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From: sirakide@motcid.UUCP (Dean Sirakides)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,sci.electronics
Subject: Re: PC Synths, like the AdLib card
Keywords: music, midi
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Date: 7 Jun 90 15:27:12 GMT
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chris@zorin.UUCP (Christopher Nielsen) writes:

>I'm considering purchasing an AdLib music system, and I'd like to hear
>from others who have synthesizers for thier PCs... 

I bought a package from roland (through sierra on-line software) that
included: Sequencing/librarian software, MIDI interface card, and MT-32
synth for about $500--its a good deal if you're even a little serious
about music with PCs.

The MT-32 sounds great (its 8 part polyphonic and has PCM sampled percussion).
It works with some of the game software out there already.

>What about midi, like for instance I want to use the synth card, together
>with another midi instrument? 

The MT-32 has no keyboard, but the MIDI interface card can connect you with
several other MIDI devices, including other keyboards which can in turn 
control the MT-32 in real time.

The sequencing software is pretty basic, but more than good enough for
non-pros (it works like an 9 track tape deck).

Dean.

P.S. You can send to sierra on-line for a free demo tape that gives
examples of the IBM synth card, ADLib, and the MT-32.