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Newbie: connecting XP-80 to computer for recording

Greetings fellas,

I'm a brass, singing and piano teacher from Sydney, Aust. I've been toying with the idea of recording on my pc. I'm an avid composer and am very (I mean extremely!) keen to start bringing my ideas into reality.

I have been messing with my Roland XP-80 for many years, I've found it extremely useful and complex. My puter is a little outdated; pent III 600 128ram 20gig creative live value s/c (can't wait to update this one!).

I bought a Rol UM-2, don't know why but I use it. As it's midi I can't use my keyboard sounds. What are the best ways of recording my keyboard sounds? I was going to buy a 4-track and toy around with that but I'd rather use my puter to record.

My keyboard only has your standard 'guitar jack' outputs, what setups can convert these into my puter. Or is my wish all in vain?

I look forward to many enlightening posts.

No idea where to go from here,

Andy
 
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I have an alesis QS8 and used an old mac. I bought Opcodes "Musicshop" for 99.00 (a midi sequencer) installed it and Voila, in buisness. I have yet to get my keyboard to work with my pc. I gave up and went back to the mac.
 
Re: Newbie: connecting XP-80 to computer for recording

andyclimax said:


1) Greetings fellas,

2) .... I've been toying with the idea of recording on my pc. .....

3) ..... My puter is a little outdated; pent III 600 128ram 20gig

4) ......creative live value s/c (can't wait to update this one!).

5) I bought a Rol UM-2, don't know why but I use it. .....

6) What are the best ways of recording my keyboard sounds?

7) I was going to buy a 4-track and toy around with that but I'd rather use my puter to record.

8) My keyboard only has your standard 'guitar jack' outputs, what setups can convert these into my puter.

9) Or is my wish all in vain?.......
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1. Hello, and welcome to our home here at HR.COM

2. It is a very good idea.

3. It could be "newer", but it will definitely get the job done.

4. You will definitely want to add another/better soundcard. The Creative card can be used for SoundFonts (I'll post you a link, so you can understand what a "soundfont" actually is. ;)

5. I am not familiar with that piece. :confused:

6. You can record them as WAV. files. Or you could use the keyboard to trigger MIDI files. you could also use the keyboard to trigger SOUNDFONT files. AND or you could have the computer use the sounds in the keyboard.

7. You are better off using the computer....

8. Those are called 1/4" a.k.a. 'quarter inch' (female). Until you purchase another soundcard, you will need to Left and Right male 1/4" to 1/8" stereo male cable (I am making the assumption that the input on your computer is s tiny headphone jack a.k.a. one eigth inch, 1/8", 35mm).

You will go OUT of the keyboard, IN to the LINE IN of the computer (not the MIC IN).

9. No, it is not in vain, my friend. :cool:
 
Tnaks for the info spinsterwun!

Well investing in a twin male 1/4" to single male 1/8" is my next step. I'm just not sure if my computer can manipulate the sounds from my keyboard on the computer, software is obviously the key but I've only ever worked with MIDI.

Soundfonts look bloody complicated! I'm sure I'll learn most of it through trial and error.

So is cubase vst the benchmark? Wots a cheaper and equally as good alternative?

Thanks for the awesome reply, my brain functions much better in point form!!!

Have a cranking day!

Andy
andyclimax@hotmail.com
 
Re: Tnaks for the info spinsterwun!

andyclimax said:


1. Well investing in a twin male 1/4" to single male 1/8" is my next step.

2. I'm just not sure if my computer can manipulate the sounds from my keyboard on the computer,

3. software is obviously the key but I've only ever worked with MIDI.

4. Soundfonts look bloody complicated! I'm sure I'll learn most of it through trial and error.

5. So is cubase vst the benchmark? Wots a cheaper and equally as good alternative?

6. Thanks for the awesome reply, my brain functions much better in point form!!!

7. Have a cranking day!

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1. That will cost you, at the most $10.00 USD

2. Yes, it can. :)

3. Take a look at Sonar 2.0. It uses midi, as well as WAV. For an editor, look at Sound Forge 6.0. Also take a look at Acid Pro 4.0 from creation/creative aspect.

Sonar

http://www.cakewalk.com

AcidPro 4.0 and Sound Forge6.0

http://www.sonicfoundry.com

4. They are............ :rolleyes:

5. I use Sonar. There is also Logic, Vegas Video, Nuendo, etc...

6. No, problem, mate.

7. You also.

peace.....
 
All great advice from Spin. I'll just add that your current PC will do just fine - no need to wait for the replacement unless you're planning on enormous projects from the get-go. I logged loads of hours on a PIII 433.
 
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