl (Geert Jonkheer)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Roland M160 MKII mixer.
Date: 29 Dec 92 07:59:57 GMT
Organization: Ahold NV, Zaandam, Netherlands, EEC

I am considering to buy a Roland M160 MKII mixer.
Because I've never heard the thing and only see
this mixer from a picture, I want to know what 
I am going to buy. 

In a Roland newsbulletin I read that the M160 MKII was
an improved version of the M160 mixer. What's improved?

Is this mixer noisy? A salesman said the M160 was. (maybe
he said it because he wants me to buy a mixer that he
has on the shelf).

What features has this mixer above mixing signals?

How many outputs has the mixer?

Are there better mixers on the market which has the same
channels and have the same pricing?

Any hints?

Thanks in advance,

Geert. (geert@ccsds.ahold.nl) 
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   ========== Ahold  N.V.  The  Netherlands  geert@ccsds.ahold.nl ========== 
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From: vagif.abilov@thcave.no (Vagif Abilov)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: General MIDI
Date: 30 Dec 92 14:44:00 GMT
Reply-To: vagif.abilov@thcave.no (Vagif Abilov)
Organization: Thunderball Cave BBS - Oslo, Norway  (47 2) 56 70 18

I'm lost in General MIDI understanding. I know that GS means that every
program number has its own fixed interpretation, so all GS instruments
will play the given sequence in a same way. But what then is General
MIDI? I thought that it means grouping of voices, e.g. program numbers
from 0 to 7 correspond to piano voices, 8 to 15 - chromatic percussion,
and there's no settings inside each group. But the voice list inside
Windows MIDI Mapper shows me different settings for each program number,
and these settings are exactly the voices of my GS SoundCanvas module!
What does it mean? And what Roland's phrase "GS is a superset of General
MIDI" could mean? Any comments are highly appreciated.

Best regards

Vagif.

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From: fisher@decwin.enet.dec.com
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard
Subject: Re: MT-32 vs. D-110
Date: 21 Dec 92 17:17:19 GMT
Reply-To: fisher@decwin.enet.dec.com ()
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


In article <92318.140834CTIRABAS@ESTEC.BITNET>, CTIRABAS@ESTEC.BITNET writes:
|>Xref: nntpd.lkg.dec.com rec.music.synth:47589 comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard:5624
|>Path:
|
nntpd.lkg.dec.com!sousa.tay.dec.com!pa.dec.com!decwrl!rtech!sgiblab!rpal.rockw
well.com!stanford.edu!unix!hplabs!ucbvax!agate!spool.mu.edu!wupost!gumby!yale!
!yale.edu!ira.uka.de!math.fu-berlin.de!news.netmbx.de!Germany.EU.net!mcsun!ub4
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|>From: CTIRABAS@ESTEC.BITNET
|>Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard
|>Subject: MT-32 vs. D-110
|>Message-ID: <92318.140834CTIRABAS@ESTEC.BITNET>
|>Date: 8 Dec 92 16:49:46 GMT
|>Lines: 9
|>Organisation: European Space Technology Centre (E.S.T.E.C)
|>
|>Hope it does not sound too silly...
|>A lot of games support music score thru MIDI interface (MPU-401
|>compatible).
|>They usually play an MT-32.
|>Does anybody know if a D-10, D-110 or even D-50 would work as well?
|>
|>Cesare
|>
|>Email: ctirabas@estec.estec.esa.nl
|>    or ctirabas@estec.bitnet
|>

In my experience it usually works to some extent, but not really well.  The
default patch numbers don't match up right.  It is possible to send a bunch
of voice definitions to the D110 to make it "sort of" look like an MT-32.  The
problem is, though, this only works if the game is sending only normal midi
patch-change commands.  As soon as it starts sending any SYSEX messages, you
are in trouble.

In particular, Sierra KQ4 and KQ5 both actually define a bunch of sounds. 
These
definitions are not compatible between the MT and the D.  Sierra will give
you
the D110 stuff if you call them (or load it from their Bboard) though.

