How to connect older MIDI keyboards to USB (MIDI to USB cable)
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How to use a MIDI to USB cable to connect and older keyboard with 5-pin DIN MIDI connections to a PC, Mac, iPad or iPhone using USB.
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Hi, Pete, is there an Apple Lightning "like" adapter for my Amazon Kindle Fire? I don't own Apple products and certainly can't afford to purchase them. I just need the adapter for my Kindle. Thanks. - Robert Lucas
Hey Robert. Really not sure sorry? I'm not familiar with the Kindle Fire and what connection it uses.
@@robertlucas2 You want what's called a USB On the Go cable. Depending on which Fire you, you'll need either a USB A micro cable or a USB C cable.
I already have the cables but it's not working, do I need to run a software or app
Your video is so-o-o useful!! I've got an old YPG-625 Yamaha grand going to waste. I don't have the same back portals as the one featured. Is there a way for me to hook up to my PC similar to the way you describe for the Casio?
I love the way he teaches. Super clear and explains everything on a very basic level without taking too much time/over explaining. He's really easy to listen to!
Thanks Emily. Really appreciate the kind words and glad to hear it.
@@PeteJohnsMusic my midi keyboard only has a midi out port and no midi in port what do i do
Thank you so much for this video!! Very helpful! My grandpa just gave me a Yamaha PSR-300 (released in 1991 according to my research) that doesn’t have any USB or XLR cable stuff. This video has just helped me use this old keyboard to make my music! Thanks again, Pete! I’m surprised this video was made a year ago! Great job!
Nice one! Very glad to hear it my friend. 👍
Thanks dude. You have made a dad and a budding musician,son, cello player very happy.
Awesome! Glad it was able to help. 🙏
OMG!!! I CANT THANKYOU ENOUGH... I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS KIND OF VIDEO FOR A LONG TIME! THANKYOU SO MUCH!
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@@PeteJohnsMusic please help me sir im trying to connect it but it doesn't get the sound or notes into my phone, i don't know what im doing wrong i just want to play, please help soon.
Agreed!
Goodness! You made it look so easy compared to the other UA-cam videos. Thank you very much for being so direct.
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Subscribed immediately, just because of your nice personality and the incredible patience, no "to cool for this" style vibes. Amazing channel bro.
Thanks my friend! Really appreciate the kind words.
HOLY SHIT I just found the exact video I’ve been looking for. I left a comment on another of your videos explaining how I want to hook up my old Yamaha keyboard to my iPhone. Anyway, thanks so much!
Haha! Yes, I was about to respond to your other comment when I noticed you found your way over here! My strategy of making lots of videos in the hope that one of them will be what you’re looking for seems to be working. 😄
Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know you found it useful.
You. Are. The. BEST!!!! Thank you soooooo much for simplifying this! It seems that every other person I consulted TOTALLY complicated things to the point of overwhelming me...THIS is easy peasy! 👌🏾
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OH MY GOD!! I have been searching for this like *AGES*!! you are like a *samaritan* to me!!! thanks a lot pete!!
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@@PeteJohnsMusic I will definetely watch your other videos and subscribe my new friend, And I wanted to know if we could use the midi to usb cable in yamaha psr 260 or any other company's keyboards. Is it posible..??
You just explained all i need to know thanks , keyboard feels back to life
Awesome! 😎🤘
Perfect 👍🏽, I was looking for a how-to like this forever ! Thanks 🙏
Awesome! So glad it helped.
Thank you so much Pete! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Brilliant! Glad to hear it. I hope it helps you get connected and get creating!
This video was very helpfull. I have a Yamaha Keyboard that is over 20 years old, It is Midi Cable and now I will be buying that Roland Cable so I can use my keyboard in fl studios. Thanks a bunch.
Awesome! Yes, it is a great device to have around as you can really breathe new life in to older devices. 👍
I got the Roland um one…. Had to wait out the holiday but it arrived! And you don’t lie.. the iPhone needed no software or updates really.. I’m mind blown 🤯. My old Casio ctk -481 is actually gonna get used after collecting dust for over 20 years!!!! You ROCK!!
