How to save a song? (Korg TR)

LumberJack · Post by **LumberJack** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:37 am

Hey!
I just created a new "song" (don't know what it's called actualy) in sequencing mode and I was wondering if there was a way to save it on a SD card...well if there was a way to save it at all =) ? I would love to transfer it to my computer so I could share it with some friends.
Thanks for your help!

Tell Tommy · Post by **Tell Tommy** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:38 pm

This should get you started

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... ence++card

zack · Post by **zack** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:20 pm

Lumberjack, be aware that when you save your sequence to your SD card you are saving MIDi data and not an actual sequence that can be played through the computer.

If you load this sequence into a program that will play a MIDI file, the sequence will play using the sounds generated by the General Midi sound generator and not the sounds of the TR.

However, if you connect directly to your PC using audio cables from the TR into the Line In of the PC, you will capture the actual TR sound.

I have done this using the free Audacity program.

LumberJack · Post by **LumberJack** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:22 am

Hey Zack!
Thanks A LOT for the info. Never tought that Audacity could do this. Simple question : When you're talking about Audio Cables, is the USB-B cable an option? If not, what should I use?

zack · Post by **zack** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:43 pm

The USB cable that would connect to the TR is not an audio cable.

Audio cables are just the regular red and white tip cables that are used in stereo equipment. You will have to use adapters to be able to connect to the TR. These adapters can be found at Radio Shack.

I use a 1/4" phono plug adapter which has receptors for the L and R cables and connect it into the headphone jack on the TR. At the other end of the cables I use a 1/8" adapter which plugs into the LINE IN on the computer.

Then just open Audacity and record into the program. I convert to WAV files so that it is possible to burn an audio CD in Nero.

LumberJack · Post by **LumberJack** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:52 pm

Thank you for this info. I wouldn't be able to fin a clearer answer =)