Burns
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: steinman@hslrswi.hasler.ascom.ch (Jan Steinman - Bytesmiths, 3946)
Subject: Help! AKAI ME-30P problems!
Reply-To: steinman@hslrswi.hasler.ascom.ch
Organization: Ascom Hasler AG
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 16:19:12 GMT

Will someone owning (and understanding) one of these beasts help me? I bought
a used one, and it doesn't have a manual. (BTW: I will gladly pay copying
and shipping costs for a manual.)

When my SY-77 does a program change to one of the first 15 voices, the Akai
patch bay switches to patch 1 and begins spewing out data! What is going on
here? Does *your* ME-30P behave this way? I've glanced at the data in a
MIDI capture tool, but it doesn't look familiar. It looks like the ME-30P
is cycling through all patch change messages from 0 to 127.

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Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: koelman@cuby.stc.nl (Ton Koelman)
Subject: Re: SY99/77/85/55/33 Mailing List - How do we get it off the ground?
Reply-To: koelman@stc.nato.int
Organization: SHAPE Technical Centre, NL
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 15:32:07 GMT

In article <2807363874@roo> news@parc.xerox.com writes:
> > SY99/77/85/55/33 Mailing List - How do we get it off the ground?
> > 
> > I agree, great idea.
> 
> I agree too, but let's not exclude the SY35 & SY22!  Then it will be a 
> complete Yamaha SYxx mailing list.
> 

I see 3 communities however:

a) full AFM and AWM2 - SY77, TG77, SY99
b) AWM2 only - SY55, TG55, SY85
c) 'limited' FM and AWM with vector stuff - SY22, TG33, SY35

this view maybe 'synthesis' biased. Would 3 lists be better?

--
Ton Koelman   e-mail: koelman@stc.nato.int (NeXT Mail Welcome!)
SHAPE Technical Centre, P.O. Box 174, 2501 CD  The Hague
The Netherlands  (voice: 31-70-3142429, fax: 31-70-3142111)
From: mminnick@broca.next.com (Mike Minnick)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: FOR SALE:  Samplers and more
Date: 1 Jan 93 23:33:20 GMT

FOR SALE:

Sequential Prophet-3000 16-bit stereo sampler.  Factory sound disks,
RAM upgrade, extra mother board!  With manual.  $1000.

Sequential Studio 440 Sampler / Sequencer / Drum Machine.  Three sound
disks, manual.  $600.

Sequential TOM drum machine with manual.  $100.

Sequential Six-Trak Model 610 - 4 octave, 6 voice synthesizer keyboard
with sequencer.  With manual.  $100.

Computer stuff:

IBM PC, 540KB, 20 MB hard disk, floppy, EGA card, mono monitor,
Logitec Bus Mouse, DOS, Turbo C and other software.
With manuals.  $250.

EPSON LQ 510 24-pin dot matrix printer, with manual.  $150.

Roland MPU-401 MIDI interface for PC with Voyetra Sequencer Plus
mkIII software, documentation.  $100.

Avatex 1200hc, 1200 baud modem with manual.  $30.

Speech Plus CALL TEXT 5000 Speech Synthesis board for IBM PC.
With manual and software.  $50.


Mike Minnick
email: mike_minnick@next.com
day: (415) 780-4687
evening: (408) 956-1532
From: errol@hpgnd153.grenoble.hp.com (Errol Inan)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 13:08:48 GMT
Subject: Re: OPCODE's mail address ?
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, GND
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth

> / hpgnd153:rec.music.synth / klon@cs.tu-berlin.de (Florian Richter) /  2:04 pm  Dec 15, 1992 /
> Hi,
> 
> can someone help me with a mail address for OPCODE?
> 
> Many thanks in advance!
> 
> 
> Florian
> 

Here it is:

               Opcode Systems, Inc.
               3641 Haven Drive, Suite A
               Menlo Park, CA  94025-101
               U.S.A.

               ph : (415) 369-8131
               fax: (415) 369-1747
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: arnold@cyclades.ma30.bull.com (John Arnold)
Subject: Re: Looking for MIDI upgrades...
Organization: Bull HN Information Systems, Billerica, MA, USA
Date: 21 Dec 92 13:44:16

In article <9212152001.AA16521@nswc-wo.nswc.navy.mil> pugsley%h32@nswc-wo.nswc.navy.mil (Don Pugsley) writes:

>   I would like to add a MIDI interface to an old Korg PolySix synth, and to a
>   Roland GR300 guitar module... I know a PolySix upgrade exists, don't know
>   about the Roland.

