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From: quantum@mfci.UUCP (Quantum Audio Concepts)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: Help wanted re 4/6 track cassette decks
Date: 14 Aug 92 15:39:08 GMT
Reply-To: quantum@mfci.UUCP (Quantum Audio Concepts)
Organization: Bell Atlantic Business Systems Service Branford, Ct.

In article <100760022@hpwin052.uksr.hp.com> john@hpwin052.uksr.hp.com (John Radley) writes:
>Hello folks,
>
>I am currently thinking of purchasing a 4 track portastudio system,
>but require at least 8 inputs (preferably 12). Systems that can support
>this tend to be pricey and I thought it might therefore make more sense
>to buy a separate mixer (eg. Mackie 1202) and rack mounted tape deck. This
>may cost a bit more, and sound quality probably won't be much different, but
>together should provide more flexibility than a portastudio.
>
>John


A lot depends on what you are trying to record. If most of what you will
be doing is sequenced, with a couple of acustic tracks (vocals, guitars,
brass, etc), then you should consider "virtual" recording, where you have
the 4 track set up for mostly acustic work with 1 tape track reserved
for a sync track, and 2 inputs set up to receive a sub-mix from a mixer
that handles all your synths & drum machines. As long as the inputs from
the sub-mix can be trimmed back (ie, you don't need a pre-amp) the signal
from the other mixer will be clean.

Tascam has a number of recorders set up for just this kind of work. I
run most of my gear into a Yamaha MV1602. I send this mix into 2 of the
"dual" inputs on a Tascam 644 Midistudio. I have effects in the 1602, as
well as the 644 (which is used for vocals and guitars).

Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: zrahd01@sunap1.zdv.uni-tuebingen.de (Daniel Haenle)
Subject: list of synth names/descriptions
Organization: Comp. Center (ZDV) U of Tuebingen, FRG
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1992 16:07:26 GMT

Dear musicians and whatever !

Once I used to be up to date with knowing all synths by their names and
features. That means, when I heard e.g. ROLAND D10, I knew "8 voice poly-
phonic both analog and digital synth with a litte delay and drum machine".
Has anyone made a list describing what is what ? 
Please mail me directly.

Thanx.

Daniel

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Date:         Tue, 18 Aug 1992 17:13:00 EDT
From:         WSCOTT@ACS.WOOSTER.EDU
Subject:      For Sale: DX7 with E! and case: $500
Comments: To: synth-l@american.edu

DX7 with E! makes a great midi controller. I'll throw in 4800 (four thousand
eight hundred) patches on IBM disk with midi dump utility to the first
person with $500.oo (five hundred dollars). That's about .10 (ten and a half
cents) per patch and you get the DX7 for free! Case is hardshell. You pay
shipping from Akron/Canton, Ohio.

Bill Scott
WSCOTT@ACS.WOOSTER.EDU

216-263-2464

P.s. mint condition. Never played out.
From:  (Murat N. Konar)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: DX100 transmits wierd sysex
Date: 13 Aug 92 21:16:50 GMT
Followup-To: rec.music.synth

In article <rogalsky.713738582@sfu.ca>, rogalsky@fraser.sfu.ca (Matthew
Rogalsky) wrote: 
> I am toying with this little DX100 ... plugged it into a Mac
> running HMSL, started up the midi.scope, and was looking at
> the data as it came in.  Note on/off - fine.  Then I hit
> a program change and instead of seeing a simple MIDI program
> change message come into the computer I saw a sysex message
> of at least 100 bytes!!  I haven't got a manual for the DX100,
> so am curious to ask if anybody knows why this little
> synth doesn't send a normal program change.  I can't get it to
> do so no matter what buttons I push.  

It's sending the actual patch info for the patch you picked.  I believe
if you disable SysEx, it will transmit program change commands instead.

