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From: sajima@watsun.cc.columbia.edu (Takahiro Sajima)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,rec.music.synth
Subject: PC MIDI board info, anyone?
Keywords: MIDI PC
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Date: 19 Nov 89 00:18:24 GMT
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Reply-To: sajima@watsun.cc.columbia.edu (Takahiro Sajima)
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Hello,

	I have recently purchased a MIDI keyboard, Yamaha PSR-47 (which
I think is more than adequate for a beginner like myself).  I also have
a IBM PC/XT type machine (which I hope to upgrade to a 80386 type
sometime).  Logically, I'm now looking for a MIDI expansion board that
fits in my PC, but I don't know where to begin.  I have looked into
various computer and electronic muzak rags, and found out the following:

	(1) No computer ad seems to have a MIDI board listed.
	(2) No electronic music magazines seems to have any mail order ad.

I'd like to know what people think is the best/worst choice.  Am I
correct to say that Roland MIDI boards are "de facto standards"; any
MIDI program is pretty much guaranteed to run properly on a Roland
board?  I would appreciate any comments from anyone.  I *DO* regularly
read this newsgroup, so replies via e-mail or posting are welcome.  I
hope to get this board very soon as I'm anxious to make my computer do
some neato tricks.  I also plan to program the board, so any technical
info/tips are welcome.  Thank you.


/Taka Sajima
sajima@watsun.cc.columbia.edu
sajima@CUNIXC.BITNET