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Date:         Wed, 14 Feb 1996 11:29:22 MET-1METDST
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Adrian Chryk 
Organization: ISIS PW
Subject:      Re: Re[2]: Hi....ALL :)

On 13 Feb 96 at 10:09, Fred MoTTe wrote:

>On 10 Feb 96 at 13:45, Nick Rothwell wrote:
>      ALBOOM          BAND           (i think)  - Adrian
>> >- Brutality      - Atheist
>> >- Unleashed      - Sinister
>> >- Incantation    - Atrocity
>> >- Incubus        - Masacre
>> >- Asphyx         - Cannibal Corpse
>> >- Gorefest       - Samael
>> >- Death          - Autopsy
>> >- Repulsion      - Mortuary
>> >- Tribulation    - Dismember
>> >- Morgoth        - Invocator
>> >- Darxon         - Disastrous murmur
>>
>> Which list is the band names and which is the albums? I've never heard of
>> any of them.
>You morons ! :)
> All of them are band names. Ok, mostly rotten dirty death metal bands, but
>bands anyway...
>
>
>Fred.
I have heard 'bout most of them, 'cause my friend listen to music like this,
but I don't see here any connection between these bands and this list.
Maybe I'm not too smart to see  :) ???
        L  ADRIAN
     I        XCHRYK@WODNIK.iis.pw.edu.pl
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Date:         Wed, 14 Feb 1996 13:03:13 GMT
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Jesus Tejada 
Subject:      Re: Artificial Intelligence and Music

Dear David.  I am very pleased to received your email.

>What's the scene like over there?  We've had correspondents from Spain before
>(and some of them might still be here -- hello to you all), but, as I remember,
>they've mostly been concerned with more popular culture (or on synth-l, bits
>of gear).  Are there any cool electronic music composers from there -- besides
>yourself of course!-- whom we should be looking out for?

Yes, in a popular sense, here in Spain there are enough interest towards
electronic music, that is way, MIDI and synthethizers. A few of composers
make up an elitist circle (I think that's the same in other countries) and
they "cook and eat" their "musical products" which have both philosofical
justifications and extramusical considerations.  But I let this absurd
topic for another time and place.
If you need something from me, let me know. Thanks you for your help.

Jesus Tejada
Professor of Music Tech
Music Dept.
University of La Rioja
E-26004 Logrono
Spain
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Date:         Wed, 14 Feb 1996 16:41:22 GMT
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Jesus Tejada 
Subject:      microphones and pitch recognizer in MAC.

Dear listers,

I have a little problem:  I'm using Autoscore (a pitch voice recognizer
program) in combination with Practica Musica (an aural training program).
In some Mac models like LC  the microphone works (not fine, but works at
all) in tasking of voice recognition, while in another models based in
Motorola 68030 (and best) microphone don't works.  I think it can be due
either to high or low microphone impedance.  If some list member know what
is the real microphone impedance on M680x0 based Mac plattform, let me
know.
Thanks in advance.

Jesus Tejada
Professor of Music Tech
Music Dept.
University of La Rioja
E-26004 Logrono
Spain
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Date:         Wed, 14 Feb 1996 14:41:27 -0800
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Mike Metlay ++ Atomic City 
Subject:      The HUB
Comments: To: SYNTH-L 

Can anyone please tell me an email address, Web URL, or other
contact point to reach the Hub, the interactive electronic music
effort going on in (I believe) the Bay Area? Private email, please.
I need some kind of pointer ASAP...talking to a member would be
even better. Thanks!

mike
--
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Date:         Thu, 15 Feb 1996 03:58:36 -0500
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Eric Sammer 
Subject:      HELP ME PLEASE!
Comments: To: SYNTH-L@american.edu

