midi and audio interface

[mampuia16]

im havent done anything of recording before.. um using a system of basic configuration and no audio or midi interface.. i just want to edit midi and audio files.. i can import them but cant hear them..

[mampuia16]

[how do i change the settings of sound card module and connection port?

[brandondrury]

So did you read Soundcard Troubleshooting 101? Did it help?

Do you have the ins and outs of Cubase routed properly?

Brandon

[mampuia16]

im not sure of it.. i have speaker connected but no input...

[brandondrury]

If you aren't going to follow my advice or you aren't willing to answer my questions there is no way I can help you. I help everyone that I can, but if you aren't willing to help me help you I'm not sure what to do.

Brandon

[mampuia16]

sir..i apologise for incomplete info.,, the fact is dat im totally new to it,, how do i check the ins and outs of cubase 4? i think ..as of now i dont have any connections.. i have FL studio 7 where i can edit midi files.. i want to use cubase 4 in the same way..i mean without vst connections.

[brandondrury]

the fact is dat im totally new to it,, how do i check the ins and outs of cubase 4?

It's TOTALLY okay here to be new to something. If you don't understand something, please ask. There is seldom a miracle cure for this stuff and you need to develop a "feel" for it over time so you can address problems.

In Cubase SX3 (my version), if you press F4 you see the various routing settings. There will be an outputs. You want to make sure those are set to use your audio interface and not a stock soundcard or something like that (if you have an audio interface).

For example, I use a Presonus Firestudio and so my Cubase outputs go out of "Presonus Out 1/2".

Brandon

[mampuia16]

okay.. when i open cubase 4 and press F4 vst connections input/output comes out.. under device port of both the input & output it indicates as (not connected).. what do i do next?

[brandondrury]

You click on "Not Connected" and see if you can select your audio interface. If not, you need to make sure that A) you audio interface is indeed installed B) You have selected the correct driver for it in Cubase. I believe this is under the devices menu, but I would check the manual.

Did you not go through the Getting Started guide in Cubase?

Brandon

[mampuia16]

Originally Posted by brandondrury

You click on "Not Connected" and see if you can select your audio interface. If not, you need to make sure that A) you audio interface is indeed installed B) You have selected the correct driver for it in Cubase. I believe this is under the devices menu, but I would check the manual.

Did you not go through the Getting Started guide in Cubase?

Brandon

okk,,when i click on not connected audio interface is not to be seen.
when i check midi port set up.. it shows device- windows midi, I/O-out, port system name as microsoft GS wavetable sw synth, state - inactive.
i have 2speakers connected though.