How do "USB Keyboard Controllers" work with sample CDs?

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How do "USB Keyboard Controllers" work with sample

By jang6 Wed Apr 21, 2004 5:56 am
I really can't afford a Synth Keyboard...
So, since i have several sample cds, i'm thinking about getting a
USB CONTROLLER(Keyboard).

How do these work with sample CDs? or How do these work anyway?

Are these different from MIDI Controller Keyboards?

I don't get it.....some one plz help me~~
:(
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By digital_bastard Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:49 am
Do you have a sampler (hardware/software doesn't matter) that you can load your samples in?

The only thing a controller keyboard does is transmit MIDI data, and in the case of a USB one, it transmits midi over USB instead of midi cables.

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By jang6 Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:35 am
I have a mpc1000.

What would be the best ideal setup for using

Laptop(pc)
mpc1000


What audio/midi interface and software do people use on laptops???
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By digital_bastard Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:47 pm
A lot of people use digidesign MBOX (2-channel usb interface) with protools le.

By Mindtravel Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:56 pm
Im not 100% sure but I dont believe the MBox has Midi....might wanna check that out cause its no good really to run an mpc and a PC without midi....

Then what other interface do people usually use on labtops??

By jang6 Wed Apr 21, 2004 10:21 pm
I looked up a lot of stuff from usb to firewire...

but i can't decide!!!!!!!!!!

some one help me make a decision!!!!!!!! please!!!!!!!!

My laptop doesn't have a firewire connection right now, but would it be
a good idea to get one and use a 'firewire interface' for audio/midi?
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By binger0 Wed Apr 21, 2004 11:52 pm
yo get a Midiman Oxygen 8. IT is cheap and will work on the MPC 1000 and the Computer. I had one and loved it. It also has USB, but a seperate MIDI device for a computer would be better. You will use MIDI for the MPC not the devices USB.
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By jonloc Thu Apr 22, 2004 12:28 am
binger0 wrote:yo get a Midiman Oxygen 8. IT is cheap and will work on the MPC 1000 and the Computer. I had one and loved it. It also has USB, but a seperate MIDI device for a computer would be better. You will use MIDI for the MPC not the devices USB.

I own that aswell. a cheap alternative to a nice controller. the keys are stiff and feel like shit to me so I just use my triton's keyboard when in need of a midi controller. the nobs and sliders are verry handy. I wouldnt recomend it but if you want one I have one for very cheep. almost never used. pm if your interested
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