     I sure do hope someone can help me with this! I am the vocalist,
keyboards, guitars, and programing for an industrial band. I work with one
other person in the studio, but here's my problem...
     In the studio, we used sound modules and wave playback from the computer
to suppliment the rest of the band. Our reasons for only having two people
doing all of the writing and recording isn't important. We also used a ton of
sequencing...Anyway...
We just recently put together a band to play the songs live. (drummer,
bassist, guitarist, and myself - vocals) I explained to the rest of the band
that we would have to play to a tape, but my question is would having a
keyboard trigger samples of the taped material in small bits be easier, or
should we just go with the tape? We would still be playing, just some of the
layered keyboard tracks and samples would be on the tape. If sampling is the
answer, can any of you suggest one that could pull this off? Also, could
anyone suggest a keyboard foot-controler for switching patches during a song?
Any amount of help is appriciated and you will be worshiped as a God from
this day forward if it works!

In Need Of Serious Therepy And A Vacation,
Eric S.
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Date:         Thu, 15 Feb 1996 06:12:20 -0800
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Mike Metlay ++ Atomic City 
Subject:      A quick primer on .MOD files?

Would someone who does regular work with .MOD files be willing to
contact me? I'd prefer to talk to someone who has done a lot of them
and knows a bit about where to trade them on the net and obtain
trackers for various platforms. Someone with a bit of layman-level or
slightly more advanced knowledge of how they actually work would also
be welcome. Thanks; if I use the information I get from you you'll be
credited in an article I'm writing. Private email for now, please--
I'll summarize and post to the list if there's interest.

mike

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Date:         Thu, 15 Feb 1996 13:15:10 -0500
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Joe McMahon 
Subject:      "What's all this CONCEAL then?"

I have taken a step to help keep EMUSIC-L and SYNTH-L from being sources of
spam.

Spammers are now REVIEWing lists to get a list of subscribers, then posting
mail to all of them directly. You may or may not have gotten a long-distance
proposal and some idiot's ad for lasgna. Since I got TWO of them, I'm guessing
this is what's going on.

Therefore, I have CONCEALed everyone's name and address. This keeps them from
being seen by anyone other than Mike or I.

 === Joe M.
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Date:         Thu, 15 Feb 1996 10:47:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Timothy Kelly 
Subject:      Re: microphones and pitch recognizer in MAC.

Hi,
   The cpu shouldnt have any effect on whether the mic works or not.
   You simply need to know if the mic you are using is LO Z or HI Z.
   My guess is LO Z or low impedance.
   Dont expect any great degree of accuracy, no matter what mic you
use.
   Mac hardware, even on the fastest macs, is too slow to do fast and
accurate pitch recognition. Especially when trying to process a vocal
audio pitch to midi.
   The computer has a difficult time trying to figure out what is a
vocal fundamental and what is an overtone. Also has a hard time
figuring out what is the vocal sound vs what is a background noise.
   Thats why no one as yet has ever come out with an accurate software
or hardware based audio pitch to midi.
   Its mainly a hardware problem. Autoscore does the best job it can
based on the limitations of the mac hardware. Same with Opcodes attempt
at single line pitch to midi.
   Using a mouse is still faster and more accurate, as is using your
favorite midi controller.
   Happy Emusic
   Timothy Kelly
   MidiVox
--
MidiVox-Worlds 1st Voice to Midi Converter. Real Time. No Delays.

Hum a Bass, Croon a Sax, Scat a Horn, Scream a Guitar, Rap some
Drums, Sing a Cello.

Become a Human Sequencer, Human Vocoder, Human Breath Controller.

AES "Best in Show." EM "Editors Choice." " MidiVox Roars."
Keyboard.
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Date:         Thu, 15 Feb 1996 16:38:11 -0600
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Jon Morris 
Subject:      Re: HELP ME PLEASE!
In-Reply-To:  <960215035836_423162490@mail06.mail.aol.com> from "Eric Sammer"
              at Feb 15, 96 03:58:36 am

> We just recently put together a band to play the songs live. (drummer,
> bassist, guitarist, and myself - vocals) I explained to the rest of the band
> that we would have to play to a tape, but my question is would having a
> keyboard trigger samples of the taped material in small bits be easier, or
> should we just go with the tape? We would still be playing, just some of the
> layered keyboard tracks and samples would be on the tape.

