KN1000 Technics and Midi
Johan dewit
, speakers and Technics KN1000.
I have the AWE32 soundcard, the right midi cable (with In and OUT connectors)
, but have no clue how to do the next steps.
I wish to play songs on the keyboard and record them in the computer,
alter them and play them back. Thru the same sequence I whish to record
styles and use them after polishing them in the computer afterwards.
Who can advice me on:
- which software to use
- how to go about it with Midi parmeters in Windows 95 (who does
recognize the build in synth but obviously not the external keyboard).
Thanks in advance,
Johan
Mark Feaver
possibility of 'recording' its excellent accompaniments via
midi. To my disappointment, they are not output. The only
output is the players own notes (melody or accomp), but none
of the 'arrangers' styles were output. I believe Technics
did this to guard their music styles.
To get Standard Midi Files to play on the Technics, you have
to put them on a 720k formatted diskette, and no more than
10 (or 20? don't remember). Then put the KN1000 into General
Midi mode, and load the files. While it is in this mode, all
of its great accomp. styles are gone, and it just plays the
midi files with GM voices. Pretty good, but not the same as
a Roland Sound Canvas. Don't know if it will play midi the
same thru its 'in' jack from a computer (didn't try that).
I suspect the KN1000 is not a 'great controller keyboard',
but used for its proprietory auto-accompaniment styles,
saved in its own file format, it makes some really great
music. You just can't get it out in a midi file that sounds
the same.
Klaus Boehme
>Who can help me to dive into the Midi world with my Pentium 90, Windows 95,
>, speakers and Technics KN1000.
>I wish to play songs on the keyboard and record them in the computer,
>alter them and play them back. Thru the same sequence I whish to record
>styles and use them after polishing them in the computer afterwards.
You will need a MIDI sequencing program for the computer. Then ensure
your MIDI channels are set correctly on the Keyboard, for the
respective channel on the Computer.
You can then record one track at a time - or multiple track depending
on the sequencer program.
For example, if you are playing Poly 1 sounds, ensure the MIDI setup
shows it as going out on Channel 1 and then record Channel 1 on the
sequencer/computer. Then the same steps for each other channel.
One thing to note with the Technics is that it won't output the drum
part rhythm in composer or pre-programmed drum parts.
Apart from that I think the default settings for MIDI channels are
Poly1 = 1; Poly2 =2; Bass = 3; ACP1=4; ACP2=5; ACP3=6; Drums=10;
Control=16. These can be changed from the Control Menu.
You have a big learning curve to go through though. Sorry I can't help
with Windows programs, as I don't use IBM PC for Music (Amiga)
Regards, Klaus.
Mogens Ranneries
>Who can help me to dive into the Midi world with my Pentium 90, Windows 95,
>, speakers and Technics KN1000.
>I have the AWE32 soundcard, the right midi cable (with In and OUT connectors)
>, but have no clue how to do the next steps.
>I wish to play songs on the keyboard and record them in the computer,
>alter them and play them back. Thru the same sequence I whish to record
>styles and use them after polishing them in the computer afterwards.
>Who can advice me on:
>- which software to use
>- how to go about it with Midi parmeters in Windows 95 (who does
> recognize the build in synth but obviously not the external keyboard).
>Thanks in advance,
>Johan
It is indeed a lot one has to learn as a new member of the
"midi-club". I've got a quite similar set-up (DX2, Voyetra MPU401 midi
card and Technics KN 700).
I found a relatively easy way by putting the keyboard into "general
midi-mode", as most sequencer software supports that.
I'm using Band-in-a-box and Musicator.
A lot of pleasent hours are coming to you when entering the world of
midi.
Kind regards
Mogens