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From: zazula@uazhe0.physics.arizona.edu (RALPH ZAZULA)
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Subject: Reccomendation needed for NeXT MIDI interface
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Date: 14 Feb 91 04:13:21 GMT
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What I would like is a MIDI interface for the NeXT with 1 or 2
MIDI out's and 1 MIDI in.  Also, I need some kind of timing signal.
The MIDI interface that I'm using in my PC generates a FSK-sync
signal that can be recorded onto a track on my 4-track and then
be used for subsequent recording/punch-in etc. 

It is my understanding that a MAC compatible serial-to-MIDI interface
will work on the NeXT.(?)  Are there any of these, or others, that
have FSK-sync (or other (better?) sync signals)?

What effect does the non-real-time nature of UNIX have on doing 
MIDI on the NeXT?  Can the NeXT reproduce MIDI signals with
reliable timing?  

I don't see a lot of posts from people talking about MIDI or audio
recording on the NeXT...  is there anyone out there that is doing
actual MIDI arranging/recording/sequencing/playing with thier NeXT?
If so, please drop me a line... 

Thanks,
Ralph

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   | Ralph Zazula                               "Computer Addict!"        |
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