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SubjectDate Asked
Score editor2/1/2012
  Q: ) What score editor software is best? I would like to make a midi music. I prefer free one. What ...
  A: I can't give you a definite answer on this as it depends on your needs, expectations, equipment you ...
interfacing analog/digital1/15/2012
  Q: H Jay, I have a 16 channel project studio recording into a standalone hard disk recorder. As I ...
  A: You're not alone in wanting to keep and use a lot of outboard gear in addition to having a digital ...
roland midi files1/5/2012
  Q: I'm considering buying the Roland digital grand (RG3) at about $10K so knowing if this problem can ...
  A: Can you please tell me more details on how you played back the MIDI files from the RG3... Did you ...
best composition programme to link to yahama DGX620 keyboard11/20/2011
  Q: At the moment I just compose with pen and paper, but I'm looking for a computer programme to do more ...
  A: He Ali, The Toshiba and XP are fine. I would suggest getting a program such as Sibelius - it gives ...
Help MIDI MAC problem10/22/2011
  Q: Good day, I am getting frustrated trying to connect my BOSS DR. Rhythm 670 to my MAC! I have read ...
  A: Sorry for the delay as I was away for the weekend and just got back. There are a number of ways to ...
using midi9/16/2011
  Q: I have a Kurzweil rg100se. I have it hooked up to my computer with the 2 midi in and out chords and ...
  A: Look into sample software such as Native Instrument's Kontakt... this will allow you to expand the ...
about music keyboard8/29/2011
  Q: .. I had buy Casio ma150 model keyboard, i like music very much and I don't have any midi cable to ...
  A: You will need MIDI Sequencing software. There are many professional programs, and some free ones ...
external sound card8/15/2011
  Q: recently I have bought a Midi controller as I want to start creating music with a DAW and VST's ...
  A: Unfortunately, the best card for you costs $286 so looks like you're out of luck... Yes, I make ...
FLAC8/9/2011
  Q: I have 2 questions on FLAC. I'm aware of the mechanics of sampling music at different (lower)bit ...
  A: Lossless formats such as FLAC use algorithmic methods to reduce the size of the numbers which are ...
daisy chain7/23/2011
  Q: I am using pc/windows 7-32 bit. I have 2 Yamaha PSR-170 keyboards with midi in and midi out on ...
  A: It is not possible to connect the second keyboard using midi-ox, midi-yoke, or any other software. ...
Extracting pre-recording from Technics digital piano7/10/2011
  Q: I currently own a Technics SXPX224 Digital Piano and recently acquired an M-audio MIDIsport Uno ...
  A: You don't need to use a mic. Just get a stereo audio cable and connect it from the line out of the ...
Digital Instruments in a song6/27/2011
  Q: my name is Grant, I have a question about digital instruments, it is with regards to a certain sound ...
  A: You can create a deep bass sound using any number of current synthesizers, or you could use a sample ...
Midi files6/17/2011
  Q: Sometime ago I made 2 songs using Anvil Studio.After I converted the midi files to wave and mp3 and ...
  A: If I understand you correctly, it sounds like you have lost the MIDI files? MIDI is like a blueprint ...
Boss dr 6706/12/2011
  Q: I play live music using the Boss dr670 and have run out of memory and need to find a way to increase ...
  A: .. I'd like to help you but you've basically answered the question yourself... without using a ...
hooking up MIDI keyboard to computer5/25/2011
  Q: i have a Yamaha psr-170 that i'm trying to hook up to computer (windows vista) for use with sibelius ...
  A: After you install the MIDI driver, the computer should then recognize the interface when it is ...
Find a chord aving notes5/16/2011
  Q: I'm not a musician! Having composed a bass riff I need to know in which key belongs to develop the ...
  A: The key can be whatever you want it to be... the key will change according to how you develop the ...
ape quality4/27/2011
  Q: ANSWER: No, you will not improve sound quality converting an mp3 to ape format. The new (ape) file ...
  A: I have not tested them myself, but from a technical point of view, they should both sound the same ...
mp3 to ape4/26/2011
  Q: Hi Jay Does it help sound quality to convert mp3 to ape an would the bitrate of mp3 matter
  A: No, you will not improve sound quality converting an mp3 to ape format. The new (ape) file would ...
audio/ midi l;atency4/20/2011
  Q: .. my problem is about latency. am using cakewalk pro audio 9 with a roland pc-160 midi controller ...
  A: Latency is caused by many factors including the interface hardware, software, and the computer ...
Midi Projects not played on cubase sx3 and 5.14/10/2011
  Q: My question may indirectly be related . I hope there’s a minimum chance for me. I work with ...
  A: Sorry to hear you are having such troubles... it is difficult enough begin creative without wasting ...
how to get a music file onto my PC3/11/2011
  Q: I know how to download and LISTEN to music on the NET in real time, but how do I get those same ...
  A: To the right of the rotating balls is a little arrow, click on that and you will see links to the ...
how to get a music file onto my PC3/10/2011
  Q: I know how to download and LISTEN to music on the NET in real time, but how do I get those same ...
  A: In reality, the music you are listening to is just a file sitting on some other computer. What ...
Reducing File Size3/9/2011
  Q: I have some podcasts in MP3 format. I want to burn them on a CD so that I can listen to them in my ...
  A: I would suggest you buy an mp3 player and either listen to it with headphones, or connect it to the ...
Connecting CASIO SA-41 to PC3/8/2011
  Q: How do I connect my Casio-41 with my PC? i would like to play tunes on the keyboard and record them ...
  A: What you describe will work, but you need to connect from the keyboard's headphone jack, to the ...
Connecting CASIO SA-41 to PC3/7/2011
  Q: How do I connect my Casio-41 with my PC? i would like to play tunes on the keyboard and record them ...
  A: A keyboard needs to have a MIDI or direct MIDI-USB interface in order to do this. I don't believe ...
Mobil Pre USB - Set Up3/6/2011
  Q: I am an aspiring songwriter and trying to set-up my sing development tools/processes. I capture ...
  A: There are many free software apps that can be used with the PC to record audio from your interface. ...
Computer audio volume.2/4/2011
  Q: The maximum audio volume levels on my computer are about one third as loud as they should be. Just ...
  A: Yes, and you have to watch out for moon rays too... they can influence volume levels... especially ...
re: Guitar Recording Using Laptop1/21/2011
  Q: What should i do to record my guitar solos using my guitar processor and laptop? What particular ...
  A: Any USB soundcard will work, but there are units designed specially for recording guitar. Just do a ...
MIDI1/20/2011
  Q: and thank you for this service. My question is this: can I use a program like Acid to generate ...
  A: Yes, for sure you can. Acid supports virtual instruments so you can get a program like Kontakt and ...
