Question for people who use their computer and a keyboard at the same time

dar512 · 03-06-2005, 04:14 PM

The first question is why you want to connect these up. If you just want to create sheet music, it may be easier to just use lilypond. You don't need a keyboard for this and it does a very nice job. And it's free. It comes with cygwin which is also free.

If you really want to do music sequencing, you might want to check out the free stuff first. This page has some options.

As for hardware, I don't think you need to get very expensive for the sound card. AFAICT, when you pay more for a sound card you're paying for better dac, adc, and amplifier chips, not better midi.

You will also need a db25 to midi converter cable. Generally easier to find at a large music store than computer store.

03-06-2005, 04:14 PM	#4
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	The first question is why you want to connect these up. If you just want to create sheet music, it may be easier to just use lilypond. You don't need a keyboard for this and it does a very nice job. And it's free. It comes with cygwin which is also free. If you really want to do music sequencing, you might want to check out the free stuff first. This page has some options. As for hardware, I don't think you need to get very expensive for the sound card. AFAICT, when you pay more for a sound card you're paying for better dac, adc, and amplifier chips, not better midi. You will also need a db25 to midi converter cable. Generally easier to find at a large music store than computer store. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

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