Fynn L. Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Hi forum users, Just found out about this forum while searching the Internet. I had recently bought the Symphony Pro app for the iPad, which can write sheet music by playing on the virtual keyboard. Needless to say that it is a lot more comfortable to play on a really piano. Anyway, this made me wonder how to connect a Kawai ES6 to a computer and then have a software write notes of what is being played. From what I have read, it seems that Finale 2011 and Finale Printmusic 2011 are able to fulfill this criteria. But I am not sure how to connect the ES6 to a pc. Can I just use the USB outlet? Or should I buy a MiDI-interface and if so, are there any recommendable ones? For now, the only thing I would like to do is play notes on the Kawai, have a software turn that into notes, probably do some refining with regards to pauses, note length, etc. and then export it do PDF
johnchop Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 USB is the way to go, and yes, you'd connect the USB cable to your computer. Looking at pages 74-75 here: http://www.kawai.de/service/es6_e.pdf You may need to download and install driver software depending on your operating system. That done, when you open Finale (or similar software), there will be a MIDI settings page where you specify that MIDI information is coming from the Kawai. I'd say start with a demo or free "lite" version of Finale before diving in deep and spending serious money. At least you'll get comfortable with the basic connections. -John I make software noises.
Al Coda Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 For PC, this freeware is just out of beta since feb. 5th, now version 1.0. http://musescore.org/en A.C.
Cygnus64 Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 From what I have read, it seems that Finale 2011 and Finale Printmusic 2011 are able to fulfill this criteria. Most notation software will. The key is to set up the preferences in the software. For example, set it so there are no notes smaller than a 16th or even an 8th, no triplets, etc. Each piece might be a bit different. I tend to use "step-time" recording in Sibelius. That means that you select your note size (quarter, 8th etc) and then input them by playing your midi keyboard.
Fynn L. Posted February 20, 2011 Author Posted February 20, 2011 Due to these helpful posts, the Kawai is now connected to the laptop. I have also taken a look at MuseScore, but so far I am not very convinced by it, it is so much of a hassle to point'n'click on the laptop and then play a note, and so forth. I will test the Finale demo soon and see how that works. Maybe I am just having a logistical problem with placing the laptop. Would it be helpful to build a stand behind the keyboard to place the laptop on, or just place it on the keyboard directly?
Cygnus64 Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Due to these helpful posts, the Kawai is now connected to the laptop. I have also taken a look at MuseScore, but so far I am not very convinced by it, it is so much of a hassle to point'n'click on the laptop and then play a note, and so forth. I will test the Finale demo soon and see how that works. Maybe I am just having a logistical problem with placing the laptop. Would it be helpful to build a stand behind the keyboard to place the laptop on, or just place it on the keyboard directly? It's workflow. Find the right program, settings, and it's a breeze. Sibelius and Finale both work very well with this, you get the right settings and just press "record". Fool around with demos, you'll find exactly what you need.
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