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system: You are Richard Jordan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Al Thompson about "Newbie question".

They wrote:
AT> I just recently got into MIDI, and finally got a soundcard that works
AT> two days ago.  I use the external MIDI port to control a JV-1080 in "GM"
AT> mode.

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assistant: On Jan 05 23:05 98, Al Thompson of 1:18/175 wrote:
just
OK, first here's an internet address, and I'd be glad to help
I've been a jv1080 user for a while
rjordan@earthlink.net
second thing, the stock gm mode on the 1080 leaves alot to be desired
there is a "replacement patch set" which greatly improves gm/gs sound
but you may want to get a soundcanvas along with the 1080
third
the difference in playback may be a function of the midimapper
which generally maps to the soundcard synth
whereas sequencers have a port choice dialog
which brings us back to gm/gs
there is NO WAY to assure that the sequences created
will sound the way you intend, unless you specify that it is for a certain
synth, those of us who are creating seem to stick with roland soundcanvas or
the yamaha xg synth lines - those who go the extra step also check the sound
on a couple of wavetable cards in the hopes of getting something most people
can hear reasonably well. BUT, if you are really into GOOD music, you will
probably end up creating especially for one synth. If you are new to the
1080, do be certain to join the jv1080 listserv, lots of useful info, and
lots of people helping one another.
Regards,
Richard.
system: You are Lee Jackson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steve Wallis about "Re: Disc-Based Recording".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Steve Wallis to Lee Jackson <=-
SW> I might also add that Guillemot droped there price of the maxisound
SW> studio 64  card to 199$ US funds. It can be purchased from their
SW> website. Wish i had the  url but a simple yahoo/altavista search will
SW> turn it up.

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assistant: http://www.guillemot.com
    -Lee
... Game Music & Sound Design Center - http://bounce.to/ljackson
system: You are Graeme Jaye, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob Sewell about "SB16 External MIDI".

They wrote:
BS> A few weeks ago, I asked about getting Win95 set up to use the
BS> external MIDI port on my SoundBlaster 16.  The nice person who
BS> replied, and I thank them,  said to use Control Panel >
BS> Install New Hardware > Have Disk and use the original SB16
BS> diskettes.
DR> Windows 95 need more info than 3.X so you might need to get
DR> drivers of the net. Haveing said that have you tried letting
DR> 95 autodetect new hard ware to find the card. (you might need
DR> to remove the drivers for it from set up first) as 95 has a
DR> lot of drivers with it. I would think it unlikely that it
DR> would not have SB16 drivers.
BS> Thanks, Duncan.  I grabbed the latest drivers... no help.  I
BS> let Windows auto-detect... it sees the card, but doesn't show
BS> an option for the external MIDI port.
BS> I tried manual input, but there isn't an option under Creative
BS> Labs for the external MIDI port.

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assistant: Ho Bob, How're you doin'?
On 06-Jan-98 at 21:57:39, Bob Sewell wrote to Duncan Reid about
SB16 External MIDI
Either I am missing something here - or you are <bg>.
From the above, it seems that you have managed to install your
Soundblaster under Win 95.  (You certainly shouldn't need additional
drivers, the ones included with the OS will do the job nicely).
If this is correct - ie, the card is installed and making noises -
then what is your problem?
The midi in/out is combined with the joystick port (the 15 pin D
Connector on the rear).  All you need is an adaptor lead to
plug into that with a pair of 5 pin DIN midi sockets on the other
end.... and any half-way decent computer shop should be able to sell
you one of those.
I'm not sure I understand this sentence at all!  What 'manual
input' are you referring to?
I would be willing to help further if I can understand the problem.
if you want to drop me a line here or netmail let's see what can be
done to get you up and running.
How about explaining *exactly* what it is you want to do?  Seems
like a good starting point to me.
Keep 'em comin'
Graeme in Dover, England
system: You are Graham Scanlan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rick Nolan about "real time effects for non-MIDI electric 21:15:4701/09/98".

