MIDI, Audio & Hardware

Yes, you can. If you are considering surround playback, choose a sound card with multiple outputs (e.g., 4, 6, or 8). This allows you to drive front and rear speakers separately.

In Sweelinq, you can easily create different outputs/perspectives for the various channels via Menu > General > Audio outputs.

To connect your organ or keyboard to your computer, you need a USB-MIDI cable or an external audio interface with a MIDI connection.

An example of a suitable USB-MIDI cable is the Roland UM-One MK2. Another option is an external audio interface with a MIDI connection, such as the Presonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition 2×2 audio interface, which is a good entry-level option with an ASIO driver.

Your MIDI console may be sending messages in an unsupported format.
Sweelinq currently supports the following MIDI formats:

• Program Change
• Note On / Note Off
• Control Change
• Control Change (bitfield)

You’ll need a computer or laptop that meets the specifications listed on the system requirements page. You’ll also need an organ or keyboard with a MIDI output.

To connect your organ to your computer or laptop, you’ll need a USB-MIDI cable or an external audio interface that has a MIDI input.

An example of a suitable USB-MIDI cable is the Roland UM One MK2. Another option is an external audio interface with MIDI input, such as the
Presonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition 2×2 audio interface, which is a good entry-level option and comes with an ASIO driver.

If you’re considering building a surround system in the future, it’s best to choose an audio interface with multiple output channels. This allows you to send different sounds to speakers in front of and behind you. You can find suitable options on this page.