The band I'm in plays everything live, but this is what I've found out
from some of the industrial folks out at the rehearsal complex:

The most streamlined and most dependable system was a tape, with a click
track for the drummer.  This requires very little set up/tear down and
there's not too much that can go wrong.  If it's just a few things like
some extra layers and a handful of samples, could one more band member do
the trick?  The guys I talked to said that taking a midi rig on the raod
and triggering lots of stuff live is much more trouble than it's worth.

good luck,
Jon
jonmor@moontower.com
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Date:         Thu, 15 Feb 1996 21:54:26 +0000
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Nick Rothwell 
Subject:      Re: Contemporary Dance, Contemporary Music

>Tell me: am I understanding you correctly?  In order to get funding you
>have to show that: you've won moneys before; you've performed your show
>throughout the UK; your programme has expanded since its inception; and
>you've been instrumental in the expansion of the minds of fellow Scots via
>the classroom or some other venue?

You've played this game before. I can tell.

>>Another measure is political acceptability, which is directly proportional
>>to a discipline's herd instinct and inversely proportional to the degree
>>of threat.
>
>Aha!  So to get public   you have to appeal to the public??

Oh, nononono. I wasn't talking about the public at all. The punters seem to
like us well enough and are interested in seeing new work. I was talking
about political acceptability to the "peer group" (dance practitioners,
arts council desk-drivers).

>However, there are grants which specifically fund collaborations which
>won't be funded anywhere else. [...] There aren't any grants along
>those lines in the UK?

The commercial grants basically go to established, "safe" arts
organisations (the opera and ballet companies in the main). There's
practically no money for experimental or ambitious startups. Again, track
record is everything.

>I think the only way innovative art-- that is, art which
>breaks out of those infamous cubbyholes-- is engendered, is by just such
>threats!  An artistic threat is one in which the audience is forced to
>think in new ways.

I agree. But as I said, the audience isn't the problem. The power-wielding
peer culture is.

>>My problem *here* is that I didn't study Advanced Plink-Boing with Pierre
>>Boulez for three years, and don't have the credentials.
>
>Doesn't shear experience count for something in the UK???

Er: no.

>I think that's the right spirit:  a true synthesis of the
>art forms.  Neither one pulling the other.  Neither form can be really
>appreciated without the other in your vision...it would feel as if
>something were missing, right?

Maybe. Actually, some dance does work in silence, and a lot of music works
in the absence of dance. But since I do music and love dance, my interest
is drawn to the way they can be made to interact. (Also, so many
dance/music projects interact really grossly and badly, which urges me to
make a better job of it. There's stuff there which no-one has done yet.)

>>dance projects are basically commissions. This is, of course,
>>non-threatening to the dance community.
>
>Why does that fail to threaten the dance community?

The dancers/choreographers have full control when commissioning music.

>Yes, you have to be more well-known to start calling the shots on making
>your artistic dreams a reality...as long as you are dependent upon public  .

As I said, the problem is peer review. Getting the audiences is largely
just a public relations exercise, requiring good PR people and
publicity/advertising. (Assuming the material is sound in the first place.)


>Look at it this way, man: at least you are able to make a living (I assume)
>playing music!

Er, nope. I have a part-time day job. Just as well, really.

                           Nick Rothwell, CASSIEL
                           http://www.cassiel.com

             years, passing by, VCO, VCF, and again, and again
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Date:         Fri, 16 Feb 1996 09:33:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Peter Mueller 
Subject:      theremin Cd

     We just got Clara Rockmore's "The Art of the Theremin" CD (Delos DE
     1014) here in the UCSD library.  It's amazing the control she had on
     that wacky box. This is worth getting, if for no other reason than
     historical interest.
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Date:         Fri, 16 Feb 1996 12:57:26 GMT
Reply-To:     jetman@tunanet.com
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         jetman 
Organization: tunanet
Subject:      Re: A quick primer on .MOD files?
Comments: To: homer!AMERICAN.EDU!EMUSIC-L@AMERICAN.EDU

from Mike Metlay:

>work with .MOD files, . . . (snip) I'll summarize and post to the list >if
there's interest.