Laptop Live Audio1/3/2011
  Q: I play in a band and for live performances use a Midi Keyboard through Ableton Live on a laptop. ...
  A: You just need to make sure you are getting the full stereo signal to the mixer. The seemingly ...
midi7/17/2010
  Q: I have a Casio Privia full size keyboard with midi in, midi out and some cables. I have a Lenovo ...
  A: You need a MIDI to USB convertor, two MIDI cables, and recording software. A Google search will show ...
Home recording7/16/2010
  Q: Hey, I'm buying a microphone for vocal and acoustic guitar recording. It's the Audio Technica ...
  A: The AT-2050 is a good mic for the sale price. For your situation, I would get an inexpensive USB2 ...
DAWs, what to do?7/15/2010
  Q: I play the keyboard, and have only recently discovered “DAWs”. I’m looking into buying one, however, ...
  A: Fruity Loops is a unique program... I've looked at it and do not use it anymore myself as I find ...
Problem7/14/2010
  Q: I have a near finished track which I have made in Cubase SX. Most of it is MIDI but there are some ...
  A: I can't think of anything from the info you've given other than perhaps the audio track containing ...
Yamah PSR-260 Info about my MIDI how to work7/6/2010
  Q: i want to know some questions plz help me 1) Is Yamaha PSR 260 is competabel for MIDI recording? if ...
  A: 1. The Yamaha PSR260 has a MIDI port so it can be used for MIDI recording with sequencing software. ...
using microkorg with logic7/5/2010
  Q: iv just recently bought a microkorg midi synth keyboard.. was wondering is there anyway i can record ...
  A: Sounds like you have everything hooked up already so it really is quite simple to do what you want. ...
keeping a vsti sound on magixmm16 pro7/1/2010
  Q: I don't know how to keep a particular vsti sound (no matter what vsti synth) on magix music maker 16 ...
  A: A few suggestions: - Check that you have not recorded incorrect patch change info in the MIDI ...
MIDI Piano Disc Automation6/30/2010
  Q: Jay, I just purchased (pianodisc.com) this automation for my piano. I want to be able to play ...
  A: How do I make this happen ? You will need to buy a USB MIDI port and two MIDI cables, plus you will ...
indian tones6/23/2010
  Q: I MOSTLY USE N364 KEYBOARD FOR LIVE PROG. I M IN NEED OF INDIAN TONES SUCH AS VIOLIN, SHEHANAI, ...
  A: A quick search came up with this online reference of all the N364's built-in sounds... it may be of ...
Help with buying audio-interface6/21/2010
  Q: I would need help with choosing the right audio-inteface for me. I'm recording Keyboard (MIDI/audio) ...
  A: I would suggest one of the M-Audio interfaces as they are reliable, sound good, have reliable ...
Live Electronic Music...6/18/2010
  Q: I have a few question that have been kind of bugging me for a while. What is the best way for an ...
  A: Interesting question. My view on this is that yes, playing live does give something different to the ...
Copying Midi Files to SR-!66/15/2010
  Q: Can you please tell me if its possible (and if so) how to copy Midi Drum files from Garageband to ...
  A: H Chris, I gave the manual a quick check and like yourself, did not find anything that suggests the ...
Midi Basics6/11/2010
  Q: Ok, I'm very new to midi. Here is what I'm wondering. We have a 3 piece band: guitar, bass, drums. ...
  A: There are lots of ways to do this. I suggest getting a hardware sampler as this is the most reliable ...
A sound effect?6/6/2010
  Q: In the movie, Merlin (1998), the Excalibur sword appears with a "song" that sounds like it was ...
  A: I took a listen to the sound effect you mention and frankly, I have no idea how it was made... but ...
Managing Boss Dr-670 memory6/5/2010
  Q: I am getting started with a Boss Dr-670 drun machine. I can foresee running out of memory, only ...
  A: Yeah, you have the right idea... just use MIDI to connect the DR to your laptop (via a USB-MIDI ...
To Connect CTK731 With Computer/Laptop5/23/2010
  Q: I have a Casio CTK731 with floppy drive. I want to connect it to my PC/LAPTOP. How can I connect it ...
  A: You need a MIDI/USB converter and two MIDI cables... order them online or get them at a local music ...
midi to USB not work? Configure? What else can be connected?5/22/2010
  Q: I am connecting a midi in and out from a synthesizer to the USB of my laptop. It is not working. ...
  A: Normally USB devices are detected automatically, but not always. Sometimes they require a driver to ...
Midi files from Kawai digital piano to PC5/9/2010
  Q: I have a Kawai Heritage Series 200 Classic Console Digital piano which has over 100 pre-recorded ...
  A: This depends on how the Kawai engineers have designed the piano. Most likely, the internal songs are ...
metronome recording5/3/2010
  Q: I have a casio wk3500 workstation. It does not have an audio metronome. Therefore, I am unable to ...
  A: I would suggest getting a USB/MIDI interface and then getting MIDI sequencer software to run on your ...
MIDI4/24/2010
  Q: hey how are you? I'm very tired of this subject; I bought myself a korg pa500 persian (doesn't make ...
  A: though it is still impossible to read the print. I guess this system limits the rez... but from what ...
MIDI4/23/2010
  Q: hey how are you? I'm very tired of this subject; I bought myself a korg pa500 persian (doesn't make ...
  A: You are the first person in 2 years to send a screenshot... most excellent... you might win an award ...
MIDI4/20/2010
  Q: hey how are you? I'm very tired of this subject; I bought myself a korg pa500 persian (doesn't make ...
  A: Computer driver issues are a major problem... personally, I have everything working on XP and I'm ...
Reason 4 Midi controller4/15/2010
  Q: My midi controller will only play the back end keys. the first 20 keys wont play. I have reason 4 on ...
  A: Sounds like the problem is not in the controller so it is likely in how Reason is set up. Check the ...
How Can I Make A CD With Many Songs That Will Be Recognized By An Old Car CD Player?4/13/2010
  Q: We all know that the older car CD players will not play MP3 files on a CD, and that SUCKS because ...
  A: An old CD player will only stream standard CD format data from a disc and can not read computer data ...
Roland V120 sounds4/8/2010
  Q: I have a protools/reason 4.0 rig with Mbox2. I have Midi connections to a keyboard and my Roland ...
  A: Sounds like a nice set-up... but I can't really answer your question without knowing how you have ...
Microtones on Cubase4/7/2010
  Q: Is it possible to get microtones on midi and if so, how? I am using Cubase SX3 I think.
  A: Interesting question. Basically, MIDI allows for 128 notes and these notes are interpreted by your ...
MIDI4/4/2010
  Q: My Korg i3 workstation only have midi in/out ports.If my computer just have USB conections,how can I ...
