In my attempts to use a MIDI track routed to a soft synth in order to set up a template with a click track, I have realized I need a better foundation in the world MIDI, softsysnths, and how Cakewalk uses these resources.
If anyene knows of a good online tutorial or previous thread to get me started, I'd really appreciate it. Something that doesn't assume much. I tried doing some searches, but most tell me what to use (DXi, softsynths, piano roll, etc.), but not really how to use them.
I am using Cakwalk Pro Audio 9. I have downloaded a few drum synths (ErsDrums, Drumatic). However, when I unzip them I basically get a .dll file and a readme file. I am totally clueless as to what I am supposed to do with these files.
I tried to extract them to my cakewalk folder where other .dll files were present. I set up a MIDI track using the console view. I then go into the piano roll and make a few stabs at that, but I can not figure out how to route the stuff and can only get sounds from my soundcard.
I have the manual printed out, but there is nothing I can find specific to my goal and it's a bit like a jig saw puzzle.
Anyway, that's enough to show how clueless I am and to outline my feeble attempts. Any help is appreciated, thanks.
(I am using an Aardvark 24/96 for digital sudio and also have a Creative Soundblaster soundcard installed)