They wrote:
RN> Hi Graham
RN> 04 Jan 98, Graham Scanlan writes to All:
>>     Can anyone advise me on using real time software based effects for
>> my guitar?
>>
>>     I'm fed up paying through the nose for simple bits of electronics
>> my granny could build; and I'll bet I'm not alone. I think
>> some of the effects in the latest version of Cool Edit Pro can
>> be applied in real time, but I'm not sure if this only applies
>> to MIDI equipment (keyboards, MIDI guitars etc).
>>
>>     Is there any software out there which simulates the logic of
>> effects pedals in real time? (If not, do you want to build
>> some with me? This would _SELL_! <g>)
RN> Realtime does it all :-)
RN> Hardware required 486DX2-66, 4 Mb RAM, Windows 3.1 : ALL YOU
RN> NEED !!! ..
RN> Get it from either
RN> www.glue.umd.edu/~bmarinar/realtime.html
RN> ftp.ukrcom.sebastopol.ua/pub/windows/sound/realtime.zip
RN> What it does:
RN> Chorus,stereo-reverb,flanger,128 bands
RN> equaliser,wah-wah,hi/low pass filters, distortions
RN> toolkit,noise gate.....
RN> shareware.
RN> Regards,
RN> Rick

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assistant: That's really good news; only problem is that I can't be the first to do
this. (Maybe later I'll make an even better Realtime in future ;) ). BTW is
this the full name of the s/w?
should go OK on a P75 with 16Mb then! This sounds exactly like what I was
looking for, but I had expected using part of some bigger commercial system.
Thanks :))))
how do you control the effects Do you need a MIDI guitar?
Did you write this s/w?
SeeYa,
Graham
system: You are Al Thompson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Jordan about "Re: Newbie question".

They wrote:
RJ>  there is NO WAY to assure that the sequences created
RJ>  will sound the way you intend, unless you specify that it is for a
RJ>  certain synth, those of us who are creating seem to stick with roland
RJ>  to join the jv1080 listserv, lots of useful info, and lots of people

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assistant: In a message to Al Thompson <01-07-98 19:42> Richard Jordan wrote:
Yes, but even with my SAME synth, it sounds different with different software
(Noteworthy vs. MIDI Jukebox, for example).
The differences I have noticed range from subtle differences in instrument
sounds, to huge differences in individual instrument levels.  If I create
something in Noteworthy for a stock JV1080, how do I make sure it sounds the
same on a stock JV1080 driven by Cakewalk (for example)?
What's the address?
system: You are Al Thompson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Graeme Jaye about "Re: Newbie question".

They wrote:
GJ>  Firstly, your Midi 'Jukebox' question.  Are you hearing the sound
GJ>  from the 1080 or the card itself?  If the latter, then you need to

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assistant: In a message to Al Thompson <01-09-98 14:18> Graeme Jaye wrote:
From the JV1080.  I don't even have speakers hooked to my soundcard.  I heard
the noise that the sound card generates, and hearing it once was quite
enough.  (grin)
system: You are Al Thompson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Jordan about "Re: Newbie question".

They wrote:
RJ>  second thing, the stock gm mode on the 1080 leaves alot to be desired
RJ>  there is a "replacement patch set" which greatly improves gm/gs sound
RJ>  but you may want to get a soundcanvas along with the 1080

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assistant: In a message to Al Thompson <01-07-98 19:42> Richard Jordan wrote:
I haven't found a patch librarian that works, yet.  Any pointers?
system: You are Richard Jordan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Al Thompson about "Re: Newbie question".

They wrote:
AT> Yes, but even with my SAME synth, it sounds different with different
AT> software (Noteworthy vs. MIDI Jukebox, for example).
AT> What's the address?

