Music/Graphics/Video
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I have and Amiga 3000 with an AT Bridgeboard. I also have a Roland U-20
which I just bought.
My problem is that I haven't yet started to put the two together and I'm
wondering if it doesn't make more sense to sell my Amiga system
and switch to a Mac or IBM platform before getting in too deep.
Especially with the bridgeboard in (and a 2 Meg card) there isn't much
room for expansion in the 3000. I think I want the bridgeboard
in because I may want to pass info. from IBM software.
Basically, the kind of thing I want to be doing is controlling graphics
(and possibly video) in real time based on synthesized music and/or info.
from analog devices (e.g. biofeedback)— a "color organ" sort of
arrangement. Of course, I would also like to have the kind of musical
possibilities offered by music software such as "Bars and Pipes".
Any and all help/comments would be appreciated.
Help? Not very much. Since you already have the 3000 system and
Bridgeboard I'd say stick with it. I'm not certain what sort of expansion
you would want (or need) to do, offhand. You can gain a slot by expanding
memory directly on the motherboard instead of using an expansion card (And
the memory on the motherboard will run faster as an extra bonus…).
As far as whether an IBM would be more suited to your task, remember that
IBM graphics are SLOW. In fact, the only reason they even approach
reasonable speeds nowadays is because of brute processor force. While it
might be possible to accomplish what you're talking about on them, it's
certainly not going to be harder to do the same on your existing setup, and
probably will be easier.
The other side being the input, I have no ideas which could handle it
better.
I'm not sure what you mean by "getting in too deep", also. Is there
other hardware/software you expect to need for this that you don't already
have?
–>Steve Bennett
Golly. I'm interested too (all people named Eric have the same point of
view), as I have a Roland U-(2)20 and an A3000 that I want to 'do things
with'.
So far, I've managed to acquire a Midi interface, easily, and play music
into a simple sequencer (Tiger Cub). I fear I'll have to write a patch
editor for the sound module, but that might be a lot of fun.
Note: no matter what, you're not likely to need more internal expansion
capability — the Midi interface goes through the serial port and
everything else is in software or built-in Amy hardware….
(Sysop-person: please feel free to move this thread somewhere….)
— Eric A.
Sounds like we should stay in touch. How did you decide on a particular
MIDI interface?
IMHO, you are not going to find the flexibility of Bars&Pipes in many other
packages on any other platform. Max for the MAC is impressive, but I don't
think it is as complete, course I haven;t lived with MAX, and I use B&P
daily!
As for choice of platform, a couple of years back even I would have
suggested moving, the pickings were slim!
Today there is enough quality software to run a commercial studio.
Dr.T's has Copyist, KCS, X-Or, M, Music Mouse, and ton's of editors. I do
have Copyist and KCS, I use Copyist, M, and Music Mouse, I don't use KCS
much.
Blue Ribbon has Bars&Pipes Pro ( could be the best sequencer on any
computer platform!) and SuperJam, and I like them both. I haven't done much
with Jam, but I use B&P daily, and really like the way it lets me work!
dissidents sells MIDI SampleWrench, which is probably one of the best
visual editors around on any platform. I couldn't live without it!
SoundQuest has the MIDIQuest universal editor/librarian, and a bunch of
dedicated editors. MIDIQuest is like part of the OS to me. I use it to
organize, store, and control all of my synths!
There is also some support for digital audio, but it is weak at this point.
If that is a requirement then you might still be better off on a MAC, PC,
or Atari.
I have waited this long, so I plan on giving it a little more time. If the
digital audio connection makes it, then I will definately be far ahead of
the game. Time will tell…
..Bill 😉
Thanks for the input.