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AMPLINEX, corrections to items in previous issues, and other small items of
information which might otherwise be missed amongst the details of each issue.
AMPLINEX music
In reply to the comments, in the previous issue, from Jim
Brook about the selection of AMPLINEX music, we have received the following
thoughts from Don Buckley:
Since a lot of music files are received each issue - would it
be an idea for AMPLINEX to let it be known to members that, for an additional fee
of, say, two pounds (the same as for each normal issue disc), copies of files
not included on that disc could be had (on a separate disc sent by those people
interested)?
I do agree that there are many different tastes in music, and
feel that this may be a solution to the pressing problem of space on the normal
issue discs. Bearing in mind the extra time taken to copy these discs, would it
not be fair for the organisers of AMPLINEX to gain a little financial benefit
for doing the work, from the extra monies sent for the discs?
We would certainly like to publish more music and, in the
past, we have occasionally published an extra disc of music in addition to the
normal issue disc. It has to be said, however, that this was during the 'heyday'
of AMPLINEX when the number of contributions received for each issue greatly
outweighed the number we could publish. In these more restricted times (this
issue's contributions numbered about half those published) we have to rely on more
and more material submitted in the past.
Although we have a considerable backlog of music
contributions some of these are versions of material already published, and
some would be, we feel, of limited interest to members - usually very simple
transcriptions of sheet music.
In addition, we have attempted to maintain a consistent
level of quality in the AMPLINEX output and this means checking and, sometimes,
editing contributions to make them work within the AMPLINEX format. We would
not want to lower those standards just in order to increase the volume of music
published, and this means we would need to spend more time preparing each issue's
discs.
In short, time is the main reason why we feel unable to
pursue this suggestion - the offer of a reward is appreciated, but the real
constraint is lack of time, not lack of money.
Reviewer wanted
We have received a copy of Hybrid's Music Publisher package
which 'does for printed music what the word processor does for text'. We are looking
for a member with knowledge of music notation to review the package for
AMPLINEX. The package runs on any BBC computer and prints on any Epson-graphics
compatible printer. If you are interested please contact AMPLINEX as soon as
possible after receiving this disc - we would like to carry the review in our
May issue.
We always welcome suggestions for improvements in the
workings or contents of AMPLINEX - most of the changes made to date have
originated from members' suggestions. So, if you have an idea to improve
AMPLINEX, let us know.
Also, please let us know if you spot an error or omission in
the content of AMPLINEX - you may be the first one who has noticed.
Published in AMPLINEX 025, March 1992
