Monkeden Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 i want to buy a keyboard to use with my mac-based music programs and also to play independently. does anyone know if the PSR models can be used as MIDI controller as a way to control sound modules on another device? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progfusion74 Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Yes they can. That's pretty much how I started some years ago. That said, I am sure you can do better. What is your budget like? What programs are you trying to control? prog http://www.indiegrooves.com/dnm/images/dnm_small.gif My Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug osborne Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 I started that way a few years ago, too. It was nearly impossible to turn off Local MIDI echo, so what went out came back in, and I had to unplug the audio output. Many other non-standard MIDI implementation issues too, stuff that would make it easier for a beginner and harder to use as just a MIDI controller. The internal sounds and patterns weren't very useable, either. I am now happy with an M-Audio controller. No muss, no fuss. All sounds in the computer. Doug Osborne Music on Bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeden Posted May 31, 2004 Author Share Posted May 31, 2004 thanks for answering guys. my budget is in the lower hundreds for now (out of a job..) but i'm planning to use Arturia storm studio and garageband with the SFX machine built in. i'm running a mac so all the Cakewalk and Fruity Loops are out of my reach. only other items are Finale, Reason, or Digital Performer, but for now the programs I have are doing quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeden Posted May 31, 2004 Author Share Posted May 31, 2004 thanks for answering guys. my budget is in the lower hundreds for now (out of a job..) but i'm planning to use Arturia storm studio and garageband with the SFX machine built in. i'm running a mac so all the Cakewalk and Fruity Loops are out of my reach. only other items are Finale, Reason, or Digital Performer, but for now the programs I have are doing quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Just for interest, I used a DSR-1000 (precursors to the PSR series) in the late 80's as a MIDI controller at times, so imagine the PSR rig should do it easily.. The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 If I were you, I would look at buying a used "real" synth with that budget of a couple hundred dollars rather than a PSR keyboard. You may get more mileage out of a budget synth like an Alesis QS6, Roland XP50, Yamaha S03, or even something older like a Yamaha DX7 or Roland D50. You would get more of a pro piece of gear that has potential on its own, rather than a home keyboard that wears out after a couple of months... Regards, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 There are a lot of inexpensive MIDI controllers out there... unless you really want the PSR built-in sounds, you could get a Midi controller for around 100- 150 usd. Músico, Productor, Ingeniero, Tecnólogo Senior Product Manager, América Latina y Caribe - PreSonus at Fender Musical Instruments Company Instagram: guslozada Facebook: Lozada - Música y Tecnología www.guslozada.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeden Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 thanks for the responses guys! this is probably the best music board i've been to in a while.. i'll consider your suggestions God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeden Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 thanks for the responses guys! this is probably the best music board i've been to in a while.. i'll consider your suggestions God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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