Yes Mike, I'd be interested in the info. Have just started looking at .MOD's
myself as a flexible, interactive multimedia sound platform. thanks.

--------------------------------
Jeff Talman, jetman@tunanet.com
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The only problem I had with the piece
was that I didn't know
whose music I wasn't listening to.
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Lester Trimble reviewing
the premiere of John Cage's 4:33
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Date:         Fri, 16 Feb 1996 23:22:37 -0800
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Timothy Kelly 
Subject:      Re: theremin Cd

Hi,
   Not only sounds good, but nice little theremin booklet comes with it
too. I picked up mine a few mos ago at Planet Music.
   Happy We-oh ing
   Timothy Kelly
   MidiVox
--
MidiVox-Worlds 1st Voice to Midi Converter. Real Time. No Delays.

Hum a Bass, Croon a Sax, Scat a Horn, Scream a Guitar, Rap some
Drums, Sing a Cello.

Become a Human Sequencer, Human Vocoder, Human Breath Controller.

AES "Best in Show." EM "Editors Choice." " MidiVox Roars."
Keyboard.
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Date:         Sat, 17 Feb 1996 19:21:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Mick Skolnick 
Subject:      SIGNOFF UNSUBSCRIBE PLEASE

SIGNOFF
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Date:         Mon, 19 Feb 1996 09:56:34 PDT
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Fred MoTTe 
Subject:      Midivox (was Re[2]: theremin Cd)

>MidiVox-Worlds 1st Voice to Midi Converter. Real Time. No Delays.
>Hum a Bass, Croon a Sax, Scat a Horn, Scream a Guitar, Rap some
>Drums, Sing a Cello.
>
>Become a Human Sequencer, Human Vocoder, Human Breath Controller.
>
>AES "Best in Show." EM "Editors Choice." " MidiVox Roars."
>Keyboard.


Is it possible to have more informations about that Midivox thing ?

THanks

Fred.
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Date:         Mon, 19 Feb 1996 05:52:20 -0800
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Mike Metlay ++ Atomic City 
Subject:      thanks

I have all the information I need on MOD files now. Thanks to David
Dial, Frederic Motte, and Stefan Trischler for their help. I would
like to add a public apology to this acknowledgement; I had promised
to credit anyone who wrote to me with information on MOD files in the
article, but this may not happen depending on space constraints and on
editorial whim. I feel very badly about this, since the three
gentlemen above sent me several pages of data and several good URLs
and mailing lists and newsgroups, and managed not to overlap one
another much at all. (Fred, you should tell Stefan about
Trax-Weekly. :) But the space I was able to devote to MODs shrank
rather badly, and almost all of the material had to be archived rather
than used. I'm sorry about this; I hope to do a more in-depth article
on them sometime soon, which will have proper accreditation. Thanks again.

mike
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Date:         Mon, 19 Feb 1996 11:49:47 -0300
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Sergio Batarce 
Subject:      Re: Midivox (was Re[2]: theremin Cd)
In-Reply-To:  <9601198247.AA824733422@smtpgate.mindscape.com>

On Mon, 19 Feb 1996, Fred MoTTe  wrote:
>>MidiVox-Worlds 1st Voice to Midi Converter. Real Time. No Delays.
>>Hum a Bass, Croon a Sax, Scat a Horn, Scream a Guitar, Rap some
>>Drums, Sing a Cello.
>>
>>Become a Human Sequencer, Human Vocoder, Human Breath Controller.
>>
>>AES "Best in Show." EM "Editors Choice." " MidiVox Roars."
>>Keyboard.
>
>
>Is it possible to have more informations about that Midivox thing ?
>
>THanks
>
>Fred.

