How do I convert .wav to midi?

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keifthebeast
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How do I convert .wav to midi?

Post by keifthebeast » Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:52 am

Alright, so I have a whole library of sounds available in .wav format, but how do I convert them to midi so that I can use my keyboard to do whatever I want to them? For example, I have a one-note guitar sound that does me no good as an audio/.wav file, but I could do a ton with it if I can convert it to midi. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: How do I convert .wav to midi?

Post by cotdagoo » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:06 am

right click, slice to midi..

or put them in drum racks, sampler, simpler.. etc...

keifthebeast
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Re: How do I convert .wav to midi?

Post by keifthebeast » Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:18 am

Thanks! I knew it had to be something simple, but I had know idea how to do it! I'll let you know if there are any problems. :)

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Re: How do I convert .wav to midi?

Post by noisetonepause » Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:17 pm

With understanding, problems tend to go away. Everything would be clearer if you read up on what MIDI actually is.

MIDI is not sound. It is notes and control data. You send MIDI to instruments, which then make sound. If you have a sound file that you want to trigger with MIDI, you need an instrument that can load sound files. Such an instrument is called a sampler. As were stated, Live comes with a few.
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