Places music tech shouldn't go

[Neal Smith]

Okay. Now I've seen it all. Here is a MIDI accordian being sold by Roland. I thought it was a joke, but there's a full description on the Roland web site.

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9869491-1.html?tag=cnetfd.mt

What next, bagpipes?

NS

[Roger Whaley]

YES. Ross Hotpipes. Haven't checked for the midi connection...

[ian]

Wow. i think i'm going to hold out for the MIDI Digeridoo.

[Jon Montgomery]

I think i will hold out for the bagpipes! We had an accordian teacher here in Du Quoin when i was a kid. They rode on a flat bed at all of the parades. I thought it was cool until i joined the band. But i want to know, is "Lady of Spain" pre programed in already?

[Carol Broos]

I have a great picture, it could be me! My only concern is "do I have internet connection?"

[Roger Whaley]

This picture actually does have something to say about how this next generation is different. Computers are like books, papers, magazines to them. Not some magical box that needs to be very carefully taken care of...

Where did you get the picture? For the right crowd, this could be a great illustration in a powerpoint.

[Brad Johnston]

I know a musician in Tokyo from Paris that has been using the midi accordian for 10 years and there is a midi bagpipe as well. Maybe a midi gold fish bowl will be next?