Have you ever wanted to record your piano keyboard playing but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve tried recording with a microphone, but the sound quality just isn’t quite what you’re looking for. Well, there’s another option that you may not have considered yet: MIDI.
What is MIDI?
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and it’s a way of communicating musical data between electronic devices. In the case of keyboard recording, MIDI allows you to capture the actual notes and timing of your playing, rather than just a recording of the sound.
How TO record with MIDI?
Here’s how to get started with recording your keyboard using MIDI:
- Connect your keyboard to your computer. Most modern keyboards will have a MIDI output, which you can connect to your computer using a MIDI-to-USB cable.
- Install a MIDI recording software. There are many options out there, from free programs like GarageBand (for Mac users) to more professional software like Ableton Live. Choose the one that works best for you and your budget.
- Set up your MIDI recording software. This will vary depending on which program you're using, but you'll generally need to select your MIDI input device (i.e. your keyboard) and create a new MIDI track for recording.
- Hit record and start playing! Your MIDI recording software should capture all of the notes and timing of your playing as MIDI data.
- Edit and export your MIDI file. Once you've finished recording, you can edit your MIDI data to fix any mistakes or adjust the timing. Then, you can export your MIDI file as a MIDI file or a different audio format like WAV or MP3.
Learn how to Make beautiful piano recordings
Now that you know how to record your keyboard using MIDI, you can take your piano tracks to the next level by learning how to use your MIDI recordings to create a beautiful and professional-sounding recording output. In my Piano Production Course, I’ll teach you everything you need to know about recording and producing piano music using MIDI, including:
- Set up your keyboard and computer for MIDI recording.
- Using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and Software Instruments (VSTs).
- The basic concepts of EQ and Reverb and how to apply them.
- To create realistic string tracks and mix them with the piano.
- And much more!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pianist, my course is the perfect way to take your piano recordings to the next level. So what are you waiting for? Click the link below to learn more and sign up today!
Piano Production with Jacob: A MIDI Recording Course
A comprehensive introduction to MIDI, Software Instruments (VST), and Mixing with a primary focus on piano recordings.
Piano Production with Jacob: A MIDI Recording Course
A comprehensive introduction to MIDI, Software Instruments (VST), and Mixing with a primary focus on piano recordings.
Learn more about MIDI
There’s a lot to learn about MIDI. If you want to keep reading, I suggest this comprehensive article: https://blog.landr.com/what-is-midi/
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