        I want too.



         :|"""|:          Sergio Batarce
         :| _ |:          Sao Paulo, Brasil
           |_|            sbatarce@dialdata.com.br
           |_|
         /"|_|"\
        (  |_|  )
         ) (_) (
        /       \
       (   """   )
        \_______/

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Date:         Mon, 19 Feb 1996 22:01:39 -0500
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Leo Lavallee 
Subject:      New Curriculum

We are currently developing a grant proposal for the implementation of a K-12
Electronic Music Curriculum in our school district.

We are looking at many different technologies including, Computer Based
Training, Video Conferencing and Multimedia Authoring.  We are interested in
a variety of software applications including, Direct Instrumental Teaching
Methods, Theory and Music history Programs and Composition and Sequencing
Programs.

If you are currently involved in any of these areas as an educator,
facilitator or an equipment provider we would appreciate any imput you may
have. We would especially appreciate any Public School K-12  "Technology
Plans" which include a system wide Electronic Music Curriculum.


Thank you in advance for your help!!


Musically yours,

LLavallee   (http://home.aol.com/LLavallee)
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Date:         Mon, 19 Feb 1996 19:42:58 -0800
Reply-To:     Electronic Music Discussion List 
Sender:       Electronic Music Discussion List 
From:         Timothy Kelly 
Subject:      Re: Midivox (was Re[2]: theremin Cd)

Hi Fred,
   Heres MidiVox info. Need more info, or have any MidiVox questions or
comments, let me know. Do you have midi hardware and software? Write
and perform Music? What would you use a MidiVox Voice to Midi for.
   Thanks for asking about MidiVox Voice to Midi.
   Timothy Kelly
   MidiVox

              DAVID RUBIN ON MIDIVOX IN HIS NEW BOOK

                  THE DESKTOP MUSICIAN

             OSBORNE McGRAW HILL 1995 BERKELEY CA



In writing about devices that convert singing into MIDI data,
David Rubin says the following about MidiVox: ( pages 105-106 )
David Rubin is also the author of  The Audible Macintosh and
co-author of The Audible PC.

     "One company, SynchroVoice, has come up with an innovative
solution called the MidiVox, which works far better than
previous pitch-to-MIDI converters.  In fact, SynchroVoice
doesn't even refer to its device as a pitch-to-MIDI converter,
because the MidiVox doesn't convert audio signals to MIDI:
instead, it reads and tracks vocal-chord movements and uses the
information to generate MIDI messages.

      The basic setup consists of a special polyurethane neck
band, called a biosensor, and a single-space rackmount
interface.  Inside the neck band are four gold-plated sensors
connected by a lightweight cable.  To use the MidiVox, you wrap
the band around your neck so the sensors are positioned
correctly on either side of your Adam's apple.  A six-foot cable
than connects you to the rackmount unit.  On the rear panel of
the interface are two parallel MIDI Out ports.

      Through the biosensor, the MidiVox determines the
frequency and volume of your singing and converts this
information into MIDI Note On, Pitch Bend and Volume messages.
The unit provides two vocal range settings, designated Male and
Female /child.  It also provides two volume-tracking modes,
Variable and Fixed.  In Variable mode, the unit responds to
changes in your singing level by sending out Volume messages.
In Fixed mode, all notes receive the same MIDI Volume setting of
64.

      There are also two pitch-tracking modes as well:
Continuous and Chromatic.  Continuous mode sends Pitch Bend data
along with Note on messages.  As you swoop and bend notes, the
MidiVox sticks with you. In Chromatic mode (the hardest to
control), the interface chooses the closest note to the pitch
that you produce.  In either mode, the MidiVox responds to the
very first vibrational; cycle of your vocal chords and instantly
sends a Note On message.  This combination of near-instantaneous
response and isolation from extraneous audio interference
enables the MidiVox to significantly outperform pitch-to-MIDI
converters.

