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#76758 by Chippy
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:56 pm

I have this old Keyboard but it feels really nice to play. There are no midi outputs on this thing but read somewhere that you could convert the existing jack or something or other, maybe that's hogwash but is it possible please?

Cheers

Chippy.

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Re: Casio CT 607 Use for midi controller?

#76790 by RGMixProject
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:45 am

Chippy wrote:I have this old Keyboard but it feels really nice to play. There are no midi outputs on this thing but read somewhere that you could convert the existing jack or something or other, maybe that's hogwash but is it possible please?

Cheers

Chippy.

I don't think it's worth the trouble. Audio to MIDI conversion doesn't work very well, and a real MIDI conversion kit plus the work to install it would cost a lot more than a new MIDI keyboard

But yea, it can be done

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#76814 by Chippy
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:42 am

Hey thanks RGM.
I did look around and found a conversion kit without a price.

I also found this.....
http://www.midiworld.com/forum/viewtopi ... &view=next

Is that you too? :shock:

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#76816 by ratsass
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:59 am

Chippy wrote:I did look around and found a conversion kit without a price.

PRICELESS!

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#76831 by RGMixProject
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:10 pm

Chippy wrote:Hey thanks RGM.
I did look around and found a conversion kit without a price.

I also found this.....
http://www.midiworld.com/forum/viewtopi ... &view=next

Is that you too?

OMG, I still can't keep track of all these music sites. I need to categorize my favorites :lol:

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Re: Casio CT 607 Use for midi controller?

#76910 by HowlinJ
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:03 am

RGMixProject wrote:
Chippy wrote:I have this old Keyboard but it feels really nice to play. There are no midi outputs on this thing but read somewhere that you could convert the existing jack or something or other, maybe that's hogwash but is it possible please?

Cheers

Chippy.

I don't think it's worth the trouble. Audio to MIDI conversion doesn't work very well, and a real MIDI conversion kit plus the work to install it would cost a lot more than a new MIDI keyboard

But yea, it can be done

Chippy,
I agree with RG 100%.
A new Yamaha MM6 is a lot of music production work station for about $600. If that's beyond your budget, there are a bunch of older MIDI synths on EBay that can be had for pennies on the dollar. Much preferable then screwing around trying to make a silk purse outa' a sow's ear.
Howlin'