How to connect and record a MIDI KEYBOARD in GarageBand | iPad/iPhone
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
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How to record MIDI keybaords in GarageBand iPad and GargaeBand iPhone.
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What is MIDI?
What is the difference between MIDI and audio?
What gear do you need to capture MIDI on iPad/iPhone?
How do you connect a MIDI keyboard to an iPad/iPhone?
How do you record MIDI using a MIDI keyboard?
How do you edit MIDI in GarageBand iOS?
How do you change instruments in GarageBand iOS?
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Again Pete, you're one of the best! You do so much to help people and introduce them to ways to create. I've been using my iPad in a comfortable chair so much more instead of the full set up in my studio room because of your tips. Very grateful 👍. Thanks again man
Very cool! And you’re very welcome.
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M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 - amzn.to/2P6s42s
Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter - amzn.to/2wnyqmL
Apple USB-C to USB multi adapter - amzn.to/2XlFwp4
Apple USB-C to USB adapter - amzn.to/2XlFCwW
Roland MIDI to USB adapter - amzn.to/2Mjcxy5
Sustain Pedal - amzn.to/2xOv9kv
Powered USB hub - amzn.to/2oeOyqu
USB Hub/Sound card - amzn.to/2MuFU0V
What a great tutorial! Absolute top notch and so valuable for me as a total beginner with a newly bought keyboard from Gear4Music (MK-6000) and an iPad Pro. I even paused the video playback to buy the Ravenscroft app. For my basic music training I’ve started to use SimplyPiano. Thanks a lot, from a older Swedish gentleman who believe it’s never too late to learn new skills.
Brilliant stuff Thomas! Absolutely great to hear. It is indeed never too late to on start learning anything. And music is a great way to spend your time!
Really informative and so well presented. Thanks. ☺️
You’re very welcome John. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍
Your program is excellent Pete. Thank you for sharing your information.
Thanks my friend. Appreciate the kind words. And I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍
Super cool and helpful hint and tips. Thanks a lot, Pete.
You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍
Fantastic video! In all respects. I also loved your song.. it brought a tear to my eye. Thank you! Very informative. As always :)
Thanks so much my friend. Appreciate the kind words.
Hi Pete
First timer hear
Nice information thanks bro
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Well explained and nice song too.
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Wow So much information in just a few minutes,thanks for share.
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Great video, annnnd ... very cool song!
Cheers my friend.
Super helpful. Thanks!
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@@PeteJohnsMusic Definitely earned a subscriber
Whooooa, Pete's song is incredible!
Thanks for the info on midi, too bro 👊🏻👍🏼 ✌️
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you are actually underrated i wish you get 1 million sub
Thanks my friend. Appreciate the kind words.
Love this!❤
Thank you.
Beautiful voice and song.
Thanks so much! More music here. petejohns.com
Thanks heaps, this is super helpful!
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you sing so good... soft and tender.
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Just awesome sir
Thanks my friend.
Just what I needed.
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Love your songs!!!!!
Thanks my friend. petejohns.com
Thanks so much for sharing this 👍
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I couldn't decide between key 49 and 61 but i choose 49 like you i think it is enough for hip hop or whatever i need just put some part of music to my music i am not pianist in fact i don't how to play but i know to play guitar. I will sure do something with that actually i did only with my mouse but it sucks do it all the time in my DAW. So i get it today finally thanks for video bro take care
Nice one. Yeah, I have a full 88 key electric piano when I want to play “properly”, but 49 is an ideal balance for most home studio stuff.
Hey Pete! All your videos are so helpful, and have solved many a situation. I'm wondering what could be causing a strange, thin "phased" sound when I trigger the GarageBand "Classical Grand" with my MIDI keyboard. Sounds kind of strange, not even the same as when just playing the sound with the iPad screen. I'm using MIDI out from keyboard into MIDI in on my Scarlett, then through a powered USB hub into the iPad (very similar to what you are using here). It records, but the sound is thin and strange. Any suggestion? And thanks again!
