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I love to play with my new TENORI-ON. However, I’ve been having trouble finding a way to sync the music from the TENORI-ON to my computer, so I can save it out as a Midi file. The TENORI-ON comes with Midi cables, so all I needed was the software to make it happen.

Finally I find it! With the free SimpleSynth, I can now easily sync the channels from the TENORI-ON perfectly to the channels on my Mac. SimpleSynth is a simple soft synth for Mac OS X that takes input from a connected MIDI device, and can play instruments from Soundfonts and DLS files including Apple’s default General MIDI sound set. It’s small but powerful!

In order to accomplish this, I connected the TENORI-ON to my Mac, using the provided MIDI cables. I then poured the music I had made into the Mac, and used SimpleSynth to synchronize the music from the TENORI-ON onto the Mac itself. If you listen, you can hear that they now play in perfect harmony, and with perfect precision. I can save this as a MIDI file on my Mac now, to open and play at a later time! How cool is that?

If you’re like me and love MIDI files, this free software is definitely for you!

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first view ftw, i’m at your channel as we read xD

Haha thats wickedly cool!

As always. Thanks for the great tips =D.

Ther’s a pretty well known Swedish 8-bit group called Slagsmålsklubben ( copy and paste ). Maybe you could get some inspiration from them?

You’re getting pretty good with that thing. o_o

this is true there are very few placees that sell them so look at the music stors or were u got it they might have the soft ware

chris, thank you for telling me about this software, i need midi files!

I found a midi program called finale. Works fine right now im using there free version. Finale notepad.

it appears to me that even a no musical talent clod like me could use this and create music. chris on the other hands makes it sit up and beg.
now if only i could afford the 1200$ price, this is not an option on a va disability. i love to try it sometime though.

Doesnt garageband handle multiple midi inputs?

No offense, but I hate MIDI, and all other limited formats because they just – sound – weird. I really dislike the sound. Just can’t explain it in words. ARGH!

Thanks for the program i needed becasue I love midi and symplesyth is just amazing

Thats a pretty nice device, Chris, if you like this you should definitely get Logic Pro for the Mac, then a set of Virtual Instruments, i’m sure your creative, if you get that you can create tons of cool stuff!

its a great toy man ; yay!

TENORI-ON is an awesome product. Does garageband handle the multiple inputs???

it looks like you really like that thing. I wish i could buy it to expensive!!! Does Garageband work with midi files.

Most MIDI software I’ve seen you would have to “record” the sequence as a final rendition after you have saved it on the tenori-on. Would have to use a USB type or the old joystick converter. And some soundblaster’s have a direct front panel MIDI interface.

cool chris so thay are only out in jap right now so how long will it take to come over to G.B? because i want to get one XD

Good move Chris!

If you enjoy, you should test GarageBand, and next Ableton Live…

There’s a bunch of free hood virtual synth (VST).

Let me know if you need some advise ;)

HNY2008, bye,
Phil

That thing is sooo neat, Dosent it cost like 1.5K USD Though?

Sounds like a dog barking lol.

thanx chris i was having trouble on how to get my midi keyboard onto my new pc so thanx again :)

where can i get one of the tenori-on devices

the tenorion looks interesting i think my friend has one ima ask to use his

GOd this will help with production!

its really an easy way to create music especially for my kinda nurd..

That Thing’s Awesome ! But It’s Way, Way Out Of My Price Range! Clones Will Come Out Soon And It’s Only A Matter Of Time Before The Price Drops. (fingers crossed)

Does anyone have specs on the Tenori-on? I want to know more information on that device. Thanks!

Although I’m not crazy about the sound of this thing, I think it’s interface is really unique. Does anyone have a review out that really talks about the feel of using it?

i will love to have on of those! i am trying to put my own home studio and one of those would be awesome! but right now i have other priorities. maybe some day i will buy one! …. i hope

Iv been trying to make music like that for SOOO long iv been using FL studio and it is Soooo hard you make it look like cake I want ONE!!

the tenori-on is great! I’m glad to see a review on this. Thanks chris!

Well, when you hear the audio coming over a webcam mic, it’s not very flattering, but I am sure it’s much better in person, right? I mean, it sounds so tinny and computer generated in a video. Chris, can you record a track and convert it to mp3 and put it up on here so we can hear what it’s really like?

Props to ya Chris!
Phil from:
http://www.passthetaters.com

I’m not a fan of MIDI myself, I could never get the darn format to work the way i want it to. I’m sure the pebkac… Whatever!

i want to poop in ur mouth

Heh I have to check this out, I got a few MIDI files on my desktop I’ll have to check this out Thanks alot chris

Personally, I hate midi files. How bout MP3 instead?

Pretty neat, tho expensive.

Great post Chris. Midi really is a cool technology to play around with.

I haven’t got a TENORI-ON yet…but I’m seriously considering it! Good video, by the way.

If it wasn’t so expensive, I would buy one. I think DJs will use them at events…

chris youre sitting there complaining about programs for midi in and recording, whilst in front of a mac

GARAGEBAND DUHH
its insane!
and so easy for midi in AND voices!
gosh

sound like stupid videogame music

My questions are all answered now because of u

Cubase – that works for Mac and PC

Ryan S. (musicmaker85)

January 2nd, 2008
at 8:44am

This sounds like an excellent piece of software. Too bad there is no version of Windows at this current time. I love MIDI files, however, it’s been a while since I’ve composed any MIDI music.

Ryan

lockerboy – this is disappointing. Ur vid is so naive. Logic Pro & GarageBand are already there mate. Remember this is Apple. IMHO U shouldnt do YouTubes on stuff you dont really know much about, mate! Makes u look silly.

hi check your inbox, i have asked you a few questions and hope you can answer them..

I need help, Im trying to hook it up using synth font! any help!!

those midi sounds sound just like the ones of the roland jv series.

i own a roland rs-70.i want to use a usb to down load midi files.to play on my keyboard

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