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Conference napalm::commusic_v1

Title:	* * Computer Music, MIDI, and Related Topics * *
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Moderator:	DYPSS1::SCHAFER

Created:	Thu Feb 20 1986
Last Modified:	Mon Aug 29 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2852
Total number of notes:	33157

2422.0. "Looking for a cheap keyboard" by FERNEY::LAROCHE (Souviens-toi du VAX de Soissons) Fri Aug 17 1990 11:58

Hi there,

I am new to the MIDI things and need some advice. I am learning harmony and
counterpoint and try to do some exercices like harmonize melodies. I would
like to hear what I writte, and it is not always easy at the piano (i am
not a first level performer). My goal is to eventually be able to harmonize
songs for a chor.
I have an ATARI 520 ST and I know it is possible to connect a MIDI keyboard to
it. I don't need a very powerfull system with drums, effects, ... I just want
something that produces "correct" sounds and that is not very expensive.
I guess I need also a software to pilot the MIDI interface. Of course, it 
would be find if this software can produce scores !

Have you any idea about :

	- such a keyboard.

	- such a software.

	- what will be the cost ?

Thanks in advance,

Pierre.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2422.1	Keywords...	DCSVAX::COTE	It's wierd in your neighborhood...	`Fri Aug 17 1990 12:09`	7
	COMMUSIC has a "GETTING_STARTED" keyword which may likely answer all your questions. Notes> DIR/KEY=GETTING_STARTED will give you a listing of all the relevant notes... Edd
2422.2	maybe a casio?	HIBOB::SIMMONS	Tristram Shandy as an equestrian	`Fri Aug 17 1990 12:10`	9
	Casio gives you a lot for your money. I am satisfied with my CT-670 costing about $350. It has many limitations but it does have plausible voices and MIDI. The lack of keyboard dynamics (velocity) doesn't bother me since I have been messing about on harpsichord for years. By the way, the CT-670 has full size keys and 5 octaves and a note compass. I would not settle for less. Chuck
2422.3	at risk of looking stupid ...	MIZZOU::SHERMAN	ECADSR::SHERMAN 235-8176, 223-3326	`Fri Aug 17 1990 13:50`	1
	Whatsa note compass?
2422.4	Compass is note range	HIBOB::SIMMONS	Tristram Shandy as an equestrian	`Sat Aug 18 1990 11:49`	2
	Compass is the only term I know for the frequency range of a musical instrument - ain't any other ever.
2422.5		MIZZOU::SHERMAN	ECADSR::SHERMAN 235-8176, 223-3326	`Sat Aug 18 1990 23:12`	9
	Ah. I think the way I think is in terms of the number of keys a keyboard has (like 49, 77, 88 ...) or by the number of octaves. This often has nothing to do with the actual range of the instrument. For example, some keyboards can respond to a, what, 128? note range over MIDI. And, some vary, like samplers which may vary according to the pitch bend range you select for it. Splits add more confusion. Oh, well ... :) Steve
2422.6	I can help you to choice	LEMAN::BRACONNIER		`Wed Sep 05 1990 10:33`	22
	Hi Pierre, According to your node, it seems that you work in Ferney so, if you contact me, I can tell you where you can choice a keybord in a shop in the "Pays de Gex". I can also help you to get a discount of 20% on new condition material for music. If you want more advanced demonstration, I can show you an ATARI 1040 running PRO 24 III, CUBASE (and soon CUBASE V2.0 with MROS), SYNTHWORK .... This may help in your choice. Cordialement Robert (DTN 788 ext 4111)