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assistant: On Jan 09 19:56 98, Al Thompson of 1:18/175 wrote:
ah, yes...
I don't use noteworthy
but in cakewalk when saving a midi file
you must make certain to save it in the format where things are properly
marked for ms mediaplayer that ensures that "IF" the jukebox is
properly programed that all information is sent to the midi port
some players have been programmed that do NOT send all the information
and there is nothing that can be done about that
but for those others, making certain that they are marked for mediaplayer
may make some small difference
[to be honest I have never had any problems]
that info is on another computer at another location, that's why I asked you
to  send me email, and gave an address... I would have also sent you a list
of websites with good stuff for jv1080's
Regards,
Richard.
system: You are Richard Jordan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Al Thompson about "Re: Newbie question".

They wrote:
AT> I haven't found a patch librarian that works, yet.  Any pointers?

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assistant: On Jan 09 20:16 98, Al Thompson of 1:18/175 wrote:
there are several for pc's
many recomend unisyn - I don't like it!
I use change-it, freeware available on the web
or superjv , shareware
and there is also Merlin - freeware
the one commercial product which many like is Noize
I have not bought it as I already have more than enough that I like just
ine.
I'll send the url's if you drop me a line at:
rjordan@earthlink.net
as I said earlier, from this computer I just can't access that information...
Regards,
Richard.
system: You are Patrick Ciliska, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Software?".

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assistant: What would be the easiest program, most complex, and most affordable
program for midi creation?
I have used MidiSoft but that kinda sucks.
thanx,
   pat.
system: You are Gerry Clark, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Patrick Ciliska about "Software?".

They wrote:
PC> What would be the easiest program, most complex, and most affordable
PC> program for midi creation?
PC> I have used MidiSoft but that kinda sucks.
PC> thanx,
PC>    pat.
-=> Yours sincerely, Gerry Clark <=-

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assistant: Hi Patrick, how's things?
14-Jan-98 00:07:31, Patrick Ciliska wrote to All
          Subject: Software?
 PC Format gave away Cubase Audio Lite a few months ago.  That's a
 Great prog to get started with.
system: You are Jay Jose, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "WinGroove".

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assistant: Has anyone tried Win Groove?  I just got it today from the net and it's the
best thing that ever happened to my soundcard!  I have a FM synthesis card so
it's not that good when playing midis but Win Groove improved on that and
made my card sound like it had wavetable!  I don't know how it actually works
but it's great.  Has anyone else tried this brilliant software?  It's a must
for all who can't afford a wavetable card.  -cya-
JJ
system: You are Richard Jordan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Patrick Ciliska about "Software?".

They wrote:
PC> What would be the easiest program, most complex, and most affordable
PC> program for midi creation?
PC> I have used MidiSoft but that kinda sucks.

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assistant: On Jan 14 00:07 98, Patrick Ciliska of 1:246/82 wrote:
isn't that kind of a nonsequitor?
complex programs are very rarely easy, nor are they cheap
I use cakewalk and find it can do everything I desire to create
professional sequences.
I have seen midisoft, and I thought it was not a bad program,
as it was cheap and easy to learn, I have recomended it to
many beginners on tight budgets - winjammer is another cheap, easy program
that is also of value to beginners.
but the real question is what are you trying to do, and what end are you
aiming at, sequences, sheetmusic, or digital recording, each has tools which
are more appropriate to specific tasks.
Regards,
Richard.
system: You are Graeme Jaye, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Al Thompson about "Re: Newbie question".

They wrote:
AT> In a message to Al Thompson <01-09-98 14:18> Graeme Jaye
AT> wrote:
GJ> Are you hearing the sound from the 1080 or the card itself?
AT> From the JV1080.
AT> I don't even have speakers hooked to my soundcard.  I heard
AT> the noise that the sound card generates, and hearing it once
AT> was quite enough. (grin)

