VSTi question

[RideTheCrash]

Do I need to use MIDI to use VSTi stuff? For example, a mellotron VSTi? I assume so, I just have no keys which have MIDI.

 

[jarocho]

you can write a sequence in the program your using then play it back with the VSTi

 

[Lenoh]

It depends on your style, I step sequence some things in my songs, but mostly I record midi drum and synths real time. I would suggest picking an inexpensive midi controller like this
It will make playing vsti's easier in my opinion.

 

[danny.guitar]

Some programs like Reaper have a built in Virtual MIDI Keyboard and you can click it or play it with your computer keyboard. Might be okay for simple things but I would definitely suggest at least getting a small/cheap MIDI keyboard.