Multi track software

Top Shelf · 12th January 2012, 03:04 AM

Hello everyone, I just got a Yamaha PSR E423 keyboard for christmas and i would like to get some tracks exported to my laptop to work on them. I looked around the net for some multitrack freeware but i'm coming up short.
The keyboard will export MIDI files thru USB .... I looked at Audacity but it can't import MIDI files, just wav. and so on.
Does anyone know of a program I can use that will import MIDI 0,1 or 2 files so I can get some tracks whipped up?

Is there anything else i should be doing/using for this endeavour?
Thanks for any ideas

qusp · 12th January 2012, 07:20 AM

logic express would be a good place to start. but actually i think thats all mac now. whats your budget?

etherealaudio · 12th January 2012, 03:21 PM

I am not into the world of PC´s, Macs include GarageBand, and is a great tool, but there are some additional interfaces that include pro-tools, abase and other software.

You can take a look at solutions from Avid, Tascam, Behringer.

In my case, I use Soundtrack and Logic, depending on my needs.

RJM1 · 13th January 2012, 07:00 AM

Free trial for 30 days, good software though.
Cakewalk - SONAR X1 Web Trial - Test Drive SONAR X1 for Free

Top Shelf · 14th January 2012, 12:02 AM

I have a PC so Mac based is out, I looked up music producing software and found a review of the top ten of 2012 ,#1 was Ableton Live,whose $ 329 price is good but their Live Intro for $109 usd looks even better and its MIDI compatible. Has anyone used Ableton around here, what do you think?

Daniel9 · 30th January 2012, 08:45 AM

Reaper

serpentine · 15th February 2012, 12:00 AM

Reaper is an excellent choice (I think it's still free). Other choices that would get your feet wet might be entry-level offerings such as CakeWalk Music Creator/Steinberg LE etc.. Your problem is that there is still a learning curve with the software/editing/importing files...
Refer to your manual pages 73.... If you lost your manual try:

Yamaha PSR-E423 | Owner's Manual

serpentine

serpentine · 15th February 2012, 12:01 AM

I just realized this was an old thread... Sorry.

kevinkr · 15th February 2012, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpentine

I just realized this was an old thread... Sorry.

Actually it's not, old around here is >10yrs old and some of those reappear from time to time.. This one is a month old so quite young by our standards..

Welcome to the forum!

serpentine · 15th February 2012, 12:18 AM

Thank you. MIDI importation is always wonky.

Best wishes,
A.

14th January 2012, 12:02 AM	#5
Top Shelf diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midland, Ontario	I have a PC so Mac based is out, I looked up music producing software and found a review of the top ten of 2012 ,#1 was Ableton Live,whose $ 329 price is good but their Live Intro for $109 usd looks even better and its MIDI compatible. Has anyone used Ableton around here, what do you think? __________________ JEREMY M_________________________________ I like it loud, BUT NOT TOO LOUD!.... Hey do you hear that high pitched ringing sound ?

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12th January 2012, 03:04 AM	#1
Top Shelf diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midland, Ontario	Multi track software Hello everyone, I just got a Yamaha PSR E423 keyboard for christmas and i would like to get some tracks exported to my laptop to work on them. I looked around the net for some multitrack freeware but i'm coming up short. The keyboard will export MIDI files thru USB .... I looked at Audacity but it can't import MIDI files, just wav. and so on. Does anyone know of a program I can use that will import MIDI 0,1 or 2 files so I can get some tracks whipped up? Is there anything else i should be doing/using for this endeavour? Thanks for any ideas __________________ JEREMY M_________________________________ I like it loud, BUT NOT TOO LOUD!.... Hey do you hear that high pitched ringing sound ?

12th January 2012, 07:20 AM	#2
qusp Sometimes a square peg fits a round hole just fine diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia	logic express would be a good place to start. but actually i think thats all mac now. whats your budget?

12th January 2012, 03:21 PM	#3
etherealaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mexico City	I am not into the world of PC´s, Macs include GarageBand, and is a great tool, but there are some additional interfaces that include pro-tools, abase and other software. You can take a look at solutions from Avid, Tascam, Behringer. In my case, I use Soundtrack and Logic, depending on my needs.

13th January 2012, 07:00 AM	#4
RJM1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, Fl.	Free trial for 30 days, good software though. Cakewalk - SONAR X1 Web Trial - Test Drive SONAR X1 for Free

30th January 2012, 08:45 AM	#6
Daniel9 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2012	Reaper

15th February 2012, 12:00 AM	#7
serpentine diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2012	Reaper is an excellent choice (I think it's still free). Other choices that would get your feet wet might be entry-level offerings such as CakeWalk Music Creator/Steinberg LE etc.. Your problem is that there is still a learning curve with the software/editing/importing files... Refer to your manual pages 73.... If you lost your manual try: Yamaha PSR-E423 \| Owner's Manual serpentine

15th February 2012, 12:01 AM	#8
serpentine diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2012	I just realized this was an old thread... Sorry.

15th February 2012, 12:18 AM	#10
serpentine diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2012	Thank you. MIDI importation is always wonky. Best wishes, A.

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