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In a message dated 99-10-31 18:10:02 EST, you write:

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john,
they may be old but the classics never go out of style......they do however
languish in obscurity........
when i listen to the best of that era`s work, i wonder why i even am
interested ( as little as i am anyway ) in stuff like midi!!!!! actually, i
know the reasons, simplifies some things like algorithmic computer control
considerably over my old semi-homebrew / kit lash-up from p∗∗∗ (which is
actually about all i use midi for).
probably the fact that i don`t play keyboards also is a major factor. i
concede the point that if i were a "working musician" doing gigs that a midi
setup would be very handy keyboard-wise but also that it is not inherently
"electronic music" but rather music that uses electronic keyboards,IMHO. midi
doesn`t preclude that ( "pure" e.m. ) use but i rarely see it used that way (
of course, i live in a cave and don`t get out much either!!!! ). :^)
best,
dave