KVR Audio

RoseH · Post by **RoseH** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:58 pm

Question: Does this software have built-in virtual instrument or instrument VST plugins? I just purchased an Akai LPK25, and I only want to use it as a keyboard (for now), but really don't want to purchase DAW software. I see in the thread that it does have midi in and out-I was advised by an Akai support rep to ask these questions-I don't know squat about midi, so HELP!!

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:32 pm

You will need a DAW to use plugins ... you could use something free, like SAVIhost.

RoseH · Post by **RoseH** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:44 pm

Wow, thanks for the quick response--so, should I get the free software you mentioned and this software, as well? Or just get the software you recommended? As you can tell, I'm quite illiterate regarding midi. I thought I was getting a small keyboard just to play, and found out I need all this extra stuff (whew!!!)

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:54 pm

You haven't mentioned what software you are talking about.

RoseH · Post by **RoseH** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:03 pm

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Sorry. Actually, I have found two free DAW software pkgs:

Free Windows DAW software, Zynewave Podium Free @
http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2010/ ... dium-free/ (http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2010/07/05/free-windows-daw-software-zynewave-podium-free/)

and:

MuLab Free 4.4.6 for Windows (32 bit) @
http://www.mutools.com/mulab-downloads.html (http://www.mutools.com/mulab-downloads.html)

Do you know anything about these two pkgs?

EnGee · Post by **EnGee** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:55 am

Are you using the integrated sound card? or an Audio interface.
Anyway, IMO you need:
1.Asio driver (either comes with your audio interface or you install one like Asio4All in case you have integrated sound card)
2.a host like podium free or Reaper (in case nothing came with your midi controller).
3.download some free vsti plugins (vst instrument)that you should put in a new folder like C:\Program Files(86)\vstplugins\
4.configure your host(podium or reaper) by:
-a.selecting the audio (asio4all)
-b.midi (lpk25)
-c.vstplugin folder (navigate to the folder you create).
5.Read the manual to see how you can have some noise from your lpk25

zerocrossing · Post by **zerocrossing** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 3:55 am

A MIDI keyboard is to an instrument what your computer's QWERTY keyboard is to your computer. It's just an input device. It spits out a bunch of data, but to simplify this, it basically says things like, "A# at level 100 out of 128." No actual sound is produced.

This is a good thing though, because like your computer keyboard, you are now free to experiment with any software or hardware instruments you want. They all respond to midi if they were made after 1982 or so. Now-a-days, MIDI is often transmitted over USB like your Akai uses. This makes it easier to use with computers without extra converters.

Anyway, welcome to a big world. There's a lot to learn and a lot to play with. Go slowly and enjoy it.

RoseH · Post by **RoseH** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:25 am

Wow, thanks to you two that responded--you've have been an incredible help! I'm going to start 'muddling' through, and see if I can get started in the wonderful world of midi. If anyone thinks of anything else, all help is GREATLY appreciated. Again, thanks so much for the boost!!!!

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