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Post by ramon1108 on Sept 26, 2008 5:43:07 GMT
I know this is out of topic but I just want to ask what software are you using for programming and editing midi files? I am still using my old reliable Mc 50 MKII. I am using laptop for my gigs using vanbasco and Sc 55 MKII as mu external module connected through a USB midi interface Edirol UM-3ex by Roland crp. Need assistance. Thanks
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Post by ramon1108 on Sept 26, 2008 5:44:00 GMT
That's for Jazzcat. Thanks again
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Post by JohnG on Sept 26, 2008 6:19:55 GMT
Hi Ramon,
AFAIK JazzCat uses Voyetra's "Record Producer" the de Luxe version I think. I have a copy of that too and it's great for sequencing and also for editing files in the musical sense.
For me though it doesn't easily let you get into the exact structure of the MIDI file easily enough (just my opinion) and for that I use the old Yamaha sequencer, XGworks. It has all the GM and XG SysEx commands built into it. The only drawback is that it was written for Win95, got properly upgraded for Win98, then a rather half hearted attempt for Win2k, and even less for XP. Don't even know if it runs under (that heap of rubbish called) Vista. Although Yamaha updated to version 4 in Japan it never got released in the rest of the world. When they bought Steinberg it got unceremoniously dropped. Pity!
The PC I still use for driving my various bits of Yamaha and Roland gear and recording audio back to hard disk is still Win98 and (touch wood) still okay. If you want a decent sequencer you have to be prepared to part with a bit of cash. Having said that if you can find an old copy of Cakewalk or a "light" version of Cubase or Sonar you'll probably find it has virtually everything you need for sequencing.
JohnG.
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Post by JazzCat on Sept 28, 2008 9:58:28 GMT
Both the MIDI version and the Deluxe version of RP are OK to use. The Standard version is not. It's missing key elements.
The only difference in the MIDI version and the Deluxe version is the Deluxe version has audio abilities, but those abilities are weak and proprietary. I usually recommend the MIDI version to people.
I continue to use it because I get too frustrated when I try to use Cubase SX3, Power Tracks Pro or any version of Cakewalk or Sonar.
It's really silly of me to not buckle down and learn to use these other, more sophisticated programs but, when I sequence I want to get something accomplished and so I revert to the simpler program that I know well and can move quickly in.
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Post by ramon1108 on Oct 1, 2008 8:05:57 GMT
I have a copy of Sonar 6 and 7... and Cakewalk 9 pro that was given to me a long time ago. I will try to figure out which one suits me best. Again, thanks John n Jazz for your untiring help, assistance. Keep it up.
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Post by JazzCat on Oct 2, 2008 5:13:13 GMT
Go for Sonar 7. Each version has little added features.
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Post by steveb on Oct 2, 2008 11:12:47 GMT
Yes John,
I have an old version of Cakewalk Home Studio 9, I find it relatively easy to use and I can do almost everything I am capable of doing.
I would like to try something like Sonar, but I'm afraid that if I buy it, i will find that it doesn't do much more than my CWHS9 does.
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Post by JohnG on Oct 2, 2008 11:29:22 GMT
Me too Steve,
I have a few sequencers on my PC each of which has a feature either not implemented, or done in a more simple way than the others. So I still use CWPA9 FTTT which I bought w..a..a..y back. I'm having to get into Cubase though for the MIDI courses I run. Oh well!
JohnG.
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