Unlock Stunning Audio with the perfect Interface!
I have used the Focusrite audio interface brand for many years, and it has always performed well for me. The exact device can be seen in the image above. It is the Scarlett 6i6 model. This model provides two types of MIDI connections – the traditional circular plug plus the USB-type interface (both located at the rear of the device. You can check out some possible audio interfaces below ->
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Guitarists, Vocalists, Podcasters or Producers to record and playback studio quality sound – BUY IT at AMAZON
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation Audio Interface – BUY IT at AMAZON
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation Audio Interface – BUY IT at AMAZON
- M-Audio AIR 192×6 USB C MIDI Audio Interface for Recording, Podcasting, Streaming, Studio Quality Sound, 2 XLR in and Music Production – BUY IT at AMAZON
You may have a computer and a music keyboard that has MIDI, but you have never combined them to help improve your music. Do you want to use music software such as digital audio workstations (DAWs)? Do you want to get more out of your MIDI keyboard and computer? You can achieve this with the right gear and know-how to take more control of your music. At the same time, visualizing it in various ways to help improve your overall experience.
What computer and music equipment do you already have?
Desktops/Laptops
You may already use a desktop PC or laptop computer (Windows or Mac) and they should be just fine if their specifications are up to the level of what you hope to achieve. If you are just starting out, then you don’t need to buy the latest and greatest computer. However, as you continue your path of learning and acquiring more audio software (including Software instruments), the demands on your computer will become greater.
Audio Interface
Do you already have a music keyboard that can connect via MIDI or an instrument such as a guitar or microphone that you wish to plug into your computer? If so, then the best way to do this is to acquire an audio interface and/or MIDI interface. An interface that contains audio inputs, as well as MIDI inputs, can be helpful if you want to connect multiple instruments. Instruments could include guitars, microphones, drums and keyboards. Your speakers and headphones can also be connected to these devices to listen to the output.
Instant gratification
When you first connect an instrument to your computer via an audio/MIDI interface it opens a wonderful world for the musician. Being able to instantly see notes that you play on the screen is very rewarding. Also, hearing other stored sounds played from your computer via your connected instrument is very exciting. This can be combined with recordings of your input followed by adding many types of wonderful sound effects. The result is a musical experience and a whole new world opening up before your eyes.
I hope I have just begun to get you excited about connecting musical instruments to a computer and the importance of including an audio interface. Once these hardware components are connected, we can visualize our performance and musical experience via music software such as using a DAW.
I would love to hear from you and know where you are on your musical journey. I am keen to provide more information about the various options available. It can be very rewarding and a great learning experience when you connect music with computers.
Please send a message or leave a comment below so I can provide some more input into your journey.
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