Connecting USB Keyboard/Piano to iPhone & iPad for Recording in GarageBand iOS

[@calebooten2500]

Wow man... I don’t have any questions or anything, but I just wanted to point out that I noticed how helpful you’ve been to everyone in the comments of this video. You’ve given solid advice and had the most kind responses to every comment I’ve seen so far. Thanks for that, and great video by the way!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Caleb! Really appreciate you watching and taking take to provide this feedback. I do try my best to respond to all the folks who are kind enough to watch and provide feedback or ask questions. Have a great day!

[@princessl.d.g.]

I remember giving this video to a friend since he had an iPhone. At the time, I had a Samsung Galaxy phone and could not use this video. A few months later, I got my first iPhone and needed this video as well. Haha. You did a great job of explaining everything! 😊

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Glad it has now helped you and your friend.

[@conorleddy8085]

With this tutorial I now have hundreds of more sounds on my Yamaha Digital piano. Thanks for tutorial man you’re a pure legend🙌🏼

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome my friend. Thanks for your kind words.

[@docjohnson3980]

I really like your middle eastern accent make this video more pleasant. Thank you for showing us.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thank you. I’m actually Australian but appreciate the kind words.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@sagarkalra3845]

Hello sir,need your help. I tried very much. But can’t solve the problem. I have iPhone 11 and Casio 860in keyboarde. But Can’t connects with midi😣 is some hide settings in GarageBand?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nothing in GarageBand. Might be a setting to enable MIDI sending on your keyboard.

[@SB-mm4cn]

Pete, thank you so much every time I have questions on my mind, their answers will be in your chanel

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks! I’m really trying to create a one stop shop for mobile recording, especially in iOS. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. 👍

[@ashleybrown4825]

Thank you for posting this. I was struggling with this simple stuff😂 I really appreciate it

[@user-pk4sd9dd2w]

yo pete, I have a roland FA08 and wanna connect it to my macbook and use garageband. I think I need a USB A to B cable? It's a bit confusing as FA has a USB A socket on back with "for updates" above and another USB B socket with "computer" above it. bit confusing...! great vids!

[@xairrr]

Yo are you serious , i searched something about music again and you pop up! Awesome , you are a goat man! Ive watched you before on how to get a certain sound and you nailed it. Im subscribing ,keep it up✊🏾

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Great to hear. Yes, I spread myself around. I’m trying to make sure that if you have a question about mobile recording, you can search and you’ll find a quick tutorial to get you sorted. 👍 Thanks again for your support.

[@jakegollan9117]

I knew this worked! Office works and Planet music said this wouldn’t work with an iPad.. ended up selling me a jack lead with a head phone jack connector which made no sense to me at all of how it could of possible have worked as they both send not receive... wasting $27 of my money... 3 months later and still annoyed, but huge thanx to your video, helping me prove a point 🤙🏼

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey Jake. Yes, I kept being told this wasn't possible which is why I just tried it for myself and wanted to share that it is possible. The reason that salespeople tell you it won't work is that the iPad can't power a lot of USB powered devices (that aren't separately powered like my piano here), but as long as the device isn't drawing a lot of power from USB, the actual connection works perfectly. I've also tried some of the cheaper $2-3 cables on eBay which work quite well (they can drop out randomly sometimes) - check out my video on these here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bl6xcqyFp9eGatk

[@Chanelvox1]

your videos are amazing you’ve been my go to for any garageband questions

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one. Glad to hear.

[@anthonylim8009]

Hi Pete, Tony here from NY. Thank you very much for the instructions. I'm finally able to recórd.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Glad to hear it Tony.

[@guru6741]

I used to connect using irig2 but the qulality was not to expected level. This seems a better option. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yep - I'll occasionally go analog using my Steinberg UR12, but the benefits of getting MIDI data in there is that you then have complete flexibility over instrument choie, and can easily edit the performance.

[@mo.marroc]

Srill replying after 4 jeahrs, what a king

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! Well, it’s my job. And I like interacting.

[@mo.marroc]

@@PeteJohnsMusic ty btw for helping me out with your Video

[@JoelStephen]

Thanks for this video. I did not know that I could do this. I can do a lot now until I can afford to upgrade to a Mac.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

iOS music production is where it’s at my friend!! 🤘

[@JoelStephen]

@@PeteJohnsMusic your videos actually motivated me to start creating on GarageBand and polish the skill of production. I still need a midi controller and this camera connectors and it’ll be so awesome!!