   I have a Korg PolySix that has had an "official" Korg MIDI upgrade done
to it.  I think this was purchased and installed back in 1987 or so.  At the
time I bought it, installation cost was included in the price so I did not
install the upgrade myself.  The MIDI implementation for it is pretty
thorough including MIDI control of almost, if not every control on the
panel.  The upgrade consisted of a new motherboard and back panel (to
include the MIDI in/out/thru connectors).  After the installation, the
PolySix can act as a MIDI sound source and/or as a MIDI keyboard.  (It has
local on/off control added so you can decide whether to trigger PolySix
sounds or not.)

   Unfortunately, not much computer software ever came out that supported
this upgrade.  But, there's enough documentation that came with the kit that
you could write your own editor/librarian.  Maybe someday, I'll actually get
to write one myself (since I'm started designing it many times but never
gotten around to finishing the coding).

   So, you might want to contact Korg and see if they've got any of these
lying around that they'd sell you.

- John -
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard
From: bell@nosc.mil
Subject: Keyboard instructional programs?
Organization: Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, CA
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 23:23:40 GMT

I have an IBM Clone with a Gravis Ultrasound and a Yamaha PSR300 keyboard and
would like to find a program that can use the MIDI ports to teach me how to
play the keyboard.  I'm looking for something similar to the "Miracle" Piano
teaching system but I don't want to purchase the keyboard or interface card
that comes with it.  Does anyone have any suggestions and/or recommendations?

______________________________________________________________________________
Tom Bell                                                 email:  bell@nosc.mil
NCCOSC RDT&E (NRaD)
San Diego, CA
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From: tmm@world.std.com (Tom M Moravansky)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: For Sale: SVC-350 Vocoder
Date: 31 Dec 92 11:36:22 GMT
Article-I.D.: world.C04G8M.9HE
Distribution: na
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA


Roland SVC-350 Vocoder -----------  $450.

Awesome hard to find rackmount vocoder.

Call Mike Peak  @  (818) 783-6415  for more info, etc.
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: an3934@anon.penet.fi
Subject: test26
Organization: Anonymous contact service
X-Anonymously-To: rec.music.synth
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1992 11:54:12 GMT


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From: fullerto@mostaccioli.cis.ohio-state.edu (timothy dwight fullerton)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: need shareware/freeware patch editors/sysex utilities
Date: 24 Dec 92 05:09:10 GMT
Organization: The Ohio State University Dept. of Computer and Info. Science


	I am looking for an FTPable application that can perform a full sysex
load or dump on a Mac. I have tried the sysex utility from ucsd.edu, but it
does not appear to work. Any suggestions?

	Tim
From: sol@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (larry carrier)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: What's the best synth for under $900.00?
Date: 2 Jan 93 20:31:50 GMT
Distribution: rec.music.synth
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

Just looked at the Ensoniq SQ-1+...looked nice, sounded nice..and I can
nab one for 900...but what else would be worth looking into?...I'd like
to be able to load patches, and in my dreams I'd like to d/l my own samples
into it <but I"m assuming this puts things into another price range>..
I need a good controller on it as well...

any suggestions..?..

<oh, and re: the IOWA dat...it was the newspapers typo, not mine...> 


Thanks.
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers.synth,comp.music
From: rga@rti.rti.org
Subject: Re: Synths for Sale - Reduced Prices
Keywords: jx10, tx81z
Organization: Research Triangle Institute, RTP, NC
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 93 18:02:04 GMT

In article <1993Jan1.175452.21841@rti.rti.org> rga@rti.rti.org writes:
> [ oops, nothing ! :) ]

*** editor misbehave off ***

I'm reducing prices on these guys :

1) Roland Super JX : JX-10  $675+shipping ** Reduced to $625+ship **
	(DCO, VCA, 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 **Reduced to $200+ship **
	1U Rack
	8 voice polyphony
	8 voice multi-timbral
	4 Operator FM

