rlr@pyuxn.UUCP (Rich Rosen) (09/05/84)
My understanding of the unit is that each of the six available recording "tracks" in the internal sequencer is MONOPHONIC. Thus, don't expect one track to able to contain a four-part string ensemble part, another to contain a two hand ten finger piano solo. I'm currently debating whether or not to trash most of my whole current recording setup (Prophets, Portastudio, PA mixer and toys) in exchange for these new MIDI-compatible digital recording setups (using MIDI keyboards and either MIDI machines with internal sequencer storage and/or real computer with special MIDI controlling/editing software. Any recommendations, especially regarding specific products? -- "Come with me now to that secret place where the eyes of man have never set foot." Rich Rosen pyuxn!rlr
gnome@olivee.UUCP (Gary Traveis) (09/07/84)
(feature eater) Actually, getting rid of a present set of synths and recording equipment at this time would not be such a great idea. The market has many new and interesting synths with MIDI control but none of them are much good for serious multi- track work. They are best suited for concert work where new patches/background passages are needed on short order. Remember! When on tour, they has a large number of units running (hopefully) togther to get that full-out sound. Find (or keep) the synth(s) that have the sound you want and divide everything up between what it CAN handle internally (with sequencer & number of oscillators) and what must be multi-tracked externally. Also remember! Not all MIDI machines act the same or talk with each other! The rule of thumb is "If you don't see it doing exactly what you want, it probably won't". And then there are things like the Synclavier and PPG Wave... Ack! Overflow! Gary (hplabs,etc)oliveb!olivee!gnome