Midi Hookup for Deger Pipes
Andrew Douglas
doesn't fit on my (Gateway) computer.
It's a big round thingie, and I don't have a big round port.
Anyone know what to do?
AD
The Mess
connection, quite common, anyway, on a lot of soundcards.
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Andrew Douglas
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Chris Eyre
The MIDI connector with the "big round thingie" (ie. DIN plug) isn't for
the computer at all. It's for connecting direct to a MIDI compatible
electronic keyboard.
If you want to play through your computer using the MIDI facility on your
sound card, use the other connector (mini-jack to to mini-jack) connecting
from the MIDI output on the Deger to the LINE IN on your sound card.
Chris Eyre
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W. James MacLean
combined with a joystick port meaning you will need a special cable to
connect. What sound card does your machine have? Did you get
documentation for the sound card?
James
Dan Maker
> Hang on!
> The MIDI connector with the "big round thingie" (ie. DIN plug) isn't for
> the computer at all. It's for connecting direct to a MIDI compatible
> electronic keyboard.
Not entirely correct. Some sound cards and all midi cards have input for midi
devices (like keyboards or deger pipes or wind controlers etc). Any sound
card with midi support should be able to be connected to the Deger pipes, as
suggested, it may require an adapter. You'll also need some software to
work with it.
> If you want to play through your computer using the MIDI facility on your
> sound card, use the other connector (mini-jack to to mini-jack) connecting
> from the MIDI output on the Deger to the LINE IN on your sound card.
This will give raw audio, not midi. If you want raw audio, great. If you're
trying to get midi, no go. Look for the adapter etc.
Dan
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JOHN MITCHELL
> there isn't a good one out there, just that I've not heard it.
Speaking in terms of synthetic sound, Christ you interface
that Deger chanter into a Guitar amp with a little distortion.
and it's too scary how good that thing sounds.
Lets see, no problems with moisture control, no reed problems
or tuning concerns. I seriously wonder if players would really
consider trading in their squealies, for on of these things.
Think of the possibilities!
A solo contest with an even playing board for sound!
Pipebands, marching with great big amps strapped to their backs.
Full silver chanters that actually sound good!
No more $7000 sets of pipes, just a 300 dollar gismo!
Just think, a guy like Chris Anderson at 74, who still players
great, but can't blow a reed could really rock on one
of these things.
Deger, could be the invention of the century, and normal people
could now appreciate good pipe music, cause all the really
bad sounding sets would just be a memory!
Food for thought!
John
Kenton Adler
Don't even need a big amp John. There's a little guitar amp that's been
around for years called Pignose that runs on batteries and has a clip on
back that will go on your belt. I haven't had one since the seventies,
but considered looking for one to run my Deger through. It would be
totally portable, decent sound, and plenty of volume. Definitely a lot
of fun for an event like Beers and Cheers at Altamont, or a PIPERS-L
gathering where it's a virtual happening anyway.
I'll bet somebody has one on E-bay. Back in 78 they cost like $100.
I'll bet too, that they're STILL cheap.
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Ken MacKenzie
wrote:
I use a Pignose with my Deger and with the little bit of distortion at
higher volumes it sounds great. BTW, they run about $100 Can now so
that's $1.33 US.<G>
Ken
Dan Maker
Kenton Adler <kad...@lyon.edu> wrote:
> I'll bet somebody has one on E-bay. Back in 78 they cost like $100.
> I'll bet too, that they're STILL cheap.
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southe...@my-deja.com
>
> Speaking in terms of synthetic sound, Christ you interface
> that Deger chanter into a Guitar amp with a little distortion.
> and it's too scary how good that thing sounds.
Dreger in nice but I cannot play one. Something in my skin/body that
does not allow the current to flow constantly. I espcially have a hard
time with the D. That finger has thicker skin due to ecxema and I
guess it just doesn't conduct current as well. If anyone has any
suggestions on getting an electronic chanter to work for me, I'm all
ears.
Kenton Adler
I usually apply some lotion to my hands and work it in real good about
ten minutes before I'm going to start playing my Deger. I tend to have
pretty dry skin and the contacts sometimes don't register for me, but
that seems to solve the problem.
I'm taking my own advice, by the way, and am shopping for a Pignose.
K
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Peter Anderson
"JOHN MITCHELL" <sunn...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > I have yet to hear a good sounding synthetic bagpipe sound, not to say
> > there isn't a good one out there, just that I've not heard it.
>
> that Deger chanter into a Guitar amp with a little distortion.
> and it's too scary how good that thing sounds.
>
> or tuning concerns. I seriously wonder if players would really
> consider trading in their squealies, for on of these things.
>
> Think of the possibilities!
>
> A solo contest with an even playing board for sound!
> Pipebands, marching with great big amps strapped to their backs.
>
> Full silver chanters that actually sound good!
>
> No more $7000 sets of pipes, just a 300 dollar gismo!
>
> Just think, a guy like Chris Anderson at 74, who still players
> great, but can't blow a reed could really rock on one
> of these things.
>
> Deger, could be the invention of the century, and normal people
> could now appreciate good pipe music, cause all the really
> bad sounding sets would just be a memory!
>
> Food for thought!
>
> John
>
I wondered how long it would be for someone to copy my idea. The bass drum
contains the amp and a huge loudspeaker. All the pipers are fitted with
Deager pipes and a radio mike to link in. When you get tied you just flick
on a CD (your own band one of course) and march down the road pretending to
play. Fit a dump valve into a Ross bag for the cut-off and that's it. No
tuning required, plays in all weather, no blowing needed, come to think of
it you could fit the blow stick with two tubes - blow & suck so you could
put a water bottle inside the bag. For really hot weather fit small electric
fan inside the feather bonnet. Ho hum - feeling in a silly mood today -;)
sdon
Don S.
southe...@my-deja.com wrote:
> .
> >
> > Speaking in terms of synthetic sound, Christ you interface
> > that Deger chanter into a Guitar amp with a little distortion.
> > and it's too scary how good that thing sounds.
>
> Dreger in nice but I cannot play one. Something in my skin/body that
> does not allow the current to flow constantly. I espcially have a hard
> time with the D. That finger has thicker skin due to ecxema and I
> guess it just doesn't conduct current as well. If anyone has any
> suggestions on getting an electronic chanter to work for me, I'm all
> ears.
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
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