Few Questions About Midi Options

[Belligerent Ente...]

I just introduced myself to MIDI and I'm stumped. Now I have a pretty good idea of what I may need to be successful but I was wondering if one of you could possibly help me.

What I'm trying to do is transfer data from my keyboard to the software I use on my computer.

My set up is this: Keyboard > MIDI cables > MIDI Interface > Recording Software

Now my question is, do I need anything else to be successful? I've read about MIDI controllers, would I need that to get my data in sync to appear on my software?

i.e: Keyboard > MIDI cables > MIDI Controller > MIDI Interface > Recording Software?

If someone could possibly walk me through this it would be greatly appreciated.

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I have one other question. I have MIDI examples that open up in my recording software. How do I actually listen to the data or is it even possible?

Thank you!

[deaconblue]

Hey B.E.,

Well that's a pretty loaded question set.

More info, please...

What kind of keyboard are you using? If it is able to send MIDI data, then you may be able to use it as a controller.

What kind of MIDI interface? What is the connection method to your PC? If it is passing MIDI data to and from the computer interface, then it should be fine.

What kind of recording software? You may need to configure your MIDI setup in that software to be able to actually "see" the keyboard and/or controller as a connected device.

You may also need to enable a software instrument or MIDI track to be able to capture the MIDI data being sent by your MIDI interface.

Same series of questions go for your being able to listen to MIDI songs in your recording software. Assign voices or patches to the track, enable it to play, etc.

peace.

[Belligerent Ente...]

My setup is...

Roland x6 > Linked by MIDI Monster Cables > Presonus FireBox > Reason 4

Now my Roland has a USB port which could be used for MIDI, do you think if I bought a MIDI USB cable it would make a difference?