Gang,
For my bday I was given by my girlfriend a basic simple kybd that has MIDI interface (Yamaha PSR-172). I've been wanting to "go this route" (Mellotron sounds via PC) ever since; I don't play professionally and in fact barely at all, although I am self-learning; so, seeing this recommendation has got me going.
According to the GMedia M-Tron webpage, ".....the M-Tron VST plug-in requires a VST 2.0 compatible host application such as Cubase VST or Logic Audio to operate."
So the question becomes: right or wrong??? In order to play Mellotron sounds using a PC and a MIDI kybd, beyond the basic hardware (PC w/ MIDI-compatible soundcard, MIDI-capable kybd), one needs to have:
- A VST host (Cubase @ $149 US)
- The M-Tron Plug-In (@ $69 US) and possibly
- The additional tape banks (@ $69 US each) for additional/decent selection
of sounds
- A compatible MIDI cord (@ about $30 US; in my case, it would be two male
MIDI to one male "joystick" connector)
Although I will say, one dealer has the M-Tron Plug-In AND any two (of three) add'l banks for $189 US, AND a good price on the Cubase Starter Edition at $95 US, which seems like the best deal to me; then there's the MIDI cable for $22 US.....So let's see.....189 + 95 + 22 = $306 US plus tax & shipping.
Am I on the right track here, or can I do it for less, or do I need to spend even more (better sound card, etc.).....???
Any input (pun intended!!!) is welcome and appreciated.
Regards,
Mark B.,
aka MSB
PS - I've seen the Camel DVD "Footage" and is highly recommended.....
----- Original Message -----
From: "J.K.Beresford" <j.k.beresford@...>
To: <mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 1:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] HELP NEEDED..Help on the Way
>
>.....if you
> want THAT sound you could invest in a virtual tron like...MTron from Gmedia for which you just need a good
> PC and keyboard.
> Good luck and welcome.
> John
>