Converting MIDI Files to WAV Files

[MrDhabtewold]

How do you use the audio recorder or how do I find the audio recorder on a Yamaha Tyros 2?

Need help.!!

[AndrecJC]

@MrDhabtewold I'm not sure, sorry - it should be a button on the keyboard, but I don't know my way around the Tyros series. Best of luck!

[clankrat]

is this the same process for a dgx 630 also??

[AndrecJC]

@clankrat I don't believe so. That keyboard, I'm pretty sure, requires a computer to render WAV files.

[realjuvelive]

Wav ? is that the best quality for sounding ?

[AndrecJC]

@realjuvelive WAV files are generally larger, and thus higher quality.  They are also playable on any computer, unlike MIDI files.

[jjovereats]

@AndrecJC FLAC files are lossless, and therefore as high quality as the WAV (if it is below 24 bits).

WMA can also be lossless.

[jjovereats]

Simpler, use Ubuntu + Timidity, set the soundfont to Fluid, and use timidity /path/to/midifile.mid -Ow -o /path/to/wavout.wav

[AndrecJC]

@jjovereats That may be a way to do it, but I personally like to do it all on the keyboard. I feel that keeping it all on the instrument offers several benefits over doing it on the computer.

Just personal preference!

[TheMikecon24]

Thanks AndrecJC. That would be a grate help. 

[TheMikecon24]

Hi. Got my psr s900. I'd like to ransfer my recordings to cd. How would i do that?

[AndrecJC]

@TheMikecon24 Once you have the WAV's all recorded, open them up on a computer and use iTunes, Windows Media Player, or some other program to burn the files to the CD. A computer is needed - you can't burn from the S900.

Good luck,

-AndrecJC

[Nacholibresworld]

Andre,

Thanks very much for your tutorials. I am an avid watcher and I have learned a lot! Great Stuff!. I have a few questions, if you don't mind.

1. Is there any recommended USBs to use with Yamaha PSR S series or can I buy any from an electronic shop?

2. Is it possible to mutitrack record on one channel at two different times. Say, if you record a part on the piano for the 1st 10 seconds and stop recording, will you be able to record on the same channel after the previous part in tandem?

[AndrecJC]

@Nacholibresworld

1. Yes - I have used many USB thumb drives and the best I have found is the Cruzer Crossfire - I will email you the link.

2. Also yes - Simply record what you want to start with. Then Open Song Creator (I have another video on using that) and under the Record Tab, select "First Key On." Hold down the record button and whichever track it is, and start the song. Whenever you start playing, the keyboard will start recording.

-AndrecJC

[prankit1]

cool, on the s910, can u record in mp3? also, imagine i hav a file recorded as wav, can I record over it again? like if I record my guitar first, and then record vocals over it?

[AndrecJC]

@prankit1 I don't think the S910 directly records to MP3. You can convert the WAV to MP3 using the computer though.

For recording guitar and vocals, I think you have to record two separate files and then mix them together on the computer.

I don't own the S910, so I might be wrong though!

-Andrec

[qvnguyen]

Thanks Andrec... can't wait for this tutorial come out. You are so kind!

[AndrecJC]

@qvnguyen Hey, I just uploaded a basic intro to Style Recorder. It should help you out!

-Andrec

[qvnguyen]

Hi AndrecJC,

Can you modify a style and save it as your own style with PSR S900? Thanks!

[AndrecJC]

@qvnguyen Yes, that is possible through the Style Creator. However, it is quite complicated. I am thinking about making a basic tutorial for this function, because it is very useful.

-Andrec

[qvnguyen]

Thank you Andrec, I have been trying to convert my midi songs to wav file but don't know how. Thanks for showing and you are so good!

[AndrecJC]

@qvnguyen Glad I helped out! Thanks.

[kouaxiong]

what do you mean U3 enable? because when i plug in my usb onto the keyboard it doesnt show the record button

[AndrecJC]

U3 is a pre-installed application on some USB drives that will prohibit the drive from working with the keyboard. The packaging of the USB drive will tell you if it comes with U3 capabilities. You can Google "disabling U3" which may work, but I find it best to purchase a drive that doesn't come with the U3 application.

[kouaxiong]

hmm my usb works fine on the keyboard. i can see files such as midi files that are on my usb drive. but i dont see the record button. is that feature on the psr 900 only or the psr 700 too??

[AndrecJC]

Hmmm....I just checked the Yamaha website, and you are right - the recorder is only available on the S900.

Quite unfortunate!

[kouaxiong]

now i wish i got the p900 instead...

do you know any other way to get crystal clear audio from the keyboard onto the computer?

[johnny102marvin]

Nice tutorial. You really can make good drum tracks...and you are only using 3 to 4 drum sounds.  Sounds like a real drum set. Could you make a tutorial on your techniques for making a drum track that sounds so great like yours.

[AndrecJC]

Thanks!

I just finished filming and editing a keyboard drumming tutorial - it should be up on my channel shortly! Check it out.

-Andrec

[AndrecJC]

@jaynieleigh Glad to help out! The S900 is a great keyboard.

-Andrec

[kouaxiong]

awesome! thanks for the tutorial bro. now i'll have crystal clear audio :D

[AndrecJC]

@kouaxiong Good to hear!  Good luck with your S900.

-Andrec

[kouaxiong]

i wish i got the psr900 instead of the s700

[AndrecJC]

@kouaxiong The S700 is still a very capable keyboard! There is always time to upgrade later on.