Guitar output to MIDI?

[guitarkid4143]

I'm trying to figure out how to get my guitar from the normal output to MIDI. Any advice?

-gk

 

[MojoMonster]

Re: Guitar output to MIDI?

I'm trying to figure out how to get my guitar from the normal output to MIDI. Any advice?

-gk

You could try the Sonuus G2M.
But I have no idea as to how well it works.
The MF reviews were mixed... actually, about what I expected.
The thing about G2M converters is that it's best to have a specific guitar setup just for it. Light gauge strings, lower powered pickups, etc.

I'm more familiar with the traditional system of hex pickup and G2M converter.
The hexphonic pickup has a 13-pin out.
Roland GK3 pickup is probably the easiest.
But if you wanted it to not look like an addon, RMC and Graphtech make replacement saddles/pre-wired bridges.

That is connected to a guitar-to-MIDI converter box like the Roland GR55/Axon ax100 mkII.

Axon's can only be had used, these days.
IMO, the most cost effective method for performance would be to find a used Carvin or Godin with the hex pickup already installed and either a Roland GR55 or an Axon AX100 MKII and then add synths for flavor.

If you're just looking to write MIDI data with a guitar, the Sonuus is probably the thing.

What are you looking to do with it?

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Guitar output to MIDI?

+1 on what MM posted.

The standard quarter inch jack socket signal is only any use for triggering Pitch-To-Voltage converter systems. These are usually monophonic. Double stops and chords confuse the **** out of them.

 

[MojoMonster]

Re: Guitar output to MIDI?

Update for those looking to do MIDI guitar.
Fishman is releasing something called the Tripleplay hopefully by the end of the Summer of '12.
It looks a lot like the Roland GK pickup/puck and includes a USB transceiver and only deals with the MIDI side of things.

The June release date is from erroneous early copy.
I've seen $299 as a price point for the "starter kit".
Indications are that there will be a floor controller at some later date.

This unit was designed by Andras Szalay, the same guy who designed the Axon boxes, so it's got a great pedigree.

There are several videos besides the one from NAMM demonstrating incredible tracking and speed.
And remember, this is a wireless unit for MIDI only.
The guitar signal just passes thru.
Simple enough to attach a regular wireless unit for complete wire-free operation.

Upside is that it's low priced, compact and easily transferred from one guitar to another.
Downside is that it isn't compatible with other technology for those of us who've invested in previous tech.

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February 07, 2012
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