shizny
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lexicon omega midi help
right..........i have set up my midi keyboard to the lexicon but i can't hear any sound. the lights at the bottom flash when i play notes so i must have connected it up properly but i just can't hear sound.........anyone help???
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/13 16:55:44
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Are you sure it has a built-in MIDI synth? I don't think it does. Its just a MIDI interface. Try using a softsynth.
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/13 17:55:48
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how come it dosn't tell you that in the manual?
and - my keyboard has midi out but the lexicon has midi in and midi out - does my keyboard need midi in and midi out too ??
thanks ffor the help dave
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/14 00:52:03
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does my keyboard need midi in and midi out too ?? Without MIDI IN, you can't play it from the computer. You're going to have to use a softsynth or get a better keyboard.
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shizny
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/14 06:32:37
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this is gettin confusing - the guy from turnkey said my keyboard dos'nt need a midi in/
do you know were i can get softsynth ??
cheers
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/14 10:32:38
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Well, what keyboard do you have? Does it have a USB or a TO HOST connection? If not, how will it receive MIDI data from the computer? Home Studio comes with a few softsynths depending on what version you have. Take the Tutorials. If you want help, you have you have to give us more info. Also sounds like you need to read the Desktop Music Handbook at http://www.cakewalk.com/tips/desktop.asp
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/15 13:58:28
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where do i find the tutorials ?
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/15 15:27:37
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i have the keystation 61es,
my setup is - laptop presario 2100 , hardware-Lexicon Omega - USB Audio Interface(this has MIDI in and MIDI) out.
my keyboard(USB bus powered) only has midi out but it has usb connection- does that mean i can bypass the lexicon and put it straight into mp laptop???? i am using pro tracks plus it has various instruments on it.
last thing - when i play notes on the keyboard my computer IS receiving midi as the activity light flashes i just can't hear sound.
i was going to take my keyboard back but the guy said my keyboard only needs midi out but he had never heard of the omega lexicon.
the diagram to set it up says my keyboard needs midi in and midi out.
dave - if you coud help great before i throw all of it out my window.
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/15 19:34:25
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As far as I can tell, the Keystation is only a controller. It is not a synth. It doesn't have any sound generation capability. No problem if you can use softsynths. Unfortunately, I don't have Pro Audio. I have Home Studio and Sonar which support softsynths. See if there is a Tutorial in the Help section on Using Softsynths. You need to upgrade your software. Keep in mind the upgrade path from Cakewalk Pro Audio is to Sonar, not Home Studio. You can go to Home Studio, but then you've lost some of your purchasing power.
Also you violated Dave's Rule #2: Never take the advice of a salesperson in a music store.
(And for review, Dave's Rule #1 is: Never buy used equipment if the owner's manual is not included.)
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/16 10:42:28
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i bought it new - check the web-site http://www.lexiconpro.com/Omega/index.asp - this is what i'm using. it's a start, when i use the tassman se i can hear sound. on pro tracks plus there are various instuments(drum maps etc.)- what are they for if they don't work?
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/16 13:38:49
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The drum maps are to use with a General MIDI synth or softsynth. I read the material on the Omega. It does not have a built-in MIDI synth. It is an interface only. Most pro-audio soundcards don't have a built-in synth. I have the Delta44 and it doesn't have one either. You either have to use and external keyboard or softsynth. To use a softsynth is easy: (I'll assume Pro Tracks is like Cakewalk Home Studio) I've never heard of it before, but it says its a Cakewalk product. On an audio track Right Click on the Fx box, select DXi instruments-Edirol VSC. At this point the VSC panel appears. On a MIDI track, click on the Out box and select the Edirol VSC. Now try this with one of the sample MIDI files. It should work. Sounds to me like your frustration is because you expected to plug it all in and it works. Its not that easy. Its never that easy. You need to read the manuals for the equipment. Then read the Desktop Music Guide http://www.cakewalk.com/tips/desktop.asp. Then try Pro Tracks. Read the Getting Started section in Help. Then go through each of the Tutorials. Don't try to do too much at once. Get audio working. Record some audio. Play it back. Then try MIDI. Record a MIDI track. Play it back.
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/16 14:46:29
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once again..cheers for putting up with me and my questions.
under DXi instruments i only have tassman se - but now i can hear sound.I have realized i have to buy software - do you know where i can get Edirol VSC or any trial versions of vst instruments before i buy - what software do you recommend for cakewalk?
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RE: lexicon omega midi help
2004/08/16 18:32:21
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dave - i have it working   thankyou for your help. i downloaded virtual sound canvas 3.2.
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Re: RE: lexicon omega midi help
2014/12/04 07:46:17
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hello
I have a Lexicon Ωmega in windows 7 and a ''KORG PA 80 professional arranger'' .
I cannot see the choice " Lexicon USB MIDI" but only "Lexicon MAC USB" both the control panel and the software Cubase LE 4.
In Devices setup MIDI PORT SET UP There are:
MIDI IN Lexicon Mac USB - active
MIDI OUT Lexicon Mac USB INACTIVE
MIDI OUT Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth INACTIVE
My Korg is transmitting on MIDI channel 1? and the track is set to MIDI channel 1, and the choice Midi control "off".
So I cannot rec midi files
Thank you for your time
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Re: RE: lexicon omega midi help
2014/12/05 09:31:19
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Hi, George.
This thread is over 10 years old, so it would probably have been best to start a new thread... in the Cubase forum. This forum is for Cakewalk SONAR.
Fortunately, there are some folks here who have used Cubase and some who might remember the Omega. But being how the thread is 10 years old tells me that Lexicon may not have drivers for the Omega that will work with Win 7. Check their web site.
Good luck!
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