Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 04:41:41 -0500
From: Antonio Barros <millen@pacbell.net>
To: machines@hyperreal.com
Subject: music machines

I just wanted to let the public know my opinion about the MC-505:  it is
a totally new piece of musical machinery.  There are so many new
features (new from the MC-303) so I'm going to tell you a few of my
favorites.  There's a new mixer which allows you to slowly bring parts
into patterns, not to mention the ability to adjust the pan, keyshift,
reverb, delay, and efx levels while playing.  The megamix function is
the most ingenious part because it allows you to mix different parts
from different patterns together creating a very continuous sound to any
number of patterns.  Every pattern becomes like a record and mixing them
well takes practice.  The last amazing feature I'll discuss (for now) is
the ability to store as many patterns as you want.  The box itself can
hold up to 200 user patterns not to mention another 200 per memory card
you purchase.  There's a memory card slot which enables unlimited (well,
not financially for some) patterns.  The MC-303 can only hold 50 user
patterns and has no room grow.  I think the MC-505 is going to a very
successful product.  I can't stop creating on mine!!!!!

Antonio Barros
Alta Loma, California
Antonio_carlo@hotmail.com