______________________________________________________________________________
Murat N. Konar
Sound Software Engineer (NOT!)
Farallon Computing, Inc.
From: beowulf@cats.ucsc.edu (beowulf)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: FOR SALE: KORG DSS-1 Sampler/Synth/Keyboard
Date: 13 Aug 92 23:31:06 GMT
Organization: University of California; Santa Cruz
NNTP-Posting-Host: am.ucsc.edu



I have the following item for sale:

. Korg DSS-1 sampler/synth: Very sexy, matte black, fullest size keyboard,
   will include ~80 disks (samples and sounds), TRULY excellent condition.
. Hot RED Keyboard Stand, scissor style.
. Manuals, power cords, sustain/trigger pedal, slack.

Best offer over $600 takes it.

Thanks.
beowulf@cats.ucsc.edu

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From: bsells@world.std.com (Bryan L Sells)
Subject: Help with article
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 18:32:07 GMT


Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: dce@smsc.sony.com (David Elliott)
Subject: Re: Pointer to Mark Mothersbaugh
Organization: Sony Microsystems, San Jose, CA
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 01:22:28 GMT


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!)

Mark did music for the first season of "Pee Wee's Playhouse".  I
remember hearing the chorus to "Mongoloid" at least once.

Also, Mark did a couple of solo synth music CDs.  I have one of these
myself.  It's interesting, but not particularly exciting.

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Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: valaris@swifty.dap.CSIRO.AU (Andrew Valaris)
Subject: TX16W system and stuff
Organization: CSIRO, Division of Applied Physics, Sydney
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 06:26:58 GMT

I recently purchased a TX16W sampler, which unfortunately came with no manual
system disk, and only one sound disk. I've contacted Yamaha Australia and
they want an arm and a leg for the stuff. I thought I would see if anyone
could send me a copy of these items, ie. manual, system disk and factory
sound disks supplied with the unit. I am willing to pay for any costs incurred
(shipping, photocopying....etc) provided it is less than the AU$100 or so
Yamaha want. There is a lack of users here, since i didn't sell too well, and
support is generally poor. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please
email me with any information regarding my plight at,

valaris@dap.csiro.au
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From: barretpj@uhura.aston.ac.uk (Phil J Barrett)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: Yamaha PSR-400 PSR 500.. Help!
Date: 20 Aug 92 14:58:59 GMT
Organization: Aston University

The PSR-500 has three advantages over the 400:

o It has four 'pages' of settings rather than two. Each page holds four voice
  settings, five 'melodies' and 'chord' sequences, etc. Also, each section of
  song memory (melody/chord) can hold more notes/chords

o The 400 has four drum pads which hold short programmable drum riffs. On the
  500, these are 'multi pads' which can hold any sequence of anything the
  keyboard can produce. Presets include harp arpeggios (entry of the magic 
  fairy stuff!)

o The 500 has a DSP (digital signal processor) with two levels of reverb (room
  and hall). It's not wonderful, but it certainly enriches the sound. Each
  voice can have a separate reverb depth (0-24) too, so you can have a lot
  of reverb on one half of a dual voice, but keep it down on the other half.

Yes, the 24-note polyphony is true. Most voices require one sound channel,
but some of the more impressive ones take up two or three. With dual voices,
one keypress could use six channels, reducing the polyphony to 4, but this
is pretty rare. The dreaded 'Cfull' message flashes up on the display once in
a while, though - usually with an auto accomp running as well, eating up the
channels.

I've just got a PSR-500 and am very pleased with it. Haven't done anything
really useful, though...

Phil

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From: arendi@loke.soo.dec.com (Jaak A.)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Wanted! List on Analogue Synth's with midi
Date: 17 Aug 92 09:43:27 GMT
Reply-To: arendi@loke.soo.dec.com
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


	
	Hi,

	I wonder if there's anyone out there who has a list or knows which
	analogue synth's, pure or digitally controlled, are equipped with midi.
	The midi must be original and not optional, i know there's a couple of
	midi kits for older analogue synth's.



