Hi
Is there anyone who could possibly help with an odd MIDI question?
Around 1999/2000 I brought a Yamaha Keyboard with MIDI IN/OUT
It has 76 weighted, touch sensitive keys with sustain.
On Windows 98 I brought a Yamaha sound card, with DAW/studio included.
I managed to get everything working, used it for an hour, and have never
touched it since, as others things cropped up.
The keyboard is Yamaha PSR GX76 (immaculate) and because it’s got
everything I want ‘touch wise’ I’m reluctant to buy another.
I have been looking at Youtube, and I’m thinking of getting Kontakt 5
and FL Studio 11.
I have a powerful Windows 7 64 Bit notebook.
I am not new to recording, but this was a long time ago - just new to MIDI.
Last time I came across MIDI was when our keyboard player changed
from a C3 Hammond to the first Yamaha DX7 (UK around 1982).
I understand how MIDI works but I don’t know if it will do what I want.
WHAT I WANT TO ACHIEVE
I want to be able to play the Yamaha and record on FL Studio via Kontakt 5 libraries.
This will not be for live work, and I do not need to control any other equipment via MIDI.
MY QUESTIONS
I found this on Amazon;
Proxima Direct® USB to Midi Cable Keyboard to PC Laptop Adapter
For Win 7, XP Vista Mac Plug and Play
Will this USB to Midi Cable do what I want?
i.e. Connect the Yamaha to Notebook that will allow me to select MIDI options
in Kontakt so that if I say play a chord on the Yamaha – that chord will be reproduced
in FL Studio?
I’m sort of guessing here – this seems what you do. Have I missed anything?
Am I right in saying that the ‘touch sensitive keys’ will be included in the MIDI signal
and will be transferred to FL Studio.
Or am I expecting too much?
BELOW I’VE INCLUDED what the Proxima Direct actually does
(although you probably know already).
Another reason for trying to find out if this will work, is that I do not want to buy the software
before I get the thumbs up that my Yamaha should work. If not I’ll have to rethink.
Just one other quick question – will I need an Audio Interface?
Any help or guidance will be much appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
Stephen
Easy to install with built-in driver; USB powered, no AC adapter needed, Plug and Play
1 in + 1 out MIDI interface; 16 MIDI input channels & 16 MIDI output channels LED power
indicator; MIDI in & out signal indicator - Easy to turn your PC into a music studio,
start by connecting a music keyboard to your computer with the supplied USB MIDI Cable
Supports: Windows 7/XP/Vista/ME/2000/98SE, Mac OS 9X etc
