My Virus C desktop doesn't sound

[kyodeejay]

Hello,

I've a soundblaster audigy player an a virus C desktop. My connections are:

MIDI IN (virus) to Joystick port (the cable is a DIN to a 15-pins, it's the MIDI cable of my evolution mk-249c, a midi controller)

OUT1 (virus) to Line In on my soundcard (the cable is done by two mono jacks(big) that joins in only one stereo jack (small))

My sequencer is correctly configurated, i'm working with the virus in the correct channes and in single mode.

SoundDiver doesn't detect my virus... but that isn't the problem, the problem is that mi software sequencer cannot play it.(I use FL Studio, and I tried too Orion Platinum with no results)

What can I do?

Thanks

[tek_]

get the right cables DIN15 with 2 cords (in and out) IN for triggering the virus,and OUT for recording data to PC.

[kyodeejay]

just i've buy the rigth MIDI cable. The audio of the virus sound when I press EDIT+SYNC. But VirusDiver doesn't detect my virus, and I cannot send midi notes from my secuencer (FL Studio). I tried Orion Platinum but its fail too... :(

My lead of "single" is on, and the midi channel on the virus its the 1.

What can I do???

[kyodeejay]

Solved. The problem is of my SB Audigy Player: the joystick port doesn't send midi data to the virus (i tried it in another pc, and runs fine).




How can i fix it on my sb?

[jasedee]

The best thing you could do here, is take the SB, unplug it from your computer, and then throw it out in the garbage bin. Then, save up a little bit of money, buy a new soundcard specifically designed for audio, and then maybe a MIDI interface. that should see your problem solved!

Sorry bout the sarcasm, but for audio, the soundblaster cards are about the worst thing you could possibly want to use. They are mainly a gamers card.

Good luck!

[kyodeejay]

hahahahaha

ok :D it's a good advice, but now i haven't got money, i need two or three month for save 150$ because after buy my virus i've to give a lot of money to my friend.

I'll do it in december ;)

[Juho L]

Sorry bout the sarcasm

Oh. For a second I thought you were really advicing him to throw away his SB and getting a better one. ?hih.

Kyodeejay, on the other computer you tried, did it also have a SoundBlaster?

[jasedee]

Yes, indeed money is the source of much headaches......

I would like to live in an idealistic world where I cared not about money or my 9-5.....but alas, no money means no virus, computer etc.....

And that means sad Jase :(

Save your pennies dude.......you will be in a world of joy when you get some cool gear, but for now, find out how best to use what you have, and make the most of it. You will surprise yourself how some really cool music is made under circumstances that are less than ideal, as we are forced to use something that most of us take for granted.....

Our brains!

Good Luck! :)

[kyodeejay]

[quote="Juho L
Kyodeejay, on the other computer you tried, did it also have a SoundBlaster?[/quote]

Yes it had. It has got a SB Live! :) (he *only* use it for games)

I've think three options:

1. Exchange my SBAudigy with the SB Live! of my friend.
2. Plug my old sound card (Maxi HomeStudio 2, no ASIO...) and use it for send/receive MIDI tothe virus, andtheaudigy for record it
3. Try to repair my MIDI port (very difficult)

[jasedee]

What about:

4. Buy a USB/MIDI interface.....they are dirt cheap these days. try to get something like the Midisport or Midiman 2 x 2......

Good luck!

[kyodeejay]

After buy th virus i need to pay to my friends about 200?. I haven't money, but when I have money (about november) i'm gonna buy another hardware for best perfomance with my virus.

But now i want play with it, and i cannot do it :? I don't want wait to november

and....why should I buy a MIDI interface?

[jasedee]

and....why should I buy a MIDI interface?
Well, if you buy a MIDI interface, it will allow you to use your virus. And if you buy a MIDI interface with more than 1 MIDI in and 1 MIDI out port, it will allow you in the future to hook up more MIDI devices, and allow you access to your MIDI devices from the one controller.

Basically, all of your suggestions are "Band-Aid" solutions, and in the long term, you will still be left with a shoddy soundcard with weak MIDI capabilities.......

Try to think of things in the long term, I know it is a crummy option as you want to play with your Virus NOW! but it will benefit your music if you hold out and dont waste any time/effort/money on second rate solutions.

It is like trying to fix your drum sound later with EQ and FX rather than recording it right in the first place......or some other similar analogy, whatever, you decide.

Anyways, do whatever it takes to sort out the problem, swap with your friend, install your old soundcard, try to repair the MIDI port....but all of these solutions will still leave you with less than desirable outcomes.

Good luck mate!

[kyodeejay]

Thanks. Then i'm gonna buy that things for december. thanks by your advice :)

[jasedee]

Thanks. Then i'm gonna buy that things for december. thanks by your advice :)
No problems.....hope it all works out for you! :)

[Onkel Dunkel]

MIDI IN (virus) to Joystick port (the cable is a DIN to a 15-pins, it's the MIDI cable of my evolution mk-249c, a midi controller)

Just some advise: I have an older Evolution keyboard and the 15-pin DIN to MIDI connecter that came with it has a build in supply connection so that you don?t have to use a seperate power supply (used power from the computer). Im not sure that the Virus (or any other equipment) likes that, but maybe the pins for supply voltage on the keyboard isn?t connected for anything in the Virus but i would?t try it myself :?

Onkel Dunkel.