I need help to create the Legend of Zelda "get item" sound in MIDI [more inside]
posted by kaozity on Dec 6, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm making a sort of a jukebox using Ableton Live, and I have some fairly complex and specific needs for launching scenes. I thought I had the entire thing solved a few months ago, but now I can't figure out what I was thinking! [more inside]
posted by moonmilk on Nov 27, 2009 - 4 answers

What's the fastest and cheapest way to create a midi recording of a 1 or 2 page written melody? [more inside]
posted by storybored on Oct 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Tips for finger-drumming? I have a Korg nanoPad and an Akai MPD-24, and I'm looking for tips, tricks and set-ups for using them to input drum patterns. [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Aug 20, 2009 - 2 answers

I've got a PC, and an EMU-49 key midi controller. I've also got an Audiophile 192 sound card with midi-in-out connections. What I want to do is play some synths on the PC.... [more inside]
posted by Thistledown on Aug 2, 2009 - 14 answers

What's the best value second hand electric piano I can get? My requirements are full sized weighted velicity sensitive keyboard, and midi in/out cables. Maximum budget is AUD400 (USD 325, GBP 200, EUR 230). The Yamaha DGX-300 looks good apart from the floppy disk midi interface. Are there any other options about the same price/quality?
posted by singingfish on Jul 19, 2009 - 3 answers

Can you or anyone you know read Korean? Our favorite dive bar bought a Taijin Media Ziller TKR-880 karaoke machine, but the manual and menus are entirely in Korean and we can't figure out how to transfer songs to the unit via USB. Here's the manual. Rick Astley needs your help!
posted by eamondaly on Jul 11, 2009 - 8 answers

I have an M-Audio Axiom 49 midi controller that I am playing with Reason 4.0. On my desktop, certain keys won't play. On my laptop, all keys play. Why? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Jul 9, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm trying to get Ubuntu to see my USB mouse data as midi data--any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Jun 29, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm pretty green when it comes to MIDI, but I fully understand the concept. So it seems like a pretty simple thing to be able to assign a WAV file or other sound clip to a MIDI note/event. For some reason I have not been able to find one piece of software that allows me to do it, and do it simply. Any recommendations other than Kontakt?
posted by BishopFistwick on Jun 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there any way to extract/copy the automation data (e.g. volume, panning in real audio or midi) from a music sequencer so that it can be displayed and analyzed as numerical data in another programme? Is there an indirect way to do the same thing by tracing the line in a graphics programme? [more inside]
posted by leibniz on May 14, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm after interactive piano tutor software for OS X (Tiger, 10.4.11). [more inside]
posted by Dali Atomicus on May 13, 2009 - 3 answers

Reason4 using two MIDI controllers. When I lock either of them to a particular device, that controller's MIDI input disappears. Help! [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy on May 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Is there a way to output midi data from MAC or PC so that I can have one in a series of LED lights light up when the corresponding note is played? I would like to learn playing keyboard by example, have seen the casio lighted keyboards, but I heard these keyboards cannot play midi's that I download online.
posted by mikesmeta on May 5, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I get files from my modern PC onto an ancient Macintosh? [more inside]
posted by Sys Rq on Apr 28, 2009 - 19 answers

Help me write a sample-based song! I need the names of films or other places from which I can grab audio that includes characters called "James Anderson", "Jimi", "Mr Anderson" or similar. Explanation inside! [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy on Apr 24, 2009 - 21 answers

How can I fix a latency problem with a Oxygen8 v2 midi controller keyboard inputting into Sibelius 4? [more inside]
posted by Lotto on Apr 20, 2009 - 2 answers

Where are some repositories of Web 1.0 style graphics and icons? [more inside]
posted by wcfields on Apr 15, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for monome-like musical toy recommendations. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Apr 2, 2009 - 11 answers

A family friend recently gave my kids a first generation iMac G3 (the bondi blue one). We've got loads of PCs around the house, but this is our first Mac. We also have a Yamaha P-120 digital piano. The kids are away for Spring Break and I'd love to surprise them by connecting the two so they can compose, experiment and generally mess around with music on the computer. The problem? Despite strong geekish tendencies, I know nothing about macs, midi or music. And googling isn't leading to anything particularly helpful for someone who knows zero about this stuff. [more inside]
posted by Hali on Mar 17, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I get my Akai MPD24 to work under Linux? [more inside]
posted by papayaninja on Mar 12, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I sing (or hum or whistle) into my computer and have it produce notated music? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on Mar 11, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for a MIDI / recording of Beethoven's triple concerto (op.56) where the timpani are clearly audible. [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Mar 10, 2009 - 1 answer

