uge@athena.mit.edu (Eugene A Beidl) (10/24/90)
I'm new to the computer music realm, and am desiring to purchase a computer specifically for sequencing and other music capabilities (I will tie it into a Roland A-80 or rather vice-versa). So, first of all, what is the best computer for the express purpose of music generation and printing (IBM, IBM compatibles, Apple, Atari, Commodore, Amiga, etc.) and the accompanying software? And, if you don't know, could you direct me to a source (other than saying in Keyboard magazine within the last 5 years)? All input is welcome. Thanks! --Eugene
6600bori@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (Boris Burtin) (10/25/90)
In article <1990Oct24.021851.21656@athena.mit.edu> uge@athena.mit.edu (Eugene A Beidl) writes: >So, first of all, what is the best >computer for the express purpose of music generation and printing (IBM, IBM >compatibles, Apple, Atari, Commodore, Amiga, etc.) and the accompanying software? I personally use an IBM with a Music Quest MQX-16S MIDI card. I know there is quite a bit of software - sequencers, universal and specific librarians, etc. available at reasonable prices. There is also a reasonable amount of BBS/ public domain support. But this is all because I already had the computer. From what I heard, Macs are the easiest to figure out and use - and you can't beat Adobe for music printing. - Boris Burtin
erkamp@arc.ab.ca (Bob Erkamp) (10/25/90)
In article <1990Oct24.021851.21656@athena.mit.edu> uge@athena.mit.edu (Eugene A Beidl) writes: > >I'm new to the computer music realm, and am desiring to purchase a computer >specifically for sequencing and other music capabilities (I will tie it into >a Roland A-80 or rather vice-versa). So, first of all, what is the best >computer for the express purpose of music generation and printing (IBM, IBM >compatibles, Apple, Atari, Commodore, Amiga, etc.) and the accompanying software? Well there is no 'best' computer. This is a decision that everyone want's someone else to make. I would recommend seeing what you're friends/assiciates are using so that you can share tips/files etc. Also look at some of the software that is out there to find what will do what you want to do for the price you want to spend. The range of software/hardware is quite extensive and with out more information it is difficult to make any recommendation. Also consider that you may not be using this machine strictly for music in which case you may want to look at the availability of other software products as well. A few things though...If you want a machine that is MIDI ready right out of the box look at an Atari (preferrably the MEGA line as it is expandable). If you are considering a Macintosh they are expected to be releasing some low end/low cost machines in the very near future. Happy Shopping. Bob
jason%cirrusl@oliveb.ATC.olivetti.com (Jason Thornbrugh) (10/26/90)
In <6761@hub.ucsb.edu> 6600bori@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (Boris Burtin) writes: >In article <1990Oct24.021851.21656@athena.mit.edu> uge@athena.mit.edu (Eugene A Beidl) writes: >>So, first of all, what is the best >>computer for the express purpose of music generation and printing (IBM, IBM >>compatibles, Apple, Atari, Commodore, Amiga, etc.) and the accompanying software? >I personally use an IBM with a Music Quest MQX-16S MIDI card. I know there is >quite a bit of software - sequencers, universal and specific librarians, etc. >available at reasonable prices. There is also a reasonable amount of BBS/ >public domain support. But this is all because I already had the computer. >From what I heard, Macs are the easiest to figure out and use - and you can't >beat Adobe for music printing. > - Boris Burtin I too have an IBM with a Music Quest MQX-16S MIDI card. I need to find a universal librarian for it. Got some good names? JASON