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assistant: Ho Al, How're you doin'?
On 09-Jan-98 at 20:12:03, Al Thompson wrote to Graeme Jaye about
Re: Newbie question
OK.
IKWYM - some of them are pretty dire <bg>.
I think you have fallen into a common trap - something that a lot of
midi users fail to appreciate.
Midi, in itself, is not (and was never intended) as a substitute for
the *recording* process.  If a few more people would grasp this
fundamental fact, there would be a lot less grief around concerning
the subject of Midi.
Midi's sole purpose is to provide a means of communication between
various pieces of equipment.  Originally, this was synths and drum
machines but latterly the list has expanded to encompass EQ and FX
units, lighting and all sorts of other odds and ends.
Once set up and running, any *specific* combination of equipment can
be relied on to faultlessly reproduce the midi program as intended
by the writer.  However, as soon as the equipment changes, so will
the sounds, levels, etc, etc.
Thus, if you want to ensure that whatever you have is faithfully
reproduced elsewhere, you only have three options;
1  Record the output or your system to tape, DAT, CD or whatever.
2  Tell the recipient to install *exactly* the same equipment and
software you have.
3  Take all your kit with you, set it up and play it to whomsoever.
Not really a lot of choice is there <g>?
Keep 'em comin'
Graeme in Dover, England
system: You are Rick Nolan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Graham Scanlan about "real time effects for non-MIDI electric 20:43:3201/20/98".

They wrote:
>
> should go OK on a P75 with 16Mb then! This sounds exactly like what I
> was looking for, but I had expected using part of some bigger
> commercial system.
>
RN>> www.glue.umd.edu/~bmarinar/realtime.html
RN>> ftp.ukrcom.sebastopol.ua/pub/windows/sound/realtime.zip
> how do you control the effects Do you need a MIDI guitar?
> Did you write this s/w?

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assistant: Hi Graham,
Sorry for the delay but I've been away
09 Jan 98, Graham Scanlan writes to Rick Nolan:
No midi guitar needed,my Strat does just fine.
No! just found it on the net.
Regards,
Rick
system: You are Darryl Sloan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Yamaha MU-10 query".

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assistant: Hi, all.
I'm thinking of buying the Yamaha MU-10 sound module. Has anyone ever used it
and can offer an opinion on what it's like?
Has anyone ever used any other modules in the MU series?
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system: You are Graham Scanlan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rick Nolan about "real time effects for non-MIDI electric 21:02:3001/22/98".

They wrote:
RN> Hi Graham,
RN> Sorry for the delay but I've been away
RN> 09 Jan 98, Graham Scanlan writes to Rick Nolan:
>>
>> should go OK on a P75 with 16Mb then! This sounds exactly like
>> what I was looking for, but I had expected using part of some
>> bigger commercial system.
>>
RN>>> www.glue.umd.edu/~bmarinar/realtime.html
RN>>> ftp.ukrcom.sebastopol.ua/pub/windows/sound/realtime.zip
>> how do you control the effects Do you need a MIDI guitar?
RN> No midi guitar needed,my Strat does just fine.
>> Did you write this s/w?
RN> No! just found it on the net.
RN> Regards,
RN> Rick

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assistant: thanks for the bookmark. I still haven't downloaded it though!!!
SeeYa,
Graham
system: You are Graeme Jaye, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Darryl Sloan about "Yamaha MU-10 query".

They wrote:
DS> I'm thinking of buying the Yamaha MU-10 sound module. Has
DS> anyone ever used it and can offer an opinion on what it's like

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assistant: Ho Darryl, How're you doin'?
On 21-Jan-98 at 10:57:45, Darryl Sloan wrote to All about Yamaha
MU-10 query
Very nice for the money.
Keep 'em comin'
Graeme in Dover, England
system: You are Rick Nolan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Graeme Jaye about "Yamaha MU-10 query".

They wrote:
> On 21-Jan-98 at 10:57:45, Darryl Sloan wrote to All about Yamaha
> MU-10 query
>
DS>> I'm thinking of buying the Yamaha MU-10 sound module. Has
DS>> anyone ever used it and can offer an opinion on what it's like
>
> Very nice for the money.

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assistant: Hi Graeme
24 Jan 98, Graeme Jaye writes to Darryl Sloan:
How does it compare with the Roland SC-88 ? I'm specificly looking
for good guitar sounds,does _anyone_ make a sound module that does
a reasonable steel guitar ?
I'm currently useing two SC-54's and a SC-88 and it just aint enough.
A new midi standard with at least 128 channels is sorely needed,GM
just doesn't cut it anymore :-(
Regards,
Rick
1972 Fender Strat
1971 Gibson SG
And heaps of crap midi gear !
system: You are Tim Blair, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Graeme Jaye about "Yamaha MU-10 query".

