re: OT: audio to midi converter

[Dan Ash <Daniel.Ash@Verizon.net>]

>> audio to midi hardware convertor for a guitar, which is tuned down 
>almost into the bass range

The default setting for the Axon AX-100 MKII tracks based on the pick 
transient rather than the frequency, which reduces the delay usually 
associated with pitch-to-voltage conversion of low notes.  It works with 
standard 6-string Roland 13-pin pickups and cables and allows the guitar 
signal to go through the same cable.  I won't even begin to describe the 
flexibility of this unit - suffice to say it's probably the most 
sophisticated unit out there - and not terribly expensive.  

I have the older unit and am pleased (although I'm in standard tuning).  
The built-in sounds are standard General MIDI and pretty ho-hum, but even 
with external modules or soft synths, it tracks the same as with the 
internal sounds.

Here's a link to the Terratec site 
http://audioen.terratec.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1

There's quite a bit of information on the Yahoo Groups site in the 
midiguitar forum (http://groups.yahoo.com/). You'll need to join the group 
to view the discussion.  A great resource for midi guitarists of all 
stripes.

Dan Ash
White Plains, NY