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Subject:OT: Freeware Midi Sequencer
Posted by: NaperRick
Date:1/27/2004 11:25:22 AM
Sorry that is this off topic but figured someone would know.. My son-in-law got the Yamaha digital guitar that Shaper Image sells as a christmas gift. If has a midi interface (in and out) but Yamaha did not provide any software. He would like to be able to create a guitar melody line by entering the notes on the guitar very slowly (he doesn't play yet). I assumed he could do that with a midi sequencer using the guitar as the input device. He has Screenblast Acid but I don't believe that supports midi recording. Unless there is some better way to do it I thought a midi sequencer would do what he needs. Since this is just a fun thing for him he is hoping to find a freeware or really cheap sequencer. Any suggestions on a sequencer or is there a better way to help a non-player create a melody line to use in Screenblast Acid. Rick |
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Subject:RE: OT: Freeware Midi Sequencer
Reply by: DKeenum
Date:1/27/2004 2:39:00 PM
Try over on the kvr.com forum. The cheapest I've seen is cakewalk's home studio, but when I mention it on other forums, people tell me to forget it. |
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Subject:RE: OT: Freeware Midi Sequencer
Reply by: luceses
Date:1/27/2004 9:07:38 PM
Go to PGMUSIC.COM and check out Power Tracks 8.0. It is VERY affordable and also does hard disk recording. Some of the midi stuff is not as "slick" as Cakewalk or others, but I have used it for years and really think it's the best money I've spent. luces |
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Subject:RE: OT: Freeware Midi Sequencer
Reply by: Iacobus
Date:1/28/2004 1:07:10 PM
Is this one of those EZ Learning guitars from Yamaha? You can only playback MIDI in Screenblast ACID, not record it; ACID Pro is the only version of ACID that can record MIDI. You could upgrade to ACID Pro, but it's a bit on the pricey side and may be too much for your budding son-in-law musician. (Don't rule it out later on, though. ;o) ) I could also maybe suggest any of Cakewalk's suggestions for home musicians (I'd probably suggest Music Creator if you're looking for something inexpensive). Note that, as with any app, you're going to have to go through a learning curve. Also, a good grip on how MIDI works would be wise before jumping in. And don't forget, of course, that your son-in-law can use Screenblast ACID to help him along with his projects. He can take anything he creates in, say, Music Creator and import it into ACID. HTH, Iacobus ------- RodelWorks - Original Music for the Unafraid mD's ACIDplanet Page |
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Subject:RE: OT: Freeware Midi Sequencer
Reply by: NaperRick
Date:1/29/2004 7:53:12 PM
Yup, I believe that's the guitar he has. Thanks to all for the suggestions. Someone on another forum pointed out a program called Anvil Studio. They have a free demo which limits you to 8 tracks so we both downloaded it. I suspect he'll try that first and if he feels the need he can upgrade to something a bit more sophisticated. Thanks all Rick |
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Subject:RE: OT: Freeware Midi Sequencer
Reply by: jtxx000
Date:1/31/2004 5:43:28 PM
Anvil Studio is a great freeware midi sequencer. It has a staff view, piano role, drum sequencer, and it also supports audio tracks (but if you want audio, use Acid). Also, I don't think there are any restictions on the the number of midi tracks you can have. |
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Subject:RE: OT: Freeware Midi Sequencer
Reply by: DKeenum
Date:2/3/2004 9:32:04 AM
Speaking of freeware, check this out: http://www.kvr-vst.com/get/866.html Wait, I think this is audio only. I saw free and just went crazy. |