Bring it on!!!! That’s awesome my friend.
Finally i found a great channel. Your video really helped me, thank you very much.
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You've come through with exactly what I wanted to do. Signed, this old Yamaha keyboard
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What a wonderfully simple set-up! Thanks
Yes, it works a treat!
Thanks for the video mate! I look forward to checking your other vids!
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I have an old Fatar 800-SL and needed a cable like the UM-1. Many thanx for the video!
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Wonderful!!!! It’s the exact info that I need for my old MIDI KB
Wonderful! Glad to hear my friend.
Wow so much information in just a few minutes,thanks for share.
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You are my hero right now! I bought an old cheap Casio knowing the sounds would already be outdated back when I got it but having midi was all I wanted. Now 20 years later, still unaware of how to utilize my Casio…. But avid GarageBand user.. you just made my world!! I’m concerned that using the premade samples, whether I tweek them or not, it’s still not my work, my music, just my mix.. now I can create my own samples with ease!! Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much for this precious video!! Really needed this info !
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Great instruction .....Saved me hours of time with this help, thank you sir
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THANK YOU FOR THIS PETE!!!
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Pete just saves us everytime with the simplest solution
Glad to help!
This was really helpful! Thank you :)
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This is the information I needed! Thank uuuuuuuu
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Hey there Pete.. I have been sitting here staring at my old Casio Keyboard and wondering how I could incorporate it into Garage Band.. I googled Midi to USB connections and simultaneously your UA-cam and the Roland website came up in the search.. You continue to be a great source of information for me. I passed your UA-cam channel info over to one of my musician kids and he is now benefiting as well.. Thanks..
Thanks so much for the kind words my friend.
Thank you! I have a psr 140 Yamaha Education Suite keyboard from 1999. I look forward to getting one of these
Nice one!!
Great video thank you! Good teacher, you have a nice vibe!
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this is brilliant thank you for making this!!!
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Your videos have been so helpful! Thank you so much :)
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@@PeteJohnsMusic i have only out plz help me ,
really helpful thanks! greetings from Colombia
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Great job Pete
Cheers.
Thanks for the recommendation! Just grabbed one through the affiliate link and subbed. Was trying to find a not tough way to plug my old Alesis QS 6.1 to my laptop.
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Great tutorial! Thanks so much
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Subscribed immediately. Beautiful presentation in your simplicity and clarity and direction. Old keyboard player but new to midi (just never went there)...want to use my old Yamaha SY-85 beast as midi controller to Mac MainStage 3. You are legend Peter. Thanks for the info and guidance. Cheers, James.
Awesome stuff James! There’s nothing quite like breathing new life in to our old gear! Welcome to the community. studiolivetoday.com
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Very helpful man,i have an old keys that i want to use for my VST but don't have usb,this solves the problem,thanks a lot!
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Thank you for this video, you have helped me buy a similar cable to allow me to connect an old Roland RP301 to Logic Pro X on my MacBook. I siting for the cable to arrive but hopefully it will work. It will also save me from having to buy a separate midi keyboard, and enable me to use the full size Roland that I already have. You have saved me money and space. I know this is an old video but I really appreciate it. Liked and subscribed.
Good stuff. Hopefully it works for you. Some of the cheaper MIDI to USB cables are a little unreliable which is why I recommend this one.
@@PeteJohnsMusic It worked!!!!
This is such a big problem solver! I got a Yamaha pf85 which was made in the mid 80s, now I could extend the sound back with my computer and Ipad, because it only has 5 sounds. Thanks for the detail.
got a question. do you need a driver for my laptop? if so what is that and where can I get one?
Hey there. A driver for the Roland adapter? Yes, you can download this from the Roland website directly.
Very nice video! Thank you.
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thanks dude this was super informative and helpful!
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@@PeteJohnsMusic done good sir
Thank you very much for this video dude!!!!!
