Can someone please explain to me the step by step process for transferring songs from my KROME to my computer. What does it mean when the manual says the USB can ONLY send and receive MIDI? Do I end up with music on the PC?
I know this is super basic for most of you, but there was a time when it wasn't. That's where I'm at now.
Thanks
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The simplest method would be to save your song as a MIDI file on the Krome. Then transfer it from your SD card to your computer.
Otherwise, you'll need MIDI interface and software (DAW) to record and save as a .wav file. I also have limited experience with MIDI workings, etc., so perhaps some of our seasoned veterans--who have come through many times in the past--can shed more light on the subject.
Otherwise, you'll need MIDI interface and software (DAW) to record and save as a .wav file. I also have limited experience with MIDI workings, etc., so perhaps some of our seasoned veterans--who have come through many times in the past--can shed more light on the subject.
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MIDI is at its simplest just note on/off information (plus some other info piggybacked on) -- telling what you played, but not what you played it on.
No sound is transmitted to your computer via MIDI.
MIDI files can be played on a computer through a sound card (GM) or using a Virtual Instrument or instrument plug in, but with the exception of GM sequences the files may sound very different, i.e., drum note on/off played on a piano.
Jggiano has it right, the easiest way to move it it via an SD card (which your computer likely has a slot for) as a .mid (MIDI) file. You will have to tell your sequencer to save as a .mid. otherwise it will save as the default Korg exclusive .sng format. MIDI can be read by lots of different software applications, .sng can't
To get Krome sounds into your computer requires a sound interface that will let you input signal that will be converted to .wav or a similar sound file.
Sound program data is manipulated as a batch file called .pcg which can be read by editors designed to work with Krome/Korg keyboards; programming information useable by Krome to make more sounds -- not playable as sounds within your computer.
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No sound is transmitted to your computer via MIDI.
MIDI files can be played on a computer through a sound card (GM) or using a Virtual Instrument or instrument plug in, but with the exception of GM sequences the files may sound very different, i.e., drum note on/off played on a piano.
Jggiano has it right, the easiest way to move it it via an SD card (which your computer likely has a slot for) as a .mid (MIDI) file. You will have to tell your sequencer to save as a .mid. otherwise it will save as the default Korg exclusive .sng format. MIDI can be read by lots of different software applications, .sng can't
To get Krome sounds into your computer requires a sound interface that will let you input signal that will be converted to .wav or a similar sound file.
Sound program data is manipulated as a batch file called .pcg which can be read by editors designed to work with Krome/Korg keyboards; programming information useable by Krome to make more sounds -- not playable as sounds within your computer.
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I am (was?) considering a Krome but something like this is causing me to think otherwise; frankly that sound overly complicated to the point of ridiculous, esp for those of us who expect to do a lot of recording. There are keyboards (including considerably less expensive ones) that allow you to directly download to a USB stick, typically as a .wav file. And the way Korg advertises it, you just connect your PC to the Krome via a USB cable and voila. ugh.billbaker wrote:MIDI is at its simplest just note on/off information (plus some other info piggybacked on) -- telling what you played, but not what you played it on.
No sound is transmitted to your computer via MIDI.
MIDI files can be played on a computer through a sound card (GM) or using a Virtual Instrument or instrument plug in, but with the exception of GM sequences the files may sound very different, i.e., drum note on/off played on a piano.
Jggiano has it right, the easiest way to move it it via an SD card (which your computer likely has a slot for) as a .mid (MIDI) file. You will have to tell your sequencer to save as a .mid. otherwise it will save as the default Korg exclusive .sng format. MIDI can be read by lots of different software applications, .sng can't
To get Krome sounds into your computer requires a sound interface that will let you input signal that will be converted to .wav or a similar sound file.
Sound program data is manipulated as a batch file called .pcg which can be read by editors designed to work with Krome/Korg keyboards; programming information useable by Krome to make more sounds -- not playable as sounds within your computer.
The Krome works like most if not all keyboards in the respect you have just a few options for getting your work into your computer.
1, Record with the Kromes sequencer until the project is complete. Record the Kromes analogue outs with the completed song to your computer making an MP3 or wav file.
2, If you need the Kromes sounds all in separate tracks then record each part into your computers DAW using the Krome sounds and it's analogue outs.
3, Record the midi information and put it into your computers sequencer and adjust the sounds installed on your computers soft synths as needed.
I do not believe that there are any keyboards that let you take a usb or sd card and transfer all sounds with sequence information allowing you to remix or alter audio after it is in your computer.
That would be like recording into ProTools and trying to transfer everything to Logic with just a USB or SD card. It just doesn't work like that.
1, Record with the Kromes sequencer until the project is complete. Record the Kromes analogue outs with the completed song to your computer making an MP3 or wav file.
2, If you need the Kromes sounds all in separate tracks then record each part into your computers DAW using the Krome sounds and it's analogue outs.
3, Record the midi information and put it into your computers sequencer and adjust the sounds installed on your computers soft synths as needed.
I do not believe that there are any keyboards that let you take a usb or sd card and transfer all sounds with sequence information allowing you to remix or alter audio after it is in your computer.
That would be like recording into ProTools and trying to transfer everything to Logic with just a USB or SD card. It just doesn't work like that.