Conference napalm::commusic_v1

2110.0. "Simple MIDI interface and S/W" by LISVAX::DAVID () Mon Sep 04 1989 09:23

    Hello Everybody!
    
    After almost 3 years of almost total inactivity (in what concerns to
    music), I've started to (try to) make some music again. I've unpacked
    the boxes where everything was tied up, connected all the wires, and
    started to play a little (just for fun), and also re-read some of the
    manuals. 
                                                 
    What led me to discover what was the purpose of 3 little DIN sockets
    on the back of my Roland JX-3P, named MIDI IN, OUT and THROUGH.
                                                 
    I have been reading this conference for a while now, a and I've
    realized some of the benefits that can be derived from MIDI.
                                                 
    I am now asking for the help of other noters, in order to take the
    most advantage of MIDI, with the smallest possible investment and
    the usage of my (MIDIzised) present equipment, wich appart form
    the JX-3P consists of an Amstard 1512 PC (IBM PC compatible).
                    
    What I'm looking for, specifically, is some kind of MIDI interface for
    the PC (I wonder if MIDI is RS-232 compatible), and some kind of
    sequencing software (possibly not to fancy, but the more goodies the
    better)                                                         
                                                                    
    Thanks to all of you for reading this, and to any reply.
    
    regards,
    david

    I would suggest reading note 1074 (Passport Master Tracks Pro),
    since it's basically the best sequencer s/w around (there.... that's
    a pretty unbiased statement! :-)
    
    It gets harder if you are trying to notate your works....  PS,
    Congrats, I just got into MIDI too!!  Pretty fun!
    
    Bruce Evans, Washington USA

    There are lots of topics in this conference that will help you out.

    If you're interested in MIDI to RS232 interfaces, do:

	Notes> DIR/KEY=MIDI_TO_RS232		or
	Notes> SHOW KEY/FULL MIDI_TO_RS232.

    If you're interested in sequencers for the an IBMpc or compatable, use
    the above commands with keywords IBM or SEQUENCER.

    If you're interested in notation/scoring software, use the keyword
    SCORING. 

    If you're interested in finding out what's out there, or would like to
    browse thru recommendation notes, use the keyword GETTING_STARTED. 

    And don't forget to read topic 1.*.

-b

    Brad:
    
    You're to be commended for your upkeep of KEYWORDS.  I'm sure that
    most people don't even think about refering to them, because most
    conference moderators (myself included) can't bring ourselves to
    undertaking the task.
    
    Thanks!
    
    "jackin' the house", Bob