In this video I will explain what midi is, how to connect the Yamaha PSS-A50 to a computer to make multitrack midi recordings, how to use it as a controller for virtual instruments, and how to make audio recordings. I have tried to keep it as short as possible and only cover the most important aspects. There is certainly much more to learn about midi and recording, but this should be all you need to know if all you have is the PSS-A50, a computer, some freeware recording software and maybe an audio interface.

If you want to know more about the PSS-A50, watch my full review:
   • Yamaha PSS-A50 - Full Review  

00:00 Intro
00:43 What is Midi?
02:55 USB-Midi
03:32 Recording Software
04:09 Connecting the PSS-A50
06:36 Multitimbrality
07:43 Midi Recording
08:39 Piano Roll Editor
09:18 Program Change
12:01 Recording an Arpeggio
13:13 Control Changes
14:31 Automation
15:37 Standard Midi File
16:18 Audio Interface
17:20 Audio Recording
18:19 Multitrack Audio Recording
21:44 Virtual Instruments
23:48 Surrealistic MG-1 Plus
24:50 Assigning the Motion FX Button
28:45 Conclusion
29:33 Final Performance

This is a very nice website if you are searching for the right freeware recording software, as well as freeware virtual instruments or audio plugins: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/

Here you will find the PSS-A50 midi manual: https://usa.yamaha.com/support/manual...

If you have problems using your onboard sound card, you should try the ASIO4ALL (Windows) driver: http://www.asio4all.org/ (After installation, select it in the audio preferences)


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