Hi
I want to try getting a Hammond sound via Native Instruments B4 II, a laptop and two midi controller keyboards. I also have an E-MU 0202 audio/midi interface. Eventually I want to try playing live with this set-up. I have a couple of newbie questions. If you could take time just to answer one I would be grateful. I've found many posts on this site very useful so hopefully this could make a good archive thread for other newbies.
1. Does anyone know if Native Instruments B4 II works with Windows Vista 32-bit? I've seen conflicting reports.
2. Can anyone sketch a simple map for a live – rather than recording - set up?
3. Is the audio/midi interface vital, desirable or not required?
4. In a live situation what actually plugs into the amp? The computer? The E-MU? The keyboard?
5. I'm thinking about the M-Audio Oxygen 49 as it has sliders which can be used as drawbars but are some midi controller keyboards geared for use in recording only and therefore useless for live work? I'm thinking about outputs etc.
6. Do midi controllers sap processing power from the computer? Therefore does using two sap more processing power than using one?
7. Can I use two different controllers with the software? Say the M-Audio Oxygen 49 and a CME UF5?
8. I've got an Akai MPD24 midi pad control unit. Could I run use the M-Audio Oxygen 49 plus the Akai sliders controlling a much more basic keyboard?
9. Does anyone know of a 49 note controller with a port for a swell pedal?
I want to try getting a Hammond sound via Native Instruments B4 II, a laptop and two midi controller keyboards. I also have an E-MU 0202 audio/midi interface. Eventually I want to try playing live with this set-up. I have a couple of newbie questions. If you could take time just to answer one I would be grateful. I've found many posts on this site very useful so hopefully this could make a good archive thread for other newbies.
1. Does anyone know if Native Instruments B4 II works with Windows Vista 32-bit? I've seen conflicting reports.
2. Can anyone sketch a simple map for a live – rather than recording - set up?
3. Is the audio/midi interface vital, desirable or not required?
4. In a live situation what actually plugs into the amp? The computer? The E-MU? The keyboard?
5. I'm thinking about the M-Audio Oxygen 49 as it has sliders which can be used as drawbars but are some midi controller keyboards geared for use in recording only and therefore useless for live work? I'm thinking about outputs etc.
6. Do midi controllers sap processing power from the computer? Therefore does using two sap more processing power than using one?
7. Can I use two different controllers with the software? Say the M-Audio Oxygen 49 and a CME UF5?
8. I've got an Akai MPD24 midi pad control unit. Could I run use the M-Audio Oxygen 49 plus the Akai sliders controlling a much more basic keyboard?
9. Does anyone know of a 49 note controller with a port for a swell pedal?