Please note that this tutorial was written for Logic Pro 9 and although the basic principles are likely to remain the same for future updates, some of the screenshots may not exactly match up with what you see in future versions.

To check that MIDI data is being received by Logic Pro:

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Novation have a new controller keyboard on the block and it’s called ‘Impulse’! Now, my keyboard of choice for my home studio is currently a Novation 61 SL MkII, so I’m very curious to find out how this new model shapes up. Will it convince me to upgrade from a keyboard that I am already very happy with? Does it improve on the SL MkII or is it simply a different range of keyboard to complement this series? I’m going to find out!

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Novation have recently announced a new range of MIDI controller keyboards to go with their already impressive range... and they are called, 'Impulse'...

Novation Impulse keyboards provide you with a semi-weighted keyboard, along with a host of hardware controls, which can be instantly (and extremely simply) mapped to your DAW and plug-in controls using Novation's updated version of the amazing Automap software. With a selection of sliders, buttons, dials and pads, you will find that software control happens more fluidly than ever before!
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Brilliant news if you are an owner of the MF-105M MIDI MuRF Moogerfooger, which now offers a free downloadable VST plug-in controller!

What is the MF-105M MIDI MuRF Moogerfooger?

The MIDI MuRF (Multiple Resonance Filter Array) is an advanced combination of two legendary MOOG pedals: the MF-105 MuRF and the MF-105B Bass MuRF. It features an 8 band array of resonant filters with a pre-programmed animation section to create unlimited unique sequenced filter effects. And now, it comes with a FREE MuRF Controller...
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First IK Multimedia allowed you to hook up your guitar with your phone...
... then they made it possible to connect a microphone...
... now they have given you the tools to plug in a MIDI device!

iRig MIDI is an extremely portable Core MIDI interface for iOS, which alows you to connect any MIDI compatible device to your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.

So, now it is possible to hook up a hardware synthesiser, a MIDI controller/keyboard, a drum machine, drum pads, pedal boards, etc, etc, etc. and have them control the included SampleTank app, or any other MIDI compatible application such as Garageband. Or, you can do the whole thing in reverse and use your application to control external MIDI equipment, such as a synth/sound module, a DAW or lighting systems!
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The Babyface… I’ve often wondered exactly what these products are! I mean, I’ve seen them sat on the shelves in our warehouse, but their soothing blue packaging displaying a large picture of a wide-eyed baby in a nappy always made me think that this was a product for the absolute beginner… either that or it was a box of Pampers! How wrong I was!
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Check out the Novation XioSynth 49, which we currently have in at a massively reduced price of £179! As well as being a 49 note MIDI controller, the XioSynth is also a mono-timbral synthesiser with 10 voice polyphony! It includes 3 oscillators (each with a choice of 17 different waveforms), a filter with a selection of types, 2 LFOs (each with a selection 32 waveforms), an arpeggiator, and a multi-effects board. It comes with 200 onboard patches and enough dials to allow you to tweak away, and to add to the appeal of this product, 60 of the onboard sounds are programmed by industry leading artist such as Roots Manuva, James Zabelia, Ferry Corsten, Shimon, Rennie Pilgrem, and Skeewiff!
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Yo, dudes and dudettes!!! We at Absolute Music are, like, totally ‘stoked’ to have the new E-MU LONGboards in! No, they’re not the longboards that you may have heard of before, i.e. the ones with wheels that allow you to skate around town! These LONGboards are keyboard-type instruments with ‘gnarly’ sounds! Boss!

…and for those of you that haven’t just looked at the online ‘Surfin’ Slang Dictionary’, that basically just means that they are pretty awesome!

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INTRODUCTION

So, you're new to the world of computer music and audio recording are you? And you're looking to invest in an audio interface, or simply wondering what one is, and why you might need one? Well my friend, you have come to the right place! In fact, I remember being majorly confused about this whole subject when I first became interested in music production in the hazy days of my early teenage years! So if you're just as confused as I was and want to learn more, then you'd better put seatbelts on your ears, because I'm about to take them for the ride of their lives! Our handy guide helps you choose the audio interface that is best for you, and also explains terms such as 'sample rate', 'bit depth' and 'latency'.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction and Contents
2. What Is An Audio Interface?
3. Why do I Need One?
4. What Causes Latency and Why is it an Issue?
5. Buying an Audio Interface - First Steps
6. If You Are Not Going to be Recording...
7. How May Inputs Will I Need?
8. How May Outputs Will I Need?
9. Recording Quality - Bit Depth and Sample Rate
10. Will I Need to Route MIDI Through The Interface?
11. Firewire or USB?
12. Audio Interfaces for Digital DJs
13. Audio Interfaces for Live Mixing
14. The Look
15. Software
16. Extending the Functionality
17. Summary
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I’ve got to say that I’m quite a fan of Novation’s products, having previously reviewed the superb Ultranova, and being the owner of an SL61 controller keyboard. So I had no complaints at all when I was asked to take a look at the Nocturn! Let’s see if it lives up to the standards of some of it’s siblings shall we?

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