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Dr. Trivicon- Well, I don't know about using a KVM between a Mac and a PC though it seems like it should probably work since it's just a simple switch. The only problem might be that you would probably need some kind of adapters for the video depending on what kind of a plug your Apple has on...

The new M-Audio has an OK feel. It's certainly not "great". I think it's kind of "bouncy" for want of a better word. At least that's how it felt to me, but everyone is different. It's certainly not like a "real" piano! Also, and this is quite surprising for any modern controller, it doesn't send...

Uhhh... 2?????? ;) Seriously, there don't appear to be any differences in the specifications for these instruments, right down to their weight. It might be that one model was only sold at Best Buy. Sometimes manufacturers do that so they can keep track of sales and service for a retailer...

In addition to the stereo L/R jacks, there are 4 individual outputs on the rear panel. I believe that you can configure these so that you can output 6 separate parts of a multi to them. If you need more than 6 tracks then you'll have to do it in multiple passes. Ted

I don't think the KX88 has any such limitation. It only transmits on 2 channels and it can't do layers (well, across the entire keyboard it can) and since it only can do 2 channels only has one split (programmable), but otherwise, though tedious to program, it can do almost anything. Ted

Well, SONAR's VST wrapper works fine on every plug I have. I'd have to think that Cubase would be the winner there though since they invented the format. Of course SONAR does DX and DXi flawlessly! Ted

Lomarrius- Do you use MIDI? I think it's generally accepted that SONAR has the best MIDI implementation of the two. But even that is probably open to debate. Really, there isn't much separating the two anymore. Except for the 2 factors I previously mentioned. Ted

Well, at least you admit it's just your opinion. ;) Personally, I've always stuck with Cakewalk products for two very good reasons- First, the simple, non-intrusive copy protection scheme. Install the program, type in your serial number and off you go! Get a new hard drive? No problem? Build a...

While a MIDI patchbay might be of use, I don't think it has anything to do with the problem you're experiencing. I'm a long time owner of the KX88, it's an absolutely wonderful controller (as long as you don't have to move it!), possibly the best ever made. Unfortunately, I don't have any...

Well, what have you actually done so far? Re-reading your post, the impression I'm getting is that you haven't really tried anything yet. You read the manual? I'm looking at it right now. After the obligatory "Overview", the next thing it says is the following: <<<<Hardware Installation...

Didn't it come with instructions? If so, Step 1-follow them. If not, Step 2- hie yourself over to M-Audio's excellent web site HERE and download the manual and refer back to step one. And the other question that comes to mind- If you have no idea what to do with it, why did you buy it in...

Phobea- Good! I sometimes feel like I'm the only one out there using Soundscape products, especially living here in the states. (They have a much stronger presence in Europe). Before you go PT, I'd encourage you to take a close look at their embedded systems as well. An awful lot of processing...

Phobea- There would be no need to switch sequencers at all. I use SONAR, but it will work fine with Audition or Logic, I'm sure. They have solid drivers for ASIO-2, WDM, GSIF and MME. The included mixer software is completely transparent. I generally don't use it at all. Though you can run...

Well, you could start by telling us something about your setup- equipment, software, etc. Pretty hard to give you any help without something to go on. And yes, it's going to involve learning the basics of your recording software. :) Ted

Phobea- If you're interested in DSP cards, I'd like to mention a line that gets far too little notice- Soundscape. I have two of their Mixtreme cards which have one Motorola chip on them and can handle 16 channels of I/O. The new cards (Mixtreme 192) can go all the way to 192K, albeit on 2...

I think it's important to clarify what MIDI is and isn't. This is a topic that seems to generate a lot of confusion and comes up frequently. MIDI is NOT audio. MIDI is NOT sounds. MIDI is a protocol that manufacturers adopted in order to allow different brands of equipment communicate with one...

First of all, welcome to the board! Well, everyone is right! The Soundblaster is not a very good card for anything audio. The GM wavetable synth sounds terrible. Soundfonts are a viable option, but you'll need to find ones that sound good. Softsynths (plug-ins or stand alone) offer you a very...

timnmelinda- First- Mac or PC? I've never used Mac so I can't comment on their options. On the PC, for audio and MIDI recording there are two major players Cakewalk and Steinberg. Steinberg is being aquired by Yamaha so it's anybody's guess what's in their future. Cakewalk's flagship is...

Not sure what Tascam you are referring to, but there are several inexpensive soundcards that will get you started in computer recording. For instance, M-Audio 2496 supports Win 98. Software- There are programs like N-Tracks and Tracktion and Powertracks available for little or no cost. These...

Not so fast there... ;) There are small programs that can host VST/DX effects and VSTi/DXi's like THIS ONE They're cheap, simple to setup and work just fine. This means that you could use most any softsynth not just those available in a stand-alone version. Ted