MIDI hookup question.

[NLAlston]

Hello,

I had been grappling with a 'MIDI' problem for quite a while, and think that I have narrowed it down to what is needed. One suggested fix (though frowned upon by many) was to route the left output channels from my keyboard & my QY700 music sequencer into a "Y" adapter, and to line that into the left 'input' of my Alesis RA100 reference amp. I, in turn, was supposed to do the same for the 'right' channel outs into the right channel 'in' of my amp. This did produce sound, but with decreased volume. Someone later advised me against that setup, and I immediately did away with that manner of setup. What I hope to do is to incorporate some of the sounds of the Roland RS-5, onto a number of tracks on my QY700 sequencer, and use some of the sequencer's voices on other tracks. I am now able to sequence, as desired, but (as my amplifier only has one set of channel connectors) I can only hear the unit (keyboard or sequencer) which is currently lined in. Is there some type of inexpensive multi-connection device which would be the solution to this problem? Or would I have to invest in another reference amp which houses more than one set TRS (I believe they're termed) connectors - providing that such an amp exists?. Any help in this matter would be most appreciated.

[Krakit]

Where's the MIDI question?

Sounds like your manipulating your audio output to me.

Unless I'm missing something.

I see the word "sequencer" in your post, but there's nothing about connecting MIDI into it to help you with or comment on.

Carl

[NLAlston]

Originally posted by Krakit
Where's the MIDI question?

Sounds like your manipulating your audio output to me.

Unless I'm missing something.

I see the word "sequencer" in your post, but there's nothing about connecting MIDI into it to help you with or comment on.

Carl

Hi Carl,

This is what's happening: I have a Yamaha QY700 MIDI music sequencer, and the use of a Roland RS-5 synth. The synth is MIDI'ed to the sequencer, and I had been using it solely as a controller for the internal sounds of the sequencer. I have come to find that there are some sounds on the synth which I desire to incorporate into some of my creations. If I just used the sounds of the synth there would be no problem, provided that I 'lined' the synth output into my reference amp. But my QY700 (tracks 1-8) has been set up for the external sounds of the synth, while the balance of its tracks are for the recording of its internal voices.

I guess that my question had to do less with MIDI, per se, as it has to do with output routings - and for this I do apologize. It's just that I am new to this type of thing. At any rate, what I would like to be able to do is to hear all of my sequenced tracks at the same time. The only unit that I can hear is the one which is currently lined in to the amp, which is why I wanted to know if there was such a device available for this type of situation. From what I have been able to ascertain, the output of both devices (synth & sequencer) has to be fed into an amplification unit in order to enable effective, and instantaneous, monitoring of both, and I just wondered if anyone knew of a dedicated, and inexpensive device which would allow me to do what is described above.

Blessings,

Nathan

[Krakit]

If I understand you correctly, your problem is that you have more outputs than inputs (for audio).

If this is correct than a mixer is the answer.

You can get a rack mountable mixer (like I have) or a desktop mixer (like I also have but don't use much anymore )

Depending on how many devices you wish to hear (and their stereo capabilities) you'll need one that can support all of your outputs.

1 track per.

That is, if I understand your question now.

I can give you some links to a few modestly priced mixers online.

Carl

[NLAlston]

Carl,

'More outputs than inputs' is exactly what I am faced with. I thought that there might have been a simpler (patch bay type of) solution to this, as opposed to going through some type of mixer setup. I do also have a Yamaha AW16g digital recorder which, I have learned, can be used for this purpose, but my area of play is in my bedroom - and so small that nothing else of any size can easily be used there. I guess that I will have to create music the way that I have been, until I can set up in another area of our home.

Thanks much.

Blessings,

Nathan

[Krakit]

Would THIS help you?

http://m-audio.rjmg.com/index.cfm?pid=3271


It's about as small as you can get.

Here's on on eBay:

Auction for Midiman

These things can be had for very cheap.

Carl

[NLAlston]

Carl,

Thank you very much for that link. This unit would definitely be the ticket, as it is small enough to fit where needed.

'good looking out.

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Blessings,

Nathan