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From: mfs@edison.cho.ge.com (MarTan)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Atari ST questions - before I buy one
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Date: 26 Oct 89 19:53:50 GMT
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I need an Atari ST.

I will be using it mostly for MIDI; I want to put patches from my collection
of synthesizers into ST format.  Basically, I want to write a simple Sysex
load program that will allow me to distribute patches on disk to anybody that
has an ST (and the appropriate synth of course).  So I have a few questions
for all you ST/MIDI experts:

o  What is the minimum (ie least expensive) ST configuration that will allow
   me to be (disk-wise) compatible with the most ST systems ?  Can you quote
   some typical prices (mail order or retail) ?

o  Will I also need a single-sided floppy drive to be fully compatible with
   everybody else ?

o  Can I use a standard composite input monochrome monitor with the ST ?

o  Can I do a sysex load/dump in BASIC (which I assume comes with the machine),
   or will I have to buy a C compiler ?

o  Anybody got a used one they want to get rid of ?


Thanks,

MarTan


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