Need help with MIDI outs (Cakewalk 2002)

[Monzerelli]

I can't here any output while working with Home Studio 2002. It says I didn't choose any MIDI outputs, but I checked my computer and I have plenty. The problem is though, only one (MIDI Mapper) shows up as an option for me. On my labtop i have no problems, All MIDI output options are available and I get sound. On my desktop I've also got Fuity Loops 2.7 (which I have no manual to; would like one) but i get sound from it. I don't under stand the problem. Also, (considering I could get HS2002 to produce sound) how do I merge what I've made on 'Loops to Home Studio?............HELP!!!!!!!!!!

[James Argo]

I don't use HS 2002 but SONAR, but I believe any Cakey will show the MIDI port in Options --> MIDI Devices, if you install propher driver. If it's already there, then hilight it / them. Anyway, what's your sound / MIDI card ? And how come your Software didn't come with any manual ? Even if you buy online, they will bundle the manual in certain file format (.doc, .rtf, .pdf, etc...).

OR.....?

[BluesMeister]

Greetings Monzerelli,

1) Does your audiocard have a sound chip?
Yes: You should be hearing sounds.
No: You'll need to use a DXi such as Edirol VSC.
See page 2-43 of the manual that came with your HS2002 software, the chapter is headed: Tutorial 8-Using Soft Synths

Those tutorials are very handy for the newcomer to HS2002

2) Fruity Loops is a soft-synth/sequencer all rolled into one. That's why it makes noises and you can hear them. The demos are quite neat, but a little too dance-oriented for my liking. It's the sort of stuff my son likes listening to.

I personally don't like FL's interface, but there are many who swear by it. I just swear at it I have a copy of FL that came bundled with my audiocard, no manual though.

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BluesMeister

[Monzerelli]

Thanks you guys, you really helped. Happy New Year.