So I have a midi cable.....

[JohnOnoLennon]

I had a Midi cable sent to me, it's one that has a USB connector, I have a digital piano which has these Midi ports....so my question is can I use it for any good? I was thinking of recording software....

I'm totally new to Midi and recording in general

Thanks!

 

[altitude909]

You will just be able to record the midi data (notes etc). If you want to record audio you would need an audio interface

 

[guitarplayr82]

altitude909 has it. MIDI can only transfer commands, not actual audio. The commands can be interpreted by the receiving device in many ways, for example triggering a software instrument such as a piano. If you plug your keyboard in with the MIDI to USB cable you should be able to fairly easily mess around with some instruments in your DAW. Have fun!