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Pete Johns already subbed and im definitely going to check out your other vids! Ive got an old keyboard with midi and Ive been wanting to run it into my ipad. I cant stress how helpful this video was!
Super useful, cheers!
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Thank you so much! Saved my life!!!
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Nice one very helpfull
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u saved my life, thx ;)
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Nicely done! Thanks so much for this. I'd been avoiding keyboard-oriented plug-ins for my DAW because I didn't have a MIDI controller and I'm watching the budget. My Yamaha CVP-401 has 5-pin MIDI in and out, so as soon as my USB adapter shows up in the mail, I'll be off to the races.
Nice one! Yes, it’s super handy. Just make sure it’s paired with the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter for full reliability and compatibility.
@@PeteJohnsMusic I'll be using a Windows 11 PC, so no worries. Thanks again.
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@@PeteJohnsMusic .I was very close to throw my old piano..now you save me..I cam use any software to create my own rave agresive stile...and I can use my old piano ap 65r as a desk as well for computers & synthesizer and all the gear associated
This video is a shining light in the darkness of my Technics KN 1500! ♥ all the keys at the lowest octave doesn't work anymore.. Welp I still have the rest 3 on the right with in - out MIDI ports and the best incredible cool nice lovely perfect (I'd put more words if I could) guiding video I've been looking for over 10 years! Thank you so much ♥♥♥♥
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TBH You are AWESOME!!! ♥
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Good info.
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great data, greetings from argentina
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Hey Pete, you NEED to get the Yamaha BT-01. That thing is a game changer. I did a live gig tonight using AUM for the first time (I preset 7 or 8 plugins that I would choose between for sounds). Triggered using Bluetooth MIDI and everything worked perfectly. For those interested, the Yamaha BT-01 is definitely worth the investment! (I do not get paid by Yamaha. LOL)...
Haha! Awesome. I shall definitely add it to the (long) list of gear to check out! 👍
Pete Johns Lol. Cool!
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Thanks bro
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Lol, I had some problems with my old keyboard and started googling, came up here and see you have the exact same keyboard :'). I still hear noises i don't play in my DAW and it doesn't react as it should.
How to enable the midi mode on that keyboard ?
Hey there. Are you using the Edirol or Roland adapter cable? It's been a while, but I don't think there is anything you need to do to enable MIDI on the Casio, but it doesn't seem to like any of the cheaper MIDI to USB cables.
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@@PeteJohnsMusic subscribed. thank you again.
...I was very close to throw my old piano..now you save me..I cam use any software to create my own rave agresive stile...and I can use my old piano ap 65r as a desk as well for computers & synthesizer and all the gear associated
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Thanks, very helpful. I didn't see you demo having the iPad play the keyboard, i.e. exercise the USB -> MIDI direction. Is that possible with this interface?
Hey there. It is in apps that support MIDI out, but GarageBand does not.
Thanks for posting this video. Very informative for someone new to the world of MIDI! I inherited an old Korg SG-1D keyboard. I think this solution should work for me (USB/DIN connector) but the Korg also has a THRU port and some switches for Transmit Channel and Receive Channel. There appear to be 16 channels for each. How do I set those?
Hmmmm..... I must admit that I use MiDI in quite a basic way. I think this might be more relevant when you are sending and receiving multiple MIDI channels as opposed to just using the keyboard as an input for virtual instruments. It should be just plug and play in terms of using it to trigger sounds.
This is perfect! On IPad, Will the USB-Lightning 3 adapter you mentioned allow me to monitor the GarageBand audio output with this set up?? (Using one lightning input from keyboard Roland adapter, then another lightning cable to my speaker?
You will generally need some sort of USB audio device like an interface or sound card for monitoring. This video has some info that might help. ua-cam.com/video/wpu9EOTyur4/v-deo.html
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Can you use the functions like octave, volume?
Very nice brother. Please teach us how to control a keyboard to another keyboard to control its sound
Now that’s outside my wheelhouse I’m afraid.
Hi Pete. Thanks for your contribution. Have you done a presentation on how to use the midi out from garbage band to control the keyboard? That would be a nice one.
