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starsoid
post Mon 4 Oct 2004, 03:36
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Hi, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to electronic/techy music stuff. I've basically got a MIDI synth/keyboard and need to hook it up to my G4 ibook. I've been looking at Reason and Soundtrack, and it seems that I really need some sort of MIDI input to really be able to create music (working on a short film soundtrack). Any suggestions?? Budget is an issue sad.gif

ll help will be greatly appreciated!!
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SugarDiva
post Mon 4 Oct 2004, 06:38
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QUOTE (starsoid @ Oct 4 2004, 02:36)
Hi, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to electronic/techy music stuff. I've basically got a MIDI synth/keyboard and need to hook it up to my G4 ibook. I've been looking at Reason and Soundtrack, and it seems that I really need some sort of MIDI input to really be able to create music (working on a short film soundtrack). Any suggestions?? Budget is an issue sad.gif

ll help will be greatly appreciated!!

what controller are you using? My Oxygen 8 is USB powered. If you need a connector, midiman has one that should have USB to MIDI connector.

If your Controller is a USB unilt, that's allyou need. justplug it in to your iBook, and open Audio MIDI to set up the keyboard. you'll find it in the Utilities folder.
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post Mon 4 Oct 2004, 08:13
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If budget and relaibility is an issue, I highly recomend the MOTU fastlane interface.


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Xkaptnk
post Thu 7 Oct 2004, 16:05
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i got a midiman midisport for fairly cheap, and you just download the drivers off the companys website. It has two ins and two outs, usb powered. Works for me and was just under $70. (i use a powerbook g4 12 inch, first gen actually)
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post Thu 7 Oct 2004, 19:22
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may i add, the midi man is a sturdy little sucker
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post Fri 8 Oct 2004, 00:46
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I own a midisport also... That's why I recomended the Motu fastlane (also $70)


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post Fri 8 Oct 2004, 01:09
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Thanks everyone for you advice. At the moment I am looking at the Roland UM1X interface. I can't find the MOTU one in Australia for a reasonable price, but will research the midisport...
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