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From: gwkfong@v8803s (Fong Whye Koon)
Subject: Re: new Don Harriss release "Mysterium"
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Nanyang Technological University - Singapore
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 03:43:00 GMT

In article <1992Nov18.165332.7411@bmerh85.bnr.ca>, shiv@bnr.ca (Shiv Naimpally) writes...
>What kind of music does Don Harriss compose ? Do you have an
>address for ordering ?


Hi,
	Don Harris music can be considered to be romantic, passionate
melodious music similar to Yanni. He composes his music on computer
and plays them on a wide range of MIDI equipment. In fact, way back
in 1988, his album "Vanishing Point" and Yanni's "Chameleon Dream"
received tremendous airplay on S.California's The WAVE newage radio
station, giving them much success in sales tho' Yanni is of course
the leader of the pack in terms of sales power.
	As I have said before, Yanni lovers should give other deserving
composers the same exposure and accolade because in terms of 
creativity, originality and heart-moving tunes, they are capable of
composing music better than Yanni. Here's my listening list to try:
1. Chris Spheeris' "Enchantments"
2. John Jarvis' "Whatever Works"
3. Checkfield's "Through the Lens"
4. Richard Burmer's "Bhakti Point", on American Gramaphone press.
   (The same title on "Fortuna Record" has a lousy recording)
5. Sam Stryke's "?..can't remember the title" 
   (He has only one album so far, so can't miss that, on WEA label)
6. Exchange's "No Borders"
7. Suzanne Ciani's "Neverland"
8. Patrick O' Hearns' "River Gonna Rise"
9. Don Harris' "Vanishing Point" for starters, other albums good..
10. David Lanz "Desert Vision" 
...and so many more I can list but give those a try first.
I have only listed American/Canadian artists above 'cos they should
be quite readily available in USA, as I guess most of the readers
here are from US. There are also many artistes from Europe and Japan
to recommend, but I would not list them as I do not know their 
availability in the States, and I do not want to disappoint people
who can't lay their hands on some titles.

Back to how to get Don Harris. I believe his label is Sonic Atmospheres
which should be readily avaible in S. California as the company is located
in Ventura Boulevard near LA. Towers Records, or Sam Goodys music chain 
should carry them.

Happy Listening
Fong
Newsgroups: rec.music.newage
From: sanborne@rimail.interlan.com (Erik Sanborn)
Subject: Clannad fans: New Maire Brennan album?
Summary: Anyone have the new Maire Brennan album?
Keywords: Maire Brennan, Clannad
Organization: Racal Datacom
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 14:10:44 GMT

Hey Clannad fans,

Has anyone heard the new solo album from Clannad lead vocalist Maire
Brennan, entitled "Maire"? If so, please let me know your thoughts and
impressions.

Thanks in advance,
-Erik				-<E>-
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Standard Disclaimer: I'm not responsible and my company thinks |
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Newsgroups: rec.music.newage
From: gwkfong@v8803s (Fong Whye Koon)
Subject: Re: Chris Spheeris
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Nanyang Technological University - Singapore
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 02:20:00 GMT

In article <1992Nov19.170440.8899@col.hp.com>, judym@col.hp.com (Judy Miller) writes...
>gwkfong@v8803s (Fong Whye Koon) writes:
>> Hi,
>> 	I'm a fan of Chris Spheeris. Has he released any new stuff
>> after "Enchantments" on the Music West label.
> 
>I assume you know about his two from the CBS/Columbia label,
>DESIRES OF THE HEART and PATHWAYS TO SURRENDER.  They don't fit
>neatly into the newage/instrumental category since it includes
>vocals, but they are favorites.
>Has he done anything else besides these and "Enchantments"?
Reply:
Desires of the Heart has no vocal parts, only Pathway to Surrender has
2 vocal tracks, which I always skip anyway. Although, Chris Spheeris voice
is not bad, new-age combined with vocals becomes pop-songs, which I seldom
listen.
Chris Spheeris is probably looking for a new agent now. Maybe Private Music
should get him and promote him as the next Yanni.

>---
>What can anyone tell me about Exchange?  They have an interesting
>cut on the A Very Special Christmas Vol. 2.
>---

Exchange has released a new album which I just bought, but again, I
forgot the title. I have listened to it twice and it's great electronic
and acoustic fusion newage stuff. They have Marc Jordan (is he from NKOTB?)
on 2 tracks which I gave the miss. I haven't heard the "A Very Special 
Christmas Vol. 2" album, which I believe is a various artist Christmas pop
album. You may find that Exchange track in their latest release on the MESA
(subsidiary of Bluemoon Records) label.