[@emiel333]

I’ve got 3 different midi keyboards from 25 to 61 keys. For people who haven’t the money for an expensive keyboard and original Apple adapter, there is a nice and affordable solution: the IK MultiMedia iRig Keys 25 Mini. It includes a white keyboard with controls, free software such as SampleTank 2 and iGrand for iOS and it has 3 different cables in the package, normal usb for pc, otg for Android and a usb Micro To Lightning cable for iPhone and iPad. It’s class compliant so you don’t need an external power source. It draws little current from your iPhone or iPad. The price is under $100.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Excellent advice Emiel. Thanks as always for your feedback and contribution. 👍

[@emiel333]

Pete Johns No problem, Pete. I always try to do good things for other people. We are here to help one and each other so therefore you’re welcome 😇

[@songbirdofblue5760]

Thank you so much for this! I have spent weeks trying to figure this out-thank you so much you saved me from being expensive equipment (:

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very glad to hear my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@songbirdofblue5760]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Already done (:

[@McBro17]

I’m just now seeing this, lol. I’m order one for meee todaayy, thanks for showing this to me, lol.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome my friend. I would advise you to get the genuine Apple version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6WZi5awmbqXjJY

[@McBro17]

Pete Johns yup, ordered straight from Apple, lol.

[@الأخلاقمهمة]

Lol

[@CetutsDS]

Whats with the Lol

[@stsmma4544]

Pete loving your vids man keep it up new subscriber aswell👍

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one. Thanks for the kind words

[@josephsenter8154]

Great video Pete. Thanks for saving my time !

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks Joseph - appreciate the comment.

[@jeanantoine6912]

Ok trJoseph Senter

[@Dannydarknessx]

Thank you bro. Your amazing. Great energy.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@jayleeshorts8653]

Hi Pete great video! I just have a question because I can’t connect my Casio ap 260 to my iPad GarageBand what should I do?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You might need to look up the manual and make sure that MIDI is enabled. If it’s an older keyboard, try this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7KZoh7qNNpjdU

[@luhvisdekey2589]

Your videos are amazing

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Why thank you my friend! I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@gamerchords4526]

Thank you very much for this!! 👏🏼🙏🏻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@safy6435]

Great Video. I just have one question. What keyboard are you using?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. This is my Casio Celviano AP250 piano. Here's a link to the updated AP270 model - imp.i114863.net/bXZ2v

[@safy6435]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks a lot. Good video btw.

[@rasamerlock4042]

Pete Johns- Wizard. The world is a better place with you and your knowledge it. A far more musical place that is for sure as well.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thank my friend. This is my intention for sure! More music in the world can ONLY be a good thing in my humble opinion!!

[@sglynn]

Excellent. Please, Can I get the sound to come out of my keyboard speakers?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’d need to route audio back from your iPad/iPhone to a mine input on your keyboard. studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@emi15]

Thanks this really helped. Im loving my new keyboard

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Hope you’re creating some great music. 👍

[@mayraalejandramusic999]

Hi! I did everything you said but my iPhone doesn’t recognize the piano. Did you download an app? How did you get the keyboard picture on your iPhone ? I have XS Max. And same piano as you do .Thanks

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. The app I use for recording is GarageBand. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@maf1986mf]

I was getting the same problem when i was using a 3rd party Adapter and then got the apple Adapter and everything works fine now..💥💥💯

[@pancak737]

@@PeteJohnsMusic i plugged it in to garageband and still nothing. what can i do?

[@angelalmenarez4970]

Pete thank you so much🤙🏽 you're awesome. This is working super good

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Excellent! Great to hear my friend. Thanks for letting me know.

[@ButtercupBusyBee]

Dude bless you I have been struggling... with something so simple 😅 THANK YOU!!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You're very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing.

[@arthurivex2298]

Thanks so much! Love the videos! Really helps

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks Arthur. Really appreciate your support my friend. 👍

[@asatari3000]

Great video! Thank you for the tips. Excited to hook my keyboard up to my iPad!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Here’s another video if you’re keen to learn more or have any issues - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGLKeaqAocajaNU

[@phnxregen2131]

Hi Pete, if I have a usb hub, a Casio LK-94TV keyboard, a usb a to b cable, and an off brand lightning to female lightning and usb, the off brand item would probably be the problem right? The problem is that the keyboard won’t actually play or record inside of GarageBand.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, the aftermarket adapter cables are often unreliable. I always recommend the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter- kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6WZi5awmbqXjJY

[@EYECPEOPLE]

Mr EPiphany here great video Pete very helpful...

