AS-1 Arabic Scale Converter Available
From Generalmusic
 July 23, 1999
Generalmusic is the leader in the field of oriental keyboards thanks
to its successful range of instruments specifically dedicated to the bewitching
musical styles of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Now the company introduces
its new AS-1 Arabic Scale Converter, a small, practical device that transforms
any MIDI keyboard on the market into an arabic scale instrument.
With the AS-1, any conventional MIDI-equipped keyboard (including Generalmusic's
own WK and SK Series Keyboards) can play arabic scales and microtuned
notes without radical panel layout modifications. They keyboard only needs
to have MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors.
In practice, the AS-1 is a controlling device which sends appropriate
messages to the connected keyboard so that specified notes of the scale
play one quarter of a tone below standard pitch, as required for Arabic
Scale use.
The AS-1 is extremely user-friendly thanks to its 12 arabic scale memories
which store and recall any favorite setting, a display which shows the
status of various functions, 'one-touch' commands and no complex programming
tasks. It provides three modes of operation, using either proprietary
Generalmusic data or standard MIDI data alllowing both Generalmusic and
non-Generalmusic keyboards to play Arabic Scales, and has a wide range
of uses, from the direct connection to a keyboard to more complex MIDI
setups including computers and sequencers.
The suggested U.S. retail price on the AS-1 Arabic Scale Converter is
$229.00.
For more information,
contact Generalmusic at www.generalmusic.com. | 
