`computer with sequencer functions. The unit
`provides 262,143 bytes for sequence data, which
`can be used for over 61,000 notes on 255 tracks,
`each with as many as 253 overdubs. External
`storage can be added to implement an infinite
`undo function. MIDI time code, sequence
`dump.and sys-ex implementation is included.
`Midimix 3 is a 128K computer with mapping
`functions. Maps are stored in removable chips,
`and can be accessed by footswitch. Functions
`include clock-to-MIDI conversion, MIDI chan-
`nelization, clock and channel filtering, and a
`mini-sequencer. Midimix 4 is an audio summer
`with four stereo inputs and two stereo outputs,
`allowing four keyboards to be monitored in
`stereo. Cables are included. Also, updated
`software provides additional functions for Midi-
`mix 8 and Midimix 9, including filtering of con-
`tinuous controller 06. This keeps Casio instru-
`ments from going out of tune when a Yamaha
`data slider is used. Midimix C: $279.00. Midimix
`3: $179.00 ($129.00 w/o footswitch). Midimix 4:
`$79.00. Midimixs and 9 software update: $30.6).
`Midimix, Box 161, Ashland, OR 97520.
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`SONUS SOFTWARE Sonus announces sev-
`eral new releases. MasterPiece,a sequencing
`program for Atari ST-series computers, features
`a count-off, MIDI thru and multiple channel
`capability, real-time and step entry, merge and
`unmerge, track mute, velocity scaling, quantiza-
`tion, de-flam, song position pointer, SMPTE
`synchronization, and more. Superscore, also for
`Atari ST-series computers, reads files created by
`Sonus’ SuperScore,Super Sequencer, Glass-
`Tracks, and MasterPiece and translates them
`into music notation. The score layout allows for
`up to 40 polyphonic staves with built-in layouts
`for solo, duet, trio,quartet, piano,and other
`instrumentations. Superscore also has a bullt—in
`sequencer and editing capabilities. ScoreTrack
`runs on Commodore 64and 128 computers. It
`includes a 16-track sequencer, song composer,
`and event editor. Notation capabilities include
`bass and treble cleffs, unlimited polyphony,
`triplets, all keysignaturesand accidenta|s,and
`various time signatures. MasterPiece: $475.00.
`ScoreTrack: $199.95. Sonus, 21430 Strathern,
`Suite H, Canoga Park, CA 91304.
`
`ROLAND SOFTWARE. Roland announces
`two new software courses for the Musicom
`Computer-Assisted Music Instruction series.
`C1: Elementary Theory helps students to
`developaworking knowledgeofsuch musical
`concepts as keys, scales, tonality, and intervals.
`)1: Jazz Keyboard is devoted to teaching the
`fundamentals ofjazz and keyboard harmony,
`including ear training, harmony, voicings,
`rhythms, and standards. More advanced pro-
`grams are already available. Roland, 7200
`Dominion Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90040.
`
`MORLEY EFFECT. The Speaker Modulation
`System, which comes in both rack-mount and
`pedal designs, allows speaker levels to be varied,
`from full-on to full-off, while being powered by
`a single amplifier. SMS can operate with any
`number of speakers for panning effects. Mor-
`ley, Box 16116, North Hollywood, CA
`91615-6116.
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`4. ]BLAMP.ThelBL6215PowerAmplifierisa
`rack-mount unit designed for minimal power
`requirements such as monitoring through
`headphones or small speakers. The 6215 puts
`out35 watts per channel into B ohms,-t5 watts
`into 4 ohms, and 90 watts into 8 ohms in mono
`mode.lBL, 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA
`91329.
`
`5. BIAMP PRODUC‘l'S.The Integral Digital
`Reverb is a new option in all 83-series mixing
`consoles, includingthe Rackmax16-channel
`rack-mount mixer. The device features a 16-bit
`VLSI processor from Alesis with 16 preset reverb
`programs. Biamp also offers two new lines of
`Stereo MOSFET PowerAmplifiers. The XA series
`Includes power ratings of50, 150, 300, and 500
`watts perchannel. XA amplifiers are cooled by
`continuously-variable-speed fans. The T series
`featuresa passivelycooled design. These amps
`feature LED metering and are available in 240-
`and 510-watt-per-side configurations. Both
`series are equipped with an auto-limit distortion
`Compensation function. Biamp, Box 2160, 14270
`NW Science Park Dr., Portland, OR 97208-2160.
`
`ECS SOFTWARE. Several new titles are avail-
`able in the ECS catalog of educational software,
`including MIDI Jazz Improvisation, Descend-
`"lg/Ascending Intervals, Appleworks Man-
`agement Templates, Communique, Music
`APPreCiation: A Study Guide, and Show-Writer.
`Pfograms for eartraining and music theory are
`also available, using such teaching techniques as
`d"l"5,games,and interactive testing. Electronic
`Ctfurseware Systems, 1210 Lancaster Dr., Cham-
`Pals”. IL 61821.
`
`KAHLER SYNCHRONIZER. The Human
`_Clock listens to an audio recording and converts
`Its tempo into corresponding MIDI clock com-
`mands. Kahler, c/o American Precision Metal
`Works. Box 9305, Anaheim, CA 92802.
`
`6. MEICO FOOT CONTROLLER. The Patch
`Commander is a foot—controlled MIDI patch
`changer. This device allows remote program
`changing for all devices which respond to MIDI
`patch-change commands. Six foot buttons and
`storage for 3,600 program change commands,
`arranged in 60 banks, are included. Meico, 35 S.
`Dishmill Rd., Box 251, Higganum, CT 06441.
`
`CARVIN MIXER. The MX-2488 is a 24-in/8-
`out mixing console designed for eight-track
`studios. Each input channel features three-band
`parametric EQ with defeat switching, a preamp
`with mike/line switching, four buses with pre/
`post switching, solo and mute functions, a gain
`fader, and assignment switches with pan con-
`trols for routingto the eightsub-outputs. The
`output channels feature two-track intercon-
`nects and busing matrix interconnects with
`pre/post switching for quick overdub and
`punch-in capability. Two additional line-level
`inputs are available for returning effects. Moni-
`toring capabilities include studio sends and
`metering. Phantom power is included. Fre-
`quency response is 1 5Hz to 25kHz, with a total
`harmonic distortion of .02%. Output noise is less
`than -85d Bv. Carvin, 1155 Industrial Ave.,
`Escondido, CA 92025.
`
`AUDIX MICROPHONES. Audix announces
`two hand-held mikes, the UD300 and the
`UD360. Both are designed for live performance,
`handling sound pressure levels in excess of
`HMS without distorting. Their high-end
`response is18kHz,andthe pickup pattern isa
`very tight cardioid. Off-axis rejection is over
`20dB, for control over monitor feedback.
`UD300: $165.00. UD360: $165.00. Audix, 110
`Ryan Industrial Ct., San Ramon, CA 94583.
`
`SYNTHBANK BULLETIN BOARD. The pub-
`lic domain area of SynthBank‘s Pan/MCI BBS is
`open, featuring sounds for Casio, Ensoniq,
`Roland, Chroma, Sequential, E-mu, Oberheim,
`and Fairlight instruments. In addition, Synth-
`bank serves as an on-line dealer for software
`useful in up- and down-loading SynthBank
`sounds, including Opcode, Digidesign, Mark of
`the Unicorn, Texture, Key Clique, and Ensoniq
`librarians and voicing programs. SynthBank,
`7731 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046.
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