Recording MIDI to audio track in Cubase

[Rinox]

Hi guys! I'm pretty new to recording so I have a question. How can I record a MIDI track in my Cubase project to an audio track? I've read a lot about MIDI so I know I have to convert it to audio in order to export the project to a .WAV file.
I've used a YAMAHA keyboard (PSR E413) to record the MIDI tracks with and I do not have a sound card yet. I only use a USB cable to connect the keyboard to my computer. Please explain it easy to me since I'm a beginner.

I know there's a lot of threads on this topic but after spending 4 1/2 hours without getting any further I'll take a shot and ask the pros!

[Chili]

If you want to use the sounds from your yamaha keyboard, you have to find a way to bring them into your computer; a soundcard, or rather, an audio interface. If you want the sounds generated inside your computer, you will need a VSTi. VSTi's are plug-ins that run inside of Cubase and range in price from free to thousands. There are a few that come with Cubsae for you to try. Refer to your manual to learn how.

peace.

[didgijimmy]

read post number 10 here: http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=278118

It is an exlanation for edrum midi, but it's the same concept really. worked for me.

[Chili]

Originally Posted by didgijimmy

read post number 10 here: http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=278118

It is an exlanation for edrum midi, but it's the same concept really. worked for me.

Well, actually, post 10 was about splitting out drums into individual tracks. Not quite the same as what is asked here. But, ahem, post 5 speaks directly to the Rinox's question. Whoever posted that one is a genius.

[didgijimmy]

Originally Posted by Chili

Well, actually, post 10 was about splitting out drums into individual tracks. Not quite the same as what is asked here. But, ahem, post 5 speaks directly to the Rinox's question. Whoever posted that one is a genius.

Forgive me, I only saw that it was the largest post and assumed that was the one I meant. However you are correct and whoever wrote that post should probably go down as a hr legend, hall of fame status etc.
Have a good one chilli.
James

[Chili]

Originally Posted by didgijimmy

Forgive me, I only saw that it was the largest post and assumed that was the one I meant. However you are correct and whoever wrote that post should probably go down as a hr legend, hall of fame status etc.
Have a good one chilli.
James

"You must spread some reputation around...."

guess I got you already. Thanks!!

[didgijimmy]

Originally Posted by Chili

"You must spread some reputation around...."

guess I got you already. Thanks!!

well it's the thought that counts... ive got to spread some too. any idea how much you have to "spread" to be able to rerep?

[legionserial]

To put it simply, do an audio mixdown of the MIDI instrument the track is going to.

The instrument should show up as a track on the grid. You can either select the instrument in the audio mixdown window as your source, or just solo it and mix down the stereo output.

[Rinox]

I finally made it! I used Pianoteq and it worked Thanks guys!

[didgijimmy]

be sure to be more than a one hit wonder poster Rinox.
James

[Chili]

Originally Posted by didgijimmy

well it's the thought that counts... ive got to spread some too. any idea how much you have to "spread" to be able to rerep?

Sorry, I don't know. Often wondered myself, but never counted.

Originally Posted by Rinox

I finally made it! I used Pianoteq and it worked Thanks guys!

Very cool. Be sure to post your tunes in the MP3 Clinic when you have something you want to share.. or need critiquing, comments, help, looking for suggestions, etc. You'll get honest and helpful replies.

Welcome to the site.