  A: Simple... you need a MIDI/USB interface and two MIDI cables. These are relatively cheap, and will ...
alesis micron with garageband3/31/2010
  Q: Im on a macbookpro and recently purchased a micron alesis. Right now im using garageband 4 and a ...
  A: It's pretty simple... you need two balanced line cables (1/4" TRS) which will run from the L/R line ...
computer generated music scores3/28/2010
  Q: I play the sax and I am writing a few songs. Is there a program that I can install which allows me ...
  A: You will need a mic running to a sound card and a program such as Melodyne which can record the ...
Several questions! keyboard hookup/ mic/ preamp3/27/2010
  Q: What I have: A mac, an m-audio keyboard, finale, and garageband What I want to do is hook up a ...
  A: M-Audio makes a number of products that can do what you need. All of their USB audio devices contain ...
latency reduction3/21/2010
  Q: Im a guitarist and would like to use a software called guitar rig to practice and experiment with ...
  A: I see you have run into the latency problem... this is a real pain for sure... and there is no ...
MIDI3/20/2010
  Q: I have a technics digital organ and a yamaha digital piano both have MIDI in/out/thro can one be ...
  A: Yes the two units can be connected together. Purchase two MIDI cables and connect them as follows: ...
IMPEDANCE3/19/2010
  Q: I HAVE A BEHRIMGER POWER AMP THAT I USE FOR A PA SYSTEM. IN THE SPECIFICATIONS IT STATES: 20 kilohms ...
  A: The output impedance of the headphone output of a computer headphone jack will likely be around 100 ...
trouble with mpc to digital recorder3/17/2010
  Q: I recently purchased an AKAI MPC 1000 and a ROLAND BOSS br-1600 digital recorder. they both have USB ...
  A: I think I know what you are asking here... or wishing... that there was some way to digitally ...
mpc 2000xl and garage band3/16/2010
  Q: Greetings, I just purchased and iMac, and have an M Audio 88 key midid controller, along ...
  A: The short answer is no. I think GB only allows soundfont libraries so you would have to create your ...
Good news! and a new problem :)3/12/2010
  Q: I changed the MIDI/Usb wire and i got it work! I'm using Cakewalk 8 now, When i press key in the ...
  A: The Realtek is just the onboard audio is it not? In any case, you need an external audio card for ...
Good news! and a new problem :)3/11/2010
  Q: I changed the MIDI/Usb wire and i got it work! I'm using Cakewalk 8 now, When i press key in the ...
  A: Hey Joe... glad to hear you got it working. The most likely cause of the delay is because of sound ...
Korg PA50 MIDI problem3/9/2010
  Q: I am using Swissonic USb-interface 1x1 between PC and korg pa50. (there is USB and MIDI thru option, ...
  A: OK... so the MIDI Monitor will allow you to see what is coming into your MIDI IN... forget about ...
Korg PA50 MIDI problem3/7/2010
  Q: I am using Swissonic USb-interface 1x1 between PC and korg pa50. (there is USB and MIDI thru option, ...
  A: Here is the set-up you want: KORG: MIDI IN --> USB: MIDI OUT KORG: MIDI OUT --> USB: MIDI IN KORG: ...
Korg PA50 MIDI problem3/6/2010
  Q: I am using Swissonic USb-interface 1x1 between PC and korg pa50. (there is USB and MIDI thru option, ...
  A: There is nothing specific you need to set on the Korg... just make sure it is actually sending MIDI ...
VST instruments die randomly2/26/2010
  Q: I use Magix Music Maker 16. I have an M-Audio Axiom 25 usb keyboard. When I load any VSTi and ...
  A: Hmmm... tough one to answer. Could be the computer is having trouble keeping up with the MIDI data ...
Mpc 2000xl sync with Cubase 42/23/2010
  Q: I currently have an mpc 2000 xl, Yamaha Motif 8 and i use the digi 01(pc not mac)..I use various ...
  A: OK... the MPC has two MIDI INS (with a "merge" function) and two independent OUTS, the Yamaha has ...
Mpc 2000xl sync with Cubase 42/23/2010
  Q: I currently have an mpc 2000 xl, Yamaha Motif 8 and i use the digi 01(pc not mac)..I use various ...
  A: Uhm... not so common actually... You don't mention how you have things hooked up now, but the best ...
transfering midi files to computer2/17/2010
  Q: I have an old Roland MC-50 that I've used over the years to record midi song files on floppy disk, ...
  A: There may in fact be another way that is easier as I am not familiar with the exact specifics of the ...
transfering midi files to computer2/14/2010
  Q: I have an old Roland MC-50 that I've used over the years to record midi song files on floppy disk, ...
  A: What is a floppy? Just kidding. I don't know of any way to have the PC directly recognize and ...
music transcription finale software2/13/2010
  Q: Jay, I have a concertmate 990 electronic keyboard (radio shack), at least 15 years old. I recently ...
  A: It should not take you any more money to get it working... though it may take a bit more time... I ...
midi2/10/2010
  Q: GSP-21 and M-audio 1010 Cakewalk sonar 6 can I plug the GSP-21 direct to the 1010 with midi? ...
  A: The GSP-21 can be controlled remotely via MIDI from a DAW such as Sonar. It does not record notes, ...
Adaptors2/7/2010
  Q: I have a very old Korg keyboard that I wish to continue using. It utilizes a 3.5 floppy drive to ...
  A: The Korg floppy interface is probably custom and not likely to be compatible with anything current. ...
CASIO CTK 611 as a Midi Controller6/1/2009
  Q: Actually I have an Optimus Concertmate 990. From what I understand it's the same keyboard sa a casio ...
  A: Make sure you have the keyboard set for "Local Control OFF" ... set up a MIDI track in your DAW and ...
R8 midi5/29/2009
  Q: Sir, Is it possible to connect Roland R* to PC , if it is possible what type of cable i should ...
  A: I believe the R8 had MIDI so yes... you will have to buy two MIDI cables, plus a MIDI/USB interface ...
MIDI5/26/2009
  Q: The first day I got my MIDI cable, I hooked everything up to Finale 2009, and I could play notes on ...
  A: Sorry, I am not familiar enough with finale to offer a solution, and also, I am not really clear on ...
Cracking and Sticking5/24/2009
  Q: I just recently got a Midi program called Miroslav Philharmonic, which I run through a Dell Laptop ...
  A: .. Running audio, especially a software sampler, requires a few things hardware-wise that it is ...
M-Audio MIDISport UNO 1x1 and Korg X5D5/22/2009
  Q: I am a beginner. Your help will be greatly appreciated. I have a Yamaha PSR 260 keyboard, Korg X5D ...
