

DAWs handle many aspects of the MIDI setup for synthesizers internally, both presenting a different interface and eliminating some of the difficulties faced when using stand-alone software synthesizers. Those using Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software may or may not find this document useful. Programs like Cakewalk Sonar and Steinberg Cubase are examples of DAWs for Windows. Details on how to set up equipment and software for specific tasks can be found at the end under “Configuring MIDI Setups.” 1.1 A Note for Digital Audio Workstation Users

This document includes both general remarks and explanations about MIDI and audio devices as well as various MIDI-related software recommendations.

