Rs-232 vs MIDI vs SCSI?

[David Halliday (Volt Computer)]

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tony Clark [SMTP:clark at andrews.edu]
> Sent:	Thursday, April 24, 1997 9:50 AM
> To:	Synth-DIY
> Subject:	Re: Rs-232 vs MIDI vs SCSI?
> 
> > I know it would prolly be a little difficult, but it would be really
> neat
> > if we start a standard that uses SCSI to transfer the data instead
> of
> > MIDI.. 
> 
>    Erm, doesn't SCSI have a limitation in cable length?  Typically the
> 
> faster the signal propigation, the shorter the cable.  Sure, it'd be 
> great for data transfers, but if ALL the gear has to be less than 4
> feet 
> from the computer...
> 
> Yeah but....   <grin>
> 
> You are going to want to keep the computer handy for storing patch
> info, running controls ( mouse and graphic display ) and maybe even
> using one or more displays as an extension of your control pod.
> 
> ( DOS TIP: the next version of Windows NT will support multiple
> monitors and display adapters! )
> 
> 
> SCSI can be run up to 10' without any problem, probably more but I did
> this on a machine and didn't have a hassle ( was using cheap ribbon
> cable too! )
> 
> 
> I can almost see this evolving into the same kind of machine as some
> of todays digital recording consoles with the keyboard and the display
> mounted into the control surface along with all the knobs, buttons and
> sliders...  Big and not necessarily ergonomic but very easy to "grok"