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
Subject: Synths for Sale - Price Reduced
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers.synth,comp.music
Distribution: usa
Keywords: JX10, TX81Z

~r synths.forsale

Followup-To: poster
Subject: Synths for Sale - Reduced Prices
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers.synth,comp.music
Distribution: usa
Keywords: jx10, tx81z


Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: glennd@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov (Glenn Deardorff)
Subject: Line Mixer Comparisons
Organization: NASA Ames Research Center
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 20:42:29 GMT

I'm interested in hearing about how some line mixers compare strictly in terms
of audio quality (e.g. signal-to-noise, headroom, frequency response,
coloration).  I'm most interested in comparisons between the Tascam MM1, Roland
M160, and Mackie 1604, but if there are other models that people feel are
superb in the audio realm (in this price range), I'd like to hear about it.
Yes, I know the Mackie is not just a line mixer (I have one), but I'm wondering
if my money would be better spent on a mixer thats not so flexible for things I
never envision doing.  In other words, I'd just like a mixer with at least 16
line inputs, 2 or 3 band EQ, 3 or 4 effects sends, and a bus insert.  But the
audio quality is also very important to me, so what do you think?

If you feel like you're lacking time for a detailed response, a George Bushian
response (e.g. "Mackie good; Roland bad") is also fine.

Also, when would XLR outputs on a mixer (as opposed to unbalanced 1/4" outputs)
be useful?  With real long cables?  Are they supposed to be less noisy in any
situation? 

Season's Salutations.

- Glenn
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Thursday, 31 Dec 1992 13:01:37 MST
From: <AUKEN@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject:    Wanted: Korg M1

Anyone have a used M1 they want to get rid of for around $1000?

Ken Collins
From: gingeric9178@iscsvax.uni.edu
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: DAT's,cheapest full sized, vol sensitive keys?
Date: 1 Jan 93 18:27:58 -0600
Organization: University of Northern Iowa

In article <4DXPwB1w165w@tsoft.net>, bbs.forte@tsoft.net (Steve Salani) writes:
> sol@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (larry carrier) writes:
> 
>> I see here in a local paper, an IOWA STRASSER Dat Walkman for $500.00...anyon
>> know of the brand?...what are used portable Dats going for now?...what's my b
> 
> IOWA-  that's a good one!  Would you believe AIWA?
> 
Yeah, Iowa, that is a good one.  Who ever heard of anything good coming from
Iowa?  Hey, wait a second.....

Robert Williams
Unfortunately based in Cedar Falls, (you guessed it) Iowa.
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: glennd@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov (Glen Deardorff GDP)
Subject: Re: Exciters, Enhancers, and Maximizers - Oh My!
Organization: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 19:10:50 GMT

> I believe all the BBE Sonic Maximizers do the same thing, but they come
> in different configurations: Balanced, Unbalanced, Mono, Stereo.  Does
> nybody out there know if BBE has improved their design since 1989? (that's
> when I bought mine)

Yes - actually, they just released "new & improved" versions of their Sonic Maximizers.
They've barely begun to hit the store shelfs.  The new version of the 422 is the 462 and the old 822 becomes the 862 (I think).  All I know is that they have better audio specs and more controls.  Sam Ash (in NY) said that even though the list price on the 462 was $349, they would be carrying them for only $180!!  [ That phone number is 1-800-4-SAM-ASH. ] I'm going to pick one up as soon as they sell out their present stock of 422s (supposedly in the next couple of weeks).

- Glenn
  
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: etauer@gallua.gallaudet.edu
Subject: Forsale or trade keyboard amp
Organization: Gallaudet University
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1993 21:52:14 GMT

Forsale:

Yorkville Bloc100k Keyboard amp.  

100 watts
3 channels
reverb
effects loop
headphone out
EQ
16 inch speaker plus tweeter

great shape

  Asking $300 or Best Offer
     also open to trades for sampler or synth (rack or keyed)

reply via email to ETAUER@Gallua.gallaudet.edu
or call 410 995 0836
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From: jef@wsl.dec.com (Jonathan E. Flamm)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers
Subject: TG77 and DR550 for Sale
Date: 30 Dec 1992 04:53:04 GMT
Organization: DEC Western Software Lab
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: visalia.pa.dec.com


FOR SALE:

Yamaha TG77 Rack mount sound module.

