ultra newbie recording question..

[DeathKnell]

I recently purchased a yamaha DGX-205, I have no troubles getting it to insert midi data into most programs.. but the problem is, I want to record the actual sound from the keyboard, not have to replace it with crappy samples.

What are the basics that i'm probably overlooking? I'd like to just record a .wav file in something like CoolEdit pro. (I have a soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS soundcard)

I was went into sound controls, and went through each of the choices for 'recording' (microphone, line-in etc.) to no avail.

It plugs into the computer through USB which made me realise why perhaps line-in wouldn't work.

Any basic ideas? I can usually work this type of stuff out by myself.

thanks!

 

[DonF]

Does the DGX-205 have any audio outputs? If so, connect them to the computer's line input.

 

[Atterion]

Yup. Sounds like you only have the MIDI I/O hooked up. MIDI is only data, not audio. You need to hook up the audio to record the DGX into the computer.

 

[BentRabbit]

Just wanted to comment on the superb use of the word 'ultra' in your thread title...

Carry on...

 

[DeathKnell]

AAAH, it just dawned on me...

The headphone input doubles as as the Output.. so I just need a cord that will go from that to the line-in on my soundcard and everything should be dandy??

 

[Atterion]

That would be it.

 

[thane1200]

AAAH, it just dawned on me...

The headphone input doubles as as the Output.. so I just need a cord that will go from that to the line-in on my soundcard and everything should be dandy??

Sounds like you figured it out. Ain't it grand how often-times all you have to do is ask a question and then you figure it out yourself? The mind is a weird, weird thing my friend.