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.

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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

Connecting a MIDI keyboard

I have found a nice cheap MIDI keyboard, which I must use with GarageBand. I have an iMic, with which I can plug in my guitar. But this keyboard only has a MIDI output port. Is there a MIDI to USB cable, or MIDI to 3.5mm (iMic) cable that I can use. If so, who makes it, where is it.
Thanks Musical Macers.

http://www.thehangtime.com/gb/gbfaq2.html#interfaces

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.

Connect a MIDI Keyboard to iPad

Hi-
As a musician I’d like to be able to play the sounds on my iPad from an external MIDI keyboard - is this possible? I have a MOTU Midi interface already.
I also assume I can send the output from the headphone socket to an external amp for listening?
Thanks in advance!

The iPad and MIDI hardware working together, here's how.
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/02/18/the-ipad-and-midi-hardware-working-together-heres -how/

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?

Connecting MIDI keyboard to Mac Mini

Are there cables available to connect a MIDI keyboard to the Mac Mini either via USB or Fireware? Or is there an adapter that goes MIDI to one of the said ports?
Thanks!
J

You need something like this: http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Uno-main.html
Cheers,
rob

My comuter does not recognize my midi keyboard

how do i make it recognize my midi keyboard

How are you connecting the midi keyboard to the computer? USB? Firewire?
What type of midi keyboard are you using? I use a Yamaha MOTIF ES 8. On my keyboard, there is a setting for my midi out port. For instance, I am connecting to my computer via a USB port. I have to set my keyboard midi out to "USB". Additionally, have you installed the midi driver for your keyboard in your system preferences? You need to let the computer know what midi channels you are transmitting and recieving on.
You might try setting your global midi I/O to "omni". That will transmit data on all 16 midi channels. OR...
Many people default the I/O to channel 1.
These are just some thoughts. I don't know if they are helpful. Good luck.

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...

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External Midi keyboard connection to mac fails

I have a Roland RD-700gx stage piano which I use as a midi keyboard in Logic Pro 9. But now Logic doesn't recognise it anymore. The transport bar says there is 'no in'. Does anyone have an idea what has gone wrong here? So far I've only used the Roland as an external keyboard with usb (so not used sounds from the roland yet). Worked fine so far. I just upgraded to Lion, could that have something to do with it? Can anyone tell me how to make it work again? I forgot how I did it last time. I'm not very experienced with midi. Thanks for any help!

so you have it connected via USB? And is that direct, or a hub? If it's a hub, rule out (common) hub failure by bypassing it and going direct to the computer. After each step, check it with "Audio MIDI Setup" (utilities folder). Make sure the Roland is represented in Audio MIDI Setup with an icon of it's own. If not you would need to "add device" at the top of the A.M.S. window. Next would be to try a different cable.
If you're using an interface, does it have MIDI (5-pin) ports? I'm pretty sure your stage piano has them, you could get an old-school MIDI cable and try it that way. (midi out from piano to midi in on interface)
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I am traveling and cannot connect my bluetooth keyboard to my MacBook Pro where I am. It was working fine when I left home. What can I do to fix the problem?

I am traveling and cannot connect my bluetooth keyboard to my MacBook Pro where I am. It was working fine when I left home. What can I do to fix the problem?

If you can get them paired again try making them "favorites" from the Bluetooth system preferences.
Try smc and pram reset too. May gave to do this before you can get them paired.

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/
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