How do I record directly from my midi keyboard to my computer?
Whenever I record my midi with my computer, I use Acid Music and it seems to record background noise and the tone seems really low. How do I record using Acid Music to my computer? Whenever I push the record button, it gives me a "audio" or midi" option, but the "audio" seems to be always lit up and "midi" is always grey. How do I change from audio to midi when recording? I need help!! I really would like to start recording my own original music with my midi keyboard. Thank you!!
Make sure your midi keyboard is connected correctly on the IN/OUT side. You may have them reversed so your PC is sending a midi to your keyboard not from your keyboard to the PC. Also keep in mind midi isn’t audio. Its just a trigger message sent to trigger audio from some device whether its an existing preset midi bank or a sampler or sound module of some kind. Try your set up in FL Studio, Reason or even Logic Audio to get a feel for different midi environments and how the work with samplers. Most of these softwares will detect that you have a midi keyboard plugged in.
Now if you are already recording in acid make sure your not recording two tracks at the same time. I knew someone who was doing this without knowing and it would record but it would sound very fluttered as if some type of flang effect was placed over the track. Make sure your latency settings work with your sound card as well. 10ms or less is aceceptable but even the best "gaming" sound card cannot handle this. If its too much clicky sounds or stuttering you need to set your latency high to 20ms or more. Experiment with different settings until you know you can push your PC to the limit without drop outs or distortions in your sound.
And if you are just getting a hiss, make sure yo udont have a mic input being recorded. Some mics are actually a part of the monitor. Make sure you have this muted, unplugged, unarmed in your software or physically unplugged from your computer. You may be getting hiss from there.
Tags: acid music, audio to midi, background noise, drop outs, mic input, midi bank, midi keyboard, original music, record button, softwar
1. Pay for ACID.
2. Register
3. Use the online help
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If your have paid for the PGM, see step 3
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Normally, you would connect the MIDI keybaord to the computer by attaching the necessary cable from your keyboard to your computers PC MIDI/Joystick port.
You may also have the option of using a USB cable.
Read here for more info: http://www.etcetera.co.uk/Support/howto/howtoConnectMIDI.shtml
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http://www.etcetera.co.uk/Support/howto/howtoConnectMIDI.shtml
Make sure your midi keyboard is connected correctly on the IN/OUT side. You may have them reversed so your PC is sending a midi to your keyboard not from your keyboard to the PC. Also keep in mind midi isn’t audio. Its just a trigger message sent to trigger audio from some device whether its an existing preset midi bank or a sampler or sound module of some kind. Try your set up in FL Studio, Reason or even Logic Audio to get a feel for different midi environments and how the work with samplers. Most of these softwares will detect that you have a midi keyboard plugged in.
Now if you are already recording in acid make sure your not recording two tracks at the same time. I knew someone who was doing this without knowing and it would record but it would sound very fluttered as if some type of flang effect was placed over the track. Make sure your latency settings work with your sound card as well. 10ms or less is aceceptable but even the best "gaming" sound card cannot handle this. If its too much clicky sounds or stuttering you need to set your latency high to 20ms or more. Experiment with different settings until you know you can push your PC to the limit without drop outs or distortions in your sound.
And if you are just getting a hiss, make sure yo udont have a mic input being recorded. Some mics are actually a part of the monitor. Make sure you have this muted, unplugged, unarmed in your software or physically unplugged from your computer. You may be getting hiss from there.
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