Hey there Marcus. Alas, GarageBand doesn’t support MIDI out at this stage. Hopefully this will be added in at some stage and when it is I’ll be sure to talk about it here!
Thanks for you reply Pete. It was much appreciated!
@@marcusr.3298 - no problem. Sorry it wasn't the answer you likely wanted to hear!
@@PeteJohnsMusic i have an old keyboard. I need to input a midi file via USB into the keyboard but it doesnt have a USB port. Is this possible? Thank you!
Waouh thanks for the vd
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Hello! Thanks for the video. I have a Roland PC-200. it only has a midi out, and i just ordered the Roland um-one. Im wondering if it will work to control my midi instruments in Ableton with only one of the midi cords plugged in. any idea?
Yup. 100%. If you just want to send data from your keyboard or controller to your recording app then all you need is MIDI out. 👍
I just bought a PreSonus AudioBox iTwo USB with two high quality mic/line/ instrument interfaces and 5 pin MIDI in & out and for $89 on Amazon, I couldn't be happier.
Awesome! I’ve heard good things about those. Must try it one day.
Thank you! I have a Casio wk 3000 and have been debating on upgrading because I bought it used for cheap but if I can do this I won’t have to...although the power cord doesn’t work and I can only use batteries
Yeah it’s a great way to give some new life to your older keyboards. Maybe look for a new power adapter though.
Pete Johns I purchased one online but it didn’t work so I think it’s the port that’s bad...
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Hi Pete! Thank you for this video. This is so helpful! One problem is I connected my korg n364 to ipad with midi in&out to usb cable and it doesn't work at all. Is there anything I can fix???
What MIDI cable are you using? I haven’t had my h luck with other cheaper USB midi cables
Hi Pete, I’ve got a question - I’m trying to a connect a Novation Launckey MK3 (MIDI USB and MIDI DIN outputs) to my Proteus2 synth module (MIDI DIN In/Out/Thru), any idea what cables or setup I’d need to achieve this?
I’m guessing it’s something like MIDI DIN out of the keyboard, DIN into the module and then audio outputs from they synth? Hope you can help. Thanks!
Hey there. I’ve not personally used these devices sorry. Might be a questions to ask the GarageBand Users or iPad Musician Facebook groups? studiolivetoday.com/gbu
Hi Pete any work-arounds on the Oxygen 8(not class compliant) obsolete driver problem on Garageband ?
Hey Brian. Not that I’m aware of sorry.
Hi Pete. Do you know if these two cables will allow me to record from my v old 90s technics keyboard into the voice demos app on my iPhone or iPad? My keyboard has a 5 track sequencer built in which I can make basic backing tracks on for my singing teaching but I have no way of storing them. Thanks so much for your video and any help you can give me! x
Hey there. So, this would send the MIDI information only. If you want to record the actual audio you’ll need o use a process like this - ua-cam.com/video/Dbz8sxuy5X0/v-deo.html
Thanks, for information been looking for this for my casio ct 700 and do you think it will be able to work with my casio?
If the Casio sends standard general MIDI you’ll be fine. 👍😎
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Hey Pete.
I also have a casio 700. Would I plug into my Focusrite 2i2/3rd gen. Interface? Just wondering.
Great video there Pete.
Would this transport velocity information as well ? If so, this could convert any bottom bracket MIDI capable instrument into a super expensive sounding instrument, thanks to some very capable virtual instruments.
If the original price of hardware is sending velocity then the system will pick it up.
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Hey Pete, I have a piano with Midi In/Out. I know the Midi Out is working 100%, never used Midi In yet so I can't say for sure but I assume it also works. Questions:
1) Can I connect such a cable to only the piano's midi out, essentially only connecting one of the midi ends?
2) Does the USB light on yours light up already when you only have the USB connected but not the midi? Reason I'm asking is because I got a similar (but different brand) cable yesterday simply can't get it to work at all. None of the LEDs are lighting up at all. I tried different USB ports on my PC already and also on my tablet.
