How Do I Record Directly From My Midi Keyboard To My Computer?

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Midi Keyboard

Asked by: columbiabravesouls_7

Whenever I record my midi with my computer, I use Acid Music and it seems to record background noise and the tone also seems really low.

How do I record using Acid Music to my computer?

Whenever I push the record button, it gives me an audio or midi option. How do I change from audio to midi when recording?

I need help!! I really would like to start recording my own original music with my midi keyboard but the audio seems to be always lit up and midi is always grey.

Thank you

Answer

Submitted by: Vertigo Pulse

Make sure your midi keyboard is connected correctly on the IN/OUT side. You may have them reversed so your PC is sending a midi to your keyboard not from your keyboard to the PC. Also keep in mind midi isn't audio. It's just a trigger message sent to trigger audio from some device, whether it's an existing preset midi bank, or a sampler or sound module of some kind.

Try your set up in FL Studio, Reason, or even Logic Audio to get a feel for different midi environments and how they work with samplers. Most of these apps will detect that you have a midi keyboard plugged in.

Now if you are already recording in acid make sure your not recording two tracks at the same time. I knew someone who was doing this without knowing and it would record but it would sound very fluttered, as if some type of flange effect was placed over the track.

Make sure your latency settings work with your sound card as well. 10ms or less is aceceptable but even the best gaming sound card cannot handle this. If its sounds clicky or stuttery, you need to set your latency high to 20ms or more. Experiment with different settings until you know you can push your PC to the limit without drop outs or distortions in your sound.