How to Connect a MIDI Keyboard to a Computer

In this video we learn how connect MIDI keyboards to our computer for recording!

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[emijeff]

Finally someone that says how to connect the cables and not create a showcase about his luxury stuff hahaha thank you wonderfull video!

[YourFreeBeats]

As someone who has played the synth since the early 70's, in addition to working in software development since the late 80's....I needed some concise information on marrying the two and this video was perfect. Thank you!

[drutgat]

This is the best MIDI tutorial about MIDI connections I have found. Many thanks.

[jstnxprsn]

I spent several hours yesterday trying to get one of my synths and Cakewalk talking, without any luck. Then, as if YouTube sensed my problem, this vid popped up last night. Watched it and plugged things in again today and after a short time I had recorded a midi track and then made an audio track from that, just like you did here. Being I hadn't played piano in nearly a year, it was some pretty horrendous playing, but I don't care. I needed to start getting the basics together and you my dear friend Mike, made that happen for me.

As you may remember, I was a trained recording engineer back in the day, so I am really embarrassed to tell you what a major part of the issue I was having was. I forgot to turn on the track record assignment button. Repeatedly. Which is kinda funny as I didn't have any trouble remembering to do that with the mixer on my real world digital recorder. I guess trying to wrap my mind around this being done on a computer is screwing with my head.

Right now, I'm just experimenting a bit, but soon my new home studio will be put together and I intend to go through every one of your Cakewalk vids until it's second nature to me.

Thanks again, brother. You are the best.

[Collins]

I scouted the entire YouTube for a proper description of what I really needed to do. And this is the only channel that provided. You worn my subscription straight of.

[credenzyinternational]

wow nobody on youtube explained the connection n recording so clearly like you did. thank you so much.

[benmontey]

I came with questions, and you answered all of them, in a way I could understand. Godbless you and good on you mate.

Other youtubers who want to teach, take notes.

[beachcomberbob]

I had a great experience installing the M-Audio MIDI to USB interface. Worked first time!

[SebastiaanCommissaris]

I never could figure out how to make this work properly, and I usually know what I'm doing when it comes to computers.
Thanks, thumbs up & subscribed!

[ArtistryMusication]

I know this is an old video but I really wish I saw this when it came out. I have a Roland FA 07 and when I finally got it setup (which took me a long time) I could only record the audio, like you would for electric guitar. That was great in itself but If I wanted to edit it later I'd have to re-record it. Watching this video helped me figure it out. Some just explain what to do or just show you (doesn't always help) You did both and I'm on my way, I already have a template with the 2 tracks already set up. Thank you so much all your videos are very helpful.

[stevepopkes]

Thanks so much I was struggling for a week to make this work. A Pair of midi cables into my audio interface and the correct set up in the tracks and I am now working. I can now use the midi in Cake walk or my external keyborad sounds in my Roland RD700. Your videos are very clear and easy to follow. I am grateful

[runa]

Thanks man... I don't know where I'd be without you

[dragonfly]

I've just watched three of your introductory videos and as a complete novice found them incredibly helpful. They have certainly explained a lot of issues for me. Looking forward to getting started. Thanks very much!

[kimonas]

Hello from Kalamata Greece. Very useful basics

[ThePipster]

All the energy I wasted trying to work this out!! Thank you so much for simplifying this. Finally I can record my synthesiser. Great video, thank you. Watching your channel like a hawk! Lol.

[chrisgoody]

Budget Gordon Ramsey, Im glad I found you

[crispindry]

Thanks, needed a refresh as the last time I hooked my keyboard up to a computer it was my Roland D10 to an Atari STe running a hooky version of cubase! 🤭

[evroniaallan]

Thank you so much for this! I've been trying to find a way to connect my keyboard to my computer for soooo long and you've helped me so much! Thank you!!!

[CheeseNoodleOZ]

Awesome Mike!! Simple and easy to understand. I have a Nektar Impact LX25 controller and recently got a bargain on a novation x-station 25 synth. The bonus with the synth is it can also be used as just a controller but also has a built in 2 in 2 out audio interface as well. Now just got to get the right length cables for everything.

[tiepster]

Finally someone that give good information