Help!!!

[scoot192]

Ok I bought a sound block and loaded the satellite unzipped everything but when I load the soundblock they load fine but they dont play and what do you mean by C3 just hit the the letter c on the keyboard and then the number 3 because they wont play and also how do I convert the songs to burn to a cd because I just want them to jam to in my room through my amp. Thanks

[Mike - Samplebase]

Ok I bought a sound block and loaded the satellite unzipped everything but when I load the soundblock they load fine but they dont play and what do you mean by C3 just hit the the letter c on the keyboard and then the number 3 because they wont play and also how do I convert the songs to burn to a cd because I just want them to jam to in my room through my amp. Thanks

Hi there,

I see that you purchased "Vintage Kit Loops - Uptempo". Do you have a MIDI controller such as a keyboard or drum pads? You don't absolutely need a MIDI controller to use Satellite, but it definitely helps. Otherwise you have to program everything via your MIDI edit screen within your Digital Audio Workstation (Cubase, Logic, Live, etc.)

I suppose that we need to make it more clear about which "C3" we are referring to (in the comments for the SoundBlock). Please refer to this definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_C

Please note that the image states that "middle C" is C4. In Satellite, this is represented as C3.

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Best,

[scoot192]

Thanks no I don't have any midi outputs I thought you could just mix them on satellite and then burn them. Just curious if I can do that? I have windows xp and been trying to run it like that just so I can mix some beats up and play along with them is there any possible way I can just do that without any work stations or midi outputs? Thanks-Steve

[Mike - Samplebase]

Thanks no I don't have any midi outputs I thought you could just mix them on satellite and then burn them. Just curious if I can do that? I have windows xp and been trying to run it like that just so I can mix some beats up and play along with them is there any possible way I can just do that without any work stations or midi outputs? Thanks-Steve

Hi Steve. You need MIDI in to your computer to really get the most out of Satellite. The Standalone version of Satellite still needs something to trigger it. For example, the SoundBlock you purchased would work optimally using a drum controller like this MPD24: http://www.akaipro.com/prodMPD24.php

That way you could hit the pads to trigger the loops and slices. But if you don't want to go that route, or use a DAW, you're not going to get much out of Satellite.

This is why we encourage people to download Satellite and the Ignition SoundBlock before making a purchase. That way you can make sure the whole system works for you before investing in it.

But Satellite aside, you'd do yourself a huge favor by investing in a MIDI controller as it will greatly expand your possibilities to create, using most all forms of computer-based music production.

If you'd like to dig deep into the world of computer music production. I'm sure we could post some helpful links for you to check out. Just let us know.

Best,

MB