ok so recomend me a midi system

[bassguy]

im thinking roland pickup (seems to be the most popular), but i dont know what processor to use

 

ive decided to go and buy a midi system until i know what i want in a custom bass

 

theres a roland processor on sale at low end...anygood?

[MorePaul]

hmmm,

let's see what we can find you

 

for clarification

 

what are you trying to accomplish?

 

why does it need to be MIDI enabled? (do you need just program change or CCs or note information?)

[bassguy]

im wanting it so that i can:

 

note info, tabbing, etc.

 

im also going to buy the roland thing that makes the guitar sound like anyother instrument

[MorePaul]

Ah OK - you want a bass synth

 

The reason I ask is that the pickups aren't MIDI they are merely polyphonic (each string has its own analog line to the processor) --

 

why does that matter?

 

well, not all units that use a GK pickup are going to output MIDI note info (the V-bass is a processor and produces funky sounds by altering the input, not identifying a note and triggering an internal synthesis engine)

 

 

So you will need a synth or MIDI convertor

 

 

caveat - I strongly suggest trying one out before going to the time/expense -- it's not for everyone -- for some the experience just plain falls flat as it oes not fit their playing style (and it's one I think you really have to judge by experience..."I like programming, effects and a weird sound palette" just isn't enough)