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I AM interested. Do you also have any software, manuals, etc; that came with it? I will send you my mailing address via E-mail. – via Whap! (from Southern Illinois)
I can't help you specifically with your problem, but I seem to remember a previous thread that discussed performance problems under V2.04 that had to do with HD reselect. I am not sure which Amiga forum this thread was in, but maybe one of the amazing SYSOPS can locate it…
[ continuation ] teaching system but also with the way the 'board works and sounds. While real pianos also have different sounds (most distinct between uprights and baby grand types), they at least look, play, and sound like a real piano. On the other hand, the Miracle may be just…
Regardless of where you wind up 'starting' for you family, Sonix is the best choice for you to personally start. It probably costs somewhere around $40 nowadays. I agree that it is necessary and good to look at the overall picture of what you can and want to do with…
Thanks for the info – hopefully, I can snag an A2620 somewhere. The '30s and '40s acclerators are 'too rich' for my bank account! – via Whap! (from Southern Illinois)
[ continuation ] Continue scoping out various keyboards: aurally, physically, financially, and opinions/write-ups. Find a way to get a demo of the Miracle keyboard WITH the Amiga software. If you can and you think that it will fit the bill as far as your family plan is concerned, then find…
To me, the Miracle keyboard IS pricey, BUT, it can be enough of what someone wants to be worth that price versus getting more/better capabilities for 2-4 times as much. That's why the best medicine is to test out keyboards WHEREVER you can find them (K-Mart, Walmart, Venture, "Dad's Music…
#Old CBM 68020 boards?
Message #44963
Does anybody know if the old CBM 68020 accelerator boards are still available (who sells them/how much) ?? – via Whap! (from Southern Illinois)
Right – I had forgotten about the pressure sensitive keys. I also liked the full sized keyboard, but then, the Casio CT-670 is also a full/regular sized keyboard as well, for about $350, and it had better sounds than the Miracle KB had (though still not enough of what I…
Are you SURE that the Miracle (keyboard) has Amiga software? I purchased that unit some time ago and the software available only worked on "messy-dos" machines (or something else, but definately NOT Amiga). Other than software capability, the Miracle (keyboard) is nice, though I didn't like the "canned sounds" as…
RXSELECTON and RXSELECTOFF can be found on the V2.04 Install disk, in the Tools directory. – via Whap! (from Southern Illinois)
Yes – your problem is with your redirection portion. I had this problem once a long time ago. The problem is that the manual type is such that you cannot see the required space inbetween "
I agree with the quickness of FFS-V2.04. It is well worth the time to reformat one's HD to take advantage of this. – via Whap! (from Southern Illinois)
It really depends upon what you use WordPerfect for. I used it to develop a manual on REXX (not ARexx) and the company who used the material simply imported my WP V4 into their WP V5, did any necessary clean up, and then ran it through their DTP program for…
Hmmm James Daly of Computerworld sounds familiar. If I remember correctly, he authored two articles about multimedia "machines" in the June 10, 1991 and July 15, 1991 issues which failed to mention anything about the Amiga. I sent Mr. Daly a letter informing him of the Amiga A3000 and mentioned…
Well, there is nothing like a REAL piano, but you can come somewhat close with a Casio synthesizer – it has probably the best sounding piano of any of the keyboards I have heard. If you have an Amiga A2000, I would recommend you get the MIDI GOLD INSIDER by…
I would be interested in a joint conference with MIDI forums, but have to call long distance to connect to Compuserve, so probably would not be a participant. I would still like to see the conference materialize, however, to better incorporate Amiga's into the mainstream of the MIDI worlds and…
Do you have specific software for your particular harddrive? If so, you will probably have to use that instead of HDToolbox (eg; Supra provides several programs to use with their WordSynch controller). – via Whap!
#ibm/commodore connect
Message #17956
While you can make a permanent change in the Amiga's to send their printer output to the serial port instead of the parallel port via the Preferences setup, you may not be able to do a 'hot key switch' on the Amiga's to select a printer. I am assuming that…
In a previous thread about a similar situation (system performace affected by hard drive partitions) it was suggested that RESELECT be turned off. Subsequent notes from the affected user indicated that doing so corrected the apparent system performance (eg; RESELECTOFF). You might want to turn off your RESELECT and see…
Arexx port help?
Message #17954
If you still have access to an IBM mainframe, then you can use either MVS/TSO (release 6? with REXX support) or better yet, VM (any release above 3) to practice/learn more about REXX. REXX is HEAVLY used in VM and slowly beginning to work it's way into MVS (mostly because…
#Arexx port help?
Message #17953
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Arexx port help?
Message #17952
A part of the problem with software upgrades is the announcement vehicle and the audience reached. Though I register everything I purchase, there are probably many people who do not, in which case they are not "invited" to upgrade nor informed of one. An "announcement" via AmigaWorld might help to…
#Supra Wsync VS WB2.04
Message #43878
What version of Supra software are you now using ? I have V1.10d and have not had any problems specific to the Supra software under AmigaDOS V2.04. – via Whap!
In an earlier note I mentioned WordPerfect. I forgot to mention that it also has a thesaurus and a large and user expandable spelling checker, but alas, no graphics. – via Whap!
You might also want to consider WordPerfect, even if they appear to not be interested in continuing their 'adventure' in the Amiga marketplace. WordPerfect is compatible with other platform WordPerfect's with the exception of a few features in the newer versions (eg; PC V5). It tends to be a bit…
CServe CIS B protocol
Message #43875
Platinum-Online! also supports Quick-B, but doesn't work well under AmigaDOS V2.04 (but works without a hitch under V1.3). – via Whap!
