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Rockschool: Guitar and Bass Synths, Electronic Drums

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Fifth of eight programmes on making music in a rock band.

Presenters Deirdre Cartwright (guitar), Alastair Gavin (keyboards), Geoff Nicholls (drums) and Henry Thomas (bass) explore the world of 'pitch to voltage', 'pitch to digital' and 'active fret' guitar and bass controllers; put the electronic drumkit through its paces; and explain how to use MIDI modes.
Also featured: a beginner's guide to FM programming - operators, carriers, algorithms. What does it all mean?
With comments from Midge Ure, virtuoso guitarist Allan Holdsworth, and ex-Yes and King Crimson drummer, Bill Bruford.
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Contributors

Presenter/Guitarist:
Deirdre Cartwright
Presenter/Keyboard player:
Alastair Gavin
Presenter/Drummer:
Geoff Nicholls
Presenter/Bassist:
Henry Thomas
Interviewee:
Midge Ure
Interviewee:
Allan Holdsworth
Interviewee:
Bill Bruford
Researcher:
David Sinclair
Researcher:
Tim Lambert
Production Assistant:
Adele Rawnsley
Producer:
Chris Lent
Source: Radio Times

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