chai@hawk.cs.ukans.edu (Ian Chai) (04/22/91)
I am an amature musician (actually, a computer science graduate student masquerading as one 8) with a Mac IIx. I would like to get a cheap MIDI keyboard and music software. My primary preceived need is for something that I can use to record and edit my music into scores. I have basic note-reading ability, but can't just look at a piece of music and tell what it says without plonking it out on a keyboard. Any reccomendations? (aside from a spelling checker 8) -- Ian Chai | "God loves you just the way you are, but Internet: chai@cs.ukans.edu | He loves you too much to let you stay that Bitnet: 2fntnougat@ukanvax | way." - Harry Poindexter
johnston@minnie.me.udel.edu (04/22/91)
In article <1991Apr22.060205.8244@hawk.cs.ukans.edu>, chai@hawk.cs.ukans.edu (Ian Chai) writes... >I am an amature musician (actually, a computer science graduate >student masquerading as one 8) with a Mac IIx. I would like to >get a cheap MIDI keyboard and music software. My primary preceived >need is for something that I can use to record and edit my music In article <1991Apr22.060205.8244@hawk.cs.ukans.edu>, you write... >I am an amature musician (actually, a computer science graduate >student masquerading as one 8) with a Mac IIx. I would like to >get a cheap MIDI keyboard and music software. My primary preceived >need is for something that I can use to record and edit my music >into scores. I have basic note-reading ability, but can't just look >at a piece of music and tell what it says without plonking it out >on a keyboard. Several Casio keyboards fit the bill. As an amateur musician (and "pro" computer user), you will probably want a synth with a robust MIDI implementation -- super sounds can wait until you develop the keyboard chops. I picked up a Casio CZ-1 a couple of years ago after reading that some university chose it for a music work station lab. I have been satisfied with its performance as a "controller"; later on I added a Yamaha TX-81Z FM synth module to add more and (IMHO) better sounds. Unlike many low-end synths, it sends velocity. Disclaimer: I am looking to sell this synth (just can't play piano), swap it for a cheesy Casio guitar controller (like MG-20), or swap it for a real guitar controller and $$$. Please e-mail if interested. I would be happy to help set up a Mac/MIDI keyboard beginner -- can't help with the musical side, but I did get past the hardware & software learning curve. I'll pass along what I know ... Bill (johnston@minnie.me.udel.edu)
chai@hawk.cs.ukans.edu (Ian Chai) (04/23/91)
Thanks for the suggestions. Any software or MIDI adapter suggestions? I would like something that can record what I play into note-score type of layout, let me fine tune that, and play it back out. Thanks -- Ian Chai | "God loves you just the way you are, but Internet: chai@cs.ukans.edu | He loves you too much to let you stay that Bitnet: 2fntnougat@ukanvax | way." - Harry Poindexter I don't believe in flaming. If I appear to be flaming, either (a) it's an