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Carlos Martins wrote in <1853.5358T822T2315@mail.telepac.pt> on 01-Apr-96
15:22:31 :
>Hi all
>I need you help. If possible I would like to know from you:

>1- If I had a digital multitracker (like Roland VS-880) what could it
>   providing  me if I had also a mixer and a tape or Dat recorder ?

Providing you have the SMPTE sync options for your sequencer you will be able
to reuse all your midi channels and synths many times, eg. an 8 track digital
recorder would allow you to layer 8 sequences, it also allows you to apply
different FX settings to each track to add better dynamics to your recordings.

>2- If I bought  a digital sampler (I think the E-mu ESI 32 is a good one,
>   am I right ?) would I need any sound module to have various instruments
>   in my digital Piano or Synth ? I`ve seen "on sale" in sample library CD-
>   Rom`s and CD audio tittles - what`s the difference between them ?
>   To make several programs (instruments) do I need a CD-Rom ?

A modern sampler can replace the average sound module, but the question is why
get a sampler if you want a sound module? sound modules are cheaper, a second
hand Korg 05/w can be useful. The difference between CD-Rom and CD audio is
simple, the CD-Rom's are aimed at Akai samplers with internal CD-Rom drives,
the CD audio can be used by all samplers but you have to sample and edit them
yourself and setup the loop points, but on the CD-Rom they are already edited
and looped for you.

>3- What`s the difference between a digital piano (like Korg C155) and a Synth
>   (like Korg X2, X3, X5) ? Is it only the keys sensibility or the quantity
>   of sounds incorporated - one has a few sounds only and the synth has
>   lots of sounds ?
>   I `m intending to buy a diigital Piano for my home studio. Personally
>   I`m familiarised with Korg C155 (on school) but I find it too expensive.
>   Is there any other good digiital Piano (to connect via midi) more cheaper
>   that that and also with a good quality of sound ?
>   I`ve seen the Roland FP-1 Digital Piano in a magazine at 800 pounds,
>   is it a good one ? Must I buy it instead of Korg C155 ? You know, I
>   just want a good basic keyboard not one that have a lot of sounds
>   incorporated. I just want one to connect it via Midi to the rack equipment
>   and the computer. Please advise me.

A Digital piano is aimed at people who want very high quality piano samples,
the internal sounds on a digital piano will be made up of about 10 or more
samples per sound, the keys are usually weighted to feel like a real piano and
are solid instead of moulded plastic. You can get Piano sound modules and
connect them to your midi setup. You should buy a Motherkeyboard if you want a
keyboard without any sounds, for note entering purposes.

>4- If I bought a mixer and a normal amp with speakers do I need a guitar amp
>   for my guitar ?

Depends if you are after an "AMP" like sound, most studios use guitar amps and
then mike them up to record, this preserves the "Live" sound. There are boxes
that mimic the AMP sound.

>Some questions could be very "naif" but sincerely I need it to installate
>a basic home studio. Sorry and be patient with me.

Good luck with the installation

G. Jones
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