Re: [MMM] On Software for JI

earth7@... wrote:

> Hi
>
> Could all the experts out there please help me decide what software
> is the most extensive and usable for writing and composing music in
> JI?
>
> I hear that C-Sound is the way to go yet I understand Scala is a very
> useful program as well. I understand that other programs exist as
> well and to be honest, I'm overwhelmed with all the choices.
>
> I am a member of the Just Intonation Network and enjoy studying the
> science of "Tuning". I am running two computers one with Windows 2000
> and the other with Windows 95. I can get a system utilizing Windows
> 98 if need be.
>
> I understand that C-Sound is not an easy program to learn. However I
> heard that this program is one of the most powerful out there. Before
> I spend the time and energy learning a specific program, I would just
> like to make sure that the choice I make is right way to go.
>
> Thanks and Peace to All
>
> Wally

The best software for cooking up tunings and sending them to your synth
is definitely (and without a doubt) Jeff Scott's L'il Miss Scale Oven
(LMSO). I can give you his email address if you email me privately. It
won't help you write or compose and in fact I don't think any software
can help with that. If you want to be more specific as to your needs
I'll try to be more helpful. My recommendation is to get a hold of a
Yamaha DX7 series synth or a TX 802 module (both fairly cheap) or an
Ensoniq ASR 10 sampler (I'm sure others will recommend their favourites)
and Jeff's LMSO. This will allow you to make microtonal music by the
bucketload. You could then invest in Cubase for sequencing your
compositions.

If you're a guitarist try having a guitar refretted to 19 or 22 or 31
instead of 12 tet. I had a classical refretted to 22.

But if you really want microtonality, build your own instruments, write
for them and perform - you'll never look back.

Best Wishes

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