100% rookie

Re:100% rookie (Beagle)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:38:41 GMT

you're thinking of pecans...

Re:100% rookie (57Gregy)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:33:44 GMT

I thought becan was a can you keep your bee in?

Re:100% rookie (Beagle)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:12:41 GMT

I thought it was becan?

Re:100% rookie (57Gregy)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:09:44 GMT

Beagle

^ Saffire fan boys ^^
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I like bacon, too.

Re:100% rookie (Guitarhacker)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:32:40 GMT

Beagle

^ Saffire fan boys ^^
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And rightly so... this thing rocks.....and country's...... and jazzes.... and more.

Re:100% rookie (Beagle)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:12:01 GMT

^ Saffire fan boys ^^
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Re:100% rookie (57Gregy)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:25:06 GMT

mid priced keyboard with usb outs

It has MIDI in/out, too, so you don't necessarily have to monopolize one of your valuable USB inputs for a keyboard.
The Saffire is a great interface for the one-man-band types, like me.

Re:100% rookie (Guitarhacker)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:37:00 GMT

The saffire rocks...I have one too and totally love it. I love that it has 8 outputs..... 2 got to my mackie studio monitors, 2 go to the stereo system which I generally use for headphones, and one goes to my sub ..... that still leaves a few more for whatever.....

it has super preamps for mic and guitar.... I use my POD2 and recently started using a software guitar rig as well.

SAffire..... money well spent

Re:100% rookie (SnAg)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:14:53 GMT

I have been playing around with MC5 for a little while and not really satisfied because of the equipment I have or the lack there of. I think I'll be getting that Focusrite Saffire that Gregy mentioned and a mid priced keyboard with usb outs. Of course that will take me a few weeks to get the $$ together. I really appreciate the info and help from everyone here. Thanks again.

Re:100% rookie (Robomusic)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:07:24 GMT

Go to rayzoon.com and demo Jamstix you will love it. Over at Herb's ... er Guitarhacker's website he has some great info on how to use the thing and it rocks.

Re:100% rookie (Guitarhacker)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:50:51 GMT

Missing Plugin...... when I get that it means that my host didn't see the plug in DLL file on startup. To fix it.... go to plug in manager and be sure Amplitude is in the list to be scanned. IF NOT.... be sure it is installed, properly registered with the Amplitude servers on line, then use the cakewalk plug in manager to ADD it to the scan list and the rescan the plug before you close the window.

The missing plug warning shows up when you open a project that calls for the plug but MC didn't see it on startup. On occasion, I will get that warning. All I do is close MC and restart it in a few seconds..... it seems to screw up it's initial scan from time to time.

see if that helps.

Re:100% rookie (57Gregy)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:59:37 GMT

SnAg

Ok. That's pretty cool. Thanks Greg. I wonder though what the point is in having the drum thingy if you can't use it to record with?

So you can hear what the samples sound like.
All soft synths need a MIDI input to make a sound; that could be a MIDI keyboard or controller going into a MIDI track that is output to a soft synth, or static note data in the Staff or PRV.
You can, for instance, open the SI Drums thing again, connect a keyboard or controller, and record a MIDI drum track and the drums will play as you play the keyboard. I mean the onscreen drum set.
And the controller that Cheeky Monkee mentioned is one inexpensive way to input MIDI data. The also have a drum controller for the same price, with 8 velocity-sensitive drum pads so you can play the soft synth drums with it.

Re:100% rookie (Cheeky Monkey)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:04:14 GMT

SnAg - I too am new to the cakewalk experience but if you are looking for a good little midi keyboard Akai makes a small portable one - the LPK25 that sells at Musicians Fiend for $69. Touch and velocity sensitive - very nice. Just got mine yesterday and can't wait to play around with it.

Re:100% rookie (SnAg)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:36:50 GMT

Ok. That's pretty cool. Thanks Greg. I wonder though what the point is in having the drum thingy if you can't use it to record with?

Re:100% rookie (57Gregy)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:15:26 GMT

You have to put notes in either the Staff view or Piano Roll view (PRV). The keyboards are just there to sample the sounds, you can't record with them.
So go to Views at the top and select PRV, or Staff if you prefer. Select a note duration and the pencil or brush tool. Draw some notes in the grid for a measure.
Go back to the Track view, right-click the clip you just made and choose Groove Clip Looping or Enable Groove Looping. The corners of the clip will become bevelled to show it's now a groove clip. Grab the right edge with your cursor and drag it out however long you want it.
To 'record' MIDI, you'll need a MIDI keyboard or controller.

Re:100% rookie (SnAg)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:46:28 GMT

Oops, my mistake. I had to call to get the registration code. I did register it through my computer online. It was a different issue. I do have a different question though. I'm trying add a drum track by clicking on the add track button and then /instrument track/studio instruments/SI-drumkit and open the drums. I can play them by clicking on the separate drum or by clicking on the different samples. I cant get them to record though. I have both of the record buttons armed. What am I doing wrong?

Re:100% rookie (Beagle)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:53:03 GMT

right, and from the screen shot you posted it looks like it's not even installed, so you need to put the MC5 disk back in and install just the Amplitube (I don't remember the exact way to do it, but there's a way to just choose installation of just Amplitube).

Re:100% rookie (Robomusic)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:44:44 GMT

Registering on the phone does not make it registered on YOUR computer, you need to enter the registration code into the plugin so that it will stop nagging you.

Re:100% rookie (SnAg)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:28:05 GMT

I registered it last week by phone. I did try what you suggested though and here is what I get.

Re:100% rookie (Beagle)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:09:00 GMT

the only thing that means is that you haven't registered Amplitube at IK Multimedia's website yet.

open the GUITAR track's FX bin by clicking on the little down arrow by the FX. then double click on the AMPLITUBE FX.

it will open the Amplitube FX GUI, and a window will pop up over it telling you that you need to register and will give you the option of registering online.

Re:100% rookie (SnAg)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:52:56 GMT

Ummm..... I'm stuck. I keep getting this message.

Re:100% rookie (CakeMaker)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:15:21 GMT

Snag,

Tweakheadz totally ROCKZ!! it's one of the best resources out there!

C/M

Re:100% rookie (Robomusic)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:20:50 GMT

I thought you were talking about the In-Laws! Eeeekkkkk!

Re:100% rookie (Guitarhacker)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:47:45 GMT

Robomusic

'Cept that the expensive ones have touch sensitivity and record velocity and the like. But yes for getting simple tracks done any old Keyboard that ahs Midi or USb connectivity will do.

See...that zackly what I was referring to when I said "relatively speaking...of course" Rob knows.....

Re:100% rookie (SnAg)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:10 GMT

Thanks again for all the helpful info. That tweakheadz website is loaded with good stuff. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions but I'll try to keep them limited.

Re:100% rookie (Robomusic)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:40:11 GMT

'Cept that the expensive ones have touch sensitivity and record velocity and the like. But yes for getting simple tracks done any old Keyboard that ahs Midi or USb connectivity will do.

Re:100% rookie (Guitarhacker)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:02:41 GMT

I second what Robert said... buy a cheap synth/keyboard at SA or GC.(or even the shack) I have seen a few models for less than $100.... and it doesn't matter... midi is the same from a $59 keyboard as it is from a $3500 keyboard... (relatively speaking, of course)

And using a piano style keyboard is going to be much easier than using a computer keyboard.

Re:100% rookie (Kalle Rantaaho)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:44:07 GMT

The guides at tweakheadz.com are an excellent way of getting the basic knowledge on everything concerning home recording. I warmly recommend.

And of course: Isn't reading the manual and doing the tutorials the first and most obvious step instead of randomly seeking videos or sundry links? I do admit, that the manuals could use a some updating, though.

Re:100% rookie (RobertB)

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:28:59 GMT

There is, but it requires other software and some knowledge of MIDI routing, and it is somewhat awkward to use.
You can use the Piano Roll or Staff view to "write" notes, or if you prefer recording a real-time performance, a MIDI controller is a very worthwhile investment. I highly recommend getting a controller.
$100-$300 well spent.

Re:100% rookie (SnAg)

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:35:28 GMT

Thank you everyone for the advice. I do have a balanced line out with a pre and post option on the back of my amp so I think I'll use that. Not tonight though because my wife would smack me. " /> One other question for you though; on the virtual piano/keyboard, is there a way to bind the keys to the keys on my computer keyboard? Not the shortcuts but the sounds.