Hey thanks for another great video. You’re bringing me into this centuries recording tech. A question please, can I plug the 49, my iRig HD (with usb out) into the powered hub to record simultaneously, while charging the iPad? 6th gen
Hey there’s you’re welcome! Yes, you can get a setup like this happening. I actually used your question in my live Q&A show today if you want to check it out - ua-cam.com/video/O9hnAkfAq08/v-deo.html
Excellent performance your song. You say you don’t play keyboard. U play PERFECTLY WELL.
Thanks my friend.
Thank you for all the videos you post about iOS GarageBand. I don’t find many videos about using Ravenscroft iOS, so really appreciate your videos.
I’ve watched several of your videos and connected my Yamaha P-120 to my iPhone using MIDI cable (with camera adapter). It works when I use the native piano sound in GarageBand. When I use the Ravenscroft 275, however, the sustain pedal does not trigger (though so the keys do). Any idea what my problem might be?
That’s a very strange one? And not something I’ve come across to be honest. Maybe ask the developer directly on this? Or maybe ask over at the GarageBand Users Facebook group. studiolivetoday.com/gbu
Love your singing. Please post links to your recordings.
All my music is here. petejohns.com
Hey Pete. Happy new year. There is a way to when you record midi keep in track view? Cause every time when star to record go to track settings. Thanks for the help.
Hey there. Alas, no! Even when you are using a MIDI keyboard it reverts to that bloody keyboard view! I wish they would add an option to stop this!
Hi Pete: thanks for this video; great content as always. I have an old Yamaha P70 digital piano and I’ve just realised that it has midi in/out ports on the back (they are the old din connections). Based on this video, I think I should be able to connect it to a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (using the Roland din-usb converter you mention), which will connect into my iPad Pro (3rd gen, usb-c). I’m just finishing planning my home studio - heavily based on your recommendations - and it would be great if I didn’t have to buy a new midi keyboard. I appreciate you’re unlikely to know the Yamaha P70 but I’d be grateful if you could let me know if what I’ve described above sounds right? All the best, M
All sounds pretty solid Martin. As long as your keyboard has general MIDI out and you use a quality adapter like the Roland one I recommend (studiolivetoday.com/gear) then you’ll be good.
This video shows how it can all come together. ua-cam.com/video/54XHAYDvHps/v-deo.html
Thanks Pete - really appreciate the reply. Looking forward to this recording adventure!
Great tutorial as usual . I have problem by recording automation with some learned knobs. I can change the parameters of an external synth with my midi controller (MIDI FIGHTER TWISTER )but i don’t know how render or record the automation . I don’t need the recorded automation on midi track , i need the merged pr rendered audio file. Thanks for your support .
Hey there. Maybe ask over at the GarageBand Users or Create Record Release Facebook groups. Http://createrecordreleaae.com.
good! good video. it has helped me a lot. I have a problem with the potentiometers on ipad with garageband or minimoog. If I put absolute in the midi control center it never remembers the value that it shows on the screen and always starts from the one that the knob has. If I move the knob with the screen and then manipulate the Arturia, it jumps to the position in which I left it with the Arturia previously. If I use relative it stays in some locked values. I would like to configure the knobs so that they send only to increase the value of the knob or to lower it. thanks for any help!
Hmmmm….. not really my area of expertise. Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord.
Hey Pete! My question is - can I assign more than one patch to the keyboard simultaneously? Like having a setup? Say, half keyboard with a Hammond and the other with a lead? And also, is there a way to assign the controllers (pitch bend, mod wheel, sliders/knobs) or that happens automatically? Loving your channel, keep up the good work 👍
Hey there my friend. So I’m GarageBand is uses pretty default settings for price bend and modulation. And additional functions are not really supported. I his video will give you more information - ua-cam.com/video/W4MFXbxtPMg/v-deo.html
@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks for the reply although I'm not sure if I actually understood it... The link is the one from the video I've just commented, right?
Hello, thank you very much for your most useful videos. I’m looking for a midi controller portable keyboard that has dials and drum pads like the ones you have shown. However I’m looking for a keyboard which is easy to map set up whereupon I can use the dials to control parameters on GarageBand iOS and eventually logic Mac.When I say control parameters this includes, volumes panning et cetera. As GarageBand has on-board synthesiser plug-ins which to have dials, I’d like the advantage of being able to control the dials on the plug-in synthesisers using the on-board dials on the midi keyboard.
