I ma new to all of this too, and I started wanting the MicroKorg, and really wanted to by a used one due to the cost. I have Reaper for DAW ,and I thought that I might not be able to use the MicroKorg with a DAW system like Reaper. I am guessing that your comment suggests that not all Synth's can be used by a DAW because they might lack a MIDI interface, but the MicroKorg does, so it can do both. Is thta right? I ordered a Axiom 25 last night, and it came from BestBuy for $149.00. Now I am thinking that the best choiuce would to keep hunting craigslist for the MicroKorg.
This brings me to the next question. We talked about the Midi port, but how does the USB interface come into play? The Axiom 25 has a USB interface, so it interfaces wit hthe computer, but registers wit hthe computer as a Midi device. When we addrress the USB port on a MicroKorg, assuming that it has one, will it regiister as both a Midi device, and a Synth? Taking some sounds from the computer, and others from the Synth?
Maybe I am way of base, but that is why I post this here among experts. Could somoene put some sense to my thoughts, sort of a bridge of knowledge between Synth and Midi compatibility.
I'm not sure if I am going to cancel the Axiom, and kepe searching for a MicroKorg, or not. I am not a muscian, and I do not have any experience with this, just a profound interest to learn new things. My background is computers, and networking. I have interest in audio recording as well, and currently work with a Zoom H2n to capture live perfomences.
Thank you so much, for spreading the knowledge.
Joe
This brings me to the next question. We talked about the Midi port, but how does the USB interface come into play? The Axiom 25 has a USB interface, so it interfaces wit hthe computer, but registers wit hthe computer as a Midi device. When we addrress the USB port on a MicroKorg, assuming that it has one, will it regiister as both a Midi device, and a Synth? Taking some sounds from the computer, and others from the Synth?
Maybe I am way of base, but that is why I post this here among experts. Could somoene put some sense to my thoughts, sort of a bridge of knowledge between Synth and Midi compatibility.
I'm not sure if I am going to cancel the Axiom, and kepe searching for a MicroKorg, or not. I am not a muscian, and I do not have any experience with this, just a profound interest to learn new things. My background is computers, and networking. I have interest in audio recording as well, and currently work with a Zoom H2n to capture live perfomences.
Thank you so much, for spreading the knowledge.
Joe
Reason is a fine product, but realize that performing live with it means having a laptop on stage -- this is a high-risk scenario.
You also have to decide whether you are going to learn to play keyboards 'properly' -- the MicroKorg has some good sounds, but it has miniature keys, so it is more difficult to play piano or organ style parts, it is more suited for one-finger-at-a-time playing.
As mentioned, most synths will also be MIDI controllers.
If you don't want the newest sounds, you should be able to find a used digital synth (with full sized keys) for fairly cheap. Older, analog synths are skyrocketing in price because of the desirability of the 'warm' analog sound.