Hi Bryan,
Mark is correct, a mixer is the best.
I have a Yamaha 8ch mixer but also use a Behringer UCA202 interface
which allows me to plug in analogue devices into my PC via USB.
I also have a basic single 1/4in input & headphone jack which is great
for plugging in keyboard, guitar etc. I paid around AU$16 a few years
ago but last time I checked it was around AU$20.
I also have a Behringer UM2 U-Phoria 2x2 Audio Interface
$79.00.
This is the one I use most of the time unless recording band rehearsals.
The best thing with these Behringer interfaces is they are powered by
the USB not external power.
I find Behringer to be quite satisfactory for recording.
Mixers are great if you want to add effects or many instruments at once
but cost wise, Behringer are great.
Hope this helps.
Adrian
On 8/05/2022 3:08 am, Mark Dew wrote:
The most efficient way to record your keyboard is to use an usb audio mixer.
Such as the Alesis multi 4 or multi 8.
Also the Yamaha ag06 or the Yamaha mg10xu.
If you don't have much cash, Barringer has a couple of inexpensive models.
But, I personally don't like them.
You connect your mixer to one of the usb ports on your computer.
In the case of the Alesis it is plug and play, drivers are installs automatically.
Go to the preference menu on Audacity and under devices, make sure the driver for the mixer is selected.
This mixer now becomes your sound card interface.
Your internal sound card is no longer needed.
Your screen reader and all audio is routed through the mixer.
You need to connect your audio speakers to the mixer.
Plug your Casio in to one of the stereo channels on the mixer.
These mixers also have an earphones output.
If you want more on a particular mixer model, let me know.
Vissit my web page.
https://www.markdew.com ;<https://www.markdew.com>
The song on the main page was recorded with the Yamaha mg10xu, using Audacity.
Instrument used, Yamaha Tyros5 keyboard.
A lovely lady friend of mine, Janice is performing the vocals.
Mark.
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Hello folks.
I was wondering if there was a way to record my Casio keyboard
through USB? I know audacity doesn't support VST instruments, but
I'm farely knew at using audacity for my music productions. I've
used it for years for my soundscapes, but now I'd like to expand.
Thanks in advance.
Bryan
