Ian McDonald

Thanks everyone for thoughtful advice. Sounds like simple .mp3 may be the way to go for now until I get my head around CW.

Good suggestions regarding componentry.

Am off to experiment and have some fun 😀 

Hi

I am new to Cakewalk and am running it on a windows PC.  I want to use the software to primarily play midi files in a live situation.  I possibly will want to also create my own projects - but not yet.

My question is, what equipment/ devices do I need to play midi as a backing track in Cakewalk and do vocals/ guitar live? I guess I will need a device to connect computer, guitar and microphone to a PA.  I may need a device/ synthesizer to reproduce the sounds that will interface with the midi information in the file.  

So I am looking for any advice on what is a useful investment and what devices, virtual or real, should I be looking to purchase to enable me to play live using Cakewalk?

My appreciation in advance for any assistance you can provide.

Thanks 

Ian