Notation Software Users Forum  


Go Back   Notation Software Users Forum > Technical area > Questions or problems

Questions or problems Have a question or problem about something you can't find in the Help/Users Guide? Ask it here!

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-27-2017, 10:30 AM
gatley gatley is offline
Active User
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 6
Default mojac

Hi, I have just downloaded a trial version to try before I buy.I am not that computer literate and need help. My Roland F P 30 is connected to my desktop via usb. How do I get the piano to connect to the software to start recording a song? I can record in Audacity and Cakewalk. Do I need to download a driver ?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-27-2017, 03:00 PM
Sherry C's Avatar
Sherry C Sherry C is offline
Product Manager
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Bad Axe, MI, USA (The Tip of the Thumb of Michigan)
Posts: 2,556
Default Re: mojac

Hi,

Composer will automatically detect any MIDI input device. To check to make sure, though, you can
  1. open Composer
  2. make sure your keyboard or other MIDI instrument is "on"
  3. In Composer, click on "Setup" and then "MIDI devices quick setup"
  4. Play a few notes on your MIDI instrument - you should see the red "light" flash when you play the notes.
If you do, then all you'll need to do to record into Composer is
  1. select a staff
  2. click the Record button in the upper left
  3. start playing your instrument
If you don't see the "blinky light" when you test your keyboard as described above, let us know and we'll work through this with you.


ttfn,
Sherry
__________________
Music is to the soul like water is to green growing things.
__________________________________
http://www.beanfieldcastle.net/music.html
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-27-2017, 06:51 PM
dj dj is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 1970
Location: Balderson, Ontario, Canada, 100 kms (60 miles) from Ottawa
Posts: 799
Default Re: mojac

Hi, gatley:

I also notice that you mention recording into Audacity and Cakewalk.

Whle Cakewalk is both a midi and audio program, Audacity is strictly audio.

So, please be aware that Notation Composer is a MIDI only sequencer. Think of it as preparing the score, while things like Audacity are for working with the CD.

I hope that helps.

David
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-28-2017, 01:51 PM
rrayner rrayner is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 897
Default Re: mojac

Hi Gatley,

When I connect my Clavinova to my PC, I have to make certain that the Clavinova is turned on before I open Composer. If I open Composer first and then turn on the Clavinova, I don't get an immediate connection.

Ralph
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 11:47 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Notation Software Germany GmbH www.notation.com/Imprint.php