Any MIDI Giuitarists who use a DAW for home recording studio

[EasyWorkFlow]

Hello fellow Midi guitarists:

I am bit confused as the best route to go for MIDI guitar. I am using Ableton as my DAW ( for any non recording guitarists) a DAW is a Digital Audio Workstation similar to Protools.

I have a few choices but unfortunately a limited budget so I have to get this right the first time around.

These are basically my 4 choices: FYI....I have a used Custom 24 Semi Hollow body that should arrive today with a 14 day no question asked return policy. It's gorgeous and in mint condition plus price was right.
Here is a photo. http://www.ebay.com/itm/141594686339 Scroll down to bottom of page. She is lovely.

1.) There is a new pickup made by Fishman called the Tripleplay which is wireless MIDI controller that gets insane reviews for low latency and allows me to access all my soft synthys or any virtual instruments.
This video is made by an incredible musician I found on Youtube It's truly mindblowing and the music is incredible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGhqYsoIeBQ
Here is Fishman site http://www.fishman.com/tripleplay

So first question is, if go this route should I mount pickup (Costs s $400) on my PRS guitar as it does not scratch guitar in any manner and can be easily removed.
There are also two guitars made with the Triple play built in. A strat and a Godin guitar. I played the Strat and didn't like it. The Godin guitar can be had for under $1000. The dilemma I am facing if I buy the Godin guitar, I may be picking it up more than the PRS because I am not a gigging musician at this time and more into home recording. Not sure which is better route to take.

2.) I can purchase a Godin guitar that is made to be played with the Roland GR-55 which would be an external synth instead of using the software inside Ableton. I could also mount a Hex pickup on PRS which does not damage the guitar in any manner.
Check out video of guitarist using this setup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_wGIbgQ0hE The Godin guitar is beautiful so if I went this route, the PRS would not get much use.

3.) I can buy www.jamorigin.com MIDI guitar for $99 that uses straight audio from standard pickups to trigger internal MIDI.
Check it out: http://jamorigin.com/ Listen to sounds http://jamorigin.com/portfolio-item/tom-quale/ http://jamorigin.com/portfolio-item/georgi-stanchev/ http://jamorigin.com/portfolio-item/chuck-dietz/


So those are my options. If you record MIDI guitar into a DAW, love to know if you added a pickup to your PRS or purchased a separate guitar.


Thanks

BobbyD

 

[EasyWorkFlow]

Forgot to add this page with over 20 tripleplay videos. http://www.fishman.com/tripleplay/videos

 

[EasyWorkFlow]

OK....I get it. PRS guitars should be played through boutique tube amps. I played through Mesa Boogies my entire gigging career. But that does not prohibit using a PRS for recording using MIDI. I am thinking I should have posted in general forum because I know there has to be a large number of players with a home studio. I am going to move post to proper forum. Sorry for bothering you guys.

Cheers

BobbyD

 

[Luminandy]

I use the Roland gk3a, and I use a roland gi-10 when playing through
my computer. Some soft synths work better than others for latency. I generally use it live, splitting the guitar and midi signal, sending the midi to a bass amp. It is great for some extra ambiance, or using reed or strings for some chord tapping songs I have written. I am not too hot on turning a beautiful guitar into a Borg looking thing, but I have moved it to several guitars with zero signs of it ever being there, and the pickup stays in place just fine with some double sided tape. I, myself, would not want to drill any holes in my PRSi. I was intereseted in Godin for this purpose as well, but none were nearby for me to try out.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Buy a USB keyboard for $50 off Craigslist, or draw in the MIDI notes you want in Ableton for free with the pencil tool if you have more time than money.

I do the programming thing and have done the MIDI guitar thing and it didn't last... Just like the residue from the double-sided tape included with a GK-2.

 

[EasyWorkFlow]

I use the Roland gk3a, and I use a roland gi-10 when playing through
my computer. Some soft synths work better than others for latency. I generally use it live, splitting the guitar and midi signal, sending the midi to a bass amp. It is great for some extra ambiance, or using reed or strings for some chord tapping songs I have written. I am not too hot on turning a beautiful guitar into a Borg looking thing, but I have moved it to several guitars with zero signs of it ever being there, and the pickup stays in place just fine with some double sided tape. I, myself, would not want to drill any holes in my PRSi. I was intereseted in Godin for this purpose as well, but none were nearby for me to try out.

I agree about turning a piece of art into something Borg looking but my finances do not allow luxury of having multiple guitars at the moment. I am not going to be gigging for at least a year and maybe should have purchased an electric made for MIDI playing. I really believe PRS guitars were meant to be played in live settings through a tube amp and a wah wah thrown in. I played Les Pauls through Mesa Boogies my entire gigging career with a wah wah peddle and that's all I ever needed. Of course there are so many cool pedals that can front end a tube amp. I hope I didn't just offend anyone who plays through a solid state amp or modeling amp because it's whatever tone makes you happy.

Buy a USB keyboard for $50 off Craigslist, or draw in the MIDI notes you want in Ableton for free with the pencil tool if you have more time than money.

I do the programming thing and have done the MIDI guitar thing and it didn't last... Just like the residue from the double-sided tape included with a GK-2.

I have been playing guitar for 37 years so it makes zero sense to program MIDI notes when you can use the guitar as a controller, Watch these videos because a picture speaks a thousand words. First three videos were made using a $99 software plugin called MIDI Guitar from www.jamorigin.com. NO MIDI pickup required. Try programming that into your DAW.
http://jamorigin.com/portfolio-item/tom-quale/ http://jamorigin.com/portfolio-item/georgi-stanchev/ http://jamorigin.com/portfolio-item/chuck-dietz/

Fourth video is the Fishman Triple play wireless MIDI pickup.

http://www.fishman.com/videos/tripleplay (made by Fishman)

http://www.fishman.com/tripleplay/videos (made by players)

Try programming those MIDI notes into your DAW. You get the point. AND YES...I 100% agree about any residue left on a beauty made by PRS.

 

[Luminandy]

I think it is beneficial to both have a midi capable guitar, as well as being able to program. Some things are easier just to play, and some compositions are just too complex to be created with a guitar, like a piano piece for instance. I use a step sequencer for stuff like that. Horns are great for synth guitar, esoecially if tapping the chords with the left hand, while playing the melody with the right. It can sound like a full horn section.