Can't get midi keyboard to add notes
I have an old Yamaha P 120 88-key electronic keyboard. I've tried plugging in the midi in and midi out cables and then USB cable to the computer. I connect everything and then turn the computer on, the keyboard on and then start Musescore. When I press "Note input mode" - nothing happens when I press a key on the Yamaha. I can input through the computer keyboard or the mouse, but nothing happens from the Yamaha keyboard. I can't figure out what is wrong!?
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One common mistake is getting the "in" and "out" backwards. You need to connect the "out" from the keyboard to the "in" of the device you want to receive that output.
In reply to One common mistake is… by Marc Sabatella
i have the same problem with my keyboard. It is connected, and Musescore recognizes it. Under preferences, it says USD Midi, and the Midi icon is active. Are you saying that the "IN" cable should go into the "OUT" of the keyboard? I connected "In" with IN and "Out" with OUT.
In reply to i have the same problem with… by sflaster1
the "IN" Midi cable should go into the "OUT"
In reply to the "IN" Midi cable should… by Shoichi
yes! it worked! Thanks!!
In reply to the "IN" Midi cable should… by Shoichi
Shoichi - you are a genius ! Thank you! I tried all kinds of combinations, but putting the IN midi cable in the OUT area and then connecting the USB to the computer WORKED! Much appreciation!!
In reply to i have the same problem with… by sflaster1
If it helps, think of MIDI was water and the cables as hoses. You are trying to flow water out of one device (the keyboard) and in to another (the computer).
In reply to If it helps, think of MIDI… by Marc Sabatella
got it. They should make it idiotproof ;)
In reply to got it. They should make it… by sflaster1
Newer keyboards use USB, then it's all automatic.