How do you connect a MIDI keyboard to Garageband?

Hi. I have a Yamaha PSR-172 keyboard that I would like to connect to GarageBand. Today I bought an M-AUDIO Midisport Uno. I have it connected to my USB port on my Macbook Pro and to the Midi In/Out on the keyboard. I've been trying to make the keyboard connect to the computer for almost an hour, and have tried everything. I even watched several YouTube tutorials, which I tried to mimick, but still no results. Please help.

1. Does GB tell you "one midi device detected" in the Preferences under Audio/Midi? If not, you need to update the driver for the Midisport from M-Audio's website.
2. Did you connect the midi out of the keyboard with the midi in of the Midisport? That's a very common mistake people make.

Similar Messages

  • HT4106 How do I use a midi keyboard on GarageBand with my iPad? When I try it says the device cannot be used as it requires too much power.  However, I have given the midi it's own power source.

    How do I use a midi keyboard as an input device on garageband? Its an oxygen 61 board.  I'm using an iPad camera connection kit and a separate power source for the midi but each time it says it cannot use the midi as it requires too much power. 

    I have the same problem with my iPad and 61. Sometimes it says device not supported and sometimes it rants about power - any solutions anyone ?

  • How do i connect a Midi keyboard to my imac

    I have a Yamaha Clavinova Keyboard with a midi output at the back, but i,m not sure how to connect it to the mac.
    Can anyone help me please.
    Chris

    With only a MIDI OUT you'll need an interface. Here are a few examples:
    http://www.thehangtime.com/gb/gbfaq2.html#interfaces

  • How to connect a midi keyboard to garageband.

    I installed the driver for my yamaha keyboard.
    I connected the out plug to the in port
    I connected the in plug to the out port
    My computer sees the midi connection
    when i test output connection under "audio midi setup", it works and makes the keyboard sound
    How do I get the input function to work>
    I want to press a key and not only see a signal in garageband, but hear a sound.
    HOW DO I DO THIS?
    right now my computer and teh cable lights up and recognizes the connection, but how do I get a sound.
    if it helps, i am using yamaha keyboard

    ok perfect your right with me!!!!!
    ok, i opened a software track and a real instrument track before, and when i recorded nothing ..no notes or sound, .
    BUT yes, the little blue dot blinks every time i hit a key, just no SOUND.
    so now what do i do?

  • Where do I connect a midi keyboard

    How do I connect a midi keyboard to my mini.  Can I use any of the USB ports or...........?

    Some MIDI devices have a USB port on them, in which case you can use that. Other devices will require a MIDI to USB interface, which can either be a cable or a switch box that can handle two or more MIDI channels, including input, output, and passthrough.

  • How do you connect a USB MIDI keyboard to iPad Air?

    Hello,
    I can't get my USB keyboards to connect to my iPad Air.  I used to use the camera connection kit with my 1st gen iPad and it worked perfectly.  Now when trying to connect using my camera connector plugged into a lightning to 30 pin adapter with the iPad Air I get no response when trying to use my keyboards with Garageband, etc.  This seems like a step backwards!!!
    Can anyone advise on how to use a USB MIDI keyboard with the iPad Air?
    Thanks,
    Richard

    Same problem here...
    I just read on another forum that someone managed to connect a midi device using a simple converter.
    I have a digital piano with the square type USB connector, bought an adapter to convert the iPad Air's ligtning USB cable's USB end to that square connector, plugged it in, GarageBand did not respond to the Midi input.
    on a macbook pro it works ok, but would be nice to use the iPad now that I bought it...

  • How do you connect wireless keyboard to ipad?

    How do you connect wireless keyboard to ipad?

    Go to Settings -> General -> Bluetooth. Turn on the iPad Bluetooth service and then the keyboard. They should find each other.
    BTW it's tricky to disconnect them. If you don't turn off the keyboard while it's paired, the iPad virtual keyboard won't work properly. Check the manual.
    The green light on the keyboard doesn't stay on all the time the keyboard is on, just for a few seconds after each change of state.
    The bluetooth keyboard - iPad combination is a very effective writing tool. The keyboard is very responsive.

  • How do I connect my mid-2009 Macbook pro to my HDMI television and get sound?

    How do I connect my mid-2009 Macbook pro to my HDMI television and get sound?

    Use a mini-Displayport-to-HDMI adapter and a standard HDMI cable to connect the computer to the proper HDMI port on your computer — the one that is paired with the separate RCA audio inputs (see the TV's manual for this information). And connect the headphone port on your MBP to those inputs with a cable that has a 1/8' stereo headphone plug on one end and two RCA plugs on the other. You'll also need to select the proper HDMI input in the TV's menu system, and you may have to select the headphone port as the audio output in the Sound pane of System Prefs on the Mac (or it may be selected automatically).

  • How can i connect a Wireless Keyboard and a Trust mouse with a brand new Mac mini?

    How can i connect a Wireless Keyboard and a Trust mouse to a brand new Mac mini?

