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Wizoo Guide K-5000
 Wednesday, 02-Sep-98 08:49:34 

      206.234.68.7 writes:

      The description and excerpt of this book at 

      http://www.wizoo.de/docs/english/framer.htm

      look good. But their online ordering system doesn't work (at least for me), and
      they don't answer email. 

      Has anybody seen this book? If so, is it worthwhile? Any ideas how I can get it?

      Thanks.

      Mitch 

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Re: Wizoo Guide K-5000
 Wednesday, 02-Sep-98 12:16:35 

      192.28.2.16 writes:

      Mike and Nikolai (and others?) wrote in about this book before. How is it? Any
      reviews? 

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Re: Re: Wizoo Guide K-5000
 Friday, 04-Sep-98 14:15:37 

      194.158.177.68 writes:

      I've ordered the book directly at kawai germany. I've received it within three
      weeks.

      maybe i will write a review this weekend. There's a patch disk with the book.



      Quiffy 


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Memory Upgrade + Wizoo book...
 Wednesday, 11-Nov-98 10:29:31 

      205.167.15.82 writes:

      Hey, I'm another one that jumped on the K5000s bandwagon...so far, it's great! I
      haven't had the time to do much tinkering, but seeing as I don't have much
      experience with programming sounds, I had a couple of questions...

      1) Is the memory upgrade worth it? Necessary? How many of you guys really needed it?
         In a worst-case scenario, when the system is loaded with just the high-quality,
         complex sounds, how fast does the memory get eaten up? Lastly, how much
         additional memory do I get?

      2) Any of you guys try the Wizoo K5k book yet? I've heard one person say it's
         great..but that's about it. Any other
         opinions?

      Well, time to go play s'more...
      -Joon 

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Re: Memory Upgrade + Wizoo book...
 Saturday, 14-Nov-98 17:38:48 

      204.179.144.110 writes:

      I just finished the Wizoo book, and I'd have to say, "It's OK." I'd learned almost
      as much just by playing around in SoundDiver for a couple of days. There are some
      pretty good tips and rules of thumb. Plus, it comes with a disk with
      .WAV and AIFF files for import, as well as some LOGIC utility (too bad I use
      Cakewalk).

      I can't say it was great, but it was generally good reading, and the guys who wrote
      it definitely have a good sense of humor (once again contributing to the
      readability). If you're new to programming, it's probably worth it--MUCH better
      than the manual.

      Overall: "Cheap at half the price."-FF



      Bob 


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Books about K5kS
 Tuesday, 24-Nov-98 09:44:16 

      199.174.185.124 writes:

      How much does the Wizoo book cost? What is the full name of the book? Who is the
      author? Do you have an ISDN for it? Where is the best place to get it? Are there
      any other books out there for the K5kS that are worthy of consideration?

      Thanks 

      Jeff Fry 

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Re: Books about K5kS
 Tuesday, 24-Nov-98 21:04:13 

      152.207.61.31 writes:

      "introduction to additive synthesis - advanced sound design - tips and tricks"

      by dave bellingham and peter gorges

      published by wizoo (germany), www.wizoo.com, but you can get it from kawai
      themselves for $30 (which is what it costs from wizoo also) also check recent
      issues of keyboard magazine, i've seen ads for other wizoo products

      isbn 3-927954-21-7

      my opinion - it's pretty good (solid gold compared to the manual, for sure), but
      could have been edited better (slightly breathless style, not always clear, patch
      pictures and text mismatches, etc.) i personally would have wished for a more
      detailed expose on sound theory and additive synthesis. but hey, there aren't too
      many options out there...

      ashok 


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Wizoo Book author's page
 Thursday, 03-Dec-98 21:58:26 

      209.214.60.64 writes:

      Just found this note on the K5000 mailing list from one of the authors of the
      Wizoo K5000 programmer's guide. They have an excellent web page with all the
      system, etc. downloads in one place and the page is in english. Go here:

      http://www.wizoo.com/docs/english/bookservice/k5000.htm

      Here's a copy of his note:

      Subject: 
      [K5000] Hello...
      Date: 
      Thu, 03 Dec 1998 11:30:26 +1100
      From: 
      oscwilde@ozemail.com.au
      Reply-To: 
      K5000@onelist.com
      To: 
      K5000@onelist.com




      From: oscwilde@ozemail.com.au

      Hi to everyone,

      My name is Dave Bellingham and I'm the author of the Wizoo Guide K5000.
      My partner in crime, Peter Gorges, and I consult to Kawai (and other
      manufacturers) and had a hand in the K5000's development.

      Peter programmed the majority of the version 3.0 (and earlier revs.) patch
      libraries...
      He also provided many of the raw samples in the K5000 ROM.

      Having (finally) found the time, I have gone back through the Digests to
      get a feel for what's been happening here and must say that it's nice to
      see such a positive mailing list.

      Many karma points to Chris for setting it up...it's a long overdue resource...

      Check the following URL for more info on version 4.0 (when the info is
      available) and for any updates to the guide (this will probably be a
      downloadable PDF file) that may be necessary as a result of the new OS at:
      http://www.wizoo.com/docs/english/bookservice/k5000.htm
      or visit the site and find your own way 'round at: 
      http://www.wizoo.com

      I will be receiving the digest, and will do my best to respond (this may
      take a few days) to any questions you may have regarding the book...and,
      hey...even the synths!

      My thanks to those of you who've purchased the guide...from what I've read,
      most of you seem pretty happy with it which gladdens this old man's heart ;-))


      (End of copy) 

      Terry 


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