Hi there. Check out Arturia as I mentioned on my other comment.
@@PeteJohnsMusic is this the model you are referring to? I’ll check anyway thanks.
Arthurian minilab mk2
Hey Pete! I was wondering if you could recommend the cheapest midi keyboard possible. I have a great 61 key keyboard already, but sadly it doesn’t have a midi function. I find it really hard to use the virtual touch screen on my phone and feel a midi keyboard would be perfect. That being said, I really don’t have much money to spend (40 dollars is my budget.) The number of keys doesn’t really matter, however the more the better. If you don’t know of one then I understand. My 61 key keyboard takes care of most of my piano needs, but I need still need a midi keyboard. Thanks! Ps: (I have 60 dollars to spend but twenty will be spent on the adapter)
I would look around for something Sedona hand from M-Audio, Korg, etc. The KeyStation series is great from M-Audio. All my recommendations are at studiolivetoday.com/gear
As usual, excellent tutorial. Thank You!
A question. I have a Yamaha PSR-E373 with a sustain pedal. When I record, I can hear a tiny bit of the sustain is coming through, but it seems like 90% of it is gone. This is glaringly apparent when playing a chord, then moving to get to the next chord and finding that the sustain cuts pretty much immediately after I lift my hand to move. I have everything connected correctly: MIDI adapter to connect keyboard to lightning adapter to iPad, with sustain pedal plugged into its normal place, and headphones plugged into the iPad directly via the jack (2016 iPad). Am I missing something? To get the sustain I get "live", it seems I would need to automate it some way?
Haven’t experienced this personally? Maybe ask over at the GarageBand Users or Create Record Release Facebook groups? Http://createrecordreleaae.com
@@PeteJohnsMusic Did not know about this FB group. Thank You! Applied to join. : )
Hi man. Great video....subbed! I’ve just got back into recording music and got myself an IPad Pro. My keyboard is an older model, a Yamaha YPT200. I have ordered the 5 pin din cables and have the keyboard connected to my iPad with a USB to USB C adaptor. The light is on on the midi lead but it does not appear to be linking to Garage band. Any ideas please. ATB. Al.
Please forget my last. It was solved by putting the in and out midi leads in the opposite holes. Don’t know why but hey! Cheers.
Ah whoops! Yes, that will help things out. Thanks for the support and happy creating. 👍
Hey Pete, is has to be a usb 3.0 hub Or it could be the 2.0 one?
Cause my interface is 2.0 only
USB 2.0 hubs are generally fine. Make sure it’s a quality one though as some of the cheaper ones don’t pass through enough power and can’t cause issues. studiolivetoday.com/gear
Hello! I’m using a usb, charging, and audio splitter to connect to my headphone, midi controller, and charger at the same time. The charging and the midi is working fine, but I’m having problems with the audio. When using the splitter and Garageband (even tried with Bandlab), the virtual instruments have this phasing problem as the pitch goes up and down left and right through the left and right. If I connect my headphones straight into my phone, the problem disappears.
Is this because of the splitter being 3rd party? Or should I invest in an audio interface and it would solve the problem? Thank you so much
Hey there. Yes, sounds like some issues with grounding or some crossover in the cabling. I would highly recommend picking up an audio interface. studiolivetoday.com/gear
Pete, could a midi drum machine be included in this set up as well as a midi keyboard please? Thanks heaps👍
Yes, however if you're using GarageBand it doesn't have MIDI Learn so while it will work, you can't assing the pads specifically.
😊 Thank you@@PeteJohnsMusic
Hey Pete please confirm....I have a psr1425 Yamaha piano..in which midi can be joined...SO TO DO THE WHOLE CONNECTION , I need the lightning adapter(camera) ,in which the lightning side(small) will be joined in the iPad and the midi cable will be joined to usb usb connection...and the midi port in the piano...Is that it ??? Monitor on will be there..ANYTHING ELSE
Hey there. I answered this on your previous comment. This website will also help. studiolivetoday.com/usb
What difference would it make if I were to go MIDI (5pin DIN) in/out from my old Clavinova CLP311 into my Steinberg UR24C MIDI in? I know you mentioned using the MIDI to USB adapter thingy but I'm curious to know if / how it would work with my Steinberg UR24C - or whether it's actually meant for something else?
