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From:
Doug
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Anig Browl
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Date:
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:19:32 -0500 (CDT)
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Re: [idm] Interesting quote/Derrick May
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quoted 4 lines I can also see May's argument from a techno point of view. I've used sofware> I can also see May's argument from a techno point of view. I've used sofware > sequencers for a long time but I find composing n a hardware sequencer much > more fun and more stimulating musically, because I'm actively listenng all > the time instead of looking at my arrangement on a screen.
I thought the whole spirit of Techno was apparent in the name: "Techno: Music made with Technology" .. to ignore/shun what is perhaps the single-most important technological advancement seems kind of silly to me. I'm not accusing you of this Anig, its just how the quote makes me feel.
quoted 2 lines On a computer sequencer it's so easy to copy and paste chunks about that I> On a computer sequencer it's so easy to copy and paste chunks about that I > often do so as a short-cut, whereas with hardware every such edit involves a
I really don't see much of a difference between pressing "Copy" on an MMT-8 and <ctrl-c> on a PC. Hmm... it's a 10 year old quote anyways, I know I'm overreacting... just having fun. :) --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org