Hey there. Yes, you can totally use for just MIDI out from a keyboard. That’s how I use mine.
And the issue with it not working? I’ve found that cheaper cables are super unreliable which is why I recommend the Roland/Edirol version. It’s a little more expensive but everyone I’ve recommended it to has had success.
Nice video! I have a korg sp170s and it has only a midi out input. I'd like to know if I can use it like a midi controller in Logic Pro X. Do you know how I could do it?
Most MIDI controllers will work with most hardware and software as long as it is sending some general MIDI data, so generally you just plug and play!
Hi Pete. Thanks for all the great guidance. Have you found an issue with the level transmitted by the midi keyboard to GarageBand virtual instruments? Using the Roland um-one (thanks for the suggestion), my Yamaha p-70 digital piano (c2010) is connected to my iPad Pro (2018) via a powered usb-c hub that connects to a focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (which connects to the iPad). I’m having two issues using virtual instruments in GarageBand iOS. First, the input (gain?) level is considerably lower than the level i get using the touchscreen (even when I really whack the piano, which has weighted keys to get maximum velocity). This is worse for some instruments eg bass guitar. I’ve been through the Yamaha user manual and there doesn’t seem to be any way of adjusting midi output levels, which was suggested in one article I found. I can address this in the mix to an extent by duplicating instruments and maxing out the output level but that isn’t a great solution. The second issue is that the drum sounds are very different (not just in terms of level but sound also) when played via midi keyboard vs using touchscreen. I’d be really grateful for any guidance you could give on this. Unfortunately, I don’t have a second midi keyboard to try out to see if the issue comes from the Yamaha (hopefully not!). Thanks for all your great work; I really appreciate it. Martin
Hey there Martin. So, the MIDI level is a weird one, as it should default to using the standard velocity, sending a maximum velocity note when hit at full velocity on the keyboard? This has been the case with all of my keyboards at least.
The drums one can be a bit tricky to get sorted, but what I eventually did was label the keys with the drums once I had determined which key plays what drum, as I show in this video - ua-cam.com/video/RANCX1nnR6g/v-deo.html
Thanks Pete - appreciate you taking the time to answer. This is a bit of a head-scratcher; I’m coming to the conclusion the issue must be with the midi output of the Yamaha piano. In addition to the low level across the baord, it is producing drum sounds that just aren’t included in the on-screen drum-kit (which is doubly weird as the keyboard doesn’t have drums itself). Anyhow, I have more than enough ways of making noise so I won’t get too hung up on it!
Hi Pete. Thank you for this video. Im using midi to usb cables on an older Yamaha arias digitize piano. My issue is the sustain pedals are playing notes in GarageBand. How do I fix this? Thank you kindly.
Oh?! That’s a weird one. I’ve heard of sustain working backwards, needing a sustain pedal with a polarity switch.. but not playing notes? Maybe ask over at the GarageBand Users Facebook group? studiolivetoday.com/gbu
So you can play different instruments on the piano through the program and midi cable? Also can you listen without a headphone?
Hey there. You can play any virtual instruments and monitor using the device’s speaker
Hello Pete , great video thanks , my question is to get the sound through my speakers , am I running a line from my MacBook Pro to the speaker or am I running directly from the keyboard? Thanks in advance
To hear the virtual instrument sound from your DAW, you will need to connect to your Mac.
You can connect to your keyboard but will hear the keyboard sound only.
What device would you recommend to connect from Mac to an Amp ?
Thank you
I like the Steinberg range of audio interfaces / the UR22mkII would give you good input and output. Check out my gear guide at studiolivetoday.com/gear for more information.
Great job can you tell me how to install an apps from my iPhone thanks
Not sure what you’re asking sorry? You can download and install apps via the App Store.
Silly question but is it better to use midi 5 port cables that connect to USB, or using midi to midi that plugs in to the back of audio interface? I plan on using my Yamaha keyboard to play in Ableton and Studio 1-4. Great video !