  A: When you play the keyboard, MIDI is sent to software running on the PC, which then alters it ...
producing5/19/2009
  Q: i have an asr10 and mpc 3000. how do i link them together and start to make a beat.
  A: Buy two MIDI cables (your nearest music store) and connect the MIDI OUT of the ASR10 to the MIDI IN ...
no midi signal to vst synths5/17/2009
  Q: I am running Cubase vst5 on both my laptop & my desktop. On the laptop my soft synths function as ...
  A: Sorry for the delay... This is really difficult to answer because it sounds like a set-up issue... ...
using korg N364 as controller5/17/2009
  Q: I never really got the hang of using my korg and now that i have logic, I'd like to use it as a ...
  A: You will need to buy a USB/MIDI converter and connect the KORG to it using 2 MIDI cables. Connect ...
How to play computer generated music through yamaha p70?5/16/2009
  Q: I have Guitar Pro and created a note which plays drum so I can play my Yamaha p70 along with it. My ...
  A: You will need to do/have the following: - P70 connected to your computer via MIDI in/out or USB ...
link.midi 4x4 midi/usb interface and triton le5/16/2009
  Q: I am trying to get my songs off my triton and into my computer. I hooked up midi cables from my ...
  A: It sounds like you have lots of nice blinky lights... but no music... perhaps you should go into ...
Recording digitally from MPC 2Kxl5/15/2009
  Q: I have an MPC 2000xl and I recently got a s/pdif cord to supposed record my music. I am routing the ...
  A: Check the following: - The MPC is set to output its audio to the digital connector. - The MBOX is ...
how can i create one song from 2 artist5/13/2009
  Q: How can i play one song "sweet child O mine" from two different source using just the vocals from ...
  A: You need to convert both songs to the same key and tempo in an audio editor such as Sound Forge, ...
Equalizing Midi???5/10/2009
  Q: My name is Nathan and I am a composer. I'm composed many song using Finale 2009 and recently ...
  A: MIDI is simply control information that tells your VSTi plug-ins to play some audio at a certain ...
Drum MIDI from Cakewalk Sonar to Korg X505/7/2009
  Q: When sequencing into Cakewalk Sonar, the drum MIDI kit does not establish itself. It is a pitched ...
  A: Ahh... the old "demo song" trick. Check the demo song in Sonar using the VIEW EVENTS list, and see ...
Drum MIDI from Cakewalk Sonar to Korg X505/6/2009
  Q: When sequencing into Cakewalk Sonar, the drum MIDI kit does not establish itself. It is a pitched ...
  A: Sonar does not read anything... it simply sends MIDI data which contains note on, channel, velocity, ...
Drum MIDI from Cakewalk Sonar to Korg X505/5/2009
  Q: When sequencing into Cakewalk Sonar, the drum MIDI kit does not establish itself. It is a pitched ...
  A: It is difficult to help you because this problem is most likely related to the specific settings ...
Help Connecting AW2816 to IMac for Garageband5/4/2009
  Q: I am trying to connect my Yamaha AW2816 digital hard disk recorder to my new IMac for the Garageband ...
  A: You can check the link below for more info: ...
Midi from PC to amplifier5/2/2009
  Q: I have some midi music on my PC (and Mac) and want to amplify this music on my amplifier via some ...
  A: Get a General MIDI compatible tone generator or synth module such as those manufactured by Roland or ...
Cubase SX3 and Ensiniq KS324/13/2009
  Q: How can I get my ensoniq KS32 to transmit data into Cubase SX3? Currently, I am using a Midisport ...
  A: OK - thx for the clarification... if you previously used another keyboard and it worked, then I ...
Cubase SX3 and Ensiniq KS324/12/2009
  Q: How can I get my ensoniq KS32 to transmit data into Cubase SX3? Currently, I am using a Midisport ...
  A: I don't quite understand what it is you are asking... what "sound" is it that you are expecting to ...
MIDI Connection from my computer to my keyboard4/11/2009
  Q: I got a Lightsnake STUSBMIDI10 1-in/1-out USB MIDI interface (from SoundTech Professional Audio) to ...
  A: We'll have to troubleshoot it step by step... 1) Reset your keyboard, or at least, make sure it is ...
Weird MIDI Problem4/9/2009
  Q: I am attempting to transfer some songs from my older Mac to my new studio PC by playing the MIDI ...
  A: I can see no reason why the MIDI would not get recorded. Can you record MIDI from a keyboard or ...
recording mulitple midi channels at once on my mpc to cubase2/26/2009
  Q: ok i have my keyboard(korg x50) midi to my mpc 2000xl and its runs into a midi interface witch hooks ...
  A: There are two things to check: 1. Is the MPC transmitting your 5 tracks on 5 separate MIDI ...
FL Studio amateur2/24/2009
  Q: I'm a complete beginner to FL Studio n world of music. I've XXL edition + Bible. I can just play ...
  A: Well, first of all, FL Studio is a complex piece of software... very powerful, but very complex. I ...
Addictive Drums - MPC4000 - Pro Tools2/23/2009
  Q: I recently purchased XLN Audio's "Addictive Drums". I absolutely love it. I own an MPC 4000 and Pro ...
  A: When you set up the Addictive Drums in Pro Tools, you set it up as an Instrument that is triggered ...
making a cd from downloaded midi fil2/22/2009
  Q: This is really a 2 part question. I am a piano teacher using a yamaha dgx 620 portable grand. I ...
  A: Simply purchase a cable with the two jacks of the size needed to go between your keyboard and ...
M-audio Firewire solo or 410?2/21/2009
  Q: I am going to buy a m-audio firewire interface, but I don't know the technical differences (i mean ...
  A: Both units will do what you require with similar sound quality. But I would suggest that you get the ...
Protools/ Reasons Rewire Getting no sound2/18/2009
  Q: "Hey how are you today? My question is concerning Protools LE on a Gateway Windows Vista computer. ...
  A: I am not familiar with the exact operation of the Mbox2, but since it has two line inputs at the ...
Tascam us-122L2/17/2009
  Q: I am unable to install my interface because i do not have the service pack 2. I do however have the ...
  A: Hmmm... Sounds like something for Tascam tech support... Windows XP with service pack 2 is the ...
making a cd from downloaded midi fil2/16/2009
  Q: This is really a 2 part question. I am a piano teacher using a yamaha dgx 620 portable grand. I ...
  A: The most likely cause of the computer-burnt CD not working is because it has been burned ...
Protools/ Reasons Rewire Getting no sound2/14/2009
  Q: "Hey how are you today? My question is concerning Protools LE on a Gateway Windows Vista computer. ...
  A: I am fine thanks. You have provided a lot of details in your email but I am not sure what it is ...
MIDI input problem2/12/2009
  Q: I'm am using Cubase Sx 3 & Reason to make beats and record etc. Everything was working the way it ...
