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 Is A Preamp Necessary?, Using Garageband, Midisport, keyboard |
 lun. 19 avril 2004, 18:48
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I have a PowerBook G4, Midisport 2x2, and a MIDI keyboard. When I record the keyboard as a software instrument track on GarageBand, I get a barely-audible sound on playback, even with the keyboard's volume turned up. The loops that come with GarageBand have a much brighter, richer sound. I know a preamp could provide a boost before the signal goes to the computer. But is it necessary? If so, can someone recommend a decent preamp at a decent price?
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mar. 20 avril 2004, 19:10
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have you gone to the /Application/Utilities folder and opened the audio setup for mac os x and turned up your input volume?
happy recording, editbrain |
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mar. 20 avril 2004, 20:41
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I don't think a preamp is even applicable in this situation.
I am assuming the software is generating the sound not the keyboard. In which case an external preamp would be pointless. Preamps are typically used with Microphones, guitars, and synths that actually churning out sound. If you are using Garageband try switching software instruments, raising the track level, or reading the manual. -------------------- Ableton Live 4.1
Reason 3 Mac OS 10.3.8 G5 Dual 1.8 Ghz 2 GB RAM 160 HD EzQuest 120 GB 7200 Firewire HD EzQuest 200 GB 7200 Firewire HD - Pro Audio M-Audio Firewire 410 (driver 1.4.3) Behringer B1 Microphone (2x) Behringer HPS3000 Headphones Yamaha DX-11 going through a MidiMate XP (Midi to USB adapter) |
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mer. 21 avril 2004, 05:20
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Senior Member Groupe : Members Messages : 265 Inscrit : 05 déc. 03 Lieu : Memphis - US Membre no 30,424 |
my bad. i totally misunderstood this issue. oops
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