I’m doing a ton of reading lately and am considering a big (for me) move from Camelot Pro (iOS) to GP.
I have a couple of noob questions I’m hoping folks will be kind enough to help me with. My current rig is a Kronos ii 88 and Yamaha MODX8. I’m not using any software instruments. Camelot Pro controls all set lists and program changes for both hardware instruments. I am considering replacing the Kronos with a MIDI controller + VST set up with gig performer as the interface for the whole rig.
my first question is about gig performer and managing hardware synth sounds. Camelot pro does a really good job of mapping and naming the presets on hardware keyboards. Is there an equivalent to this in gig performer or would I need to revert to arcane MIDI program change commands for the MODX? I want to treat my MODX as a discrete instrument and have a separate midi controller cover only VST sounds. I have read a few articles on GP controlling hardware synths, but the answer to this question is not clear to me.
My second question is about Audio interfaces. Today, I use a Radial Key Largo mixer for the analog audio outputs of both keyboards. If I moved to virtual synths via MIDI controller in combination with my MODX, would I need to add a digital audio interface into the signal chain, or could I just use the USB audio input on the Key Largo for VST audio coming out of the laptop?
Thanks in advance for anyone patient enough to answer these basic questions. I have so much to learn before taking the leap into the deep end of the pool.