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• From: gratz@ite.inf.tu-dresden. To: ALL                      
 Subj: Re: Nancarrow             Area: 0-rec.music.maker   Date: 05/02/95
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•>>>>> "Phil" == Phil DeWalt <pdewalkc@pei.edu> writes:

    >> gratz@ite121.inf.tu-dresden.de (Achim Gratz) wrote:
    >> From the little I have heard of his music, MIDI is probably not
    >> capable of reproducing his work.  At least not with standard
    >> equipment.  And, you _need_ a mechanical piano.

    Phil> Depending on the sequencer's resolution, MIDI is perfectly
    Phil> capable of duplicating the rhythmic complexities of
    Phil> Nancarrow's music.

I didn't say that it is impossible, but you have to be careful.  I
don't think that the MIDI-Player that comes with Windoze does a very
good job on it, for instance.  Also, if you don't have a Disclavier,
you'll probably have to use multi-channel setup or even use multiple
MIDI interfaces.  Synchronizing between interfaces can be bothersome.

    Phil> I myself sequenced his study #19 with
    Phil> complete accuracy (at least, I defy anyone to notice any
    Phil> rhythmic differences between my sequenced version and
    Phil> Nancarrow's).  In fact, if your sequencer has such features
    Phil> as "Scale Time" or "Scale Tempo's", then you can sequence
    Phil> one of his scores in MUCH less time than it took Conlon to
    Phil> hand punch it.

Joy of computer technology: Let the damn thing do all the dumb routine
tasks and you'll have the time to do the intelligent ones.  Provided
there is no bug to bite you ;-).

    Phil> However, there is no denying that even the best MIDI
    Phil> sequence won't hold a candle to the sound of Nancarrow's
    Phil> modified player piano's.  Get Wergo's 5 CD set and it'll
    Phil> blast your mind.

I'd like to have a more precise description of these CDs.  I'd like to
buy them, but I never heard of a label called "Wergo".  Also, are
other CDs around?


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