Conference napalm::commusic_v1

    
    Try a couple of my favorite mags:
    
    	KEYBOARD - GPI Corporation
    		   20085 Stevens Creek
    		   Cupertino, CA 95041
    		   (408) 446-1105       sub'n $23.95/year (non-discounted)
    
    	ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN - Mix Publications, Inc.
    			      PO Box 3747
    			      Escondido, CA. 94608
    			      (800)334-8152		sub'n $22/year
                                                        (non-discounted)
    

    I was in the same boat as you just a few short weeks ago.  I got
    the best lesson on MIDI from a guy named Darrel who works at Acton
    Music Center (on Route 27 south of 111 in a building that looks
    like a church).  I was able to ask him all sorts of questions about
    MIDI, and how it relates to keyboards.
    
    I didn't want to know anything about electrical specs, so I don't
    know if he can help in that area.  They also have several books
    on MIDI.  One describes the various software packages you can get.
    Another is a basic book on MIDI features and terminology.  I have
    the latter book; I can lend it to you if you like.  (If we're both
    on BAGELS our offices couldn't be that far away.)
    
    Dave

    It's the second time today I've been asked for a good source on
    MIDI.
    
    It occurred to me THIS TIME that one really excellent and inexpensive
    introduction is a particular issue of Keyboard magazine that was
    sorta devoted to "MIDI for the novice".
    
    I wouldn't loan my copy out (so don't ask) but you can order it
    as a back issue.  It really tells you just about EVERYTHING you
    need to know (MIDI, synths, samplers, other gear, uses, terminology,
    etc) and it's probably about $2.95.
    
    	db

    I believe Keyboard has reissued that special issue with some additional
    material.  You can order it from Keyboard, just look for the ad
    in just about any issue.
    
    len.
    

    MICROSOFT Press has a book out which should fit the bill, well.
    (I like it better than MIDI FOR MUSICIANS, which was the first book
    that I read as a MIDI primer.)  It is by a guy named Michael Boom
    and you can get it at any B. DALTON Bookseller.  I am not sure of
    the title, but it is the only one they publish.
    
    The other good source is these NOTES files.  It will take you a
    couple weeks to really get into them, but I would strongly recommend
    going back to the begining and just browsing the titles.  Whenever
    something strikes you fancy, take a look, and if its real good then
    print it out.  Between that, the MICROSOFT book, and a little practice
    you'd be surprised at what you can do! 8-0!!
    
    Clusters,
    Bill Allen @MPO  

The microsoft book is called  "Music through MIDI"  I have it.  Not bad.

Chad

    
    As .5 said, if you have the time, browse/read these notes.  Two
    weeks ago, I hadn't a clue on MIDI/etc/etc.  Now I'm an expert.
    Well, not really, only kidding - but I've figured out enough to
    be able to ask sensible questions, and even more important, understand
    the answers!  That info will also give you enough so that you will
    be able to pick up various books in the music stores and understand
    which one(s) will provide you with the more detailed info you might be
    seeking.  There is even a note in here that is a MIDI Primer.  Not a
    complete document, but enough to help fill in some of the holes.  I
    wish I could remember the note #!.
    
    Great bunch of noters here - in the space of two weeks I've gone
    from a casual interested party to a real seriously-interested-
    in-computer-music novice (I can hear the groans already from this
    file - geez, not another amateur - only kidding, again!!!)
                                                             
    Try it, I'll guarantee that you will like it.
    
    							John G....
    

    Look in topics 956 and 923 (Recording and MIDI Glossary topics,
    respectively) also.   Good way to "get smart".  8-) 

-b