I have an SD2. I like to run all my midi tracks through it and make audio tracks. I then mix/merge the audio tracks into a .wav file to be used as a song backup. I have done this for about 3 years. Just now, I find I am no longer able to record my midi track to an audio track. I'm using a ua-4fx sound module. I have not changed any cable configurations. I'm able to play midi files through the SD2 just fine. I'm also able to input via the SD2 using my usb keyboard. I can also record using the keyboard and also input to Sibelius. I've checked both midi and audio drivers and the ua-4fx is selected for Real Band, Biab, and all my other audio programs. In other words everything runs in and out of the ua-4fx and to my speakers. The only thing that I can't get to work is to Record Audio in Real Bank.

I contacted support about this and their response was to use a soft synth and/or....

".... If you're using your Ketron SD-2, your computer is going to have no way to know what your Ketron SD-2 is playing, it only sends the MIDI to the SD-2.

If you want to get the sounds from your Ketron, you will need to connect your Ketron's audio output to your audio input on your computer, and record a new audio track.

Please let us know if you have any further questions."

Well everything is connected and it doesn't work anymore. The SD2 seems to be functioning fine and the only feature not working is Record Audio in Real Band. If I can no longer use my SD2 with Real Band, can someone recommend a quality soft synth? I know there are some good ones out there, but I don't want to spend $500 on one either. I do have Coyote Forte, but I'm not sure if it is the quality of the SD2. I bought the SD2 because of the great quality that it puts out. Do any reasonably priced soft synths do the same? Should I try another sound module? Just not real sure where to go from here so I'm asking for your help. Thanks.

Stan

Cornet Curmudgeon