Two Issues

[drawnQ]

I'm working with 7 keyboards (all with midi capabilites) that are simultaneously hooked up to MOTU midi clock unit (with USB connection to comp) and MOTU 8 mic pre with firewire hook up to comp. i'm using cubase 4. i'm trying to get midi bussed so that i can get it as an audio track and move on.

i cannot seem to find where the 8 mic pre channels are showing up in cubase. if i can just get the live signal from those keyboards as they are all hooked up via 1/4" plugs. i'd like to just record directly from one of those channels on the MOTU firewire interface.

1) what can i do about the midi bus to audio?
2) if i have to use the mic pre, how can i locate and monitor those 8 inputs?

[brandondrury]

i cannot seem to find where the 8 mic pre channels are showing up in cubase.

Assuming your audio interface is installed correctly, press F4. Click on inputs. You probably need to create a new stereo bus (or 4) and select the proper inputs. Then when you create a track to record your audio, those will show up as options.

1) what can i do about the midi bus to audio?

This is a terminology problem. There is no MIDI "bus" that I'm aware. The only way to convert MIDI to audio is to run it through a synth or sampler as MIDI has no sound on its own.

2) if i have to use the mic pre, how can i locate and monitor those 8 inputs?

Once those inputs are setup, click on the monitor button in Cubase.

All of this should be covered in the Cubase Getting Started manual. I HIGHLY recommend taking the time to go through that manual as it'll save you tons of time in the long run.

Brandon