  A: You will have to troubleshoot a bit... Start with the MIDI source, which is the controller... ...
RE: high quality music samples12/29/2008
  Q: my message was: "hi this is my first question on allexperts.com, so i just want to thank you and ...
  A: Start with Sibelius... it offers a complete package with fairly realistic sounds. If you have more ...
midi12/28/2008
  Q: Two questions. I currently have a casio ctk-731 keyboard with midi in and out. I also have an ...
  A: The USB/MIDI cable will give you a single MIDI port to your software (Sonar), thus giving you 16 ...
Midi Playback on my Roland RD700 GX12/24/2008
  Q: I am new to MIDI and I am interested to learn how to make my Laptop Computer work well with my ...
  A: In your keyboard... set it to "Local Control OFF" so that the keyboard MIDI notes have to pass ...
midi and audio playback12/22/2008
  Q: this is actually a two-part question. What I'm using: Windows XP Pro Cakewalk Sonar 8 Casio wk-110 ...
  A: Check the tutorials at JayzenSound.com for background info on what Virtual Instruments are, as well ...
midi12/21/2008
  Q: I want to connect my Casio MA-150 mini MIDI keyboard with my PC. What do I need to do that? My PC ...
  A: You need a USB to MIDI converter - a box with MIDI IN and OUT ports on one side for your keyboard ...
Cubase 4 vstinstrament recording12/19/2008
  Q: Having problem recording go 2 play and record something but completly doesnt play the first note ...
  A: Sounds like you are simply missing the first note because you are playing it before the beat. ...
MIDI I/O: USB Audio Device12/18/2008
  Q: M-Audio Fast Track Pro M-Audio Oxygen 61 Question. How do I interface these two equipment to my PC ...
  A: Latency is caused by the processing time required to process the sample playback data when triggered ...
Yamaha 620 keyboard, flash drive12/14/2008
  Q: I have a Yamaha 620 keyboard. I recorded onto a flash drive and saved as a SMF. I downloaded the ...
  A: If you are playing back the MIDI file, then it will use whatever instrument sounds are available. ...
Yamaha 620 keyboard, flash drive12/13/2008
  Q: I have a Yamaha 620 keyboard. I recorded onto a flash drive and saved as a SMF. I downloaded the ...
  A: SMF is just a small MIDI format file used to tell the Yamaha keyboard what notes to play. To play ...
Using Keyboard With Roland SP-80812/5/2008
  Q: Would I be able to use a keyboard like a triton or a midi keyboard with a sound module with the ...
  A: If the sp808 accepts MIDI IN, which I assume it does, then just hook it up to the MIDI OUT of the ...
backing tracks12/4/2008
  Q: I am a mature aged muso that would like to get some backing tracks that I can use to sing with have ...
  A: An MP3 format file is just an audio file (music) and can be played with nearly any audio program, ...
laptop to pa12/3/2008
  Q: hey, im technology retarded, so bare with me. my sax player recently started working on reason and ...
  A: Sounds like you are either missing a channel, or the stereo channels from the laptop audio output ...
How to transfer Triton Extreme sequences to computer/ and/or make mp39/28/2008
  Q: Greetings. I have been doing tracks on a triton Extreme and am trying to figure out how to transfer ...
  A: I don't think the Triton can self-mix and generate a WAV file internally... it might... but I doubt ...
no sound reception in sonar 7 from performance controller9/27/2008
  Q: i have a kurzweil pc2x, midi in midi out connected to M-Audio fast track pro, to my computer using ...
  A: Great! Glad you finally got it working... and thanks for the follow up... 99% of the time, I help ...
no sound reception in sonar 7 from performance controller9/26/2008
  Q: i have a kurzweil pc2x, midi in midi out connected to M-Audio fast track pro, to my computer using ...
  A: OK... let's back up a bit and tell me what it is exactly that you are trying to do... what is it ...
Garageband support of M-Audio Axiom 61 MIDI Controller9/24/2008
  Q: I'm not sure if you know much about Garageband but I'm sure it's worth a try. I'm a Mac user and I ...
  A: Also... try doing a factory hard reset on the Axiom 61, just to make sure its output settings are ...
no sound reception in sonar 7 from performance controller9/23/2008
  Q: i have a kurzweil pc2x, midi in midi out connected to M-Audio fast track pro, to my computer using ...
  A: I can't give much of an answer based on the few details you have given, but since the softsynths ...
Garageband support of M-Audio Axiom 61 MIDI Controller9/20/2008
  Q: I'm not sure if you know much about Garageband but I'm sure it's worth a try. I'm a Mac user ...
  A: When you say "organ synths" what are you refering to exactly? Which softsynths are working, and ...
Remote SL259/18/2008
  Q: I just bought a Novation ReMOTE SL and im running it through Cubase studio 4. . and i use a mac OS ...
  A: To get sound from a VST, it needs to first have an audio output track... with it's input assigned to ...
can't transfer songs from keyboard to computer9/17/2008
  Q: .. i am stressin' over my yamaha e403 keyboard.. i can't transfer my 5 back-up (user) files TO my ...
  A: Goto the Yamaha website and download a copy of the manual for your synth, if you don't already have ...
Nero Wave Editor Sound Problem9/15/2008
  Q: I'm usually able to Google answers to most of the questions but this one is tricky due to non-common ...
  A: From the way you describe the hook-ups to the computer, it sounds like you are using the internal ...
music downloads for pps slideshow?9/12/2008
  Q: "Hi I have never been a music down loader due to all the legal ramifications. Are there any free ...
  A: .. You could try this place for pop: http://www.yourfreemusicdownloads.com/about.php This place ...
saving midi songs to PC and Audio CD9/11/2008
  Q: I have old hardware and I'm probably asking for a miracle. I have a Roland U-20 keyboard with a Korg ...
  A: What is a "floppy disk"? Is that like a cassette tape? If you can get your system to play your ...
git box distortion9/7/2008
  Q: Posted: Yesterday, at 2:48 am Post subject: git box distortion ...
  A: Sorry, I don't have reason and I couldn't find a manual online to check... but with other DAW ...
midi keyboard lag9/5/2008
  Q: hey there. im trying to run this basic midi controller (the e-mu x board) threw reason (v. 2.5) but ...
  A: USB 1 is plenty fast enough to handle MIDI - it is unlikely the cause of this problem. It sounds ...
Microkorg to logic9/4/2008
  Q: I have a few questions. I just got a microkorg and an m-audio interface yesterday, hoping that I ...
