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Hello from a newbie forum user.

My first use of midi was nigh on 25 years ago, with a 386 and a Yamaha sy35. A lot simpler then, but got some reasonable results.

In the last 5 years music has returned via a choir and intensive woodshedding, open mic gigs and the odd invite. So with a new i3 PC, 8 GB ram and BIAB I hope to build some backing tracks for my songs.

I already have the sy35, and an Maudio 25 key unit.
QUESTION do I need an audio interface? As both units are midi. I have an adaptor for the sy35, which goes into USB and the Maudio is already USB.

At present all I want to achieve is creating the backing tracks and record them onto a Tascam digital 4 track, then run them when performing. The tascam works well with an analog audio recording, so in general practice I would build the BIAB track, play it and record via analog. Maybe later I could transfer onto SD card and such, but for now just need to kiss.

I also have the DigiTech trio with which I have found a few workable results.




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Welcome to the forum. I don’t know what the SY35 is so I’m not sure how to help. My first impression is that, if it’s connected via USB, then you do not need a separate audio interface (a Focusrite Scarlett, for example). You would need that if you decide to add vocals or record anything with a mic.


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If it was 25 years ago it might be struggling to have a USB interface.

USB has only been around for little over 20 years (I think 1996).


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Thanks.

The sy35 was one of the first midi keyboards. I expect most of my notation entries will be via the m audio kboard. For now its enough. I expect I will get into an interface at some point.


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Thanks also.

I tried a few adaptors and the most recent worked enough to demonstrate basic functionality. So I may be able to resurrect the sy35.

My main composing tool is the guitar.


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Excellent. Thanks for letting us know of your progress.

Welcome also to the neighborhood.


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