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Re: EH random tone generator?



how long is the string of notes?(at the center setting)
does it always start on the same pitch?(or does it start on diff places of 
the string)
is it a sine wave?

rodrigo

> That's true, Javier, there's nothing *random* about that device.  I was
>  intrigued by the idea back in 1979 or '80 when I first heard about it 
>so I
>  ordered one by mail.  When it came I was very disappointed since as you 
say,
>  it was just a long repeated string of tones.  Through some sort of 
>error a
>  second RTG arrived in the mail about two weeks later.  Using the two
>  together, starting at different points, was definitely more interesting 
than
>  listening to the single unit.  Running them through other devices also
>  helped vary things, but in general it got tired really quickly, whereas 
>a
>  truly "random" device would probably sustain one's interest for a longer
>  time.
>  
>  James Pokorny