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According to my research, your keyboard has both a USB out for MIDI, and 1/4" stereo outputs.
If you want to record MIDI data from your keyboard, or use a synthesizer on your computer, you should be able to just plug the keyboard in with the USB jack.
If you want to capture audio data, you'll need to use the line out 1/4" jacks. What cable you use for this ...
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I'm afraid you are stuck as the Realtek chipset doesn't have a dedicated ASIO driver.
As tomeoftom's mention in his answer, you can use the Asio4All.
This will give you the ASIO interface but not necessarily the low latency that comes from using a dedicated ASIO driver. This is because Asio4all is more a interface "wrapper" than an optimized driver - it ...
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Latency is due to the audio driver for the audio card. Cubase uses ASIO-drivers (an invention by Steinberg themselves) which mean they are optimized for the sound card if the manufacturer of the sound card makes ASIO-drivers available.
For sound cards that doesn't support ASIO there are workarounds such as DirectX ASIO (built-in in Cubase IIRC) and Asio4All ...
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According to the manual, your YPG-535 uses the standard controller - CC# 64 - for the sustain pedal. It is possible that Windows Media Player ignores controller data and just plays the notes. You will need to examine the MIDI File in an editor or DAW that will show you controller values as well as notes. If you see CC 64 set to ON when you played the ...
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It is rare to find a new electronic keyboard that doesn't also have MIDI. So if you want some basic sounds and the ability to play away from your computer, then go ahead and get a keyboard with sounds built into it.
Dedicated MIDI controller keyboards may offer more control via knobs, faders and sometimes pads. If you need any of that stuff, then you may ...
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You just need a one-button change of patch? Assuming your synth doesn't have programmable buttons readily available, the Behringer FCB1010 pedalboard can do this for you, and is actually quite cheap.
It can be a hassle to program it, but once you learn how, isn't difficult. (A basic programming guide can be adapted from here: ...
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If the equipment is grounded, this could be a ground loop. (If you're using AC power and three-prong plugs, the third prong is the ground.) Try plugging the amp into a different outlet, one that's on a different circuit. They make ground loop isolators, but I don't know if they work or not; it might be worth investigating.
(I've used three-to-two-prong ...
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If you need the factory patches, they exist as .MID files here:
http://www.rolandus.com/support/downloads_updates/eula.php?FileName=factorypatches.zip
You can dump them into your D20 with any freeware MIDI sequencer and a MIDI interface.
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I have a Roland D-50 that is from the same era as the D-20, so the mechanism should be about the same.
Usually problems with keys not working properly is related to the circuit board contacts getting dirty.
Be sure to read all instructions before attempting this. If you do not feel comfortable taking the keyboard apart, take it to a qualified service ...
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The signal levels generated by most keyboards should not be enough to damage the microphone/line-in jack when plugged in directly. However, I do recommend you not turn the keyboard up past the point where it begins to distort just to make sure.
To get the best recording level, First set the volume on the keyboard as high as possible without causing ...
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There are two types of switches; normally open and normally closed.
The normally open switch only makes contact between the two wires when it is pressed. The normally closed switch makes contact with the wires until it is pressed.
Likely your keyboard is expecting one type of foot switch and you are using the other. It is also possible that your keyboard ...
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You pedal is reverse polarity in relation to your keyboard. If you specify what brand of sustain pedal you have, we can tell you how to remedy it.
Essentially, Roland, Korg, and Yamaha utilize pedals that are the reverse polarity of E-Mu, Ensoniq, Sequential, etc. Many, many keyboards have switchable polarity as do many sustain pedals. The D-20, if I'm not ...
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Just a thought: I have had keys on synths stop working where they had been heavily used to input drum patterns, the same keys being tapped with gusto to achieve that authentic rhythm... Anyway, it turned out that under the keys was a plastic lug that pressed down on rubber tubing to trigger the note. Over time, the lug had cut through the tubing, which ...
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I'm just going to answer the levels part of this question, as you computer should be able to handle a LINE level signal to the LINE IN plug, but I can't be certain without knowing the hardware.
Best practice in setting levels is to turn every right down, then plug it in.
Set you instrument to 75% (rule of thumb) and your input gain to 75% (or unity gain).
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This could be a potential answer to you question.
