I don't wish an argument with Peter, but it not so that midi takes up less space than 6000 format, it takes up much more space. You can only get a maximum of say 40 midis on a floppy, put them in the sequencer and you can get maybe 14 to 17 files each file with 7, 8 or 9 songs, thus a minimum of around 100 songs and often more.
It is also arguable that working in gm is easier. Certainly not as easy as an easy record using panel memories. Try changing the backing style of a midi after you have recorded it! Granted, it may be easier if you started out on pc sequencing before you bought your KN and are well versed in the programs, but if you've learnt how to use the KN sequencer first, that may not be the case.
The biggest problem is not being able to play left hand chords and experiment with progressions after having recorded the song, since with the composer you can control 8 tracks at once, which you can't do by switching off multiple tracks of a midi, after the event.
What I think Peter may have been getting at is that the best professionally produced midi files are truly superb and transcend the limitations of the format, something that often amazes. But these tend to been recorded maybe with midi guitars and breath controllers etc. The skill of the player is far more important than the means of delivery.
Also, COMAlite, direct play of type 1 midis is possible because the 6000/6500 does it!
It's also gm2 enabled and has XG and Sound Canvas emulation.
All the info and specs can be read at
www.midi.org Before the great cull of midi download sites by the lawyers it was possible to collect many tens of thousands of files. These ranged from the most basic amateur efforts to some truly superb musicianship.
[This message has been edited by technicsplayer (edited 02-09-2002).]
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