Installation And Setup - CAKEWALK PRO AUDIO User Manual

Installation and Setup

You can install Pro Audio on any computer that runs Windows 95, 98 or
NT and has a sound card or built-in sound module. If you want to hook
up other devices, like a MIDI keyboard, an electric guitar, or a
microphone, you need the right cables, and you need to Þnd the right
connectors on your computer.
Before you install Pro Audio, take a minute to register the software so
we can let you know when updates become available and provide you
with technical support. To register your copy of Pro Audio, Þll in the
registration card in your product package and mail or FAX it back to us.
Or, register at our web site: www.cakewalk.com.
To connect a MIDI keyboard to your computer, you need to have a MIDI
adapter cable. One end of the cable should have two 5-pin DIN
connectors that connect to your keyboard or other MIDI device. At the
other end, you need a 15-pin connector to connect to a sound card
through its MIDI/joystick port.
5-pin DIN
connector
If you have a dedicated MIDI interface, lots of electronic music gear, or
work with many different music software packages, you should read
Appendix C: Advanced Setup.
Before you attach or detach any cables from your computer, you should
shut down your computer and turn off the power to all your equipment.
This greatly reduces the chance of electrical damage to your equipment
while plugging and unplugging cables.
MIDI to 15 Pin Connector
15-pin
connector
(DB15)
1-15