I RECENTLY PURCHASED AN X5D AND WANTED TO CONNECT TO MY COMPUTER. WILL I NEED A MIDI INTERFACE OR SOMETHING, OR JUST A SINGLE CORD FROM KEYBOARD TO COMPUTER?
AT THE MOMENT I DON'T HAVE ANY SEQUENCER SOFTWARE, WILL THIS AFFECT MY CONNECTION QUESTION DEPENDING ON THE SOFTWARE I END UP USING?
I HAVE A SBLIVE VALUE SOUNDCARD, 128RAM & 500MHZ CELERON

[This message has been edited by Spacehead (edited 02-25-2001).]

I connect through a midi interface but you can connect directly. You should read your manual to make sure you have the right cable. After it is connected, you do need a sequencing software program. I recommend Cakewalk for a newbie. You can buy a used version for around $25 at Harmony Central classifieds.

You can go either route using MIDI or PCIF. You may want to go the MIDI route for future expansion options. Get the cable that WS suggested.

Thanks for the tip guys