       MidiVox holds great potential for both performers and
students.  It is already being used by universities for voice
research, pitch training, music education, and other
applications.  And professional musicians are exploring its
potential as well.  At the very least, singers now have a way to
join the MIDI club."



         ***         MidiVox  -  Worlds 1st Voice to MIDI
Converter !      ***



     Audio Engineers Society- AES Best in Show, Electronic
Musician Editors Choice.

     San Diego Computer Fair- Best in Show - Multimedia Division.

     Music and Sound Retailer Nominee - Product of the Year,Best
New Product.



  Can You Sing Like a Sax?  Hum a Bassline?   Scream an Air
Guitar?  Scat a Horn?

  Play any Midi Synth, Sound Module, or Sound Card with Your
Voice.

  Real Time. No Delays. Hum, Sing, Scat, Talk, Rap, Scream,
Laugh, Cry, Yell.

  Release the power and beauty of your inner music.

  Go direct from your imagination to sound.   MidiVox makes your
voice a Living Synthesizer.



  MidiVox.- Read what the experts say.

  Keyboard

     " fast triggering, impressive tracking . . .  a powerful
and unique new product. "

     " Why trigger from the throat instead of the mouth? Speed .
. . Another advantage of throat based triggering is isolation
from extraneous background noises . . ."

     " we. . . started singing a simple passage into our Mac
sequencer . . . we got squeaky clean results on our first pass .
. ."

     " We decided since legato mode was working so nicely for
us, we'd try recording a walking bass line into our sequencer.
Within a couple of minutes we actually had a track we could work
with; it was packed with grace notes and dynamic changes."

     " We preformed a few minor edits to the sequence and
presto, it was done. Now we were starting to have some fun . . ."

     " it is an exciting product that delivers. "       " An
expressive and very unusual addition to your studio or live rig.
"       " The number one consideration is performance . . .
MidiVox roars. "



  Electronic Musician

      " With their extensive experience in biomedical speech
analysis . . . SynchroVoice designed the MidiVox, which tracks
vocal cord movement . . ."

      " Unlike conventional pitch to midi convertors, the
MidiVox is entirely nonacoustic in its operation, which
eliminates many pitfalls  associated with more traditional
designs."

      " the MidiVox consists of 2 major components:          a
neck band called the BioSensor and a 1U rack-mount interface
unit. "     " The neck band is a strip of thermally reticulated
polyurethane, which is a soft, spongy foam material . . . this
material doesn't become hard or brittle with age. It is also
completely hypoallergenic and absorbs perspiration quite
effectively. . . The polyurethane doesn't slip against itself
and relaxes to a comfortable tension that rarely needs adjusting
once it's properly in place. "

      " The MidiVox also features 2 pitch tracking modes;
Continuous and Chromatic. Remarkably, in both cases the MidiVox
sends a Note On message after the very first cycle of the vocal
folds."

      " . . . the synth followed the voice quite well."     "
Scatting worked surprisingly well. "

      " Singers join the Midi band with this unique voice to
Midi convertor."



 Electronic Musician ( cont )

      " System setup is straightforward. Simply connect one of
the MIDI Outs from the MidiVox to the MIDI In of a sound source,
set the transmit channel on the MidiVox to correspond with the
recieve channel on the synth, and set the Pitch Bend range on
the synth to 12 semitones."

      " Variable volume tracking worked very well."

      "  On the whole, the MidiVox is an excellent tool . . . "

      "  Those who wish to expand their palette of possibilites
would be well advised to check out the MidiVox."

      "  It will certainly become the tool of choice for singers
who want to join the Midi band."

  Computer Music Journal

       " SynchroVoice has found a neat way around the problem of
pitch tracking the human voice. Its product, the MidiVox
Professional Voice Controller, uses an electro-glottograph
instead of a microphone to capture vocal output. The transducer
is make of 4 copper pads, each about half of a square inch in
area, held firmly to your neck by a foam band . . ."

