Modartt user forum - Using Keyboard Outputs

Re: Using Keyboard Outputs

null@example.com (paulseig) — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 22:46:38 +0000

Thanks..

Re: Using Keyboard Outputs

null@example.com (sjgcit) — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 21:28:47 +0000

The audio Pianoteq generates is fed through the audio outputs of your computer, so the computer must be connected to the speakers, not the keyboard. You need to mute the keyboard itself of course ( just turn the keyboard's own volume control to zero ), although in principle you could have both ( rather distracting I'd have thought ).

Most ( anything Pianoteq runs on ) computers should generate reasonable sound from their built-in audio system for this purpose. I'd certainly try that before investing in any expensive sound cards, and if you have problems ask more questions here. Typically computers will have a standard 3.5mm jack for audio out. Some systems ( mostly laptops ) have only one audio port that is both input and output, some ( mostly desktops ) have separate in and out ports for audio.

Personally I prefer the sound from headphones as speakers make using reverb more complex ( as you have the natural reverb from room adding to whatever you set in Pianoteq ).

Using Keyboard Outputs

null@example.com (paulseig) — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:05:22 +0000

New user - I downloaded PTeq trial version, and it works thru my computer speakers. Using Usb - Computer. I tried to also hookup an external powered speaker from the outputs on my Yamaha CP5, but the built-in sounds from the yamaha, output to the speaker, not the Pteq software. I'm new to using Piano Software. Do I need an Audio-Interface hooked up to the Computer, to output to external speakers ? I don't really do any recording , just looking to get the Best sound that I can. Can someone recommend a Good Interface for that purpose ? if thats what I need.. Thanks..