Logic and Korg Triton LE

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Logic and Korg Triton LE

I recently had a client hire me to compose some music and wants me to use his Korg Triton LE in addition to my Logic Pro 7.1 setup. He wants me to program the Triton for the player in his group and then make "play along" mp3s of the piece.

I am having difficulty with the setup. I have been successful at getting Logic to trigger the sounds on the Triton and to access my saved combinations. I have also been successful at configuring the setup to basically use the Triton as a midi controller to enter the notes into the midi regions in Logic.

I can't for the life of me figure out how to record the sounds of the Triton part as part of my mp3 bounce.

How do I configure my setup so that the bounce will include the Triton sounds from the Synth track in my score in addition to all the software synths that I have used for the song?

iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5) Logic Pro 7.1/Vienna Symphonic Library

iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

iMac G5, Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Posted on Mar 1, 2006 7:23 AM

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Justin C

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Mar 1, 2006 7:32 AM in response to remmurd

Record as audio is the common practice. You could do it with a realtime bounce too.

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remmurd Author

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Mar 1, 2006 9:27 AM in response to Justin C

I'm not following you. I did a realtime bounce and got nothing. The light indicator on my midi patch bay during the real time bounce indicates data is going from the computer to the Triton, but the light that indicates data coming back does nothing. No sound in the bounce at all. I know there has to be some simple setting that I am missing either on the Triton or in Logic.

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xs4is

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Mar 1, 2006 10:51 AM in response to remmurd

I am not very familiar with midi, but maybe outside the box can help...

Can't you record the Korg's partas an audio track, then bounce?

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Justin C

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Mar 1, 2006 10:56 AM in response to remmurd

You'll need the signal to pass through Logic's mixer, external plugin is problematic for some people. Try a Input Object instead.

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remmurd Author

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Mar 1, 2006 11:47 AM in response to Justin C

I don't follow you. Which Input Object? the Physical Input Object or the Sequencer Input Object? What do I cable it to?

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Justin C

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Mar 1, 2006 11:58 AM in response to remmurd

Create an audio object, 2x click on it and then set it's paramaters to input 7-8 (or whatever). It won't need cabling, just registering it as detailed.

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remmurd Author

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Mar 1, 2006 12:33 PM in response to Justin C

That input object will only record if I hook something up to the stereo input. It isn't getting any of the Korg sounds via the midi in cable. Are you saying I need to get a cable that will connect from the audio output on the Korg to the audio input on the Mac and then it will bounce what is played to the Korg via the input object that is set to input 1-2 and routed to output 1-2?

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auxn

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Mar 1, 2006 12:43 PM in response to remmurd

bingo....
MIDI does not tranfer audio, it is only a controller language. You're going to have to plug the triton's outs to your computer's (or audio interface's if you have one) inputs, arm a corresponding track in logic, and press record....let the song play through, mute your midi regions, and bam.

You can also track each midi part separately by soloing each midi track, and recording each one separately (in case you want to individually EQ/process your triton sounds in Logic.)

or you can use the input object if you dont wish to track them all, but I recommend doing so, as it will allow you greater flexibility.

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Justin C

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Mar 1, 2006 12:43 PM in response to remmurd

Yes

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remmurd Author

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Mar 1, 2006 1:22 PM in response to Justin C

You guys rock! I got it to work. Now, the only issue is it is only recording audio on the left channel, not in stereo. What would cause that? I have a cable going from the r and l outputs from the Korg that is then connected to an adapter that takes both cables into the Mac's input port.

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remmurd Author

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Mar 1, 2006 1:28 PM in response to remmurd

When I physically play the Triton, the audio object assigned to input 1-2 only registers data coming in on the left channel.

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Justin C

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Mar 2, 2006 2:58 AM in response to remmurd

Well, I have used dedicated audio interfaces for a long time for input, I can only suggest that you verify your cables, and (in particular) adaptor. Some adaptors don't preserve stereo and if it's just barely the wrong size you won't get both sides. If you need a sanity check there are manufacturers who have products marketed specifically for this connection. Monster, Belkin, Griffin? Sold in Apple departments/Stores. The quality of this connection/conversion and added noise won't sound terribly good. Good Luck

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