MIDI routing AND Circuits by MK Berry

[Tony Allgood]

Re the books by MK Berry:

Yes, the book is  published by Bernard Babani BP81 and its called
'Electronic Synthesiser Projects' It was published in 1981. Its awful. But
it may give you some ideas. ISBN number 0 85934 056 2.

He also did another called ' Electronic Music and creative tape recording'.
This one I haven't got, one is enough. With the first one there should be a
list of errata produced by the publishers, however, there's plenty more
things to be found. Just the thing if you ever get bored on a long winter's
evening.

Tony

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> From: Charlie T <charliet at flash.net>
> To: Synth-diy message board <synth-diy at horus.sara.nl>; Paul Schreiber
<synth1 at airmail.net>
> Subject: MIDI routing AND Circuits by MK Berry
> Date: 12 August 1997 5:17 AM
> 
> Paul,
> 
> I'm collecting circuits and building a modular synth in my spare time, so
> I'm curious about Mr. Berry's circuits.  Is there an archive or a book
> available with schematics etc?
> 
> Also, I highly recommend the DMC MX-8 for MIDI routing.  I use two of
them
> in my studio, and one of the two goes with my band's live rig.  I've
heard
> about incompatibilities with hardware and software when using OTHER MIDI
> switchers, but have never encountered a problem with the MX-8.  I also
use
> a Mark of the Unicorn MIDI Express PC, which works great, BUT you have to
> have the computer turned on to access any routing capabilities.  So for
> both portable and studio use, the MX-8 is perfect.  I do have one further
> piece of advice:  Shop for an MX8 that has a built in power supply.  I
used
> to have one with a "wall wart" supply, and it buzzed a little where the
DC
> power jack was, and the LCD readout wasn't as good.  The MX8 ALSO does
lots
> of chores other than routing; you can merge, create chains of presets,
> transpose, filter, all in all, a marvelous little machine.
> 
> I DON'T work for DMC, it's just that this is one of the few devices I
have
> dug all the way to the bottom of and not been disappointed.  AND, two of
> the oldest pieces of gear in my room.  I think $150 might be optimistic,
a
> more typical price might be $200 - $225 (but you never know).  You're
> probably aware of it, but a good place to shop for this kind of stuff is
> rec.music.makers.marketplace
> 
> Good luck with your pursuits, if you have any further questions, let me
> know.  And I look forward to hearing from you re the MK Berry circuits.
>