I was told one of the major reasons for balanced cables (note most guitar cables are unbalanced), is to prevent interference. Most notable is that of radio transmissions being picked up. The length of the cable relates to the frequency it will pickup, though your amp, or pickups could also pick up the ...
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You seem to be confusing MIDI with Audio.
MIDI is only for control data. It is for messages such as note on/off, pitch bend, patch change, etc. No sound goes over MIDI. When you mention "good quality MIDI sounds and effects", what you are really looking for is a synthesizer with a good set of patches, that also supports MIDI.
With that out of the way, I ...
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You could use Ableton Live or Reaper or some other program to create the MIDI file.
Once you have chosen a program attach your keyboard to your computer via MIDI. Then, you can either record yourself playing the song live and fix the notes you miss, or you can use your keyboard as an input device to enter the notes manually.
When you are done, simply ...
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There seem to be quite different models of the Privia; the one I know doesn't actually have a real line out but a stereo headphones output. Now, this is normally not optimal for recording in a complex studio setup, but can work surprisingly well with computers' stereo line-in's. Apple is really quite decent in that regard, so you might in fact get absolutely ...
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As has been mentioned in comments, the set-up you need is dependent on your budget and your desired quality. If all you need is a mono piano track recorded, then a 1/4" to 1/8" converter will be perfectly acceptable. Since you mentioned you had access to GarageBand and Abelton, then this will even work to layer the tracks and cover all the parts you need.
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the biggest portion of latency is almost always in the software synthesizer.
the lame ones (who don't use the minimum latency that the sound card says it can handle) have to be configured for the number of millisecs of audio they will buffer.
Or, if they're REALLY lame, you won't be able to change that buffer size and will have to just suffer with their ...
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See if Sibelius supports ASIO drivers (look for Asio4All for an implementation that should work without a dedicated soundcard). If your keyboard also has MIDI Out, maybe a MIDI-to-USB converter cord will be better for latency - the Roland UM-ONE, which I use and works great for Ableton, is 35-50AUD on Ebay.
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MuseScore does not support direct output to a MIDI device.
(I think that is because it is designed to work on different operating systems where MIDI implementations are totally different)
However, it can use the JACK software to provide this function.
For an explanation, see the following entry on the MuseScore forums
For additional clarification, please ...
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Although this is an answer that depends on another software to solve this problem, here's the approach I took for the time being.
Since my host program that I'm using is Ableton live, I grouped the Kontakt player so that it plays on channel #1 of the combined instrument.
Then, I recorded (in Session view) the output of the highest note in the Kontakt ...
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While I can't offer any information on your specific model of Yamaha keyboard, here are some resources you can use to learn more about Standard MIDI files in general. I think your question has more to do with that anyway.
Interest in Standard MIDI files is not what it used to be. Here are some resources.
Wikipedia article explaining the difference between ...
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As far as I'm aware, there have been long standing problems with Windows 7 and FireWire devices (a quick Google search will turn up a lot). This especially applied to external hard drives, but I suppose it could apply to all FireWire devices.
Here is what I would do to give the best chance of it working:
Get the latest drivers for the FireWire interface ...
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Removing the black plastic strip should allow you to slide the key toward the "hinge" end and it should come out quite easily from there. Any other method will be very difficult and risk breaking the keys.
You may be able to only partially remove the strip by peeling it only part way off. I seem to remember doing something like this when removing the ...
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If the extra noise is happening when you are playing the keyboard, make sure the Overdrive is turned off. Also, try plugging your guitar into the amp and see if it does the same thing.
If the extra noise is happening when you are not playing the keyboard, unplug the keyboard and see if it stops. Also, try adjusting all the knobs to see if anything ...
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You will need some sort of MIDI connection on your computer. I'm not sure which MIDI interfaces are available for the Mac, but For the PC most every sound card has a MIDI connection. Usually the joystick port doubles as a MIDI interface and requires an adapter cable.
You will then need to plug one MIDI cable from the MIDI Out on your keyboard to the ...
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Speaking from my experience, here are some basic ideas:
Be familiar with your instrument. If you are trying to remember how to do X while onstage, you are much more likely to screw it up. Get familiar with the kit you'll be using in a practice setting before you try to use it onstage.
Set up patchsets if you can that have only the patches you want for the ...
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