		Jack

	
	
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,comp.dsp,comp.sys.hp
From: eckert@immd4.informatik.uni-erlangen.de (Toerless Eckert)
Subject: Re: AUDIO-CD READING ?
Organization: CSD., University of Erlangen, Germany
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 21:22:14 GMT

From article <1992Aug21.150119.22662@smsc.sony.com>, by dce@smsc.sony.com (David Elliott):
> 
> In article <Bt94nC.5zr@emu.com>, dana@emu.com (Dana Massie) writes:
> |> I had a friend tell me that CD companies deliberately 
> |> left out the ability to read the audio data as a sort of
> |> copy protect mechanism, but i dismissed this report as 
> |> paranoid conspiracy theory...
> 
> I'm sticking to my story that it just hasn't been important enough
> for people to push for it.  Most computers really couldn't handle
> the bandwidth requirements to do something with it.

I don't agree. For once i wouldn't call it "not important enough",
i would instead argue that most people, especially from marketing
are too dump to see the chances of this approach, so they didn't
even try to sell it for this reason. Most people from the audio industry
really do not understand what 'digital' means. Or can you tell me, why
there are no cheap CP players with digital audio output (possibly
digital output only), but only expensive ones have digital output ?
I for once would by the cheapest CD player with digital output, because
i think it's silly to spend money on expensive dacs in every piece
of equipment if i just want to put together a hihi system for me
(and that's really what differs cheap and expensive cd player, dat drives,
etc..) i really would prefer to have this kind of equipment only in
the digital sound processor or amplifier, or whatever one would call it.

Ok, so much about my preoccupations against the hifi industry ;-)),
back to the thread: Every computer i know of, being sold currently
is able to handle a 250 kbyte/sec data stream, and audio data is below this
mark. At the top of the line, there are manufacturers, that already
start dropping their DSP's just because their CPU is more suited
to the tasks (ask SGI).

> After all, there are several CD players that produce digital output,
> and several cards that can read this format (AudioMedia II on the
> Macintosh should be able to read Sony CD output).  It's not impossible
> to get the digital CD data, it just not as easy as some people would
> like.

I do not know CDrom players with digital audio lines (like those in
hifi CD players). Even more, i do not know DDS (aka DAT) player with
either analog nor digital audio output, though i hope both of
this exists. Can anyone give me references onto this equipment ?

By the way: I have been told that the SGI CDrom player is a
Toshiba XM 3301B Firmware version 1.4 player. I havn't got the time
to ask toshiba for the SCSI command set of this player, but that should
show if SGI made modifications in the firmware, or if one could
simply buy the same thing from toshiba.
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From: michael@NSMA.AriZonA.EdU (Michael S. Williams)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Casio CZ1000 for sale
Date: 21 Aug 92 23:31:34 GMT
Reply-To: michael@NSMA.AriZonA.EdU (Michael S. Williams)
Organization: Center for Neural Systems, Memory, and Aging

Casio CZ1000 up for grabs to the best offer.

Some features about it (disclaimer: this is from memory):

- same programming as the CZ101, and there are MANY
  public domain patches out there for both, and I
  do have pages and pages of these.

- can respond to up to 4 MIDI channels

- NOT velocity sensitive. Note that this is not a negative
  feature about this synth.  Quite to the contrary- if you are
  not quite skilled at pressing the keys at the desired velocities,
  this will send out the same velocity each time, making your playing
  sound very consistent.  ( :-) )  Actually it works quite well for me 
  without velocity sensitivity, and for quite awhile.

- full size keys

Reviews from others as well:

- warm, rich sounds. "its synth strings just make my body hum"

- still able to put out some of the best synth bass patches.


