7 string Midi guitars?
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odibrom
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There ain't any unless you go custom.
The Guitar-to-MIDI hardware builders never gave attention to 7+ string guitars, so one has to double the hardware in order to get all strings with MIDI.
However, https://www.cycfi.com may have you covered... so you either mod an existing guitar, or (have someone) build one around that for you...
The Guitar-to-MIDI hardware builders never gave attention to 7+ string guitars, so one has to double the hardware in order to get all strings with MIDI.
However, https://www.cycfi.com may have you covered... so you either mod an existing guitar, or (have someone) build one around that for you...
Like @odibrom said. It's all custom if wanting midi and more than 6 strings. You'll likely need to mod an existing guitar that can fit 2 hexpander's and two 13pin midi jacks. Doing things like having a swtich to swtich between higher and lower 6 strings or summing 2 strings to one channel etc is basically impossible from what I can tell. I tried making that happen when I was into midi and non of the super talented techs could do it, or at least without me paying for a ton of their R&D time, making it prohibitive. I ditched it once I realized it wouldn't work as a lead instrument the way I wanted. AT the time it was to glitchy - Oh and you also have to double the converters (Axon 100's, Rolands etc) too. You don't have to double the synth modules at least. I'd love to get back into it if I had the disposable income to experiment again though and time/patience.
odibrom
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The "guitar-to-midi" hardware implies onboard gear and a receiver. With the current brands, one would need to double both in order to have all strings with midi.
Cycfi, however, has some interesting solutions for this problem. Afaik, they're only ones providing 7+ string guitar to midi solutions, but it won't be cheap...
Cycfi, however, has some interesting solutions for this problem. Afaik, they're only ones providing 7+ string guitar to midi solutions, but it won't be cheap...
These guys make a pretty wild midi 7 string
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www.visionaryinstruments.com
The trem bar is even programmable.
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The trem bar is even programmable.
odibrom
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Their site could be... more informative...These guys make a pretty wild midi 7 string
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The trem bar is even programmable.
I wants to buy me one of them "[Not a valid template]" Geetars.
Yeah, I don't know what's going on with their site. Haven't heard much from the brand in a while but just wanted to show that there's at least one company making a 7 string midi guitar.
I honestly don't know why you'd need the lowest string, most midi pickups I've used can barely handle a low D. The latency would be pretty much trash.
I honestly don't know why you'd need the lowest string, most midi pickups I've used can barely handle a low D. The latency would be pretty much trash.
It'll handle it just fine but what you must do is switch the second midi converter to bass mode for that one string. If you're on a 6 string and tune down and put it in guitar mode it may have issues.
Midi Guitar 2 software works with 7 string guitars, no midi pickup needed, the note range depends on the VST and adjusting the software's note range setting.
It's all software, so you don't need any midi pickup installing into your guitar, you can use your normal 7 string guitar, then the software converts your guitar's analog signal to midi. Obviously, an audio interface is needed.
Latency is good using a fast modern computer. Polyphonic notes using minor seconds don't work, also not good for Guitaristic strumming chords either, it's a different instrument and needs to be played as such.
My experience is that most guitarists will probably need to change their Rock technique to a very clean sound, clean touch, no buzzing frets, any sloppyness shows as glitches, also no pedals. A good classical technique would be preferable.
https://www.jamorigin.com/
It's all software, so you don't need any midi pickup installing into your guitar, you can use your normal 7 string guitar, then the software converts your guitar's analog signal to midi. Obviously, an audio interface is needed.
Latency is good using a fast modern computer. Polyphonic notes using minor seconds don't work, also not good for Guitaristic strumming chords either, it's a different instrument and needs to be played as such.
My experience is that most guitarists will probably need to change their Rock technique to a very clean sound, clean touch, no buzzing frets, any sloppyness shows as glitches, also no pedals. A good classical technique would be preferable.
https://www.jamorigin.com/
These guys make a pretty wild midi 7 string
Visionary Instruments (@visionary_instruments) • Instagram photos and videos
3,091 Followers, 1,077 Following, 171 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Visionary Instruments (@visionary_instruments)
Visionary Instruments - Innovative Guitar Design
Visionary Instruments specializes in blending hand built craftsmanship and modern technology to create visually stunning masterpieces. Based in Oakland, CA.
The trem bar is even programmable.
This is horrible
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Boss SY-1000 would transform a guitar into a midi controller, no?
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I know this is like setting money on fire.
But also, does this win the prize for furthest bridge pickup from the bridge award?
But also, does this win the prize for furthest bridge pickup from the bridge award?
odibrom
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... never mind...
im currently exploring their beta version kf midi guitar 3- and it looks super promising. Thanks for info- ive seem some people shred on midi 2
I know, I currently own a multiac grand encore 7 classical guitar- no midi- Wish i had more foresight when i bought it. Ive been looking online but they seem to be as hard to come by as a Vigier Marilyn. Lol. I also wasnt sure how the midi worked with 7 strings since the general consensus seems to highlight its unicorn status. I found another company from brazil who males the occasional 7string nylon midi 13 pin- but when i wrote asking about how the midi works woth 7 strings i never got a reply. https://www.facebook.com/instrumentos.caimbe?mibextid=LQQJ4d
