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Setting up External MIDI Instruments in Logic Part 1
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But no sound from the korg! Any thoughts?
Do you have the audio outputs from your MicroKorg connected to the inputs on your audio interface?
You will also need to create an audio track in Logic and set the input for that track to match the connected input on your audio interface. Remember to click the "I" (Input Monitor) or "R" (Record-ready) on the track so you can hear the Microkorg's audio coming through Logic.
No, my audio ouputs from the Korg are not connected to the inputs on my audio interface (which is a focusrite saffire pro, if that helps).
I know how to record the audio form the Korg, but I want to record the Korg's sounds using MIDI for greater flexibility.
Sure. I understand what you're saying. But it's important to remember that MIDI isn't sound. MIDI is information or data - there's no sound contained in a MIDI message. That's why, if you wish to hear the sounds generated by the Microkorg, you need to route it's audio output through Logic. You don't "need" to record it - you can simply record the MIDI data sent from the Korg, and monitor the audio created by the Korg within Logic or via a separate headphones or speakers connected to the Korg.
Hope this helps,
Rounik
Well, you can of course record the MIDI note event data from the MicroKorg. Think of it like recording your performance without any sound. MIDI data and cables don't carry audio just this "performance data". And that is the beauty of MIDI... you record the MIDI performance and then change the sound source later. so you might record a piano sound... but you can change the sound source on the MicroKorg or in Logic to create completely different sonic possibilities.
Plus, even though you need to monitor your audi signal to actually hear sound generated when you play MIDI notes, you don't need to record the audio... just record the MIDI and then the MIDI notes will trigger the sound source on your MicroKorg synth.
Hope this helps and makes sense.
R
HOW?! I've been through this tutorial and I still can't do it! That was my original point.
Are all physical connection setup correctly? What about in your AudioMIDI Setup?
In Logic, when you hit a key on the Microkorg, do you see the note data begin received by Logic? (Look in the Transport display).
The audio midi setup is correct as far as i can see (i followed this tutorial to do it) and the physical connection must be fine because i play all the other synths/instruments perfectly fine using the Korg.
- set some cables and take the audio output from the synth into your Mac's Audio Interface. This will carry the audio sound waves from the MIDI device into your Mac and into Logic.
(The other MIDI connection only outputs notes into Logic - but no sound. When used with Software Instrument tracks the sound is generated by the Instrument in Logic - not from any external source).
- Create an audio track in Logic
- Set the inputs to match the inputs on your audio interface.
- record-enable that audio track
- Play some keys on the Microkorg and you should see the MIDI notes being recieved by Logic (look in the Transport display)... and you should see some audio signal in the audio track.
Hope this helps
R
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I have a Korg X5DR sound module and I can't get Logic Express 9 to recognize it.
This is my set up:
KaySound keyboard controller. (no sounds)
Technics 88 key weighted keyboard which I also use as a controller. I like playing the weighted keys.
Midiman midisport 2x2 interface
Korg X5DR sound module.
I'm able to record using the sounds from Logic.
My KaySound controller is going in the "in" of the Midisport. My Technics is going into the other "in" of my Midisport and the Midisport goes into my iMac via USB.
Now just that set up alone allows me to record using the sounds from Logic, but shouldn't I be able to see the Midisport in Library of Logic. It's not there, but I'm still able to record. I don't understand that.
Now as far as the Korg module, I tried every conceivable set up going into Midisport and cannnot get Logic to see it. At one point about a year ago I had it working and recording in Logic, but I don't remember how it was set up.
I tried checking for a driver for the Korg, but all I could find is one for a PC. I don't remember having a driver for the iMac. This is driving me crazy.
Thanks for any help.
sus4