Asking $300 OBO
If you're intersted at all- send me e-mail, or call me at home:
		(602)529-2507   (Tucson, AZ)

-Michael
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University of Arizona's Division of Neural Systems, Memory & Aging
344 Life Sciences Bldg, North
Tucson, AZ 85724
(602)626-2611
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From: five@sys6626.bison.mb.ca (A.R.F.)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: Drum machines
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 16:11:23 CST
Organization: system 6626 BBS, Winnipeg MB

D_NIBBY@UNHH.UNH.EDU (Dana   Nibby) writes:

> 
> What drum machines do rap artists use (besides the TR-808) to get
> those sub-bass sounds? Also, what sorts of drum machines are used
> by current techno/house artists? Any information would be
> appreciated.
> 
>    Dana
 
Depeche Mode used to get their sub-bass Bass Drum sounds from an ARP 2600 
(Quasi-modular) synthesizer.
 
Five


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Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Proteus1 Orchestral Expander
From: Michael Whitten <M-WHIT2@UMINN1.BITNET>
Date: Friday, 21 Aug 1992 10:10:50 CST
Organization: University of Minnesota - Computer & Information Services

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
  I hadn't heard of this add-on board.  I'm almost set to get a Proteus2
just for the string samples, but this board adds 4M of roms containing
the 'best of' the Proteus2 for $399.  Does anyone have this on their
Proteus1?  I'm very curious as to what EMU considers the 'best of' the P2,
exactly which string instruments are included, & whether there's more ram.
  Also....anybody using/demoing their EIIIXP, yet?  This is an "Ultra-
Proteus" sample-player box with AES/EBU in/out.
<X>
From: DELACRUZ@UTFSM.BITNET (Patrick Schurter)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Yamaha PSR-400 PSR 500.. Help!
Date: 19 Aug 92 23:36:11 GMT
Reply-To: DELACRUZ@UTFSM
Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU


    I am planning to purchase a keyboard.(I've allready set most of the
 features I want from a keyboard). I've been recently taking a look on
 the Yamaha PSR-500, and I noticed that the closer model, the PSR-400
 is almost the same thing, but less memory banks. Is it a big difference?
 I want my keyboard for general use , and I have already a MIDI interface
 on my PC (W/ Soundblaster Pro). Please advice me , should I buy another
 kind of keyboard?...Is it true the 28 voice polyphony..Can I make
 patches?..

                    ADVthanxANCE      Patrick Schurter
                                       DELACRUZ@UTFSM
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
From: soh@gdstech.grumman.com (Scott O'Hare)
Subject: (Update) Music Equipment For Sale
Reply-To: soh@gdstech.UUCP (Scott O'Hare)
Organization: Grumman Data Systems-Woodbury
Distribution: rec.music.synth
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 17:11:47 GMT

*** A few items have been sold, namely, the P-bass clone, ART
Multiverb LT, and Ensoniq ESQ-1... but there's still alot left!

Here's what's still available (note reduced prices on several items): 

OTARI MX5050-II pro 8-track (1/2") deck w/ rollabout stand, type I dbx, 
   very good condition, all cables - $2250!! 
   Separate prices:
	MX5050-II (Transport, Preamps, Standlone & Rackmount 
	  hardware) $1800 ($1900 with rollabout stand)
	Rollabout Stand - tilt platform w 10-space rack, 3 space 
	  rack underneath - contemporary, heavy duty $165
	TASCAM DX-4 4-channel dbx type I noise reduction, single 
	  space rackmount (I have two of these) $300 each, $565 both.

dbx model 150x type I Noise reduction, like new, w/cables $150
   increases S/N by 30db; make DAT-quality masters with an
   analog reel-to-reel (really). I paid $229 +tax without the cables.

GIBSON ES-330, Mid 60's, semi-hollow body (like ES335, but single-coil
   chrome pickups), plays & sounds great, "looks good from a
   distance" (walnut stain & polyurethane), Schaller pegs, 
   non-factory case $250(*).

IBANEZ Artist, early 70's, flame cherry sunburst, gold hardware (incl.
   PAF-type humbuckers & Grover style keys). Vintage Les Paul look
   (exc. for double cutaway), superb sound and feel. Has 3-way coil
   tap switches (miniature toggles) for each pickup and fitted
   hardshell case. Showing some wear (buckle grooves on rear, worn
   gold) - fits the vintage look. This axe is highly recommeded for
   someone who wants a top quality instrument cheap. $275.

