experiments with midi

[light]

I do pretty much everything with pro-tools. Mixing, sampling, recording, you name it. But ive never used midi. all my gear is midi capable, but i have no idea how to use the midi side of pro tools. Could anyone out there fill me in on where to start, and a bit of the basics?

 

[dacalion]

yup, check this out...
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Studio/5821/midi-basics.html

 

[vitaminman]

Hey,

MIDI is what I do best, let me offer a hand:

1. MIDI is NOT audio.
2. Audio is NOT MIDI.

This is probably the hardest thing to get your head around, the differences between the two. Because often the 'result' of MIDI is audio, people get them confused.

MIDI is nothing more than little messages that get passed between your computer and your synths. MIDI is used to trigger sounds that are already stored in a synth, like a trumpet sound or a drum hit.

Tell me MIDI gear are you using, and I'll draw out a diagram explaining how to set everything up.

Take care,

Nick


PS: I see that Dac posted a link to a good MIDI explanation, if you have any questions, post them here and someone will answer them.

 

[light]

i got a yamaha W7 that i really want to use midi

and hookin up a DR-670 drum machine

my computer midi-input is a m-audio delta 24/96

its mostly the pro-tools side that i dont know how to work, tho wiring instructions would help big time

thanks for any help

 

[vitaminman]

Hey,

Does the W7 have a MIDI Thru port?

Nick

 

[light]

yah it has a in out and a thru port

 

[dacalion]

take a peep at this light...maybe it will help with some of your ideas also...
http://digidesign.com/products/hd/diagrams/hd_post_ultimate.html

--dacalion

 

[vitaminman]

Here you go:

 

[light]

Perfect! thanks

is there anyone who can help with the Pro tools side of MIDI?

 

[MadScientist]

Midi is really not user friendly in protools ...I would rather use Loic for midi and protools for audio editing.