Thanks, folks, for the recommendations.

David, this would seem excellent when MIDI notes were required. I wonder 
whether these rolled-up keyboard are "plug and play (notes)" or whether they 
require software to be installed?

Such a keyboard nicely addresses portability plus "keeping the dust/dirt 
out." Crucial. I expect that all other MIDI keyboards would have a problem 
with dirt/dust.

Actually, I've solved the keyboard problem by using the (OLPC) ASCII 
keyboard with sensekey. That works well. (I don't need notes, just on/off 
buttons.)

What I'm really looking for is a 16-pot or slider control surface. Does 
anyone know of a unit that would be impervious to dust/dirt in problem 
environments? (I can't think of any.)

I note how much more expensive MIDI foot controllers seem to be than 
table-top control surfaces. I presume most of the cost is in rugged 
construction, keeping dependability high (given rough treatment) and 
dust/dirt low.

Art Hunkins

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Akbari" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 10:01 PM
Subject: [Csnd] Re: Re: Recommended MIDI devices (USB) for OLPC


> Why don't you try something like this:
>
> http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-134-49-en-70-28xz.html
>
> You can just roll it up and take it with you and the OLPC.
>
>
> -David
>
>
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> csound" 

M-Audio Trigger Finger works with XO
The roll up USB (which I own) does not

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On Jul 22, 2008, at 9:40 AM, "Art Hunkins"  wrote:

> Thanks, folks, for the recommendations.
>
> David, this would seem excellent when MIDI notes were required. I  
> wonder whether these rolled-up keyboard are "plug and play (notes)"  
> or whether they require software to be installed?
>
> Such a keyboard nicely addresses portability plus "keeping the dust/ 
> dirt out." Crucial. I expect that all other MIDI keyboards would  
> have a problem with dirt/dust.
>
> Actually, I've solved the keyboard problem by using the (OLPC) ASCII  
> keyboard with sensekey. That works well. (I don't need notes, just  
> on/off buttons.)
>
> What I'm really looking for is a 16-pot or slider control surface.  
> Does anyone know of a unit that would be impervious to dust/dirt in  
> problem environments? (I can't think of any.)
>
> I note how much more expensive MIDI foot controllers seem to be than  
> table-top control surfaces. I presume most of the cost is in rugged  
> construction, keeping dependability high (given rough treatment) and  
> dust/dirt low.
>
> Art Hunkins
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Akbari" 
> To: 
> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 10:01 PM
> Subject: [Csnd] Re: Re: Recommended MIDI devices (USB) for OLPC
>
>
>> Why don't you try something like this:
>>
>> http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-134-49-en-70-28xz.html
>>
>> You can just roll it up and take it with you and the OLPC.
>>
>>
>> -David
>>
>>
>> Send bugs reports to this list.
>> To unsubscribe, send email sympa@lists.bath.ac.uk with body  
>> "unsubscribe csound"
>
>
>
> Send bugs reports to this list.
> To unsubscribe, send email sympa@lists.bath.ac.uk with body  
> "unsubscribe csound"