Hi Kind Folks,
My daughter wants to experiment with playing samples off her computer via her midi keyboard controller. I don't know the first thing about this, I intentionally steered clear of midi in the 80's (and since) because it just seemed super complicated and like a vast arena in which to spend money on constant gear upgrades.
So, can someone explain to me what she needs hardware-wise and software-wise? A steer to a good article or video on the subject would be great. How to try this most cheaply and easily is my question, I suppose.
I'm sorry I don't know enough about this to ask a more focused question.
Thanks,
ck
Newbie wants to play samples off a windows computer
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Re: Newbie wants to play samples off a windows computer
I have one of these:
https://m-audio.com/products/view/uno
pretty simple (I did have to load drivers in Windows). So as long as your keyboard has midi, then this gets it to the computer via a USB port. Then you have to configure the software to use it -- so that can be where it gets more complicated. probably need to know more about what software you are using? most DAW software supports midi
https://m-audio.com/products/view/uno
pretty simple (I did have to load drivers in Windows). So as long as your keyboard has midi, then this gets it to the computer via a USB port. Then you have to configure the software to use it -- so that can be where it gets more complicated. probably need to know more about what software you are using? most DAW software supports midi
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Re: Newbie wants to play samples off a windows computer
Does she have a Mac or PC? If a Mac, GarageBand is best bet. On PC options are varied. FruityLoops is a pretty good option.Snarl 12/8 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:34 pmHi Kind Folks,
My daughter wants to experiment with playing samples off her computer via her midi keyboard controller. I don't know the first thing about this, I intentionally steered clear of midi in the 80's (and since) because it just seemed super complicated and like a vast arena in which to spend money on constant gear upgrades.
So, can someone explain to me what she needs hardware-wise and software-wise? A steer to a good article or video on the subject would be great. How to try this most cheaply and easily is my question, I suppose.
I'm sorry I don't know enough about this to ask a more focused question.
Thanks,
ck
I've also been playing with this. It's pretty powerful but might be a bit much for a beginner. The price is right though.
https://www.akaipro.com/mpc-beats
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Re: Newbie wants to play samples off a windows computer
Doesn't every midi controller keyboard made in the last 15 years send MIDI out of both a MIDI port and USB port?
As for software to do this, I'm interested as well. I use ableton LIVE for this but I'm sure there are simpler options as well.
As for software to do this, I'm interested as well. I use ableton LIVE for this but I'm sure there are simpler options as well.
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