Re: EH random tone generator?

[Kriist@aol.com]

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