> 
>> Wishing for more broader discussion on other artists..
> 
>Yes ... please do ...
> 
>This probably belongs in newage as much as Tangerine Dream, but I'm
>really interested in the group YELLO.  A friend has a few CD's by
>them and their great!  (If you saw "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", Yello
>does that "Oh, Yeah!" song.  I usually don't like things too weird,
>but it works!  I bought their Stella CD used and love it!
> 
>Judy

No answers to this one, I only know Yellow Music Orchestra (YMO) which I
think is a different group

Rgds
Fong
Newsgroups: rec.music.newage
From: gwkfong@v8803s (Fong Whye Koon)
Subject: Chris Spheeris
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Nanyang Technological University - Singapore
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 06:44:00 GMT

Hi,
	I'm a fan of Chris Spheeris. Has he released any new stuff
after "Enchantments" on the Music West label. I understand that
Music West has gone bust, so how do I get more copies of 
"Enchantments" if I want to order. Has any company bought over
the rights to his album just as Windham Hill has bought over
Ray Lynch titles from Music West. Also, how can I find albums
by Paul Voudouris, Chris Spheeris partner on Enchantments. I
saw one before at HMV in London, regretted not buying then as 
I'm now staying in Singapore. I collect many CDs on New Age,
Jazz Fusion, Audiophile, Folk music, World Fusion etc. I thus
hope this usergroup do mention more other stuff other than 
Tangerine Dream's bibliography. There are many more artists
that need more exposure such as Exchange, Micheal Dowdle, 
Micheal Gettel, Govi, Wind Machine, Scott Fitzgerald, Peter White
Bernado Rubaja, Carlos Guedes, Roberto Perera, Eric Serra, 
Dancing Fantasy, Bindu, Kristian Borregard, Tol & Tol, Karunesh
Anna K, Osamu, Luna, Sangit Om, Acoustic Alchemy, Deuter,
Paul Spheers, David Lanz, Pete Bardens, Shadowfax, Andreas
Vollenweidner, Craig Anderson, Jim Chappel...to only mention but
a few of the 500 over artists I listen to.
Also, besides Enya & Loreena McKennit, does anybody in the
states listens to rich female voices like Mary Black, Frances
Black (her sister), Serah, Sara K, Margie Adams, Sally Fingerett
Sue Matthews, Carol Kidd....You are really missing out a lot if
you don't.
Wishing for more broader discussion on other artists..
From
Fong
From: chamber@mailhost.aa.cad.slb.com (Craig Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: rec.music.newage
Subject: Re: Kitari (was Re: Yanni)
Date: 18 Nov 92 18:02:47 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Schlumberger CAD/CAM; Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA)

In article <1992Nov11.112320.11399@tronsbox.xei.com> glenns@tronsbox.xei.com (Glenn S.) writes:
>Yeah... We get Music from the Hearts of Space out here too, but I've been too
>damned busy to listen to it!  Another good artist is James Asher.  His album
>(only one to my knowledge) is _The Great Wheel_... I heard the title track
>on CD 101.9's New Age New York on Sunday nights.  It's almost 1/2 hour long,
>and if you like minimalist music, you'd love this!  (He has some other types
>of music on the album.. very uppy etc., but the title track's the best (IMHO))
>It basically starts out with one pattern... then it 'evolves' at the end, it
>comes back to the original pattern... it gets very complex for a little while
>which isn't saying much for minimalist, but hey.. :}
> 
>Anywho.. I can't think of the label he's on right off the bat, and it's
>on loan to friends (heh.. that CD is *always* on loan to friends.. :} ).

