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Conference napalm::commusic_v1

Title:* * Computer Music, MIDI, and Related Topics * *
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Created:Thu Feb 20 1986
Last Modified:Mon Aug 29 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2852
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1079.0. "What Toy Do You Want Next?" by LEDS::ORIN (Raucous Roland Renegades) Fri Dec 18 1987 22:37

I'm not getting much response to the "brainstorm" topic, so I decided to
stimulate your imaginations. Here goes...

Question: What is *the* piece of hardware or software that will *most*
          increase your enjoyment of music, and why?
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1079.1Santa, where are you Santa?BAXTA::BOTTOM_DAVIDShe was a mommar...Mon Dec 21 1987 07:2316
    Well am I really first??
    
    I'd like a guitar to midi converter that works....the new Roland
    is close but no cigar...I expect the next generation Roland will
    have hit the nail on the head.
    
    Why? Because it's exciting to think of all those sounds being driven
    by a guitar..because I play guitar much better than I play keys
    and I don't get off on sequencing (other than the necessary evil
    of the drum machine...).
    
    A pitch transposer would be nice....just for fun....and a PCM-70
    yeah that's the ticket...and a tascam 520....and...
    
    dave :-)
    
1079.2How about a CASIO MIDI guitarSQM::VINSELMon Dec 21 1987 08:176
    Yeah, A MIDI guitar. I've played around with the new CASIO 510 (strat
    copy with a MIDI converter. For the money (about $900) it looks
    real good. It tracks as well as the Roland...
    
    pcv
    
1079.3I'm not picky......!LOLITA::DIORIOMon Dec 21 1987 09:486
    I'd take either a Synclavier or a Fairlight, as long as they have
    ALL the options included!
    
    Happy Christmas...
    
    Mike D.
1079.4a pair of Urei 813'sTWIN4::DEHAHNMon Dec 21 1987 10:103
    
    CdH
    
1079.5i'd settle for the old stuffSALEM::SAWYERya want me to kill em sarge?...ok...Mon Dec 21 1987 13:267
    i'd justbe happy with all of dave dreher's cast-offs...
    
    as he upgrades he can hand the "old" stuff to me!
    
    :-)
    
    
1079.6Dear SantaNYMPH::ZACHWIEJAMon Dec 21 1987 13:5813
    
    I am waiting for the DX7-III. I sent the following suggestions
    to Yamaha.
    
        o 8 operators
        o alternate waveforms, a la TX81Z
        o input and output to and from any operator controlled by bitmaps
        o 32-note polyphony, 16 just ain't enough for me
        o mutli-timbrality
        o hard-splits, each on its own channel
        o true fixed frequencies
    
    Just to name a few. Zach
1079.7'Santa' is an anagram for.. SATANSALSA::MOELLERgood credibility.. really !Mon Dec 21 1987 16:3511
    .. the Oberheim DPX sample playback box supports Emax mode - $500..
    .. a 24 channel 4 bus mixer without those damn loZ mic inputs -$500
    .. a SMPTE (on analog tape) to MIDI song pointer setup - $350
    .. a Fostex 16 track 1/2" recorder - you guessed it .. $500

    there's probably more.. the theme is clear.. more MIPS for less
    BUX.
    
    best for the holidays, 
    
    karl
1079.8Music Moose (apologies to Laurie Spiegle)DSSDEV::HALLGRIMSSONThe piano has been thinking...Tue Dec 22 1987 14:0214
    A black box with realtime dynamic modeling of a bull moose vocal
    track, with all expression parameters MIDI mappable.  Drive waveforms
    ranging from simple periodic stuff to loadable samples.  24 voice
    polyphonic, stereo, "antler" performance controller optional.
    
    re.7:  Karl, be kind to my blood pressure--I first thought that
    you were complaining about a $500 price for the Oberheim DPX sample
    player, since you'd have to buy one.  You and me both!  $2500 is
    more like it...
    
    	Eirikur
    
    
1079.9SAUTER::SAUTERJohn SauterWed Dec 23 1987 07:413
    re: .7--Roland has a SMPTE to MIDI-song-pointer box, the SBX-80.
    It costs more than $350, though.
        John Sauter
1079.10The age of the WirelessDREGS::BLICKSTEINDaveWed Dec 30 1987 15:5429
    OK, my wish is that all these music manufacturers would start using
    stereo cords to implement stereo signal instead of two mono cords.
    
    Or at least have one "smart" female plug that knows what was plugged
    into it (stereo or mono) and do the right thing.  I know this is
    possible, I've seen it on some things.
    
    Nah, come to think of it, this just isn't ambitious enough.  Try
    this:
    
    I want a MUSIC ethernet.  It should work for audio, MIDI, foot
    controls,etc. and just because I'm feeling somewhat cantankerous
    I'd say it should also be able to distribute power.
    
    Nah, come to think of it, it's still a pain.  Still too many cords.
    I *HATE* dealing with cords!!!
    
    I want a MUSIC ethernet that operates entirely without cords, maybe
    via UHF (like certain garage door openers).  Each transmitter can
    be assigned a node number and each receiver is programmed for a
    specific node number.
    
    And it should STILL be able to transmit power without wires by
    using Tesla coils.
    
    Just a modest suggestion...
    
    	db - who knows just how dominant c(h)ords can be
	db
1079.11MIDI Is Wireless AlreadyAQUA::ROSTDecember boys got it badWed Dec 30 1987 16:107
    
    Re: .10
    
    NADY has introduced a wireless hookup for MIDI..probably pretty
    expensive....but we're getting closer to it.....
    
    
1079.12LET"S DO IT AND PUBLISH IN KEYBOARD!ANGORA::JANZENto cogitate and to solveWed Dec 30 1987 17:308
    I have designed optical interfaces for DEC (but it wasn't productized).
    	I would say that some of amatuers could conjure up a wireless
    infrared bounce-off-the white ceiling midi interface without killing
    outselves.
    My interface was fiber, which midi should have been (but it would
    have been too expensive), so I'm uncertain of air links, but certainly
    it's done, like when you switch channels tonight on the VCR remote.
    Tom
1079.13Ethernet in the SkyNYMPH::ZACHWIEJAFreedom countdown in progressMon Jan 04 1988 00:446
    
    Using the setup db described, discounting delay,  you could do gigs
    with a satellite dish and one keyboard.  Leave all the other junk at
    home.
    
    Zach