usb/midi interface: is a usb/midi interface included with this drum or do i need to purchase that separately?
1998062
No, it does not come with a USB interface. However, I bought a generic USB/MIDI converter for under ten bucks, and it works great - with both with the DD55, a MIDI keyboard I have, and my Mac.
1424680
You can get a midi to usb cable to do the trick. I have a TASCAM unit that I run my keyboard and mic thru though, because my mic needs phantom power. It came with the cable needed to connect to the PC. The biggest difference would be the price and what, if any other needs you may have.
1788533
The unit is powered through usb. Depending on what software you're using, it may have presets built in already without needing software. I'm sure Akai has the drivers /software online for download also. Hope that helps! Oh, and you can program your DAW to have it do what ever you want.
2281236
Hi Craig, you will have to use something like this http://www.kentonuk.com/products/items/utilities/usb-host.shtml to connect your usb midi device to the is202.
1053960
The standard midi out doesn't work unless you get the (not included) power cable. Definitely get that first.
839134
hi when i plug in the midi cable i get a error that the drivers didn't get install.do you have the link to the drivers?
1521742
It only has midi input and headphone jack, so no USB or some other easier alternative. You will only be able to record audio from it
538050
Yes, it comes with a USB cable and software disc. AC adapter sold separately, MIDI adapters are also sold separately.
704944
From what I understand from your question... The USB output should include everything coming from the front end of the mixer. All inputs should feed through to the USB interface however I do not use the USB for my purposes
1785039
No that has to be put on the computer but it give you 3 usb port to plug in mouse, Midi-controller, and more usb devices. It's useful for the Usb but mine has given me problems lately and I today Just got a Scarlett 6i6 so I'm going to see if it's as good as they say
1159628
USB is optional,not included on the base model. it can be either ordered up front as part of the configuration for a price or if you are handy you can install yourself by purchasing the board separately. If you are buying this new , I would just order with the USD installed.It sounds great !! Good luckBill
655643
No setup is necessary for those who use OS X. You plug in the USB cable and you are all set. It is the advantage of class-compliant USB MIDI devices. If in doubt, try it with GarageBand, which is included in your Mac OS X. If you are talking about customizing the control number or arpeggiator, use KORG KONTROL Editor.
1112268
you will need an interface to record an analog line level signal into a computer. you can hook it up usb from midi with a converter, bit you will only be communicating MIDI signals, not analog sound. That goes for most usb connections between digital keys and OS's. You can control virtual instruments using it as a midi controller but thats not what you buy this for. For example though:you could control the microkorg with another MIDI controller if you want bigger keys, and with a controller with surface control faders /knobs you can assign all functions to those as well. In summary: No it doesnt come with editing software.
1986938
If you are using the drum samples that come included on the USB drive that ships with the unit, the answer is NO. Those are static drum samples at certain bpm time signatures that can only be imported. If however you are using the onboard drum machine on the unit, the answer is YES. It behaves very similar to a standalone drum machine like the alesis sr16, in that you can control the time signature and bpm for each drum track you create. Keep in mind that the drum sounds are "just ok", mothing really spectacularly professional sounding. But they sound alright when you process with onboard eq, compression and effects and if nothing else its great for scratch padding and laying down ideas. Hope that helps
1785036
I have used the USB ports for many things just never a mic. I have condenser mics that I have going in xlr. At that point in time the USB mic would not really be using the akai as an injured device in your daw... It would be listed under that mic separately.
1726404
Yes, you can. Kind of the point of a usb MIDI controller. Works with all the DAWs I've tried on (ie Ableton and FL).
1019952
You don't have to use the Fishman software for anything except setup and configuration. Otherwise, it functions just as any other MIDI controller would and shows up on your list of MIDI inputs.