    Go to the Bluetooth icon on the menu bar and select "Set Up Bluetooth Device". Follow the wizard.
    Alternatively, if you haven't yet unboxed and setup the Mini, you can pair the keyboard to the Mini (and possibly the mouse). However, I would set up with a USB keyboard and mouse and pair the Bluetooth devices afterwards.

  • Help needed in connecting two midi keyboards to Logic Pro.

    Hey there, I would like to connect two midi keyboards to Logic Pro and enable each keyboard to trigger separate software instruments each. For example, one keyboard has guitar and the other has strings.
    I realise this must have something to do with midi channels or ports, however my knowledge is limited.
    At current, I just have the two keyboards connected via usb straight to the computer. Is it possible I need a multi input or output interface, so that Logic can recognise different ports, or channels? Perhaps there is simply something I need to do in Logic itself? the keyboards are basic M-Audio midi controllers, just a usb port - thats it, no other connections. Any help would be great, Brad.

    Hey Brad,
    yes you need also to change the out midi of the keyboards.
    in my case I have the Keysation 61 es, it's done this way:
    "Channel
    MIDI data from the keyboard can be sent on any of 16 MIDI Channels. However, certain MIDI devices and MIDI software applications require
    the keyboard to send data on a specified channel. If this is the case, you can change the channel the data is sent using the following
    method:
    < Press the Advanced Functions button to engage Edit Mode.
    < Press one of the 16 Channel keys from D1 to E3, according to the Channel that you need.
    For example, if a device specifies that you need to send data on Channel 10, press the Advanced Functions button, and then key F2 to select
    Channel 10.
    The Channel can also be assigned to the Octave “+” and “-” buttons. Once assigned, pressing “+” or “-” will increase or decrease the channel
    incrementally. When Channel 16 is reached and “+” is pressed, Channel 1 will be selected. If the Octave “+” and “-” keys are selected to vary
    the Channel, the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Channel with a negative value. Pressing both the
    “+” and “-” buttons together will recall Channel 1."
    Can you please tell me what keyboards do you have?
    this is for two players having a go on completely 2 different parts.
    In case you want to record 2 tracks with the same content say a piano and a pad,
    all you need to do is open the tracks and rec enable both and you have piano pad.
    Anyway I believe you need to have two separate sounds for two players?
    Give us some more input of what you want, there must have one or more solutions to what you need.
    Cheers mate,
    Jorge

  • How do i connect my MIDI to Logic Pro?

    How do i connect my MIDI to Logic Pro?

    You can always open audio/midi setup to troubleshoot midi or audio interface problems.
    Go to applications -> Utilities -> Audio Midi Setup.
    Then you may have to go to Window -> Show Midi Window.
    You can test your setup and add or remove devices.

  • TS1702 Using an iPad camera connection kit and a MIDI to USB cable to interface a MIDI keyboard with GarageBand. It works flawlessly... almost...

    I'm using an iPad camera connection kit and a MIDI to USB cable to interface a MIDI keyboard with GarageBand. It works flawlessly... until I use the sustain pedal. Once the pedal is depressed while playing a given note, from then on, the pedal itself plays the note every time it is depressed. It's not the keyboard or the pedal. I've tried others. That leaves the app or the connection between the iPad and the keyboard. I find it hard to believe I'm the only person who is experiencing this problem. Anyone have a fix?

    Yes.  There are a ton of write-ups on how to do the connections.   I connect my m-audio Keystation 61 es through the CCK to my iPad and use GarageBand to control it.  Some keyboards require a powered USB hub to make things work.  I use a belkin 4 port hub in my own setup.   Here is a link to tested / verified keyboards that work via the CCK:  http://iosmidi.com/devices/
    Hth

  • How do you connect edge inspect with chrome !?

    how do you connect edge inspect to chrome

    If you install the Chrome extension then Edge Inspect will syncronize with whichever page is in the current tab.
    =Ryan
    [email protected]

  • How do you connect your macbook pro to a sony bravia tv with a belkin cord????? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    How do you connect you macbook pro to a Sony Bravia tv with a Belkin cord!?!?!?!?!?!?!? We know how to set it up, but what setting do you put your tv on!?!?!? we have tried everything, but it wont work!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Well, I have connected my mbpr directly to a Sony Bravia using an hdmi cable, then set the tv to use the corresponding input port, and it works just fine. Have also connected via airplay -> appletv -> tv (with the last connection via an hdmi cable), which also works fine.

  • How do you connect two Apple ID's?

    How do you connect two Apple ID's to one another?

    Yes. You can sync multipl iDevices on the same computer using the same Apple ID. You can each have different configurations of apps, books, music, etc. or have identical configurations. In this way, however, your common data - contacts, mail, calendar will be the same on both iDevices.
    The Apple ID doesn't distinguish one phone from another, only how the phone will sync to a computer. The Apple ID is how iTunes knows to which computer a phone syncs. And, the Apple ID determines who is the registered owner of downloaded and purchased items via iTunes.

Maybe you are looking for