where do i start? new to everything.

Zep
Zep Member Posts: 1 Newcomer
edited 7:47AM in Tech Talks

Bought new MK3 49 late last year and am now ready to make music. However I have no idea where to begin. I have purchased the ProSonus laptop interface, installed all the addon sound packs, purchased both Midi cables In & out pin type and also the midi USB type that connects to the PreSonus interface. Now, What program do I use to make music? I was supposed to get "Ableton Live Lite" but I never received the license code or software. I have a feeling this would be the main program for recording, however at this point i do not know. I had a heck of a time adding the plugins as it just sat there forever and nothing appeared to be happening. So I let it set in update for a full day and finally the addon plugin programs icons appeared on the MK3 screen. I do not know what program to ise to see and record the keyboard. Could someone please point me to a link on how to start. Much Thanks. Zep

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  • LostInFoundation
    LostInFoundation Member Posts: 5,107 Expert

    If you want to play and record your instruments, you’ll need a DAW. Ableton Live is one and there are many others, many with free versions and/or demo versions.

    You install Komplete Kontrol software from Native Access (I suppose you already did) and then you can open it inside of your DAW, load an instrument library and play it. The DAW will provide you tools to record/edit/arrange what you play.

    Since you seem like just starting, I would suggest beforehand to have an introductory “YouTube course” about making music with a computer. Search for videos like “what is a daw”, “how to record my virtual instruments”,… to see it in action and understand what you need before starting to spend money

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