Midi Guitar directly into Protools ?

Jonathan Starr · 23rd June 2006, 03:36 AM

I have a Godin Multiac Grand Concert nylon string guitar with an RMC pickup that has audio and midi outs. The system is generally used with an interface box such as the Roland GR-33, and then analog out into an amp or whatever.

Can I plug the guitar directly into a midi port on my PT Accel system, and use a plugin to create sounds ?

If so, are there any recommended TDM or RTAS patches that would work well with the guitar?

mattasbob · 23rd June 2006, 06:53 AM

Yes, if it is the unit with Midi outs and not 13-pin roland outputs. There are a thousand synths/samples out there to control via midi so you best to search around for the sounds your looking for.

Mike Tholen · 23rd June 2006, 07:24 AM

I do believe it has the 13 pin Roland GK jack and not a standard MIDI connection. For that you'll need the Roland GI-20 as explained here: http://www.godinguitars.com/berklee/Connections.htm

Just please don't start playing Flutes, Frenchhorns, Strings, B3 Organs, or hi hat with your guitar.

Cheers-Mike

Jonathan Starr · 24th June 2006, 01:43 AM

Yeah, that GI-20 looks like the part I need, unless anyone knows of a simpler and cheaper Roland 13pin - midi adaptor.

Personally, I hate cheesey guitar synth fake instrument sounds, but some of the folks I deal with love that crap and can actually make it sound decent once it's in a mix and anyway...

shit happens.

The only time I really enjoyed a guitarist imitating other instruments with cheesey sounds was when I went to Japan with a really good Latin guitarist, Joe Cano and out of the blue he started mimicking trombone solos, singing and blowing the parts with his lips, and miming the the trombone slide movement while the percussionist & I (on bass) kept the groove. Then between songs he proceeded to pretend to tune the trombone.

He had the auditorium full of suited Japanese businessen (it was a chamber of commerce event) laughing and out of their seats, and for the rest of the evening they were cheering & bringing us sake on stage and loving it.

pingu · 24th June 2006, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Tholen

I do believe it has the 13 pin Roland GK jack and not a standard MIDI connection. For that you'll need the Roland GI-20 as explained here: http://www.godinguitars.com/berklee/Connections.htm

Just please don't start playing Flutes, Frenchhorns, Strings, B3 Organs, or hi hat with your guitar.

Cheers-Mike

This is where he has room to be original man.

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23rd June 2006, 03:36 AM	#1
Jonathan Starr Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wailuku, Maui, Hi Posts: 758	Midi Guitar directly into Protools ? I have a Godin Multiac Grand Concert nylon string guitar with an RMC pickup that has audio and midi outs. The system is generally used with an interface box such as the Roland GR-33, and then analog out into an amp or whatever. Can I plug the guitar directly into a midi port on my PT Accel system, and use a plugin to create sounds ? If so, are there any recommended TDM or RTAS patches that would work well with the guitar? __________________ Aloha, Jonathan Starr Big Gorilla Sound Twixt reef & jungle Wailuku, Maui

24th June 2006, 01:43 AM	#4
Jonathan Starr Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wailuku, Maui, Hi Posts: 758	Yeah, that GI-20 looks like the part I need, unless anyone knows of a simpler and cheaper Roland 13pin - midi adaptor. Personally, I hate cheesey guitar synth fake instrument sounds, but some of the folks I deal with love that crap and can actually make it sound decent once it's in a mix and anyway... shit happens. The only time I really enjoyed a guitarist imitating other instruments with cheesey sounds was when I went to Japan with a really good Latin guitarist, Joe Cano and out of the blue he started mimicking trombone solos, singing and blowing the parts with his lips, and miming the the trombone slide movement while the percussionist & I (on bass) kept the groove. Then between songs he proceeded to pretend to tune the trombone. He had the auditorium full of suited Japanese businessen (it was a chamber of commerce event) laughing and out of their seats, and for the rest of the evening they were cheering & bringing us sake on stage and loving it. __________________ Aloha, Jonathan Starr Big Gorilla Sound Twixt reef & jungle Wailuku, Maui

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23rd June 2006, 06:53 AM	#2
mattasbob Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 135	Yes, if it is the unit with Midi outs and not 13-pin roland outputs. There are a thousand synths/samples out there to control via midi so you best to search around for the sounds your looking for.

23rd June 2006, 07:24 AM	#3
Mike Tholen Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 823	I do believe it has the 13 pin Roland GK jack and not a standard MIDI connection. For that you'll need the Roland GI-20 as explained here: http://www.godinguitars.com/berklee/Connections.htm Just please don't start playing Flutes, Frenchhorns, Strings, B3 Organs, or hi hat with your guitar. Cheers-Mike