Hey Guys!
Quick question about a potential MIDI setup, which I may be attempting, as I am not sure if I have this totally right.
Heres the kit .
Korg X3 controlling a Novation KS rack module (THe Korg is purely used as a controller, nothing else).
Alesis DM Pro Drum Module, controlled by an electronic set.
I have a 2 in 2 out MIDI interface. The plan is to have everything connected up so that I can effortlessly switch from recording MIDI via my drums (controlling the DM pro) to recording MIDI via the Korg, (controlling the Novation Module, amongst other soft synths).
Here is how I would connect it up:
2in/2out interface plugged into computer via USB.
MIDI out of Korg controller into MIDI In of KS Rack
MIDI Thru of KS Rack to MIDI input A on interface. I am guessing this would have to be through the Thru of the KS Rack as the Korg MIDI data would not be sent out of the Out of the KS Rack. However hopefully I am wrong on this as the KS Rack can transmit MIDI data through all knobs and faders, but I would not be able to transmit this through the Thru (man this is complicated!)
Then, MIDI output A on the interface would connect to the IN of the Korg which would then pass data through to the KS Rack via Thru (I am hoping this would be able to transmit all MIDI data coming back from Cubase to the KS rack even though the Korg itself might not have a controller for any given parameter).
Finally, the DM Pro would simply connect from its out to the input B of the interface and Output B of the interface to the in of the DM Pro, that bits easy (The drums trigger the DMPro via Mono Jack Leads).
The complication here, is how to be able to control the KS Rack with the Korg, but also send the KS Racks own MIDI data (extra knob twiddles) even though it is connected to the interface via its Thru port. IS the answer going to be having a 3 way interface? or have I got the whole Thru or Out thing wrong.
I hope this makes at least some sense and any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
Quick question about a potential MIDI setup, which I may be attempting, as I am not sure if I have this totally right.
Heres the kit .
Korg X3 controlling a Novation KS rack module (THe Korg is purely used as a controller, nothing else).
Alesis DM Pro Drum Module, controlled by an electronic set.
I have a 2 in 2 out MIDI interface. The plan is to have everything connected up so that I can effortlessly switch from recording MIDI via my drums (controlling the DM pro) to recording MIDI via the Korg, (controlling the Novation Module, amongst other soft synths).
Here is how I would connect it up:
2in/2out interface plugged into computer via USB.
MIDI out of Korg controller into MIDI In of KS Rack
MIDI Thru of KS Rack to MIDI input A on interface. I am guessing this would have to be through the Thru of the KS Rack as the Korg MIDI data would not be sent out of the Out of the KS Rack. However hopefully I am wrong on this as the KS Rack can transmit MIDI data through all knobs and faders, but I would not be able to transmit this through the Thru (man this is complicated!)
Then, MIDI output A on the interface would connect to the IN of the Korg which would then pass data through to the KS Rack via Thru (I am hoping this would be able to transmit all MIDI data coming back from Cubase to the KS rack even though the Korg itself might not have a controller for any given parameter).
Finally, the DM Pro would simply connect from its out to the input B of the interface and Output B of the interface to the in of the DM Pro, that bits easy (The drums trigger the DMPro via Mono Jack Leads).
The complication here, is how to be able to control the KS Rack with the Korg, but also send the KS Racks own MIDI data (extra knob twiddles) even though it is connected to the interface via its Thru port. IS the answer going to be having a 3 way interface? or have I got the whole Thru or Out thing wrong.
I hope this makes at least some sense and any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.