32 voice polyphonic.  Uses AWM and AFM to create sounds (basically samples
and FM synthesis).  These can be combined for up to four oscillators per
voice.  This is a very versatile synth that can create anything from analog
sounds to DX7 to M1 type.  Effects section has up to four simultaneous
effects.  Large LCD display, 16 channel multitimbral.  Can take additional
waveform cards and data cards.  22bit D/A.  Eight seperate outs and stereo
and Alternate mix out.  Unit is 3 rack spaces.  Condition is mint.

$1150 or best offer.
----------------------

Roland Boss DR-550 (DR Rhythm)

Great little drum machine.  16 bit sounds with plenty of punch.  4 sound
banks, sounds have built in effects.  Runs on batteries/AC.

$150 or best offer.
----------------------
Jonathan Flamm
wk:  415-688-1548
hm:  415-661-3080

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: jrblack@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (James R Black)
Subject: FOR SALE
Organization: The Ohio State University
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 20:45:43 GMT



FOR SALE:

Casio CZ-101 with soft shell case	$100
Roland Octapad with Anvil road case	$250
ART Proverb 200				$100
Roland JX-3P with Anvil road case and PG-200 programmer	$350

All are in excellent condition.

NOTE: Add Shipping to all.


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From: gpr@midiline.la.ca.us (Gary Richardi)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers
Subject: Re: Homemade Drum Pad for Foot? Info needed...
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 93 13:54:10 PST
Organization: MIDILine BBS - Altadena, CA - (818) 797-3285

simmons@ittc.wec.com (Garry Simmons) writes:

> Since there was a short thread about MIDI-footwear, I thought of the Daus sne
> or somesuch device that let you tap your heel and use that as a MIDI trigger 
> a kick drum. I was toying with the idea of using a Rat Shack piezo and a few 
> of appropriate materials to make a small pad to stomp my heel on. I find that
> can tap my heel in better time than my toes when sitting down. The leverage s
> better/smoother or something. I'm not a drummer by the way.
> 
> Has anybody out there tried this or can offer suggestions on how to build the
> pad to eliminate false/missing triggers? I know lots of you have built pads
> out of RS piezos, but I never saved any of the posts on construction how-to..
> Of course, I didn't own a DrumKAT then either...
> 
> I'm envisioning a small wood slab with small screws pointing down into the fl
> to keep it from moving. I also figure that some layering of rubber/plastic/pi
> wood or somesuch thing on top to stomp on. Total size would be about 3" squar
> with a 1/4" jack for the trigger output.
> 
> I can't post to the new rec.music.makers.percussion since our system hasn't
> caught up with the recent changes, but I do read rec.music.makers and 
> rec.music.synth everyday. E-mail is fine as well.
> 
> Thanks All,
> 
> Garry Simmons
> simmons@ittc.wec.com

I bought a cheap real drum kick pedal ($35) and attached 2 2x4 stubs of
wood, one along the floor and the other straight up (like the plane of
a bass drum head). I braced the back of the vertical stub and placed a
pad on it where the beater could hit it. I use a pad from an old Matel
SynSonics drum machine toy, which is just a pad assembley with a piezo
disk inside it (exactly the same type RS sells). This works fairly well.
False triggering is very minimal, easy to delete when sequencing and
easy to ignore when playing live. I might be fussier if I were a drummer
and not a guitarist. It's a "low-tech" approach but it works and was 
cheap.                                     ---- Gary ----


-----
gpr@midiline.la.ca.us (Gary Richardi) 
MIDILine BBS (midiline.la.ca.us) - Altadena CA - (818)797-3285
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.audio
From: ray@herahera.cc.bellcore.com (klos,raymond l)
Subject: 4-track for sale
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 92 01:44:35 GMT
Followup-To: poster

FORSALE: Tascam Portastudio Model 144 $95 as is. The tape
transport is stuck (the motor is good). Email or call Ray at 
201 829-4306 9-5 or 908 985-4376 after 7pm.