Yamaha RY8 as controller

[kpp_custom]

Hi all,

I've just set myself up with a Audigy 2 and I already have a yamaha ry8 drum machine. I have both Cubasis VST and Fruity Loops in terms of software but I'm still feeling my way around them. I just wondered if someone could point me in the right direction as to the best way to use the drum machine in this setup. I don already have quite a lot of tracks on file for the ry8 which i would like to use. Do I set it up and transfer them as midi files or just input the drum machine as an audio device? Can I use fruity loops as a midi control to trigger the ry8's voices. Whats the best option as far as getting a nice heavy metal/ rock kinda sound? I don't mind the ry8, but would fruity loops be better - (all the included demo's are in the tecno/dance vein).

Thanx for your help,

Kirk

 

[Jeyan]

Frooty loops can do wonders even without the drum machine, since you already have the drum machine, sync it with your computer and you can trigger the drum machine sounds from your computer using midi and go back to the software as audio.

 

[Jeyan]

Frooty loops can do wonders even without the drum machine, since you already have the drum machine, sync it with your computer and you can trigger the drum machine sounds from your computer using midi and go back to the software as audio.