If your audio interface has MIDI in then yes, you can use that to record MIDI.
ua-cam.com/video/l-g5UEsn6Ws/v-deo.html
@@PeteJohnsMusic You never fail to reply - thanks man ❤️
Sorry Pete, I am pretty new to use garageband. I have recently purchased a Presonus studio 24c. I have one mic plug in and my Roland digital piano (midi in) with midi cable. My midi is recognise in other apps with my ipad air 2019. When I go to garageband, I can see my mic and it is working very fine but it look like my midi input it not being recognize. I have try again with another app (iGrand) and the midi input working great. I have the latest ios (14). I have a atolla 4 usb and the apple camera adapter. So my presonus seem to work just great. Do you have any idea why it won't seem to work on midi with Garageband. And for the record, I do have a UM-one MKII from Roland and it works great with Garageband and other...Thanks if you take the time to read this! I'm new to this kind of thing and I'm really lost!
Stay safe my friend
I have never used a Presonus interface unfortunately so won’t be much help. Perhaps it is not fully class compliant? ua-cam.com/video/K95B2-KfMak/v-deo.html
Sir.., i use my yamaha keyboard as a whole for Rhythm with accomplishment. How to record that in garageband? Which option should i use? Could u please help me out? Thanks!
Sounds like you need to record the actual sound from your keyboard, so will need to do something like this. ua-cam.com/video/Dbz8sxuy5X0/v-deo.htmlsi=5BjA-u-NUl6Ip2Nv
My Casio keyboard has a General MIDI logo and I recently ordered a USB cable to connect it to my laptop. My laptop is able to recognize the connection, but is unable to recognize what kind of device it is. Where do you think I can download the drivers for LK-215?
Also, I tried connecting it to my phone (with the lightning camera adapter kit) but it doesn’t work too :(
Hey there. Some USB to MIDI cables aren’t very good. If it uses general MIDI it should work with something like the Roland cable I show in this video - ua-cam.com/video/l-g5UEsn6Ws/v-deo.html
Hey Pete: I am going to connect my KORG Kronos to my MAC. Which cord exactly do I need to connect them so I can record my KORG on GarageBand? Can you send me a link to one so I can order on AMAZON? Thanks
Hey there. Check out my cable guide at studiolivetoday.com/cables
So would the only way to get my " actual Hammond " keyboard sound into garage band would be by mike'ing the Hammond, recording the parts and then feeding that into garage band?? I've too much invested in Hardware to start using sounds contained within garage band.Im guessing a standalone multitrack is my best way to record my Hardware??
Yeah, pretty much. Otherwise you can use a line out or headphone jack, but a mic will get the best "genuine" sound.
Nice video! I can't understand why if I activate the arpeggiator and play the midi keyboard it doesn't work. and if it does when I touch the keyboard of the ipad. any solution?
Yeah it’s one of the limitations of GarageBand iOS unfortunately.
@@PeteJohnsMusic bad news but thanks Pete! :)
can you like have that score feature where in it transcribes to sheet music or score the same on Mac tho?
Nope. That’s Mac only currently.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Damn, I was planning to buy an iPad Pro for this specific feature plus I could also use it for sheet music, I guess I have to find other software that can do something like that, do you know any?
Sorry to bother, I still try to figure out some stuff with midi recording. Is it possible to export midi files with Garageband ios? I use a Roland digital piano trough a studio 24c presonus interface and a ipad air 3rd generation. Thanks
Unfortunately GarageBand doesn’t support MIDI export / only import.
I got the Akai NPK mini three keyboard from your description, but when I plug it into my iPhone, it doesn’t work. First, it says that it is using too much power. Then, it’s telling me nothing, but I’m using a USB wire splitter that provides extra power. In theory, this should work. it is not however.
Are you using the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter? That’s usually the issue. This video will help.
ua-cam.com/video/gwNqV1W3fPU/v-deo.html&feature=shares
Are M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini USB Keyboard Controller compatible with ipad and garage band?
