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Why can't I get any MIDI input to Cakewalk?

Frequently asked questions
The first step in getting MIDI in and out to function properly is to make sure the cabling to your external keyboard is correct. You need to connect MIDI Out of your keyboard to MIDI In of your interface, and MIDI Out of the interface to MIDI In on the keyboard. If you are using external sound modules, connect them via the MIDI keyboard's Thru jack.

How can I use MIDI input in OSX with Xx 1.x or Videodelic 1.x?

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There is an appliation called MidiBridge9x that allows applications running in Classic to access the OS X core MIDI. Many users are experiencing excellent results with it. You can find out more at: Yes, Xx is being ported to OS X. MetaSynth 4 underwent a significant transformation from earlier versions and we just were not able to get Xx done at the same time -- and we didn't want to sit on the finished MetaSynth 4 until Xx was done. See similar questions...

How do I setup MIDI input and output?

FAQ
If you have an external MIDI instrument, make sure that your MIDI cables are plugged IN to OUT and OUT to IN. On the PC, go to the Options menu and select Midi Devices and choose the MIDI In and Out of your sound card/MIDI interface on both sides. Make sure you have speakers connected to your MIDI instrument. If you are playing back to the onboard synthesizer of your sound card, select that item on the output side of Options | MIDI Devices. Make sure you have speakers connected to your computer. See similar questions...

I can't find my Cakewalk serial number. How do I find out what it is?

Frequently asked questions
Your serial number is located on your Cakewalk registration card. If you cannot find this card, or if you sent it to us and did not copy the number down, you'll need to call our Customer Service team at 1-888-CAKEWALK (press 3 when prompted). They'll be able to find your number or tell you how to receive a new one. (Back to top) See similar questions...

I can't find my Cakewalk CD Key. How do I find out what it is?

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Please call our Customer Service team at 1-888-CAKEWALK (press 3 when prompted) to receive your CD Key. You will need to provide them with your Cakewalk serial number in order to receive the CD Key.(Back to top) See similar questions...

Can Mup take a MIDI file as input?

Mup Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. However, it is possible to write a program that reads a MIDI file and outputs a file that can be input to Mup. Two programs that do this, called "mtm" and "midi2mup" have been donated by Mup users. They are limited, and not supported by Arkkra Enterprises, but may be useful for some people. Check out the programs donated by Mup users. See similar questions...

Can music be input to MusEdit from a MIDI keyboard or MIDI guitar pickup?

MusEdit - Music notation software
Yes, but it is a bit tricky... MusEdit is mainly a notation editor rather than a real-time MIDI scoring tool. Right now MusEdit is mainly for guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, and other stringed instruments, flute, clarinet, and other woodwinds, trumpet, trombone, and other brass instruments, percussion instruments, drum kits, vocals, acoustic piano, and for all the other instruments which don't have MIDI output (ie. virtually everything except electronic keyboards). See similar questions...

Why can't I play .sht files through my MIDI player?

HymnSite.com FAQ
The simple answer is that .sht files aren't MIDI files. The .sht extension is short for .shtml, which is the normal extension for html files that contain server-side features. Many servers (like the one I use) are configured to work with truncated, three-character extensions to accomodate name length limitations for files prepared in DOS or Win3.x environments (like the one that HymnSite.com was originally prepared with!). Instead of trying to play an . See similar questions...

I can't record MIDI. What's the matter?

Intuem 4 - Frequently Asked Questions
First make sure you have a device setup in preferences for your keyboard and all your other MIDI Hardware devices. If there are devices already automatically defined as attached to the ports used by your hardware, edit those devices to match what's connected. Make sure the keyboards are defined as in fact having keyboards. Intuem help will show you how to describe the various types of MIDI hardware. See similar questions...

Will I get low latency with Cakewalk's Sonar?

FAQ
The kX driver is a kernel-streaming WDM driver, and a latency as low as 10 ms can be expected under Sonar (depending on your hardware/software setup). Currently, DirectSound2D and DirectSound3D are fully supported. DirectSound3D support is under constant development, however it can cause issues with some games. Any offers to help with implementing support for DirectSound3D would be gladly accepted (skilled programmers only please!). See similar questions...

When I try to convert from a MIDI file to a WAV file, I get no input. What do I do?

DART - Digital Audio Restoration Technology
After installing the latest update for DartPro 98, I don't have a shortcut to CD-Recorder 4 Basic in my 'Start' / 'Programs' folder. What's going on? How do I fix this?" See similar questions...

Can MusEdit input MIDI files and turn them into notation?

MusEdit - Music notation software
Partially, but the current version still can't open all MIDI files, but anyone who purchases MusEdit is entitled to future upgrades for free (by download from the net) so you will be able to update this feature as it improves. See similar questions...

The MIDI Solutions products don't have a power input - do they require batteries?

Frequently Asked Questions about MIDI Solutions Products
MIDI Solutions products are powered through the MIDI cable - no batteries or wall adapters are required! MIDI Solutions products are programmed by sending them MIDI System Exclusive messages. All that's needed to do this is a computer with a MIDI interface - the Edirol UM-1EX, Edirol UM-2EX, Yamaha UX16, and M-Audio Uno (later models only) are low cost USB MIDI interfaces that can be used for this purpose (avoid the MIDI interfaces on this list). See similar questions...

Why can't I find my Input file?

FAQ
The software only displays files for conversion that have a supported extension. PDF FLY converts .pdf, .ps, .eps and .prn files while META FLY converts .wmf and .emf files. If the file you wish to convert has a different extension or no extension and you are sure that it is a supported format, then you should rename it to include the correct extension so that it appears in the dialog for selection. See similar questions...

Why can't I play back exported MIDI files?

OrganAssist is designed for the purpose of easy recording, editing and playback on multiple instruments. Once a file is exported to MIDI this is no longer possible. However, the editing features of OrganAssist may not meet all needs (particularly notation) and so an Export MIDI function is provided for this purpose. See similar questions...

What is MIDI for?

Digital Music online course - Digital represantion of sound
MIDI is a protocol to communicate with synthesisers and samplers, designed for recording and playing back digital music. See similar questions...

Is MetaSynth a MIDI Sequencer? Can I control it via MIDI?

Frequently Asked Questions
MetaSynth is a non-realtime composition and sound design too. As such, it does not any MIDI capabilities. However, MetaSynth can be integrated with MIDI-based systems in a number of ways. Xx, our MIDI-based algorithmic composition tool, read MIDI files and export them to MetaSynth. Also, MetaSynth-generated sound file can be imported into any audio-based MIDI sequencer. See similar questions...

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