| Title: | * * Computer Music, MIDI, and Related Topics * * |
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| Created: | Thu Feb 20 1986 |
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I just went to the music shop and asked about the Yamaha EMQ-1 �250
It is billed as a `Tapless Recorder', but is a sequencer/disk drive.
It is 8 track. Apparently you can do bulk dumps, or record a
performance. The guy in the shop said you can record, say a Bass drum,
on track 1, then play back and record the snare wherever you want it,
playback and put in Toms, and so on.
Now that seems, to me anyway, a pretty easy and cheap way to save
songs.
But the concerns I have are;
1. Once recorded can you edit? (it has FF/REW/PLAY & RECORD)
2. It uses `Quick Discs'. These are 2.8" and therefore not
standard.
If anyone has any knowledge on this I would be grateful. I will post
the full spec later, when I have the catalogue.
Mattyb
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| 2257.1 | Avoid QD Sequencers If You Want To Edit | AQUA::ROST | Everyone loves those dead presidents | Wed Feb 07 1990 10:10 | 13 |
"Quick Disks" in the US are a disaster, they are hard to find and
expensive. Despite the fact that they store much less than the 3.5"
variety they cost about three times as much.
I'll wager a guess that other than erasing and overdubbing it probably
has no editing features (i.e. cut and paste type stuff). Most of the
home-type sequencers like the Korg SQD-8, Roland PR-100 (both of which
also use QD) have none.
Brian
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| 2257.2 | Alternative? | SHAPES::BROWNM | A sound formed in a vacuum... | Wed Feb 07 1990 10:25 | 6 |
OK, so that's out!
But what's the alternative, within �300
Mattyb
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| 2257.3 | how much we talkin? | LEDDEV::ROSS | shiver me timbres.... | Wed Feb 07 1990 10:30 | 6 |
whats the exchange rate today?
QX5D goes for what these days?
rr
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| 2257.4 | almost an Atari's worth | HUNEY::MACHIN | Wed Feb 07 1990 11:13 | 7 | |
The QX5FD is heavily discounted in the U.K. now (300 pounds).
Mind you, you're getting close the the going rate for an ATARI
520 with Pro 12...
Richard
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| 2257.5 | Thanks | SHAPES::BROWNM | A sound formed in a vacuum... | Wed Feb 07 1990 11:51 | 7 |
Yeah, that's a good idea!
If the Atari's miles better, why do they market such hardware?
Mattyb
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| 2257.6 | P.T. Barnum's theory... | WEFXEM::COTE | Bain Dramaged | Wed Feb 07 1990 12:12 | 6 |
Probably for the same reason someone could sell my mom and dad a
$10K organ that lacks MIDI... ("You paid HOW MUCH????")
Some people just don't know, or care.
Edd
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| 2257.7 | there are advantages.. | HUNEY::MACHIN | Wed Feb 07 1990 12:21 | 9 | |
That's not strictly fair. Many people prefer hardware sequencers,
either because they're used to them or because they don't take to
point and grunt techniques. The QX5 is pretty powerful -- you can
define macros and things to make your life easier, and they're probably
pretty robust.
Also, using a mouse makes your hand hurt.
Richard.
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| 2257.8 | so there too | KOBAL::DICKSON | You could be an ocarina salesman | Wed Feb 07 1990 13:46 | 1 |
Peering at tiny LCD screens makes my eyes hurt. | |||||
| 2257.9 | aspca member | GLOWS::COCCOLI | Thela Hun Gingeet | Wed Feb 07 1990 20:35 | 3 |
RE .7 Using a mouse for WHAT??
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| 2257.10 | re: .9 : you card! | HUNEY::MACHIN | Thu Feb 08 1990 04:40 | 9 | |
AAAAAgagagaga.
I actually meant using the Atari mouse for manipulating the on-screen
pointer.
Swings and roundabouts, horses for courses, one person's meat etc. I
must admit, I was sold on hardware sequencers before I tried Cubase.
Richard.
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| 2257.11 | Tech Spec | SHAPES::BROWNM | A sound formed in a vacuum... | Thu Feb 08 1990 08:18 | 21 |
Okay folks, here's the lowdown according a Yamaha leaflet
Spec;
Memory Capacity : 6000 notes, 60kB, 9 songs max
Recording Medium : 2.8" Quick Disc
Modes : Record, Overdub, Playback
Control & Switches : Start/Pause, Rew, FF, Stop, Function, Speed + -,
To disc, From disc, Overdub, Record, Clock, Power
Indicators : Song number, play, record, overdub, speed, to
disc, from disc, verify, function, error
messages, in use lamp, MIDI data lamp
Input/Output : MIDI In, Out 1, Out 2, DC In, DC Out
Dimensions WxDxH : 218x215x44mm
Incl. Accessories : Quick Disc x 1, MIDI cable 1m x 1, DC cord x1,
Holder x 2, Mounting Plate x 2
Well there you are.
Matty
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| 2257.12 | Save your money | WEFXEM::COTE | Bain Dramaged | Thu Feb 08 1990 10:37 | 1 |
| 2257.13 | not enuf memory OR disk space | LEDDEV::ROSS | shiver me timbres.... | Thu Feb 08 1990 14:03 | 5 |
agree.
rr
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| 2257.14 | Did I Miss Something? | DRUMS::FEHSKENS | Thu Feb 08 1990 18:33 | 5 | |
re .11 - sounds like a Roland MSQ-100; you can pick those up used
(discontinued, obsolete) for $50 - $100.
len.
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| 2257.15 | it's trash | GLOWS::COCCOLI | Thela Hun Gingeet | Thu Feb 08 1990 22:46 | 3 |
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| 2257.16 | I get the point! | SHAPES::BROWNM | Eee, it's grand up north | Fri Feb 09 1990 04:59 | 1 |