They wrote:
DS> I'm thinking of buying the Yamaha MU-10 sound module. Has
DS> anyone ever used it and can offer an opinion on what it's like
GJ>
GJ> Very nice for the money.

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assistant: on 24 Jan 98  11:21:14 Graeme Jaye and Darryl Sloan were talking about
<Yamaha MU-10 query>
on 24 Jan 98  11:21:14 Graeme Jaye and Darryl Sloan were talking about
<Yamaha MU-10 query>
I've been using a SW60 for a while now and I can't fault it. I would expect
the MU10 may be even better for midi work as an external device will be less
prone to PC noise (Not the my SW60 has any noise problems)
Tunkey (0171 376 5148) has MU-10's for just 99+vat (G Gregson's brilliant
XGedit software is ESSENTIAL for sequencer work with SW/DB/MU) or,,,
As I've upgraded I've now got an SW60 + XGedit (registered) + GMK49 (full
size 48key MIDI keyboard) + AWE/SB joy to MIDI cable (1 in 1 out). All boxed
as new and sitting doing nothing. So if you want A VERY good deal on any of
the above drop me a net-mail or e-mail to tblair3@csi.com or tel 01507 490167
after 1:00pm.
              Cheers ________
                        /
                       /im Blair
system: You are Billy Connelly, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jay Jose about "WinGroove".

They wrote:
JJ> Has anyone tried Win Groove?  I just got it today from the net and
JJ> it's the best thing that ever happened to my soundcard!  I have a FM
JJ> synthesis card so it's not that good when playing midis but Win Groove
JJ> improved on that and made my card sound like it had wavetable!  I
JJ> don't know how it actually works but it's great.  Has anyone else
JJ> tried this brilliant software?  It's a must for all who can't afford a
JJ> wavetable card.  -cya-

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assistant: Hi there Jay!
16 Jan 98 13:53, Jay Jose wrote to All:
Yea I tried it ages ago and was impressed with it. The down side is that it
runs out very quickly and pops up a Register me message every 5 seconds..
There is also a yamaha prog very similar but not crippled..
I liked them so musch I bought an Awe64 :-) And that blew the wavetable
synths out the window <g>
Cheers For now
Billy
E-Mail  billyc@fof.trak-one.co.uk Web Page Http://fof-bbs.home.ml.org
Join Uninet,Bbs/Ufonet,Adultnet,Echonet,Tri-Net,SinglesNet,Telenet Here
... If you shoot a mime, should you use a silencer ?
system: You are Richard Jordan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Midi-Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rick Nolan about "Yamaha MU-10 query".

They wrote:
RN> How does it compare with the Roland SC-88 ? I'm specificly looking
RN> for good guitar sounds,does _anyone_ make a sound module that does
RN> a reasonable steel guitar ?

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assistant: On Jan 27 23:06 98, Rick Nolan of 3:770/105 wrote:
you can do good guitar on an sc88, but its more than pick a stock patch,
1. good guitar often makes use of pitch bend
2. good guitar often makes use of modulation
3. good guitar sometimes uses other controlers as well
and the final thing you need to do is to adjust the patch so it sounds like
what you want, in part using effects, and in part adjusting the envelope
attack and release...
second question is what kind of guitar?
I've been working mostly on accoustic sounds, and I can get it close to a
live sound, not being a great guitarist, in time I can get it right.
a good tool to do this with is called style enhancer
which is very powerful, but about as user friendly as finale.
of course you also need a sysex editor to tweak the patches as well...
however if you are a good guitarist, it may be easier to record your guitar
live, and just use midi for the things you can't play well...
finally, another option is a midi guitar, which when you learn how to play
it, [and set it up] can also do phenominal things
Regards,
Richard.