[comp.music] Basic Concept

djk@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Doug Kelly) (08/27/90)

Sorry, I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I just recently gained
access to the networks.  I have a clone 386sx and am interested in midi
interfaces.  My wife and I both play keyboards, although we dont currently
own a synth.  I am looking for suggestions on intro level midi and synths
that would allow us to experiment with this technology. Thanks

carson@darwin.ntu.edu.au (09/03/90)

In article <1990Aug27.154022.1812@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>, djk@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Doug Kelly) writes:
> Sorry, I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I just recently gained
> access to the networks.  I have a clone 386sx and am interested in midi
> interfaces.  My wife and I both play keyboards, although we dont currently
> own a synth.  I am looking for suggestions on intro level midi and synths
> that would allow us to experiment with this technology. Thanks

Hi !
Its nice to know that some one else has an interest about music and technology.
If you are looking at getting into synthisized music have you thought about the
computer for this role. I have an Amiga 500 with 1 meg onboard we use this all
the time in music production an for composing music, with a Midi interface
connected to the Digital piano.  The best thing about the computer when used as
a synth. is that it can show graphically the different wave patterns.  The last
sound I created using the SONIX program was a Digerido (I think thats how you
spell it)  any way it is great to experiment and then play it back with
fantastic results.  This is worth a thought before you spend all your money on
a dedicated system.
Have fun John Carson.

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