FracTunes MIDI Graphics Software for IBM PCs

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tion or coloration. Like the V3, the SX could use a better manual. Although the slim (24-page) documentation provided covers the unit's basic operation, it is terse in the extreme. And, as with the V3's single manual, there is no index or MIDI implementation chart, though several pages of text are devoted to the unit's MIDI implementation. A single five-page chapter, About Sampling, barely scratches the surface of an admittedly complex topic; users who lack a basic knowledge of sampling theory and technique would be well advised to get one of the several available texts that cover the subject in depth. A SCSI interface for connecting the SX to a highcapacity storage device will be available from Peavey at a cost of $50. Peavey will also offer a utility program for Macintosh computers that will enable the computer to serve as a controller for the SX. The utility, written in Opcode Systems' Max iconic programming language, will also be priced at $50. There is little else to say about the SX. It is a no-frills, low-cost unit that does its job admirably in the most straightforward manner imaginable. Though one might want additional capabilities such as stereo sampling, it is hard to argue with the SX's $350 list price-a fraction of the cost of other samplers available today. For those with computers, sample editing software, and the skill to use them, the SX-like the V3-is a bargain-priced workhorse that combines intelligent engineering with simple operation. Both units are well worth investigating. For additional information, contact: Peavey Electronics Corporation, 711 A Street, Meridian, Mississippi 39302-2898, USA, telephone (601) 4835365.