Yes I believe they are class compliant.
ua-cam.com/video/K95B2-KfMak/v-deo.html
I have learned to basically ise the synth and now i am composing have been trying to use the loop i created and record it in different keys to modulate between bars but when i play it back its all in the same key… so i have been trying to recod the loop in e for 2 bars then i stop and change to a and record but then its all the same key when im done
That’s odd? Make sure you have settings like the “follow key” turned off. studiolivetoday.com/garageband
Do you have any advice for a midi keyboard thats successfully powered through iPad but the sound from the keyboard itself isn’t coming through garage band? When i press the piano keys on the app its playing but the plugged in midi keyboard has no sound playing for it. Anything helps! Thanks
You’ll need to have something to monitor the audio perhaps? This video might help -
ua-cam.com/video/wpu9EOTyur4/v-deo.html
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@@PeteJohnsMusic thank you for responding Pete! Turns out I just had to leave in plugged in the iOS device for some time before it started to pick up the data from the midi! It works perfect now just like how you explained it in the video. I appreciate you taking the time ! :) hope you have a good rest of your day/night !!
I have an old midi piano.. I’m plugging the midi connectors into the back of my audio interface (same old connectors as the piano).. when I connect it up I’m unsure of how to get the signal to record.. I have line 1 and line 2 filled with mic and guitar... midi connected via pinned connectors to the back of interface... how do I hear/use my piano... can’t see how to do it, do I need another app?
Hey there. So, if you select a keyboard instrument it should simply control that instrument. Maybe heck out this video?
ua-cam.com/video/l-g5UEsn6Ws/v-deo.html
Hi pete :’)
Hey there.
Hello mate. I am trying to set up my casio stage piano. Can't bloody well seem to do it. I'm about to throw the thing out of the window. No signal and no music.
Hmmmm..... using a USB or MIDI connection? Maybe jump over to the Create Record Release Facebook group and ask the very experienced folks over there’s createrecordreleaae.com
Starting to think you read minds
Haha! With a video per day I hit a lot of topics!! 😁
A lot of things are going on in this video. I cant find immediately what im really looking for which is how to use garageband app for my keyboard. But thanks
This one might give you a clearer view. ua-cam.com/video/N1gHwJlap2s/v-deo.html
OW DO YOU CONNECT A MIDI TO A IPAD THAT HAS ONLY A HEADPHONE JACK? THANKS
Hey there. MIDI is digital so only work over a data connection. ua-cam.com/video/uwYmmGEwo-A/v-deo.html
If i no have sound card how to i connect to controller & studio monitar?
You’ll need an audio interface or mixer.
Can i buy Yamaha AG03. Now i pad pro is no have headphones jeck plug only have charging plug i buy AG03 ok? I can play carbon61 & studio monitar speaker?
So it wont record my sustain pedal though huh? Is there just an easy way to directly record your electronic piano on Ipad 9? Like, this journey is ridiculous. I am an android guy for a reason.
Hey there. Not sure what the question is sorry? This will help if you’re troubleshooting MIDI keyboard issues in iOS. ua-cam.com/video/Hq087yBGemk/v-deo.html
Hi
Hey there. 🙏
iPad o iPad pro? To avoid latency problems ...
It really doesn’t make much difference. The Pro has more memory and processing power so Will likely be more reliable. studiolivetoday.com/ipad
Literally never says how to turn midi on thx
You’re welcome. MIDI is on by default for iOS, GarageBand and most keyboards. If it isn’t, it varies by keyboard so you’ll just need to check your manual. 👍
don't. just don't. you cannot export MIDI from GarageBand, which is absobloodylutely ridiculous. use a DAW that records and most importantly also exports MIDI.
Yep, if you need export ability for MIDI, you’ll need to use a different DAW.
Pete, you are a lovely chap but FFS, get on with it. Painful. After 13 minutes.....without further ado...
Howdy. You caught the unedited version, and we did have an unexpected mishap with the alarm. 😄
Just waiting for the video to finish processing so I can trim it to start. What I meant to do (and will now) is our a time stamp in there for now advising the time to jump to for the start of the tutorial.
Okay - I’ve added that in. And what I will do in future when doing a live stream that will be edited afterwards is add a comment in the first 30 seconds to advise those watching the replay what time to jump to. 👍
what mouse do you use for your ipad?
This one. ua-cam.com/video/_nbZU0eYnQM/v-deo.html&feature=shares