Chris Watson Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I was thinking of getting a Roland AX-1 or AX-1B or AX-7 MIDI controler for use in my band... but I'm new to MIDI. I know I just can't plug it into an amp. Can somone explain to me what other equipment I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Anything that will turn midi into audio, basically. This could be: A synthesizer/home keyboard (any type of keyboard with a midi in, basically) A module (again, midi in), sampler A laptop running some kind of softsynth which would have the sound you want (bass, pad, lead synth line, etc) You would then connect its audio output to the amp. Remember, all the controller will generate is events, such note was triggered with this velocity, when such note was released, if any knobs or sliders were moved, etc. Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Watson Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 I figured thats what the controller did. Where can I find a module with a basic set of sounds? LI'm used to composing in cakewalk by clicking all my notes in, where can I get a basic module with all those sounds in the patch list. Also, I did some work with Sound Fonts.. is there any way to incorperate that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddtopps89 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Chris Watson: I was thinking of getting a Roland AX-1 or AX-1B or AX-7 MIDI controler for use in my band... but I'm new to MIDI. I know I just can't plug it into an amp. Can somone explain to me what other equipment I need?Don't forget a midi chord! Keep the music flowing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulliver Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 That's elementary, Watson. MIDI.COM I am back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Watson Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 I found some modules on e-bay... like the kawai Gmega, but it says it has RCA audio outputs... would I need an adapter to plug that into a standard 1/4" input jack on an amp? ( I wanna try and use my Hartke 3500 Bass amp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Originally posted by Chris Watson: I found some modules on e-bay... like the kawai Gmega, but it says it has RCA audio outputs... would I need an adapter to plug that into a standard 1/4" input jack on an amp? ( I wanna try and use my Hartke 3500 Bass amp)Yes, you need an adapter. Those are easy to find but I suspect any unit that only has RCA outs is a toy rather than a real musical instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyy38 Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 Hey Chris... www.mz2000.com for starters.. www.casio.com for the WK-3000 *peace* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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