       "  The entire sensor is so lightweight that after a few
minutes you're not even aware you're wearing it."

       "  The MidiVox has some musically interesting
characteristics . . . Unlike an acoustic-signal pitch detector,
it can measure the time between the first and second glottal
impulse and determine the pitch instantly. Of course, your voice
may not be in tune during the attack of the note. In continuous
mode, MidiVox is just as accurate ( and inaccurate ) as you are.
"

       " In stepped mode, MidiVox outputs no pitch bend
information. The output pitch is exactly on a semitone . . .
it's easy to hear the difference between the vocal pitch and the
synthesizer pitch. This is a fun way to practice singing on
key."

       " MidiVox gives not only an accurate fundamental
frequency, but also glottal pulse amplitude and precise voice
onset and offset times. "

       " . . . step back and look at what this box represents-an
innovation in musician computer communication. MidiVox senses a
signal from the body that most people don't even realize exists
and transforms it into a musically useful control. "

       " if you want to be on the leading edge, you can't wait.
"

       " You'll have to experiment to verify that MidiVox is
what you've been dreaming of. But I can guarantee that the
experimentation will be fun ! "



Warner Bros Performance Artist   Laurie Anderson-the first
MidiVox purchaser.

 " Thanks. I always wanted a 5 octave range."



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Hi,

   MidiVox, the World's 1st Voice to Midi Converter is now
available worldwide factory direct. Hum, sing, or scat any Midi
synth, module or soundcard.

   Forget about spending $5000 for the Yamaha VL-1. MidiVox
turns you into a Human Breath Controller. Blow, Laugh, Cry,
Whisper, Croon, Bend a note with your tongue, Add aftertouch
with your lips.

   Don't pay $50 an hour for voice lessons. MidiVox gives you
direct vocal cord biofeedback when you wear the MidiVox
BioSensor Collar.

   Have trouble singing on key? Never again. MidiVox has a
Chromatic Auto Pitch Correct Mode that locks your voice to the
closest half step. The world's worst singer can develop a good
vocal touch.

   Love vocoders. MidiVox turns you into a Human vocoder. Growl
that baritone sax, wah wah that trombone, howl that lead guitar
riff.

   Tired of having to edit all your Midi tracks to make them
sound more human. Nothing is more live and human sounding than
your own voice converted to Midi. MidiVox puts the human back
into electronic music.

   Wishing you had some Moogs and other cool analog stuff to
mess with. Hey, you've got it all built into your voice. Real
time filters and EQ, vibrato, microtonal pitch, - your voice is
a living synthesizer.

   MidiVox gives you an Analog Voice Pulse Out, so you can mix,
layer, and create a new class of sounds based on your unquie
vocal quality. Blend samples of your voice with any midi patch.
Analog/Midi.

   Want to express yourself in sound? Paint sonic pictures,
convert emotions to vibrations, touch someones heart with a
melody from your heart. MidiVox has a Microtonal Pitch Bend
Tracking Mode that reads your voice continuously in real time.

   Bend a note, the beginning, the middle, the end. Slide up
down and all around. Stretch it out, slap it down. The world's
1st live continuous Midi controller is you.

   Got a cyberjack in your brain? MidiVox even has a binary out
if you do. The future of sound and music is here and now.



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Happy Sounds from everyone at MidiVox

Timothy Kelly

President

MidiVox      1237 Cedar Post Lane, # A3    Houston, Texas   77055

Ph ( 713 ) 973-2976   Fax  ( 713 ) 973-2721   Orders
1-800-433-Midi ( 6434 )

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MidiVox - Worlds 1st Voice to Midi Converter.

Hum, Sing, Scat, Talk, Rap, Yell, Growl, Scream, Laugh, Cry.

MidiVox Puts the Human Back into Electronic Music.