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MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:34 pm
by WilliamTheTaft
Hello,
I current am using mixcraft 6, and I'm having a lot of trouble getting my MIDI instruments to play along with this software.
I've tried to no avail with the following:
-Rock Band Video Game Keyboard
-Rock Band Pro Guitar
-Technics SX-KN6000
I have also tried two of the black and silver MIDI to usb cables, which both show ligh-ups, but the instruments still make no input.
Any help is appreciated!
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:46 pm
by Acoustica Greg
Hi,
Make sure that the MIDI Out on the device is connected to MIDI In on the adapter cables.
Greg
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:00 pm
by Anorax
Acoustica Greg wrote:Hi,
Make sure that the MIDI Out on the device is connected to MIDI In on the adapter cables.
Greg
This is one of the most confusing things about these cables. If you're new to using MIDI converters and you buy one, more likely than not there's no instruction manual, so it all comes down to trial and error for the first few minutes.
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:20 pm
by Acoustica Greg
Hi,
Yes, this is a very common problem. Just remember to connect MIDI Out port on the keyboard to the part of the adapter cable labeled "MIDI In."
Greg
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:37 pm
by WilliamTheTaft
I've done it both ways, to no success. Any other tips?
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:49 pm
by Anorax
WilliamTheTaft wrote:I've done it both ways, to no success. Any other tips?
Are you capable of taking pictures of what you're doing with either
1) your hardware, or
2) Mixcraft, as far as setting up MIDI input (you can upload screenshots right into the forums)?
One thing you should double check is your MIDI settings within Mixcraft itself. See if anything is showing up as a midi device.
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:58 pm
by WilliamTheTaft
I can tonight, but as for the hardware showing up, it does.
It's under USB 2.0.
Will share pics soon.
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:37 pm
by Tiasdad
If you're sure the hardware is showing up in the devices, do the input/volume levels move when you 'Arm' a midi track and play your hardware?
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:35 pm
by WilliamTheTaft
they do not.
Re: MIDI instruments are not playing when plugged in.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:40 pm
by Acoustica Greg
Hi,
Make sure you don't have any other audio programs running. If you've got another program that uses MIDI running in the background, it can intercept the MIDI. If that's not the problem...
Are you picking up MIDI in another programs right now? Are you sure MIDI is coming into your computer?
If you don't have any other MIDI programs, you could test it with
MIDI Ox.
Greg