can i learn to play scales and songs on this without downloading the software?
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this is a midi controller, you have to plug it into a computer and run the software to get it to make sound.
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The software is just audio "soft-synths." The keyboard itself is plug-and-play, so it should work just fine for scales. Just keep in mind, it's a tiny keyboard, so scales might not be too natural-feeling. It's mainly for small/mobile laptop studio production.
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You can buy a $45 Rasperry PI a soundcard and the Squeezeplay software and achieve the same result. There are numerous online websites that show how to do this. Equally you can put the Squeezeplay client on anything that runs Windows XP or Windows 7. The advantage this had was it had its own display a decent Digital Audio chip and a touch screen.
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Not really, only how to get started. If you have a Mac you need to download it. With a PC I think the CD has a manual on it.
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If you don't use a program then its not going to work also if you do go to settings midi and a Q49 should be there and enable that.
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Yes and yes but you need the Ableton software before you can do anything with it
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According to the website there is a digital download, so you should be able to though I am not quite sure since I don't use it.
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I saw that there is garageband support with a plugin, check here: http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=A-300PRO&id=44382538
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I just looked at the manual. It plays the "Roland/Boss proprietary format" (a bunch of tracks that come with the unit & new ones you can download, free I think), MP3 and WAV. I know by experience it doesn't play Windows Media, so I just rip from a CD or snag a WAV from the internet. Oh if you're playing single coils like me you're going to have a lot of hum but it's okay, it's helped me learn a lot but it is expensive.
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You can install rockbox (rockobx.org) in this player, give it a try, it allows you to play songs by an artist or or genre and lots of other fancy and advanced things...
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There are plenty of apps out there that will allow you to play a song and jam with it with a plugged in instrument. I have used Amplitube (which I hate, loathe and despise, but that's because everytime they update it, they make it less usable). A little research on apps, and various cables would help you. I've given you one app already. With an assumption you want to use a guitar, here's the guitar cable that I use Griffin Technology GuitarConnect Cable for iPhone, iPod, and iPad I have two of them. Don't use the IK Multimedia ones, they are garbage. There are plenty of apps out there that will allow you to play a song and jam with it with a plugged in instrument. I have used Amplitube (which I hate, loathe and despise, but that's because everytime they update it, they make it less usable). A little research on apps, and various cables would help you. I've given you one app already. With an assumption you want to use a guitar, here's the guitar cable that I use Griffin Technology GuitarConnect Cable for iPhone, iPod, and iPad I have two of them. Don't use the IK Multimedia ones,... » Read More There are plenty of apps out there that will allow you to play a song and jam with it with a plugged in instrument. I have used Amplitube (which I hate, loathe and despise, but that's because everytime they update it, they make it less usable). A little research on apps, and various cables would help you. I've given you one app already. With an assumption you want to use a guitar, here's the guitar cable that I use Griffin Technology GuitarConnect Cable for iPhone, iPod, and iPad I have two of them. Don't use the IK Multimedia ones, they are garbage. « Show Less
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you can use the app without having the scale. just enter the data manually this applies to most apps.
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You can get the app at soundworldsolutions. You have to have a windows based computer. Can't do much with the cs10. Really designed for the cs50. Hope this helps.
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No. You Could make a mapping for another program. However, this is basically like learning a programming language. Kind of. Just use Serato!
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You can, but the controller and the Serato software are not made to work together out of the box. You'll need to use a custom midi mapping to make them work together properly.
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Truth is, I don't know. I never tried doing this but it is an intriguing idea. If you go to Sibelius First, you can download a demo for 30 days (I think). It might be worth it to do that and give your idea a try. Good luck!
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No. Free software can be located online. You should get the connector cable.
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Hello,I own the keyboard and I dont even use the computer interface to play it. It is useable without the computer and I have put in batteries and played it on my bed even. A very fun instrument using the sound I found,(voice 82 and dsp) and yes you dont need a computer so rest assured.Sincerely,Michael E Litchmore