scottasin Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I have an iBook G3 set up with MIDI controlling NI B4, as well as NI Massive. I was wondering how I can take the audio from this and send it to an amp. Thanks Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoozer Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 If you do not have an audio interface, I think there's not much options left except for plugging the line out into the amp. Otherwise, invest in an USB or Firewire interface, it makes connecting stuff easier (and gives you better converters, too). You can run Massive on a G3? One voice at a time or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Headphone out - go to Radio Shack or something like that and get an 1/8" mini plug to whatever connector you need cord. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicWorkz Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 What Yoozer or Kanker said. If you are really trying to hear what you are doing, though, I'd forego the 1/8" headphone output and invest in an audio interface and decent pair of studio monitors. Yamaha (Motif XS7, Motif 6, TX81Z), Korg (R3, Triton-R), Roland (XP-30, D-50, Juno 6, P-330). Novation A Station, Arturia Analog Experience Factory 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 If you go through the headphone out I'd suggest getting a 1/8-inch extender cable in addition to whatever stereo adapter. An extender cable just has a plug at one end and a jack on the other. This way you don't put too much stress on the headphone jack on the G3. Your amp's selection of input jacks will determine the proper adapter. For example, a 1/8-inch (plug) to 1/4-inch (jack) adapter will accommodate a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable. [edit: Oh, I see kanker recommended getting a cord adapter. This would also handle the stress issue.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottasin Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 If you go through the headphone out I'd suggest getting a 1/8-inch extender cable in addition to whatever stereo adapter. An extender cable just has a plug at one end and a jack on the other. This way you don't put too much stress on the headphone jack on the G3. Your amp's selection of input jacks will determine the proper adapter. For example, a 1/8-inch (plug) to 1/4-inch (jack) adapter will accommodate a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable. [edit: Oh, I see kanker recommended getting a cord adapter. This would also handle the stress issue.] We tried this one, and we got a fair amount of hiss, is this just from the cable/connector we used, or is this a problem inherent to headphone jacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Warren Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 We tried this one, and we got a fair amount of hiss, is this just from the cable/connector we used, or is this a problem inherent to headphone jacks? Cables can't produce hiss but it is quite common for headphone outputs to be noisy when used as line outputs to other equipement. DigitalFakeBook Free chord/lyric display software for windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 We tried this one, and we got a fair amount of hiss, is this just from the cable/connector we used, or is this a problem inherent to headphone jacks? Cables can't produce hiss but it is quite common for headphone outputs to be noisy when used as line outputs to other equipement. Yup. And this is why I was quite surprised when Kurzweil recommended - in its manual - that if you use unbalanced cables, it's quite alright to use the headphone output from the PC2X to the line input on your mixer or amp. Yup. They said it. It's in the manual. I'm not making this up. So I tried it, and know what? It's fine... no extra hiss. I know I don't say this often, but... I likes my PC2X. I also like a good single malt scotch... in a dark bar... with a sultry woman named Jessica. http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/images/upload/Roger-Rabbit-2-web.jpg "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Warren Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 It's not hard to design a fairly quiet headphone amp. Looks like Kurz thought about the dual use and spent the extra cent. BTW Tom, is there a story behind the gas? DigitalFakeBook Free chord/lyric display software for windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 BTW Tom, is there a story behind the gas? Oh no. Well, yes. "Is There Gas in the Car?" is simply a lyric from a Steely Dan tune - Kid Charlemagne. A childhood friend of mine, a drummer with whom I collaborated, used to call me on the phone when he had nothing better to do. I'd pick up the phone, "Hello?" He would ask, "Is There Gas in the Car?" and sing it in a whiny voice - just like Donald Fagen does in the song. Well, he knew quite well that it would stick in my head all day long, but he did it anyway... Bastid. Since I'm a huge fan of this music, and in honor of my friend - who is funny as hell - I decided to use this line when I joined the forum. Originally, I spelled it out, Is There Gas in the Car?. Later, I figured that it would be easier just to use the letters, ITGITC?, since most people here know what I'm talking about. However, I still have a very big problem. Every time I hear Kid Charlemange and that line, Is There Gas in the Car?, I think about my buddy calling me on the phone, starting a conversation where he does all the talking and I do all the listening. I would be on the phone with him and not saying a word. Wifey would walk by and say, "George is on the other end, right?" I'd just roll my eyes. Is There Gas in the Car? ...it plays over and over and over again... in my head... all day long. Bastid. Thanks for asking. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Warren Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 "Is There Gas in the Car?" is simply a lyric from a Steely Dan tune - Kid Charlemagne. Ah, you're always good for a story. Thanks. I don't recall ever hearing that song so looked it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Qedtk56YQ DigitalFakeBook Free chord/lyric display software for windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Tom, You left out the part where you changed your forum name to your real name, completely different than "Is There Gas in the Car?" and "ITGITC?" and most of us didn't know who you were. It was like Superman running around with those eyeglass frames or something. P.S. Thanks for the explanation. All this time, I had no idea where it came from, except maybe meaning "I'm ready! Let's go!" "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLearman Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Now, I've used headphone outputs lots of times with different equipment and never noticed any hiss over say, -55 dB (which I doubt would have caused the OP's concern). Of course, you have to adjust the headphone output level to the optimal level. Usually that's near the 75% mark, but it depends on the gear. Note that there may be more than one volume control, and they ALL need to be in the optimum range. For those that are purely digital, you want them at 100%. For those that affect analog gain, they're generally nominal at 75%. Note that you have these same concerns (though often one less knob) for line outputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 "Is There Gas in the Car?" is simply a lyric from a Steely Dan tune - Kid Charlemagne. Ah, you're always good for a story. Thanks. I don't recall ever hearing that song so looked it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Qedtk56YQ Yup. I'm thinking I like this arrangement even better: Thank you for taking the time to listen, Mr. Warren. Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Tom, You left out the part where you changed your forum name to your real name, completely different than "Is There Gas in the Car?" and "ITGITC?" and most of us didn't know who you were. It was like Superman running around with those eyeglass frames or something. P.S. Thanks for the explanation. All this time, I had no idea where it came from, except maybe meaning "I'm ready! Let's go!" Yeah. In real life I'm Norwegian yet I don't fit into that society because I'm grossly vertically challenged. All my life I've perfomed with the circus. In my act, I used to do it with a feather, but now I use the whole chicken... It gets a lot more laughs. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leberwurst Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 wait... what's in fagen's hand there? The Dromb Bopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 We tried this one, and we got a fair amount of hiss, is this just from the cable/connector we used, or is this a problem inherent to headphone jacks? Cables can't produce hiss but it is quite common for headphone outputs to be noisy when used as line outputs to other equipement. Yup. And this is why I was quite surprised when Kurzweil recommended - in its manual - that if you use unbalanced cables, it's quite alright to use the headphone output from the PC2X to the line input on your mixer or amp. Yup. They said it. It's in the manual. I'm not making this up. So I tried it, and know what? It's fine... no extra hiss. I know I don't say this often, but... I likes my PC2X. I also like a good single malt scotch... in a dark bar... with a sultry woman named Jessica. http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/images/upload/Roger-Rabbit-2-web.jpg Yeah, she's gotta be the hottest toon ever! local: Korg Nautilus 73 | Yamaha MODX8 away: GigPerformer home: Kawai RX-2 | Korg D1 | Roland Fantom X7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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