My first so-called computer was a Bally system:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bally_Astrocade

It was a video game that included a form of basic computing language. It did not have a keyboard but it had a keypad where some keys contained commonly used basic commands like if, then goto, etc. I had three games published in their newsletter.

I learned Atari basic and programed a video golf game but did nothing with it. It was thrilling at that time but today seeing a golf ball go blink-blink-blink across the screen does nothing for me grin

Then I discovered those weird looking input sockets and my programming days came to an end. A bought a Korg DS-8 keyboard, learned MIDI, and that has developed into one expensive, but fun, hobby. I did use MIDI in my wedding band. I bought and still use a Casio strat and MIDI controller combined and had three tone generators that I used on stage.

I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware