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I bought a used Roland EXR-5 and want to use it as a Midi controller to record on a computer with Cubase LE. I will need some driver or software so that the computer recognizes the MIDI info, dont I? Only thing I could find online is this, is this right? Anyone know where the link is? Please help. Thanks Michel

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pr0gr4m Sun, 04/15/2007 - 04:22

t2roc wrote: I bought a used Roland EXR-5 and want to use it as a Midi controller to record on a computer with Cubase LE. I will need some driver or software so that the computer recognizes the MIDI info, dont I?

Cubase is your software. What you need is a midi interface so that you can record the MIDI data. You didn't mention what sort of audio interface you have. Many include MIDI jacks for recording/playing MIDI. If you don't have one, you need to get one. A simple one is all you need. USB ones work fine.

t2roc wrote: Only thing I could find online is this, is this right?

What did you find online? Is what right? Do you mean you found the information saying you need a driver/software online? If so, like I said, Cubase is your software and you just need some sort of MIDI interface for the computer. That will include the drivers you need to record MIDI.

t2roc wrote: Anyone know where the link is? Please help. Thanks Michel

Link to what? Is there something missing here or have I stayed up way too late and lost my comprehension abilities again?

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anonymous Mon, 04/16/2007 - 10:10

sorry

Ive got a fireface 400, so there´s no problem with the interface. But Im imagining that the computer wont recognize the MIDI info w/out some sort of Driver or software, which I dont have cause I bought it 2nd hand.

"Downloads & Updates

EXR-5 Factory Data (PC Only)
This download includes the files necessary to reload the original factory styles, user programs and songs.
Note: You will need a PC runinng Windows 98 or higher to run these files.
EXR Factory Data (PC - USB)
This is the original factory Songs, Styles and User Programs for the EXR-3, 5, and 7. Please refer to the "readma.pdf" for the loading procedure.
Note: You will need a PC with a USB port running Windows 98 or higher.

EXR-5 System Version 1.03 (PC)
This is the current update for the EXR-5. Please refer to the readme.pdf document for the update procedure. "

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?dsection=d_downloads&ObjectId=578

"Songs, Styles and User Programs" I dont need of course.
I found this on the roland site, but not sure if its what I need. Geuss Ill have to try it. Im afraid ive no experience with Midi.
Any ideas? M