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From: peter@sugar.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: <scream of agony>
Message-ID: <586@sugar.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 28-Aug-87 16:54:36 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 28 16:54:36 1987
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Keywords: MIDI

As the originator of the latest MIDI thread, I'd like to say one thing...

In article <3826@well.UUCP>, ewhac@well.UUCP (Leo 'Bols Ewhac' Schwab) writes:
                                                   ^^^^^^^^^^
						What does this mean?

> 	As I understand it, all you need to do MIDI is a serial port that
> will run fast enough, and some level conversion hadrware.  This pretty much
> inidcates to me that *ANY* computer can do MIDI, from a Timex-Sinclair to a
> Cray 2.  What really counts is the MIDI control software running on the
> computer in question.

You also need accurate timing. I have been informed that the Amiga does
not produce accurate enough timing for professional musicians. I am still
trying to determine if this is because:

	a) You can still lose timing despite following the rules in
	   the RKM/Libraries.

	b) The authors of SoundScape, etc, don't follow the rules.

	c) Something else.

Do you know, Leo?

If you don't, could you let someone who does know explain what is going on.

I'd also like to make a wish. Attention Commodore-Amiga:

	In 1.3, could you please add a mode to timer.device
	whereby I get periodic signals, and can take the rather
	complex procedure described in the RKM for keeping time
	events synched down the toilet?
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