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notbradsohner
Compression Addict
are midi sounds built into sotware? Do i need an outboard synth? a program?
ssscientist
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Midi sounds can come from VSTi's; they can come from synth or sampling modules; they can come from some software packages; they can even come from the synthesis or sampling engines inside of some keyboards.
At the very least you need a controller keyboard (one that has no sounds of its own) to trigger midi sounds, then either a computer with appropriate software or a synth module to trigger yourself some midi sounds.
At the very least you need a controller keyboard (one that has no sounds of its own) to trigger midi sounds, then either a computer with appropriate software or a synth module to trigger yourself some midi sounds.
C
Cloneboy Studio
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MIDI sounds come from god or the ether I forget which...
Sorry, had to be a smarty pants.
The above answer is correct. MIDI is just note data, not sound. Once you grasp that concept you'll understand how to use MIDI to your advantage. It is actually invaluable to any synth player, and pretty useful to anyone recording at one time or another.
Sorry, had to be a smarty pants.
The above answer is correct. MIDI is just note data, not sound. Once you grasp that concept you'll understand how to use MIDI to your advantage. It is actually invaluable to any synth player, and pretty useful to anyone recording at one time or another.
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johnnymegabyte
New member
Some PC soundcards, like a Soundblaster, have an on-board synth chip.
Therefore, for the budget-minded, there is no need for an out-board synth or sound module. However, for under a hundred bucks, you get what you paid for. They don't compete with pro gear. But, on the other hand, for an individual who wants to jam with midi tunes, or dabble with creating originals with midi, this is a way to get started without having to invest any extra money in equipment.
JAZZ++ is a midi editor ( freeware from www.jazzware.com ) Easy to use, and great for determining if you're cut out for programming midi.
You can hook up a synth for entering notes, and / or for playback of midi.
You can use this program to permanently remove those annoying vocal guides, or guitar parts ( because that's your part )
Simply select Clear track, then click on save. Done in seconds.
You can also permanently change the keys for songs ( a little tricky ) or change the instrument type ( finger bass vs picked bass / or choose piano 2, etc )
Van Basco Karaoke player ( freeware from www.vanbasco.com ) is strictly a player with the ability to play MID and KAR files ( lyrics ) and has pitch, key and volume controls. It has a mute for each midi instrument, which is good to eliminate the vocal guide.
This is a nice program to jam some tunes with ... and you or your friends can sing along.
Also, a great tool when no drummer is available. Mute everything except for the drums.
Windows Media Player can play midi
by the way, these programs will work with a 486 PC, which goes to show how little PC resources midi actually uses ... until you get into plug-ins, sampling and the like. So, that 10 year old PC in the basement will probably do the trick.
Therefore, for the budget-minded, there is no need for an out-board synth or sound module. However, for under a hundred bucks, you get what you paid for. They don't compete with pro gear. But, on the other hand, for an individual who wants to jam with midi tunes, or dabble with creating originals with midi, this is a way to get started without having to invest any extra money in equipment.
JAZZ++ is a midi editor ( freeware from www.jazzware.com ) Easy to use, and great for determining if you're cut out for programming midi.
You can hook up a synth for entering notes, and / or for playback of midi.
You can use this program to permanently remove those annoying vocal guides, or guitar parts ( because that's your part )
Simply select Clear track, then click on save. Done in seconds.
You can also permanently change the keys for songs ( a little tricky ) or change the instrument type ( finger bass vs picked bass / or choose piano 2, etc )
Van Basco Karaoke player ( freeware from www.vanbasco.com ) is strictly a player with the ability to play MID and KAR files ( lyrics ) and has pitch, key and volume controls. It has a mute for each midi instrument, which is good to eliminate the vocal guide.
This is a nice program to jam some tunes with ... and you or your friends can sing along.
Also, a great tool when no drummer is available. Mute everything except for the drums.
Windows Media Player can play midi
by the way, these programs will work with a 486 PC, which goes to show how little PC resources midi actually uses ... until you get into plug-ins, sampling and the like. So, that 10 year old PC in the basement will probably do the trick.
Scooter B
New member
Now Cloneboy I think our poster deserves to know the truth.
MIDI sounds come from the MIDI stork!
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Cloneboy Studio
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Scooter B said:
Hahha, good one.