"The Great Wheel" was on the Music West label, which is now completely
out of business.  I haven't heard of any other label picking up that
title.  I still see Music West copies of the CD in stores, so it hasn't
sold out, but anyone who's thought of getting it might want to get it
now, in case this becomes another Synergy situation (and Glenn, you
might want to get your copy back  :-).  I think it's a great CD, too.
-- 
(My opinions do not necessarily represent those of my employer.)
Craig Chamberlain, Software Engineer, Applicon Schlumberger
Ann Arbor, Michigan  chamber@ann-arbor.applicon.slb.com  (313) 995-6310
From: spj-b@minster.york.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.music.newage
Subject: Mike Oldfield
Date: 18 Nov 92 10:58:08 GMT
Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of York, England

I have been told that MO will be doing a series of concerts here in the
UK (the Albert Hall, I think) sometime in April. I am not sure what he will
be performing (TB II, I presume). If anybody out there knows any more please 
mail me, on this topic or on how I can acquire the fanzine 'Airbourne'.




Simon Johnson <spj-b@minster.york.ac.uk>
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: wb@tornado.kodak.com (wb@tornado.kodak.com)
Subject: FOR SALE: A.R.T. SGE Mach 2--Digita/Analog Multiple Effects Device
Organization: Digital Equipment Corp. (Telstar), Rochester, N.Y. 14653
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 19:35:27 GMT

Posting for a friend w/o Internet/USENET access. Respond to the
email address below.

FOR SALE: A.R.T. SGE Mach 2 -- Digital/Analog Mulitple Effects Device
          $350 (if buyer pre-pays, seller will pay shipping)

This unit is in pristine shape. It is 2 years old and has hardly
been used. Never been out of the house!

Details:
*) Single space rack unit.

*) Upto 12 effects at once.
   Upto 8 analog effects at once; Upto 4 digital effects at once

*) Digital Effects:
   Lotsa Reverbs/Chorus/Flange/Pitch Shifter/Mono & Stereo Delays

*) Analog Effects:
   Harmonic Exciter/Compressor/Limiter/Expander/Distortion
   Envelope Filter/3-band EQ/Speaker Simulator

*) Signal-To-Noise Ratio: > 90 db
   i.e., SUPER quiet from a recordng point of view.

Reason for selling: seller is returning to college to finish
Master's in Anthropology and dirt and digital hardware just
don't mix! :-)

Interested parties please respond to:

	wb@tornado.kodak.com

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: johnh@borland.com (John Haskey)
Subject: Re: Resetting a D110 -- possible?
Originator: johnh@genghis.borland.com
Organization: Borland International
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 23:53:50 GMT

I believe there is a front panel sequence to do this.  Try holding down either
the <enter> or the <edit> button while turning on the power.  It's worked for
me in the past.
									
								---john.
							
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From: mathew <mathew@mantis.co.uk>
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,news.groups
Subject: Re: Dave Hayes may be right (was Re: To keep the r.m.s rename...)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 11:44:14 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Mantis Consultants, Cambridge. UK.

arromdee@jyusenkyou.cs.jhu.edu (Ken Arromdee) writes:
> As I have pointed out, the current controversy was different from the
> controversy over those other groups.  For other "controversial" groups
> (except perhaps for the misc.activism.progressive use of many mailing list
> voters), people objected to the group's name or charter, and thought the
> outcome of the vote was bad because of that.  In this case, what people are
> objecting to is the _voting_procedure_.

Like rec.arts.sf-lovers...


mathew
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Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: ljnelson@unix.amherst.edu (Laird Nelson)
Subject: Re: Kawai k4r
Organization: Amherst College
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL7]
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1992 03:00:46 GMT

Topi Ylinen (f1toyl@uta.fi) wrote:

> Add to that the tendency to produce electric disturbance in the sound which
> will be rather disturbing if you are playing at a high volume or planning to
> record your songs - this occurs at least in K4 synth.

ROM v1.4 should fix this.

LAiRD

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From: plutchak@pilsner.geo.brown.edu (Joel Plutchak)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,news.groups
Subject: Re: Dave Hayes may be right (was Re: To keep the r.m.s rename...)
Date: 16 Nov 1992 15:15:14 GMT
Organization: Brown University Planetary Geology
NNTP-Posting-Host: pilsner.geo.brown.edu

In article <1992Nov13.150515.15138@cubic.com> hees@cubic.com (Phil Hees) writes:
>Hmm... you seem to be making one of Dave's points for him: that 84,000
>random "news.groupies" can opt to vote on any aspect of the renaming,
>reorganization, or REMOVAL of a news group which they have never read or
>participated in.
>
>For analogy, I would be pretty concerned if people in Brazil (pop.
>118,674,000) could vote on issues directly affecting Dix Hills, NY (pop.
>34,000).