WASHBURN B-20 bass w/tweed case. Top-of-line instrument w/radical
   shape (explorer?), angled headstock, flame maple sunburst, brass (!)
   inlays, purple wood finish on back & headstock. P+J setup), solid
   brass nut & bridge saddles. Perfect condition. Cost over $500 back
   in '86 & rarely played - sell for $300. 

RANDALL "Jaguar" Bass amp - Compact, powerful (100w?), solid state,
   single 15" speaker. Great club amp, exc. cond. $175(*). Better pick
   this one up now - my bass player is ready to take it to Sam Ash &
   dump it!

----------------------------------------
Please respond via email - thanks
(*) means selling item for someone else

soh

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From: jrw@quintro.uucp (Jon R. Wahlmann)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth,misc.forsale,misc.forsale.computers,comp.sys.amiga.marketplace,comp.sys.amiga.audio
Subject: CZ5000 for sale
Date: 20 Aug 92 14:42:05 GMT
Organization: none

I have a Casio CZ5000 available for sale at $300 or best (reasonable)
offer.  This synth is a good starter MIDI compatable synth.  I bought
it from someone about a year ago but since haven't had time to do
anything with it.  It is just taking up space.  The synth is similar
to the CZ101 in programming but has more voices, more preset and sound
memory, a built in sequencer, and full sized keys.  Also included is a
Casio keyboard stand.  Thanks for any interest.

	
-Jon (N9MCY)

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From: ats@phoenix.udev.cdc.com (alex t stagg x4718)
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: MIDI control "real" piano
Date: 20 Aug 92 13:26:04 GMT
Reply-To: ats@phoenix.udev.cdc.com (alex t stagg x4718)
Organization: Control Data Corp., Arden Hills, MN

In article <46619@shamash.cdc.com>, ats@phoenix.udev.cdc.com (alex t
stagg x4718) writes:
|>[...]
|>|>
|>|>Maybe I just have to reserve MIDI for synthesis work, and get another 
|>|>piano?
|>|>
|>Well, it's not the same technique, but you _could_ use a 
|>volume footpedal to vary the dynamics.                                  
|>
 
Whoops. I completely forgot about velocity scaling. It seems that
with an exponential curve on the keyboard controller, you should
be able to play fast passages with low velocity values out and 
maybe still be able to deliberately nail individual loud notes
(BONK!). Adjusting the scaling factor might take some trial and
error for the individual piece. I think the Roland A-80 allows
this.                                

Alex.

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Organization: Black Silicon, Fortress of Computation
Newsgroups: rec.music.synth
Date:         Wed, 19 Aug 1992 22:03:09 GMT-0500
Reply-To:     Dark Hacker <black-silicon!hacker@cs.UMD.EDU>
From:         Dark Hacker <black-silicon!hacker@CS.UMD.EDU>
Subject:      Re: KX88
Comments: To: "Redistribution of rec.music.synth" <SYNTH-L@AMERICAN.EDU>

> Begin forwarded message:
>

> From: Tony Squier <NTMTV!squierts>
> Subject:      KX88
>

> I need information about the KX88 - where I can find one and if it is being
> made anymore.  Furthermore,  can anyone suggest a similar keyboard?  I need a
> full-sized keyboard with "piano touch" and I just don't know what is out
 there.
> I remeber seeing a KX88 a long time ago and now I find myself needing one or
> something similar.

The Roland RD300/RD1000 series had the best feel of any of the weighted
 keyboards,
however this is NOT a keyboard controller.  Its a sample based
piano/harpsichord/vibes/etc keyboard.  There's also the Korg SG-1 I think it's
called which had a good piano feel too and good sounds (better than Roland
 IMHO).
It seemed more capable as a controller.

- Hacker
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