Hey there. So, really doesn’t make much difference in my experience. Direct USB MIDI seems to be the best option most of the time but the Edirol/Roland adapter is really good and super low latency.
Hello! This video helped me a lot since I'm a newbie with this stuff. Anyway I bought a Midi cable but it don't have those rectangle thing (just cable) so is it usable? And I used Android so Garageband isn't available, do you have any other recommended apps for android user? Thank you so much!
I’m not very experienced with Android I’m afraid. If you’ve got a cable with MIDI at both ends you’ll need the adapter I show in this video.
Hi there. I'm looking at buying an Akai MPC49, a midi controller, which has its usb-c port broken. It does however have a working midi in and out. Was wondering if these steps would be what I need to do for an old midi keyboard with the usb not working?
Hey there. Yup, as long as the USB port doesn’t supply power and it has a separate power port then you should be fine.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Ah cool, thank you for the reply, and great video!
Hey Pete I was wondering which digital piano should I buy. Have a hard time choosing between Yamaha-p125 and Kawai ES 110. I like more how Kawai Sounds but it doesn't have USB cable connection, and yamaha got it. I,m willing to record some of my piano songs later on. would this midi to usb cable work well on Kawai ES 110 or should I just get Yamaha p125
Hey there my friend. Sorry for the delayed response. I like Kawai, Yamaha and Casio pianos. You really can't go wrong these days with any brands. This cable will work great to convert the standard MIDI in and out ports to USB so that part won't be an issue as long as you pick up one of these.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you so much! keep doing great work
looking at using the old piano for playground sessions for learning.
This may work for that.
Piano is aTechnics KN 2000 PCM Keyboard.....
Hey there. It should indeed as long as it has a standard 5-pin MIDI output jack.
No way. I have the exact same keyboard and for the life of me I haven't been able to figure it out. I figured out how to enable midi mode but it still doesn't work. The usb midi interface doesn't light up soo it's an issue with the keyboard and not the software. My manual is long since gone and it's a pain in the ass to get a digital one from their website. They also have forums that are completely devoid of any information.
Mine is KN3000, it didn't work.
Can I do this to also connect and control a newer MIDI keyboard (stack them) with an older keyboard?
Depends on the device you’re using and the software. Things like GarageBand iOS only support one MIDI input device at a time. Others allow multiple.
Hi thank you for your great review, I am wondering if you can give me some advice, I have been playing with the old school type midi in midi out Roland G 1000 GS ready keyboard sythesizer on which I would save commercial midi files 50 60 70's etc., onto a floppy disc then insert the disc into the keyboard which worked great, but the LCD display is fading and I can't get a part for it anymore a shame, so I would love to find a keyboard that is GS midi ready that I can save all my midi files from the floppy to a USB stick as that is the way go now and hopefully can plug the USB straight into the keyboard without the use of blue tooth computer etc. but if not, I am wondering if this cable that you are talking about would work from my old Roland G1000 to the Ipad, therefore using the Ipad screen in place of the LCD diplay on the keyboard, sorry for the trouble and question your help is so much appreciated, await your reply kind regards Noeline
Hey there. Unfortunately this is quite far out of my wheelhouse. Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord. Sorry I can’t be more help.
Thank you Pete for your assistance
My mom gave me her old keyboard for my 19th birthday. I'm excited to have more room than what my mpk mini offers!
Awesome! Hope it helps you produce more music. 👍
Pete Johns Thanks!
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i wanna ask if its the other way around i got an old module that uses 5 midi din port..because a lot of keyboards now a days have usb midi ports only...it will help a lot pls... i have a usb midi interface like in the video...
I've never actually tried it the other way around I'm sorry? Hopefully someone else will have some suggestions for you, but I'm not sure it's possible?
What about if you want to do the reverse and connect a newer USB-only midi keyboard with no midi 5-pin inputs/outputs to an audio interface with midi 5-pin inputs/outputs? Is there a cable or adapter for that?
I wouldn’t bother to be really honest. Just connect up via USB directly and then output the audio via the interface. studiolivetoday.com/usb