  A: I'm a bit confused by your question actually because of what you say at the very end about "give up ...
m-audio fast track usb interface9/3/2008
  Q: 5 for all my recording when i plug this it into my computer and use adobe it will read it ok? thx
  A: Yes, it will work with all software and any computer with a USB interface. But just to be clear... ...
triton le + m-audio midisport interface + fl studio69/2/2008
  Q: i own a triton le, an m-audio interface, and i cant seem to get going with my keyboard onto fl ...
  A: Let's take this one step at a time... In FL, there is a MIDI activity indicator... does it flash ...
DGX620 Connect to a Motif ES rack6/26/2008
  Q: I try to viod buy another keyboard, can you midi the these two item together to get the sound to get ...
  A: You can MIDI them together, but I think the keyboard has no MIDI connections, only USB... so you'll ...
Connecting a keyboard to cubase 46/25/2008
  Q: I've purchased cubase 4 so I can play music I've composed on my keyboard into the computer and edit ...
  A: Right... OK, I agree... you seem to be having a lot of problems... Good luck... bye. Just kidding. ...
Sound fonts / instrument definitions6/23/2008
  Q: I have just bought a Yamaha DGX-620 (and very nice it is too). I have to make a CD of songs on the ...
  A: You certainly don't need to buy a specialized CD recorder... all you need is a .wav file recording ...
MIDI Studio Setup Hard & Soft6/17/2008
  Q: Hey thanx, for responding,here's a follow up, I have it setup this way: Axiom ==> MIDISPORT/USB 4x4 ...
  A: I somehow didn't notice previously that you had a MidiSport - that makes things easy... But I don't ...
music generation6/15/2008
  Q: i am trying to create music like the prodigy and chemical brothers (dance music) and am wondering ...
  A: There are a number of ways to change the sound of a track while it plays, and they are not ...
midi files6/11/2008
  Q: I recently purchased a Dell computer to replace an Acer. When using Vanbasco midi player or Sonar 1 ...
  A: When you moved the software to your new computer, it is likely that it installed the default ...
MIDI Keyboard and MIDI Guitar6/10/2008
  Q: I read your answer on a question from another owner of a Casio (CTK 591, not 100% sure) but I don't ...
  A: The Casio SMF converter is just used to convert standard MIDI files into a special Casio format used ...
"How To" Midi Keyboard to Mac6/8/2008
  Q: I have a 1997 Technics sx-PX224/M digital piano. The manual is at ...
  A: I'm not sure what you mean by "no signal" but here's a breakdown: - the piano's MIDI output is not ...
free download6/6/2008
  Q: link or web so i can,t download my software for my jamaha psr e403 midi installacion.I don,t have ...
  A: Try the links below: ...
CASIO LK 2156/5/2008
  Q: I want to play a tune and recordthis onto the memory then replay back that tune and add to this with ...
  A: If the Casio has the ability to record your playing, it will be marked with a button, likely a red ...
Yamaha YPG 525 ... PC connections ???6/4/2008
  Q: Greetings, on the back of my YPG 525, there is a USB flash memory to Device terminal. I believe that ...
  A: USB to Host s/b the MIDI connection (MIDI and USB are both serial data, they are just carried on ...
Composition Software6/3/2008
  Q: JZ, I am looking for some software that will allow me to compose music for voice. I basically just ...
  A: What you describe can be done by almost any commercially available sequencer: Pro Tools, Sonar, ...
Connecting Korg N364 with Midi5/20/2008
  Q: I have a Korg N364 and I'm trying to connect it up through a Yamaha UX16-1 Midi cable IN/OUT. I ...
  A: You will need to troubleshoot to figure out where the problem is. Break it down into sections: ...
Connecting Korg N364 with Midi5/19/2008
  Q: I have a Korg N364 and I'm trying to connect it up through a Yamaha UX16-1 Midi cable IN/OUT. I ...
  A: Very simple: Korg MIDI OUT to Yamaha MIDI IN Korg MIDI IN to Yamaha MIDI OUT Tell Reason to accept ...
M-audio axiom 495/13/2008
  Q: I have one usb port and i have a usb hub witch i connect my mbox and the axiom 49 via usb but the ...
  A: First of all - you should never do any audio/MIDI running through a USB hub. Connect everything ...
"How to" set up with Midi3/18/2008
  Q: I have a Technics Digital Piano, SX-Px224/M. It has a Midi connection (on back, both Midi and ...
  A: You can purchase a simple USB card from M-Audio or any number of other manufacturers which will ...
Choosing Multitrack Recording Software With High Quality Sound Samples/ Library2/25/2008
  Q: Good day, JZ. Thanks for taking the time with my question. It is as follows: Assuming price were no ...
  A: I'm not aware of any software that has an integrated sample library, other than Finale, which isn't ...
record audio from triton to sonar2/23/2008
  Q: This has probably been asked before but I didn't find the answer. I want to record the audio from ...
  A: Well, from a quick look at the user manual, the Triton is one amazing little machine! But, it only ...
home recording2/19/2008
  Q: i ve downloaded a few programs like cakewalk frooty loops etc [tho they seem geared to composing ...
  A: All you need is a sound card. There are hundreds of options but you can check the link below to get ...
VST Problems!2/18/2008
  Q: Hey again J. The Korg is hooked up to the PC and making sounds! Ive got a bit of a problem though ...
  A: This is a tough one because yes, it could be a lot of things. Without sitting in front of the ...
MIDI channel swapping2/15/2008
  Q: Although I am reasonably computer literate, I have no experience using online MIDI software. My ...
  A: To convert the channels, simply load a MIDI file into any commercially available MIDI sequencing ...
Korg2/14/2008
  Q: I have a Korg Padkontrol which I need to use through Cubase (Cubase as master). When I try to ...
  A: .. Off the top of my head, it sounds like a driver issue with using the USB, or possibly even a bad ...
midi connections......2/8/2008
  Q: JZ....i saw you answer another "lew"s question and you were excellent. I hope you, or anyone, can ...
  A: .. number two The problem I see here is that the sounds triggered in Battery are likely velocity ...
guitar/laptop2/6/2008
  Q: I can play the acoustic and somewhat sing. I am wanting to start making my own cd's but i am ...
  A: You can go in either direction here - get a powerful laptop, a USB2 Audio interface, some recording ...
Recording guitar into midi2/5/2008
  Q: ive been making just beats on it but I want to record some guitar and vocals with it,is this ...
  A: The ASR10 has (had) the ability to attach an external hard drive (up to 7 of them, apparently!) and ...
VSTi's2/4/2008
  Q: Ive got a load of VSTi's on my system with only basic one sound on them. Can I make these work with ...
  A: I need to know exactly which VSTi plug-ins you have on your system before I can give you any more ...
Roland XP-50 as a keyboard controller2/3/2008
  Q: Please tell me the steps to take to set up my Roland XP-50 so that it can be used as a keyboard ...
