Midi pick ups

[steinar]

Does anybody know whether there exists any such pick ups for steel, - that through software writes out on the computer screen what´s being played? Preferably tablature, but notes would do, too.
I seem to recall that there was some talk about such a device a few years back.
Would be grateful for any hint.

[Wayne Cox]

Over 10 years ago, the IVL company made two such devices; the "SteelRider" and the "SteelGuitorchestra". They both consisted of a special pickup and a rackmount midi interface module. The SteelRider was marketed by Ron Nabors of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the SteelGuitorchestra was marketed by Al Petty of Overton,Texas. The IVL company landed a long-term government contract for making other things and totally quit producing the midi devices. What a loss! With current computer technology,an updated version of this device would be awesome!!
~~W.C.~~

[Dr. Hugh Jeffreys]

At this time, the best probable solution would be Cakewalk Guitar Studio 2.0. I use it often, however, you enter your notes either by guitar synth (eg, GR-30, Roland), or keyboard, or point and click. There are several ways to play it back. You could also use a drum machine pad to enter notes. Another way is to point to the guitar fretboard and click. The notes are immediately added to the staff and sounded simultaneously. Best, Dr. Hugh Jeffreys www.steelguitarbyhughjeffreys.com