   A better analogy would be if concerned people in Providence,
Rhode Island (>-chuckle!-<... sorry, it's such a ridiculous place
I just have to chuckle whenever I think about it) can vote on issues
which also affect people in Dix Hills, NY.  Like a presidential
election.  Issues which affect the community at large can and should
be voted on by the entire community.

>Pure democracies are dangerous enough.  When the franchise is extended from
>citizens to any random passerby...

   I agree.  When every FIDONETer and BBSer across the world starts
trying to pound USENET into his/her view of things, we'll start seeing
massive pointless discussions in places like news.groups.

>This is what originally got Dave Hayes so upset, and it ought to be
>bothering more of you.  The renaming of rec.music.synth is a pretty minor
>issue, but it was rather pointless and smacked of an arbitrary
>"administrative" decision carried out by an arbitrary mob.  It could be the
>harbinger of worse to come.

   Yeah, yeah, "Death of the Net imminent, News at 11" and all that.
Why are "administrative" decisions by concerned and experienced net.people
labeled pointless and arbitrary?
--
Joel Plutchak, Research Programmer/Analyst
From: mgd@world.std.com (Matthew G Davidson)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: What is a DX7-s?
Date: 16 Nov 92 00:05:35 GMT
Article-I.D.: world.Bxs89B.88u
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA

waal@cwi.nl (Peter de Waal) writes:

>I am interested in buying a second hand DX7. I found one in a music store in
>Amsterdam for a reasonable price, but it appears to be a DX7-s. Can anybody
>tell me what the difference is between this beast and a regular DX7 or DX7II?

When Yamaha released the DXII(x), three models were made

DX7IId - Two normal DX7 units with microtonality, better DACs, large, backlit
         display, better buttons, a nice version 2.0 overall...
         duel, split and single modes
DX7IIfd - A DX7IId with a floppy drive
DX7IIs - (single) 1/2 of a DX7IId - a DX7 with all the goodies of the d model 
         except the duel and split modes
Xref: sparky rec.music.synth:18814 comp.music:5327
From: jna@silver.lcs.mit.edu (Ring Dings, breakfast of champions)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Sequential Circuits Split-8
Keywords: Sequential Analog OLD
Date: 22 Nov 92 05:01:04 GMT
Organization: We Take What We Want, Inc.

I'm trying to get a sequential circuits split-8 out of OMNI mode..

I've been able to get it out of OMNI by just going crazy and pressing
lots of buttons... but I'd like to know how to do it exactly..

It's got a bunch of different functions that are accessable by holding
down RECORD and pressing one of the number keys (program select) 

The closest I come to getting it is pressing RECORD and 5.. which Sequential
calls "MIDI Expand".. and then if I press RECORD and 4 (Midi-Disable) and then
RECORD and 3 (Midi-Enable) Sometimes it'll get out of OMNI and let me 
select the channel from the patch config..

If anyone has a manual on the SPLIT-8 I'd love to see it.

Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance 
-John
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: shiv@bnr.ca (Shiv Naimpally)
Subject: Re: Moog Rouge Audio Input Jack
Reply-To: shiv@bnr.ca (Shiv Naimpally)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 21:17:29 GMT

In article <101948@bu.edu>, jdisegi@bu.edu (Jonathan Disegi) writes:
|> I have a moog rouge and I have always wondered what the real purpose of the 
|> audio-in connecter on the back was for.  I don't have a manual so I don't know 
|> what type of signal level is appropriate.

Why not plug something in and try it ? :-)
I'd try a microphone first. If the level is faint, then
you know its a line level, and if it works you know it is
mic level.

EJE Electronics in Buffalo has parts and manuals for Moogs.
I got a brand new Prodigy service and owners manual from them
a few years ago.

|>  Does anyone know what I can do
|> with this input? 

You can use the Moog's VCF and VCA to modify the input signal.
The input signal travels the same path as the VCO's signal.

|> I would like to use it for a Vocoder, is this possible ?

Yeah, right ! Dream on kid ! Do you know what a Vocoder is ?
A Vocoder analyzes its input (modulator) by passing it through multiple
narrow band filters that analyze the amount of signal in those
narrow freq. bands and is used to modulate the second input (carrier),
which passes through an identical set of multiple, narrow band filters.
The more filters, the better the characteristics of the modulator
are superimposed on the carrier. 

