Will I need any software to run this, or can plug it into an amp straight out of the box and play?
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This is a real analog synth, ready to plug into an amp and play out of the box. Except for the sequencer there is no memory - the knobs are all what you see is what you get. Arturia does make some "hybrid" software/hardware synths, but this isn't one of them.
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Brandon, Good news and bad news. The ART Tube mp project is a great preamp and can warm tones greatly! On to the other side and to answer your question. You will need an audio interface. I use and recommend a Focusrite Scarlett series which feature XLR and 1/4 inch inputs to a USB output. I personally use a 2i2 model which features 2 inputs to USB and sells for $150 on Amazon. If you only need 1 channel then the Focusrite solo @ $99 will work for you. Read reviews and search youtube and I am sure you will find this the way to go. Sorry to double or triple your expenses, but it has worked fantastic for me with instruments or mics into a DAW computer based system. Hope this helps..... Brandon, Good news and bad news. The ART Tube mp project is a great preamp and can warm tones greatly! On to the other side and to answer your question. You will need an audio interface. I use and recommend a Focusrite Scarlett series which feature XLR and 1/4 inch inputs to a USB output. I personally use a 2i2 model which features 2 inputs to USB and sells for $150 on Amazon. If you only need 1 channel then the Focusrite solo @ $99 will work for you. Read reviews and search youtube and I am sure you will find this the way to go. Sorry to double or triple your expenses, but it has worked... » Read More Brandon, Good news and bad news. The ART Tube mp project is a great preamp and can warm tones greatly! On to the other side and to answer your question. You will need an audio interface. I use and recommend a Focusrite Scarlett series which feature XLR and 1/4 inch inputs to a USB output. I personally use a 2i2 model which features 2 inputs to USB and sells for $150 on Amazon. If you only need 1 channel then the Focusrite solo @ $99 will work for you. Read reviews and search youtube and I am sure you will find this the way to go. Sorry to double or triple your expenses, but it has worked fantastic for me with instruments or mics into a DAW computer based system. Hope this helps..... « Show Less
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You will need a amp instalation kit for this to work. It sounds awsome and the knob to adjust the base to the song is very nice.
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Nope. Its just a controller.You can plug-and-play it to a dedicated synthesizer, or a Mac, or iPad, or iPhone with garage band or lesser app.
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Yes it plugs straight in and works once it sets up the driver. You can use it with Audacity, but there is latency so if you plan to record, lay the guitar track down first without headphones!
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Yep. Just plug it into your computer, then find an empty rca input on your receiver like "aux" and choose that channel on the receiver. Super easy
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Make sure everything is plugged in right. If using a turntable you need a pre-amp. Not to insult. Did you install the software?
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Configuration (hacking) the the Yamaha BD-S473 wasn't necessary. My experience can best be described as "plug 'n play."
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Yes. Use either Aux or one of the line inputs. Then play everything through it.
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All you need to install the amp, however, you will need speaker cable to run from your amp to your speakers
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I don'really know about the formatting question. It plays some home made cd's but not others. It doesn't have an amp and will require a Receiver or external amp.
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this is a midi controller, you have to plug it into a computer and run the software to get it to make sound.
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No software..it plugs and plays IF it does anything. Mine gave an "error" message on both of my XP computers stating there was something wrong...some geek term....and that this couldn't possibly function correctly in my computers, so I use it for a paperweight. Some say it works, mine bombed out, guess it was made on a Monday. Didn't bother to send back...too cheap to fool with.
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Can't say about pre-amp, but works directly with Apple Mac Garage Band program, without any other drivers or software. Just plug and play.
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You can play samples off of it yes, but it does not have a built-in sampler!
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Virtual DJ and Trakkor are more or less "plug-and-play". I would imagine its not to difficult to map other software to it http://www.adjaudio.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ItemNumber=1460&Category;=23
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I am no expert... it comes with amp connection and I just plugged it into controller box and it worked..