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MIDI Sequencing and Notation :: Convert Old Performer File To Midi File

jsmagenta — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:37:18 GMT

Does anyone know how I can convert an old Performer file (15 yrs) to a standard midi file? Thanks, J

MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: RE: MIDI Interfaces with Sonar 8

juanwalker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:04:57 GMT

3650guy wrote:

i think its a case of midi routing. how have you routed your cables?

the novation has both usb midi and midi out ports. so its a case of assigning one or the other in sonar's midi input settings.

if you can see that red indicator near the windows tray bar is, and there is activity while you play the keyboard then midi is definitely going into sonar.

Sorry, forgot to add:

Per my above reply, I am using the Novation Midi/In ports. Do have experience with Sonar? Do you know how exactly to assign these devices, and how to get the devices to become detected? I apologize for my ignorance here, I am desperately trying to get everything down so I can start interfacing these devices. I really appreciate your help.

MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: RE: MIDI Interfaces with Sonar 8

juanwalker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:55:50 GMT

Here is my set-up. I am trying to use this hardware with any/all software components that Sonar 8 Producer 8.3 has. I posted this information along with the original post into the Sonar Producer general forum section. Hope this helps:

My MPC 2500 is running MIDI IN (1) plug into the M audio 2496 MIDI plug in (one of the two wires coming from this sound card), and the MIDI OUT (A) likewise is running into the other MIDI plug in of the 2496.

My novation keyboard is running its MIDI OUT into the MPC's MIDI IN (2), and its MIDI IN into the MPC's MIDI OUT (B).

I believe there are some things I need to do to run the MPC as the slave, and the keyboard as the master, or vice versa. Also, I'm positive that there are some adjustments/settings that need to be changed in Sonar to have the software correlate with the MIDI hardware. Again, apologies for my ignorance. I am very eager to get this hardware running smoothly with Sonar. Hope this info helps. This is a good pic of my sound card (so you can see the MIDI connection into it accordingly):

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Audiophile2496.html

MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: CME VX8 Problems (need help)

djtorch — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:25:54 GMT

I flashed the unit up to 2.1. It said the flash was successful. Windows recognized it and installed a driver for it. However, I get these blocks on the first line and no action. Can someone tell me what's going on. I see these blocks all the time unless I'm in update mode, then the screen displayed readable text.

MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: RE: MIDI Interfaces with Sonar 8

3650guy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:13 GMT

Soft Synths and Samplers :: How to convert itunes music to mp3 other mp3 players

windbell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:14:17 GMT

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1. Buy songs on iTunes.
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MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: MIDI Interfaces with Sonar 8

juanwalker — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:27:51 GMT

Hello all

I am new to the forum and after searching the forums to prevent being redundant, I couldn't find anything that applies to my problem. I apologize in advance if this post comes as a repeat.

I just recently did a little upgrading with my hardware, and I'm having a little trouble interfacing my Midi devices with Sonar. Note my CPU set-up is a little behind the times as I just got back from Italy and I'm in the process of upgrading and such. Here is my set-up:

-HP Desktop PC with Windows Vista (32 bit...I know...it's temporary, though)
-Sonar 8 Producer with all the available updates installed
-Audiophile 2496 sound card
-Behringer 1832FX mixer
-Two KRK studio monitors
-Novation Remote 25SL Compact Keyboard
-Akai MPC 2500

Everything in itself works fine; sound works fine with my monitors/sound, Sonar runs well, and the MPC and Keyboard work great via the mixer/sound card. My problem is trying to get the two MIDI devices to interface with Sonar. I have the MPC running to the sound card Midi in/out, and the keyboard is running into the MPC's MIDI inputs/outputs. The actual audio from the two devices are running with RCAs directly to the mixer. I read online, read the manual for Sonar and the MPC, and I've been able to make Sonar detect the Midi connection, I am just no able to use the devices with Sonar as far as recording and such. So with that being said, I know the connections are working fine with the sound card and there is no sound issues with either of the instruments.

Is it possible that I do not have the MIDI devices connected properly? Maybe there is some internal options with the MPC and such that need to be adjusted accordingly. I was very apprehensive about posting these questions. Like I said- I've been working on this for some time and I do not want to make a duplicate post. I know this is somewhat of a broad series of questions, too, so if there is any specific details lacking here please let me know and I will provide them. Hopefully this will help out some other ignorant folks having the same issue.

Thanks a lot for the help!

Soft Synths and Samplers :: How to convert iTunes music AAC to M4R iphone ringtone free

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MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: HELP:From Controller and Multitrack to Rack Synth/Sequencer.

yoki — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:34:55 GMT

Hello,
Just a quick question:
I need to control a rack mount synth/sequencer from a keyboard and slave it at the same time to a Roland VS1824. I've had no problems with the latter but it only has one 'in' so I can't control at same time...
Would something like a midisport 2x2 do the trick? In from the keyboard controller and multitrack and out to the synth sequencer?
Any help is appreciated.
thank you

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MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: How To Change Midi Note Numbers?

talkindrum — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:09 GMT

Hello, im having a tough time trying to figure out how to change note #,s
on a Yamaha DTXpress3 drum pads... im using Reason 4 with the
Jason Mcgerr refill. when playing the pads all is fine except when i play the tom pads i get a flam, thats one of the sounds on the library.
On the keyboard F is a single hit tom, G is a flam, A is a single hit tom, &
B is a flam. So on the pads im only getting the G & the B sounds, but i want
the F & the A sounds when i hit the pads... i hope i explained this so you can
know what im talking about.
Anyone out there that can help me?...

MIDI Sequencing and Notation :: RE: Help with Cubase

SysExJohn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:04:06 GMT

Yamaha equipment, in the main, and certainly anything made from the mid-nineties on, needs three commands to be set up in the "list view" with at least a "tick" between each one. The first is known as a "bank select" MSB (most significant byte), then a "bank select" LSB (least significant byte), then the program change message that selects the actual instrument sound that you require. All this information must go at the start of the file, in each sequencer track before the music.

You should find an instrument list in the MIDI section of the user manual, if you look at page 74 and onwards.

Cubase is not the easiest of sequencers to get to grips with for a beginner. In fact, even for those with some experience of MIDI sequencing (since Atari days ), it takes a while to get used to the interface. The only answer is perseverance, I'm afraid, as well as the usual RTFM.

Good luck,
SysExJohn.

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MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: RE: yamaha ypg 535 / M audio keystation 88es

3650guy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:04:47 GMT

there are no midi ports (midi in/out) in this keyboard so midi connectivity via midi cables are out of the question.

it has usb midi connectivity which means pc connectivity only.

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/ModelSeriesDetail.html?CNTID=5015142

MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: yamaha ypg 535 / M audio keystation 88es

astroware — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:40:53 GMT

I want to buy a 88key midi keyboard which can function as midi controller as well. If I buy yamaha ypg 535, will it function as midi controller like M audio keystation 88es

MIDI Keyboards, Controllers and Interfaces :: RE: new to forum, probably a simple question

3650guy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:08:34 GMT

the korg must be in combination mode (8 programs in 1 patch)

use one program to be played by the korg keyboard itself.

select another program (the hammond patch) but assign it another midi channel so that it wont be trigerred by the korg keyboard.

set the alessis to transmit midi on the channel you have chosen for the hammond patch. make sure to lower the level of the alessis keyboard so that you can check if you can listen to see if you have done this properly. also you may layer an additional patch on the alessis for a thicker sound.
consult the user manuals for more information on how to do this.