  A: There are too many variables involved here to just give you a simple answer... so let's try to take ...
how does midi work???2/1/2008
  Q: I've got a Triton Le korg and a lap top with some software like ACID I'm just starting to learn how ...
  A: I think the thing that is confusing you is that MIDI is control information, not sound. MIDI is ...
ASR to MPC midi12/3/2007
  Q: Greetings, and thanks in advance for your time. I have my ASR 10 keyboard connected to my MPC 2000 ...
  A: I can only suggest a few things to check out - you'll have to do the troubleshooting yourself... I ...
midi, music production, hardware, software12/2/2007
  Q: I am a senior music major about to undergo my senior music project. I want to write a film score ...
  A: Sorry Dave - I just got your follow up... Funny we were thinking the exact same thing! If you read ...
ASR to MPC midi11/28/2007
  Q: Greetings, and thanks in advance for your time. I have my ASR 10 keyboard connected to my MPC 2000 ...
  A: I'll try to clarify: The MPC2000 has 8 analogue outputs on it that send audio from the samples ...
ASR to MPC midi11/27/2007
  Q: Greetings, and thanks in advance for your time. I have my ASR 10 keyboard connected to my MPC 2000 ...
  A: Your connections seem to be OK from what you describe - your setup will allow you to control things ...
Different connections for Audio/digital - Quality11/12/2007
  Q: Can you give an overview of different connectivity eg. XRL, 1/4 jack, USB, 5 pin, 3 pin, digital ...
  A: When dealing with analogue audio, you have electrical signals that actually physically represent the ...
composing with computer for video11/11/2007
  Q: I’m a middle-aged composer – meaning that I got my Master’s Degree in the early 80s before the ...
  A: You are correct about Windows XP Media Centre... this is not a good OS to be using - you should ...
connecting 2 midi keybords to reason11/8/2007
  Q: I have an Edirol PCR M50 & a M-Audio Ozone & I'm trying to connect them both to my PC so that I can ...
  A: If you want to connect them externally via MIDI cables, all you could use a 2 port MIDI card such as ...
Home Studio Set-up11/5/2007
  Q: and would truly need your help. Straight to the point. I need help in what i need for computer ...
  A: There really isn't much to do about it other than what you mention in your email... - Try to ...
Connecting a midi cd drive to my keyboard10/28/2007
  Q: I have a Roland Keyboard KF-7 it has a built in floppy disc drive. My problem --There are very few ...
  A: The CD players you see with MIDI in/out ports are often used by DJ's to synchronize beats between ...
Connecting a midi cd drive to my keyboard10/27/2007
  Q: I have a Roland Keyboard KF-7 it has a built in floppy disc drive. My problem --There are very few ...
  A: You're right, floppy discs are definitely a thing of the past! The problem is that your Roland only ...
My microKorg10/26/2007
  Q: I'm new to all of this recording onto the computer stuff of course. I just bought a microKorg synth ...
  A: Try this: Create a MIDI track, set its output to the MIDI out that goes to your keyboard, and its ...
My microKorg10/24/2007
  Q: I'm new to all of this recording onto the computer stuff of course. I just bought a microKorg synth ...
  A: If your keyboard is working correctly, then all you need to do is set up the MIDI track of Cubase ...
Midi Question for J10/19/2007
  Q: Yes what i want to do is recreate the entire midi performance and record it. Yes there are some ...
  A: When you import direct from the floppy, you say it's a mess... yet this method is the best way to ...
MIDI?10/16/2007
  Q: i have very little knowledge of this topic but all i wish is to set up a link between my music ...
  A: I'm not sure if your laptop will tell you that there are MIDI ports available or not with a USB/MIDI ...
MIDI and Audio10/4/2007
  Q: I was wondering how do convert midi tracks into audio tracks
  A: The simplest way is to just send the MIDI tracks to a polyphonic synth (keyboard) and record the ...
transfer cakewalk midi sequences to Korg Triton9/26/2007
  Q: I want to transfer my midi sequences from Cakewalk to my Korg Triton. Reason for this is for running ...
  A: If it was me, I would set up a laptop on stage and use it to directly control the Triton using your ...
casio ctk900 on windows vista9/25/2007
  Q: I am completely new to the world of midi and audio recording on computer. i recently bought a ctk900 ...
  A: You need these basic elements to do what you want: - software capable of recording audio (this may ...
I can't connect my electronic piano to play the samples from Reason 3.0.9/14/2007
  Q: I've just got a MIDI cable, with out- and inputs, connected, and the other end is USB 2.0, i can't ...
  A: - Connect the USB end of the cable to your computer's USB port. Your computer should recognize it ...
Sound fonts9/12/2007
  Q: Have you heard of Utopia Live! soundfonts from Roel de Wit & Utopia Sound Division? Very, very ...
  A: I had not heard of them until you mentioned it - but I was able to dig up the following article that ...
CakeWak9/10/2007
  Q: I am evaluating CakeWalk (Sonar), before I purchase it to see if it can layout the chords and ...
  A: If you go into the top menu "Process" - then follow the path: MIDI Fx/Cakewalk Fx... you will see an ...
Nero Pitch Bend9/8/2007
  Q: I have an issue with Nero Wave Editor 3 pitch bend. I screw all my music. Basically meaning i slow ...
  A: Not exactly sure what your question is here, but I assume you are looking for a way to change the ...
recording patterns....9/7/2007
  Q: i have just bought a casio wk 3800, digital workstation. i am in the production of hip hop beats, ...
  A: First piece of advice... If you see the word "Casio" on a piece of equipment, just smile, quickly ...
recording with computer9/4/2007
  Q: I have cubase se /US428 mixer. I play guitar and have very little information about recording with ...
  A: To get better drum sounds, you have a few choices... - Buy a good set of drum loops, drop them into ...
midi to computer line8/28/2007
  Q: i have a behringer amp with midi line,s in/thu , out so i got midi line,s for my computer that plug ...
  A: First off, I'm not sure that plugging MIDI cables into joystick ports will work... I know some ...
Yamaha YPT-3108/27/2007
  Q: I just purhcased YPT-310 keyboard, and successfully transferred few MIDI Format songs to the ...
  A: Without having a YPT-310 to actually look at, I can only give you my best guess... which is that ...
Questions about Creative Music Synth8/24/2007
  Q: Creative Music Synth is the FM synth present in the SB16 card. It consists of the Yamaha OPL3 chip ...
  A: So you are saying that when you play the internal FM synth generated sounds by themselves, they ...
Program change8/23/2007
  Q: it was much appreciated. On looking at the gear I have I've found out that the old Casio keyboard ...
  A: You certainly have an eclectic collection of equipment! Why not replace it all with a laptop, a ...