Great learning-to-read-music program for the Mac? [more inside]
posted by toastchee on Feb 28, 2009 - 1 answer

Help me find a power adapter for my Roland A-33 keyboard. I've tried what seemed obvious and haven't made much progress. [more inside]
posted by larsks on Feb 1, 2009 - 10 answers

What MIDI keyboard should I get, given that I will need something with a soundbank? [more inside]
posted by Admira on Nov 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Looking for a software MIDI sequencer/DAW that meets my needs. [more inside]
posted by greenie2600 on Nov 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I find a super-simple standalone MIDI sequencer? [more inside]
posted by dmd on Oct 3, 2008 - 6 answers

ForgottenFilter: Trying to remember the name of this MIDI controller/musical device... [more inside]
posted by maalsa on Sep 25, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking to play MIDI files I have downloaded from the internet and play them back at high quality. What kind of software/hardware do I need? [more inside]
posted by londontomasbird on Sep 2, 2008 - 13 answers

DoesorwhydoesntthisexistFilter: A very simple guitar synth. [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Aug 10, 2008 - 19 answers

I have been using JamStudio for a while now to quickly throw together backing tracks to practice guitar with. This website is great and highly recommended, but I now want something similar but which is more powerful/flexible, has better audio quality and variety, and which will integrate with my recording software (currently Cubase). Midi based would be perfect. I plan to use this mostly for practicing, but also for some recording. [more inside]
posted by jpdoane on Jul 27, 2008 - 5 answers

convert vocals only from mp3 to midi for Ultrastar import? [more inside]
posted by nolnar on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking to buy a MIDI interface, and I'd like your opinion. [more inside]
posted by lekvar on May 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Can I change the colors of MIDI events in Sonar 7's piano roll editor individually to match the notes they represent? [more inside]
posted by Durhey on May 4, 2008 - 1 answer

How do I play MIDI notes from a Cocoa application, simply? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Apr 9, 2008 - 4 answers

Does anyone know of software that will "listen" to my drum playing via midi and show me where I screwed up? [more inside]
posted by razdrez on Apr 3, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to remove the vibrato from MIDI playback in Sibelius. [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Mar 21, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a free application for OS X that will let me create and export midi files. [more inside]
posted by Camel of Space on Mar 19, 2008 - 6 answers

I record voice tracks with Ableton Live. No problem. But now, I want my singing to create MIDI tracks of the notes, on-the-fly (more of less). Is this currently being done? What must I do? RPM 2008 awaits.
posted by Moistener on Jan 31, 2008 - 11 answers

I want a cheap 49 or 61 key USB MIDI keyboard for under $300. M-Audio Oxygen or E-mu Xboard? [more inside]
posted by stleric on Jan 4, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me find a good Midi Driver download for Windows XP. [more inside]
posted by Parasite Unseen on Dec 23, 2007 - 4 answers

I need new MIDI sequencing/editing software. Something as close to Logic as possible, given that I'm using a Windows PC at home. [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Dec 14, 2007 - 12 answers

I have a cheap electronic keyboard. What are the odds of me being able to rip out all the parts except for the keyboard and use it as a standalone synth module? [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks on Dec 6, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm looking for (preferably software-based) audio and midi loopers, designed for real time use. [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks on Nov 28, 2007 - 13 answers

Where can I find enough info on Windows' MIDI API to start using it? [more inside]
posted by springload on Oct 13, 2007 - 8 answers

I have a friend who is looking to control a Line6 2.0 Pod using a Behringer FCB1010 floor MIDI controller. Specifically, he wants a wah sound. [more inside]
posted by strangeguitars on Sep 25, 2007 - 2 answers

I want to buy a midi control surface (for use with Reason on my laptop, mostly live). But I want to try a bunch of them out in person. Where can I do this in southeastern michigan?
posted by Tlogmer on Sep 19, 2007 - 3 answers

i happened upon an old Korg Poly 800 synth (vintage 80s!). i understand it is one of the earlier MIDI synths--but i don't really grog MIDI. what additional cables/equipment will i need to use it to control the many possible sounds i see in garageband on my macbook?
posted by garfy3 on Sep 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Trouble with sound module - I just want to play piano! [more inside]
posted by mammary16 on Jun 29, 2007 - 5 answers