using a guitar as a controller for sampletank [Resolved]

[vac713]

New to the whole MIDI thing do pardon my ignorance. I want to use a guitar as a controller for sampletank rather than a keyboard. Can I connect my guitar to my IO Stomp with the MIDI out of the Stomp into my iRig Midi 2? If so, is the IO Stomp MIDI polyphonic? I also have a AXE IO if that means anything. Any help is greatly appreciated

[Peter_IK]

Hi, you would need something to convert the audio signal from your guitar into MIDI data. iRig Stomp I/O has a MIDI interface, but that is for its controller features. There are companies like Fishman whose TriplePlay may do what you are thinking of.

[vac713]

OK so maybe I'm stuck with the keyboard as the only option. I need something where I don't have to switch octaves though. Will any 88key midi controller keyboard work with the Irig Midi ?

[Peter_IK]

Do you already have iRig MIDI? Since that has been replaced with iRig MIDI 2 if you are looking for a new interface, but either will interface with any standard 88-key controller that has standard 5-pin MIDI ports.

[vac713]

Ah, the plot thickens..... what if I have a GR55 guitar synth? Can I take the midi or USB out of that and trigger ST$?

[Peter_IK]

Ah, the plot thickens..... what if I have a GR55 guitar synth? Can I take the midi or USB out of that and trigger ST$?

If that sends standard MIDI notes then yes that should work!

[vac713]

worked like a charm

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