Roland SC 78/22/2007
  Q: I've recently bought a Roland sc7 sound canvas on a second hand website. The seller said that this ...
  A: I don't think you can do much editing of the sounds on this model. You are basically limited to ...
Software Synthesizers and Hardware8/15/2007
  Q: I am a musician and I am trying to use Software Synths (Rhodes pianos, Hammond, vintage synths). ...
  A: Well... this is just my opinion, of course... Personally, I think Mac has a brilliant advertising ...
MIDI to USB8/14/2007
  Q: I have a Yamaha DGX-505 keyboard that only transfers MIDI data via a USB cord. I have several MIDI ...
  A: How about this? http://www.rm.com/he/products/Product.asp?cref=PD344968 Call and ask them if it ...
MIDI to Computer8/10/2007
  Q: I know nothing about a Midi Keyboard, but it appears to have the ability to connect to a computer. ...
  A: Yes, a MIDI keyboard can be connected to your MIDI sound card in your computer. There is no ...
Sound Fonts for Live Performance8/8/2007
  Q: I have an electric keyboard, but the number of built-in sounds are limited. I was wondering if it's ...
  A: Absolutely this is a good idea! You don't say what type of laptop you have, but the main thing to ...
MIDI recording to WAV format8/7/2007
  Q: I need a software that can record MIDI input as a standard WAV file. (i'm using MIDI usb cable.. so ...
  A: Perhaps I have misunderstood the question, but MIDI is just a digital stream of control data - much ...
Transfer recorded music from keyboard to computer8/5/2007
  Q: I have a Yamaha PSR-295 keyboard which is connected via standard USB (the same one a printer uses) ...
  A: The Yamaha is a GM compatible keyboard and so will output MIDI whenever you play the keyboard. I'm ...
Transfer recorded music from keyboard to computer8/4/2007
  Q: I have a Yamaha PSR-295 keyboard which is connected via standard USB (the same one a printer uses) ...
  A: When the Yamaha plays, it *should* output every note it plays from the MIDI OUT port in real time, ...
music making8/1/2007
  Q: what are people called when they make thier own music??/electronica
  A: If you write music that is meant to be played by someone else, you are typically called a music ...
Transfering Midi patches to Roland gp 1007/26/2007
  Q: I have downloaded patches created by enthusiasts for use with the Roland GP 100 pre-amp. I have a ...
  A: I gave you a link to the gp100 site just to help you out - I found it on Google and it has nothing ...
Transfering Midi patches to Roland gp 1007/22/2007
  Q: I have downloaded patches created by enthusiasts for use with the Roland GP 100 pre-amp. I have a ...
  A: You will have to transfer the data using MIDI - so you will need an inexpensive USB-MIDI converter ...
to connect casio ma 150 to computer7/17/2007
  Q: i am a music player and i want to be a music director.actually i had buy one casio ma 150.it is midi ...
  A: To use your Casio with Sonar, you will need to buy a MIDI port that will attach to your computer, ...
Confused about MIDI7/12/2007
  Q: Hey there! I have a couple questions for you. I Have a iMac , a USB MIDIsport 2x2, and a Roland ...
  A: The MIDIsport is a 2 port device - meaning that "A" is one port, "B" is another separate port - each ...
sonar 6 and mbox 27/3/2007
  Q: i recently upgraded from sonar 5 producer edition to sonar 6 producer edition. i have been using a ...
  A: Sonar 5 has been tested to work along side sonar 6 - so that shouldn't be an issue. All I can tell ...
Connecting Triton LE to computer6/27/2007
  Q: I've connected my Triton to my computer via a guitar/keyboard usb cable so I can record audio into ...
  A: I'm not sure how you have hooked up the Triton to cakewalk - you say via a USB cable - but this ...
Recording a Protools project to my cd writer6/21/2007
  Q: I have Windows pro-tool digi 001. How do I go about to record a project from Pro-tools into my CD ...
  A: If I assume that when you say "CD writer" that you are referring to the CD burner on the same ...
Microphone wont work6/18/2007
  Q: How do i get my microphone to work on Fruity loops 6 XXL to record vocals.I have Alesis I/O 2 USB ...
  A: Fruity Loops is a strange program - and takes awhile to get used to. It's a brilliant program, but I ...
music software for vista6/17/2007
  Q: I have a new windows vista system on a new Dell laptop and want to compose music, use midi files and ...
  A: Sonar 6 is specifically tested to work on Vista, and it's a great product - will do everything you ...
music software for vista6/16/2007
  Q: I have a new windows vista system on a new Dell laptop and want to compose music, use midi files and ...
  A: Sonar 6 is one of the best all-around programs for Windows Vista, with a very solid userbase and ...
midi6/15/2007
  Q: I recently got a new Yamaha keyboard and am desperate to transfer the songs I've recorded on the ...
  A: There are basically two ways to record the music - I'll try to keep this as simple as possible... ...
MIDI USB plug6/12/2007
  Q: I recently bought a MIDI USB connector to plug my electric piano to my computer and record tracks to ...
  A: - Make sure you have a MIDI cable running from the keyboard MIDI Out port to the MIDI In of the USB ...
getting started...6/9/2007
  Q: some percussion, harmonica- and I wanted to start recording it to my computer, with a music program ...
  A: Your computer is a bit old, but should be sufficient for basic audio work. There really is no "easy" ...
Transferring DGX 505 User Songs --> Computer6/5/2007
  Q: Hey, I just bought a refurbished DGX 505, because Yamaha has stopped manufacturing them, and was ...
  A: I am not familiar with this particular synth model but a quick look at the manual suggests that the ...
logic pro software6/2/2007
  Q: I have just bought a new windows vista laptop and am wanting to buy a copy of logic pro for my own ...
  A: When Apple bought Logic a few years back, they dropped support for Windows. The last version of ...
yamaha ux-16, Vista operating system6/2/2007
  Q: need advice installing driver and setup of yamaha ux-16 on laptop running vista. I have downloaded ...
  A: You are a brave soul to venture into Vista territory with music software... I have kept XP for now ...
midi5/2/2007
  Q: how do I use my casio ctk 593 with my computer programs such as reason 3 and fruity loops? I have a ...
  A: This is a very involved question, or a very easy one, depending on your perspective. You say you ...
Convert wma files to mp3 files5/1/2007
  Q: I just bought a mp3 player. I tried to transfer my music files from the windows media player to the ...
  A: Just Google "free wma to mp3 converter" and you will find lots of free programs that will do this ...
Midi PC Hook-Up4/8/2007
  Q: First let me start off by saying thank you in advance for any advice you might give to me at this ...
  A: Well, I'm not sure where to begin... You don't really "add" the PC to your overall set-up. The PC is ...

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