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Hi, I used to have and old syth and recorded on an Akai 4 track and am revisiting my youth.

I`ve just been bought a Novation KS-4 midi-synth and am wondering how to hook it up and what I`ll need.as Ive just found out it doesnt even come with onboard speakers.

I am a technophobe so please advise me in terms a complete idiot could understand.

I would like to lay down tracks on my computer, if not too complicated, so could you recommend what I`d need for very SIMPLE recording. EG Connections and software, and where I can get them form.


Many Many Thanks

straight 2-track recording --> `goldwave` ("nagware" ie it keeps reminding you to buy it for 20 quid)
basic multi-track recording --> `audacity` (freeware ie free)
all in one package (ie drums, noises, sequencer, sampler, synths, recording) --> `reason` (about 200 squid, try before you buy)

youll need a good soundcard btw