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I don’t no what it is but I know i need one
A good friend in support of me to further my production of music has given me a Casio CTK-491. I no this isn’t state of the art eqipment, but it’s just to get me started as I’ve never ever played a keyboard in my life. Makes sense to get a chea one first then if I get the hang of it, I can always upgrade.
It has a midi to usb connection cable. The software programmes that I use to produce my music are:- Soundforge 8, Abode Audition 1.5, Magix Music Maker Deluxe 11 and Cubase SX3.
My question is can I use the keyboard directly into either of the above programmes and would I need a midi controller. I so, what would be the best compatibale one for the casio.
I shall now myself and tell the truth. I know sh*t all one what a midi controller and midi sequencer are nor would i no how to connnect and use them. There i said it 
. Thanks in advance.
Take careVal x
AdSense 336x280I don’t no what it is but I know i need one
A good friend in support of me to further my production of music has given me a Casio CTK-491. I no this isn’t state of the art eqipment, but it’s just to get me started as I’ve never ever played a keyboard in my life. Makes sense to get a chea one first then if I get the hang of it, I can always upgrade.
It has a midi to usb connection cable. The software programmes that I use to produce my music are:- Soundforge 8, Abode Audition 1.5, Magix Music Maker Deluxe 11 and Cubase SX3.
My question is can I use the keyboard directly into either of the above programmes and would I need a midi controller. I so, what would be the best compatibale one for the casio.
I shall now myself and tell the truth. I know sh*t all one what a midi controller and midi sequencer are nor would i no how to connnect and use them. There i said it . Thanks in advance.
Take careVal x
AdSense 336x280Hood now i’m more confused than ever. I thought a keyborad was a virtual instrument
AdSense 336x280think of the midi controller as a regular keyboard without all the the insides. all of the insides/workings r in the Virtual instrument running inside of your program. its just like a Playstation controller – each game u put n the playstation interprets the signals from the controller in a different way (just like VSTs). it isnt hard to setup a midi controller 4 the 1st time if u get good instructions. If u buy one retail or w/ the instructions it’ll give good directions on how to install the drivers & get your program to recognize it & accept signal.
basically you can go 2 dif ways – Hardware = multiple keyboards (or the limit of your patch bay/RAM w/ one) or Software = one keyboard (infinite patches, sounds, slightly more difficult to program IMO).
i put this in another post but if you’re thinking about buying a controller i would get a keyboard with the drum pads. You’ll want thwm – trust me! It makes it so much easier to give your beat flare & record in fills or whatever to make the it sound alive. Its much easier to tap than to click IMO. I use M-Audio Controllers myself but i’d prefer to have 2 n 1.
AdSense 336x280Guys i just want to thank all of you for all your very helpful replies. To be honest i was starting to go insane with confusion until i read blakey.1‘s reply. His reply convinced me that i wasn’t going insane, thanx blakey.1.
As some of you no, i’ve recently had an operation and still have another 6 to 8 weeks to a full recovery. So until then i think i’ll leave conecting my keyboard, anyway it’s upstairs and i can’t carry it downstairs at the moment. But be sure once it’s connected i will be coming back to this thread with undoubtably the most embarassing questions for you all. So Hood i hope you are a very patient person, cos i think you’re gonna have to be with me, mind you, you can always ignore my questions
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Before i go, can someone confirm one thing for me. This keyboard i have, has a usb connection, have i lost the plot or can i use this as the controller or do i also have to buy a midi controller. Just using the keyboard as a controller would entail me then to get/use for example softsynths etc . Thank you again guys.
Take careVal x
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Back on this subject again. I eventually got the keyboard from upstairs and guess what the damn thing dosen’t have a usb connection. The leads that came with it don’t even fit my pc. I need one that does have a usb connection because of how my pc is positioned.
I’ve decided to sell it off and get a M-Audio midi controller keyboard. It seems to be a popular make amongst you pros. Not sure what model to get, as the cash is a wee bit short at the moment so it’ll have to be a basic one that’ll do the job. I really don’t need anything fancy as I’ve never played a keyboard in my life.
I don’t no, maybe I should just stick to purchasing sound sample loops ‘n things. I keep asking myself the same question. "Do I really need one of these?".
Anyways guys thanks for all your help so far.
Take careVal x
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