The Moog has only one filter. Your best bet for a cheap vocoder is
to look for a used one such as the Korg or ElectroHarmonix ones.
The Boss SE50 multi-effects unit can be purchased for a few
hundred bucks new (less if you can find one used), and it has
a good vocoder algorithm.
  
|> 
|> Any help would be greatly appriciated.
|> thank you,]
|> 
|> Jonathan Disegi
|> (jdisegi@bu.acs.edu)  
From: spatel@hpcuhe.cup.hp.com (S Patel)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 17:21:41 GMT
Subject: FOR SALE: Mixers, Sequencer for PCs
Organization: Hewlett Packard, Cupertino
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth

I need to upgrade my equipment, so I have following for sale:


	- KORG 12 channel line mixer 
	  
		Model KMX-122.
		3 Effects Loops.
		mint condition. 

		Asking : $250/b.o. (plus  shipping)


	- Boss  4 channel mixer

		line/mic inputs

		Asking : $100/b.o. (plus  shipping)


	- IBM PC version of Trax (ver 2.17), with complete
	  documentation. Great for starters.
		
		Asking : $120/b.o. (includes shipping)


Please e-mail/call me.

Shailesh
spatel@hpclbis.cup.hp.com
408/447-6776
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,rec.music.makers.synth
From: shiv@bnr.ca (Shiv Naimpally)
Subject: Re: Mac midi products (was Re: mac midi interface recommendations?)
Reply-To: shiv@bnr.ca (Shiv Naimpally)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 92 14:48:21 GMT

In article <9232712.22337@mulga.cs.mu.OZ.AU>, tja@munta.cs.mu.OZ.AU (Tim Arnold) writes:
|> 
|> jawalsh@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (John A. Walsh) writes:
|> 
|> [asks about Mac MIDI interfaces]
|> 
|> Along the same lines, I am looking for a program a little like 
|> Notator (Atari ST) for the mac. I know of Professional Composer but the
|> MIDI facilities and sequencing are a bit disappointing.
|> What products are available and which interfacces do they work with?
|> 

You are in luck - Notator Logic for the Mac is suppossed to be released
soon. Talk to Ensoniq about when. You can also try Cubase from Steinberg
which is available for the Mac as well as Atari and IBM.
From: cwa@oasis.icl.co.uk (Christopher Adams)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: MT-32 Drum Tracks
Date: 23 Nov 92 09:59:53 GMT
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL3

The MT32 (and may other synths and drum-machines) uses the standard drum layout
(KICK on C1, SNARE on D1, etc) so I should think most things will run on it.

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         |      aka Chris Adams          cwa@getafix.oasis.icl.co.uk |
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From: swood@vela.acs.oakland.edu (Scott Wood - EVENSONG)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Was there ever a DW6000 rack?
Date: 17 Nov 92 15:52:08 GMT
Article-I.D.: vela.swood.722015528
Organization: Oakland University, Rochester MI.

Was there ever a rack or a module for the Korg DW 6000?  If so, what was
the name for the beastie?

swood

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From: labmsp@emory.edu (Matthew Pease)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Peavey DPM 3 vs. K2000
Date: 22 Nov 92 17:52:21 GMT
Organization: Emory University Computing Center

Ok everyone sampling time aside, How does the DPM 3's sound generation
capabilities compare to the K2000's?  Supposedly these two synths are
similar in that the sound generation algorithms are similarly software
based.  Peavey released their synth a while ago but they haven't seemed
to create any new methods of sound creation.  What I would like is 
a keyboard that is capable of sampling and is also capable of very
diverse sound creation.  Would the K2000 or the DPM allow me to do that?

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,
Matthew Pease
labmsp@emoryu1.cc.emory.edu

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: kanko@enuxhb.eas.asu.edu (Mark Kanko)
Subject: Where to Post?
Keywords: Wanted to Buy
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 02:25:37 GMT

Hi, all.

I'm new to this board and I'm wondering where is the best (correct?)
newsgroup to post "Wanted to Buy..." articles for MIDI-compatible
equip for home use?  Here or rec.music.makers.synth or comp.music?

The types of things I'm looking for include a Yamaha Disk Orchestra
Module (DOM-30) and a Yamaha DD-5 digital drum pad.  I realize this
is pretty low-budget compared to some of the other stuff that must
be discussed here, but hey, "...you do what you can..."

Thanks.

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth