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Hi, I'm completly new to all this and was just wondering if anyone could help me out.
I've been reading some online FAQ's and whatnot but I'm finding it very confusing working out just what to get. I have a keyboard (PSR-175) and was wondering if I could get a controller for it to make midi music. Is this plausible? Or should I get something completly new?
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hi, Your PSR-175 is ok if you're starting to explore. You can hook it up to your computer by way of it's midi port. Of course, you'll need a cable. And a program on the computer, too. That kind of program is called a sequencer. You might want to start with something relatively inexpensive, like PG Music's PowerTracks for windows (if that's what you're using) http://www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm That same company makes Band-in-a-box, a program that can play a midi accompaniment for you. You can also check out Cakewalk's programs at http://www.cakewalk.com/homemusicians.asp I hope that's enough to get you started. Feel free to follow up with more questions.
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Thanks I'll make sure to look into getting one of those Also I've heard of something that you can hook up to your keyboard that can loop whatever you've just played (I think, or is this fantasy? lol) It's hard for me to describe, it's what this guy does in the song 'The CN tower...' Just for a reference http://www.myspace.com/finalfantasyeternal Thanks for the help
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Looping's easy to do. Many of the programs can do it. You'll find all sorts of cool things possible.
You might consider checking out the music section of a local bookstore and browsing any books they have on midi. Then again, you might not find any, depending on the store. Have fun!
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Hugo:
I downloaded audacity from the link you supplied. Although I only believe in playing my instruments, it is a neat little toy. That can help me work with my timing.
I think you directed me to another good, informative site too.
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Thanks again for all the help I have got some basic software now and yes Looping is rather easy lol, I'm gonna play around with all the features for a while till I get some knowledge and then hopefully progress Thanks again
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Glad to help, guys
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If you have a mac, or any intentions to get one you can use garage band. It is not really "professional" but it has all the features that I used in most other programs to make music with. I think you will find garage band to be quite a nice program to learn to play music on. If you have a pc, then I second the choice of cakewalk software. ------------------ Learning Piano Notes
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