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From: cmcmanis%pepper@Sun.COM (Chuck McManis)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Beginner MIDI question
Keywords: 2000 <--> Technics PX-20
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Date: 11 Oct 89 19:27:09 GMT
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In article <853@lyra.stsci.edu> levay@stsci.EDU (Zoltan Levay) writes:
> ... I realize I need a MIDI interface board and cables.  
> Is there any other hardware I need?  

Yes, you will need a MIDI "interface" designed for the 2000. 

> Do I need driver software specific to the PX-20?  

Probably not, since it sounds like the PX-20 isn't "programmable" like 
some synths are.

> Is there any useful PD software in this realm?  

Yes, the MIDI library that Bill Barton did is quite good. Using it and
an introductory text on MIDI fundamentals you should be well on your
way to being able to create a simple "midi recorder" and play back system


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