LHARC problem
Message #43874
When you download LHARC.LZH (or whatever) are you doing it as a BINARY download ? – via Whap!
Modem problems
Message #43873
It is possible that your working 1200 baud connections won't support 2400 baud. If the same connection/phone number has been advertised as supporting both 2400 and 1200 baud, then you should try altering your other communications parameters (eg; parity, stop bits, etc.). You should also check your JR-Comm defs for…
Arexx
Message #43872
You can find the rexxarplib.library in the RexxArpLib drawer in the ARexx V1.15 distribution files. It is not a part of the AmigaDOS V2.04 ARexx distribution. – via Whap!
color printers
Message #43871
The Star-Micronics impact printers have better color than some other impact/low-end printers, most notably the low-end thermal printers, but could not come close to laser quality. There is a some color bleeding and imprint banding, but the color is acceptable for non-professional, non-commercial use, and can be had for $300…
I agree: "certainly Sonix stands out for its price and features". While it doesn't handle 16 or 32 MIDI channels or provide for track conversion or splitting, and has no provision for SYSEX messages, it is quite versatile. Not only for the class of products that it is in (where…
[ continuation ] done by sliders while the 'song' is playing – but it's simplicity will take you a long way. I can't answer you about AMOS since I don't know anything about it. There are several PD/Shareware/commercial applications available to convert MIDI format (0 or 1) to SMUS and…
Actually, I don't think that judging Sonix as preferable over any other music package really depends upon one's training or background. It is more a question of what kind of software presentation you would prefer to work with in regards to software generated music. There are various sound generator/sampler programs…
Amiga memory upgrade
Message #43411
Memory upgrades for the A2000 are easy. I had a Supra 8meg board installed when I purchased my A2000 (with 2meg of memory) and have since added another 2meg myself. If you are used to dealing with chips (making sure pins are lined up, etc.) then you shouldn't have any…
Yes Sonix is still available and yes I am an Sonix fan. While it is less expensive than most other Amiga "music program", it works very well with its simplicity when compared to the "other guys". Yes, most of the newer programs have bells and whistles that Sonix doesn't have,…
Yah – that was what I was afraid of (not being able to sneak a SYSEX message or equivalent inside a Sonix SMUS file). Oh well. I don't know why the number 32 was chosen in relation to Sonix's "preset number" limitation. I suppose there were very limited instruments/keyboards when…
Thanks for the info on GfxBase, Inc. I will probably send a note from work where I have Internet access. Thanks again 🙂 – via Whap!
While I do not use the 1200RS modem, there are probably many others here (or somewhere) in Compuserve who do use it. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to "ask for help". You might try addressing such requests to "all" or "Sysop". Before you download Whap!: first…
Yes, I paid around $99 for the V2.04 upgrade through a mail order place, but a "somewhat local" dealer (75 miles) was going to offer it for a little less. I went with the mail order since they also had several other items that I wanted. Otherwise, I would have…
While all of the Amiga models provide for 4-channel stereo sound, the A500 is the most difficult to expand and the A2000 is the easiest (and has the most expansion slots available, today). I use a simple MIDI setup of a Casio MT-240 keyboard, Golden Hawk Technology's MIDI GOLD INSIDER…
The new version of AmigaDOS runs faster than V1.3 (you will really notice it in screen "setup time"). A technical difference between V1.3 ROM and V2.04 ROM is their size: 256K then versus 512K now. It appears that most software packages that make use of Workbench screens are more uniform…
I just recently converted from V1.3 to V2.04 and purchased the Multistart II board because I was afraid of lack of software compatibility with my good sized software library. I also wanted to be able to get back to V1.3 if I ever decided to develop some software where I…
New Amiga owner
Message #16884
If you have enough memory, the next step after using a RAM: disk would be to use a RAD: disk since this would allow you to reboot (or recover from a system crash) WITHOUT having to re-insert your Workbench disk again (which you would have to do with just the…
New Amiga owner
Message #16883
[ continuation ] REXX if you feel there aren't enough examples, etc. ARexx performs much the same function as does the DOS "script" language. It also provides for MUCH more than that and is becoming very important as well as integral within the Amiga workplace. REXX is also very big…
New Amiga owner
Message #16882
If you are thinking about doing "program hacks" on your Amiga, then you will probably want to learn C since most Amiga-based programs are written in C. You will also need to obtain a "C package". Manx and Lattice make commercial packages and there are several PD versions here in…
The C64 makes a great game machine for "younger hands". You might think of "recycling" it. I did that with mine when I "moved up" to an Amiga A2000. The C64 makes a great little 1200 baud "work station", though terminal software is hard to get. I have even seen…
I agree that most music software development is not in the traditional notation based environment, and I wish it was – I find it nearly incomprehensible to use vertical keyboard maps and sliding note heads to "write music". Yes it works, and for some it may be an advantage, but…
TCP.ARC
Message #16808
I agree that TCP/IP is most often seen in the Unix/Ethernet environment, but that has changed. It is now becoming quite prevalent in the Token Ring environment as well, and the SLIP feature allows that envelop to be extended to remote, dial-up, asynch users. So far, none of the Amiga…
Actually, I was interested in the Sonix instrument data format cuz I had just purchased a Casio CT-670 which uses a single sysex message to change tone/instrument banks and was trying to figure out if and how I could include such in the .instr file. So far, from editing and…
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