Ross Smithe

From what you're describing, the problem is that you need to output your midi track to the Korg module. The midi is going in via USB from your keyboard, but then needs to be outputted to the sound module you're wanting to trigger the desired sounds from (just like you output a simple instrument track to a desired VSTi). If the Korg module doesn't have USB, then you would need to run a 5 pin cable via a midi out connection from your computer (either on your interface or a midi adapter with drivers installed) to midi in on the Korg. Then run audio cables from the L/R main outs on the Korg module into a stereo pair on the interface (definitely want your synths in stereo!). If your interface has direct monitoring, definitely use that and you will be able to hear and record with zero latency! Otherwise, set up an audio track with input set to the stereo pair and activate input monitoring (you will need to deal with latency then)

Scrap the drum map, honestly that is a remnant from the earlier days of MIDI before combined audio/midi VSTi's. To learn how to do what you're wanting, download a newer free drum instrument like Stephen Slate Drums. With that, you can easily route to separate outputs, which you can then assign to individual audio tracks in CW. It has a built-in mixer, and also the ability to easily map an external kit to the instrument or rearrange the assignments on a keyboard to your liking. There are numerous other choices out there that also do this (SI Drums doesn't), but Slate is a good free one to learn on, and it sounds great!

Hey, welcome to Cakewalk! Very doubtful you're going to find anything that's current version specific. Any video from within the last few years that's well done should be adequate for basic set up. What is it that you're needing that's missing or different on the video? The Creative Sauce videos are a bit older but still regularly used by beginners for getting started (also check out the Creative Sauce Cakewalk group on Facebook). Also another bit newer video that someone recommended by Audio Tech for getting started.

Very well done Wookie, love the sound design! The building synth textures, along with the pulsing rhythm, makes for a very cool and hypnotic effect. Great tribute to Oberheim!

Very cool sound design, Bjorn! The dark and evocative moods and textures really capture your subject well. Goes well with the video too. Great execution on this!! 👏👏🎶🎶🎶

Thanks so much for the listen and feedback! Yes, the cash register sound is the intro from Money. At the beginning of the DSOTM album, leading into Breathe, they have this kind of mashup/montage called Speak to Me, and it's included as part of that. As I mentioned, I ripped that intro part from the original, didn't reproduce that, just added to it and enhanced it a bit.

Really cool vibe, very well done

Splendid work, enjoyed this Bjorn!!

Hey my friend, thanks so much for the listen!!

Hey there Nigel, thanks so much for dropping in for a listen and for the kind feedback!!

Thanks so much for the listen and the feedback!!

Hey Steve, thanks for the listen and the feedback. Appreciate your latest work also!! 😎👍🎶🎶

Hey Wookie, thanks so much for dropping in on my Floydian fakery!! Appreciate your comments, and I must say I'm a bit jealous of your history seeing PF live!! 😎👍

Hey Bjorn, thanks so much for dropping in and for the kind feedback!! 😎👍

Thanks so much for the listen and the feedback!! 😎👍

Nicely done Steve!

Very cool stuff! Making that tape sizzle!!

Nice tune, well performed!!

Really outstanding work on this! Very expressive vocals, Enjoyed it!!

Hey Mark, thanks so much for the listen and feedback! Funny you pinpointed the vocals, because it was a point of significant deliberation when mixing. Tone has such a cool and stylish quality to her vocals, I really wanted her to be heard. I ended up approaching it more like a duet than her just singing back up. Also, I thought it might subtly distinguish it from the original. Anyway, great observation and comment Mark, thanks again!

Wanted to share this cover I just finished with the group, as I'm really happy with how it came out! I have fun trying to recreate some of my favorite classic tunes from years past in my modest home studio. I feel like it's a great exercise in refining recording and mixing skills and techniques as well. This one was a definite challenge, as I'm sure you can imagine! All done in CbB (as always), with a combination of VST and hardware synths (done completely from keyboard). The heavy hitters instrumentally were Omnisphere and Kontakt (VST), and my Korg Kronos (hardware), with some supporting help from Arturia Analog Lab and Addictive Drums. My interface is a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4, and my vocal mic on this was a simple AT2020 (with the AIR setting activated on the 4i4). Another real highlight is a FABULOUS female duet part laid down by my friend and long time singing partner Tone Hjelt from Oslo, Norway. I posted a mixdown on Bandlab, and she added her part there. I then brought it back to CbB to final mix and master. Everything is newly recorded from scratch except some beginning sounds (for authenticity), and a few choice Gilmour guitar licks in last verse. Anyway, have a listen, feedback is welcome. Hope you enjoy!

Very nicely done!

Mic recommendations, everyone's favorite topic, lol... ? If you already like the Warm Audio stuff, why not look into the WA47 Jr FET? A truly outstanding mic by any standard, and it $300 it just can't be beat! I have one, and I use it frequently for vocals, in addition to another tube condenser mic I own (not the WA47 tube, though I have used one before). Very smooth and balanced across the whole spectrum... robust lows, balanced mids, smooth/detailed/non-harsh highs. Definitely distinct character from the WA47 tube unit you have, yet shines with the authentic K-47 style capsule.

What option do you have selected in Preferences for your project recording? Try setting to Sound on Sound. If it's on Comping, then when you record on top of the track you won't hear anything.

Thanks so much from all!