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there! Great to see you over here. Hope this helps with your iPad purchasing decision!

[@kimpilger6054]

This one did it!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Excellent! 👍

[@morimadedat9998]

Hi, I know it may be a little late to ask any questions, but could I use this to connect to a Cassio ctk2400 for GarageBand on iPad?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If it supports USB MIDI and is class compliant, yes. This video will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqKTaWqvd6yYo80

[@morimadedat9998]

Thank you!

[@SparklSeoul]

Thank you so much, I am planning on making music on my keyboard (Yamaha) instead of using touch screen all the time. Subbed! God Bless. very helpful :D

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Once you go to a "real" keyboard it is really a game changer for your music.

[@danal.almodova9590]

Thanks mate, good stuff. Best wishes and keep it up!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers my friend. 🙏

[@michaelakaw.i.e.8693]

Can you also connect it with a aux cable?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. Yes, you sure can. Take a look at this video for more details. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gamxdGmDj8SlrNE

[@kelvinthepharmacist]

Thanks Pete! I kept choosing external source and it did nothing

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Bummer! Hope you got it working. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@kelvinthepharmacist]

@@PeteJohnsMusic it did, thanks!

[@tomoyaokazaki2138]

Hey Pete, loved the video tutorial. What if my piano doesn’t have a midi plug available? I have one of those old electric pianos that requires a different In/Out plug. I have the cables for it (where i can plug it in from my keyboard to my windows laptop). I haven’t been able to send data to my laptop with the recording of my laptop, not sure why. I was using Audacity to try and record it, but that wasn’t working. So I tried GarageBand. The data doesn’t send wirelessly, so not sure what I can do in this situation. Any tips? Also i have iPhone 6S

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there my friend. I’m pretty sure the video I just released may be what you’re looking for? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7KZoh7qNNpjdU

[@bettylyles9409]

Very helpful video, thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@mayaanshahpianist2265]

Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@dtwdvne]

Thanks for this. What is the music at the start called please?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. That’s actually just the theme music for my channel which I wrote and recorded in GarageBand.

[@dtwdvne]

@@PeteJohnsMusic sounds great. Could I use it please?

[@thephalcon9501]

Another fine job Pete. Nice controller - a weighted 88 key? Someone took 🎹 piano 🎹lessons me thinks. 👍🏻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! Thank you my friend. Yes, this one was a while ago so the production quality ain’t great but still seems to help folks out. Cheers for your support. 👍

[@epicgamerchannel6230]

My keyboard uses USB B ports. Will a USB B to lightening cable work or will I need the adapter kit?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You will need the Lightning to USB 3 adapter cable as well as a USB A to B cable unfortunately.

[@epicgamerchannel6230]

@@PeteJohnsMusic ah OK. Thanks

[@animemachine]

Great video! Just to confirm, you use your casio piano plugged in to the power right?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi There. Yes, the piano is plugged in to the power separately and then connected via USB to the phone using the lightning to USB adapter.

[@abadielinda]

Pete, this is working very well for me. Thank you. If I want to add audio interface, will it improve the quality? Or just waste of rrsources. Thanks

[@emoney123]

Exactly the video i needed to see🎆🎆🎆😎😎😎

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Great to hear. Here’s an updated video about the new version of this cable that you might want to check out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2OloKCApK-qjrc

[@DannyJustiniano]

Thanks for this! Good video.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@emoney123]

Wow that big puano has usb port technology has come a long ways😏

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Totally! It’s great on have a full 88 key weighted keyboard but with MIDI output. 👍

[@will2400]

Thank you for the video, and how would you connect it to the newest Apple laptop?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. All you need for a MacBook is to plug in via USB directly, or a USB-A to C cable if connecting to USB-C.

[@theadore100]

That was amazing. Keep uploading.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thank you! Appreciate your kind words and support, and will definitely be adding fresh videos whenever I can.

[@Babymusicrd]

BIG THUMBS UP 👍🏼

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍😎

[@mermaidgirl0075]

Tysm, I can’t get the timing right on my iPad because GarageBand slightly lags so when I press a key the sound comes a little later, I’m gonna try this instead, Tysm :)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@mrisendlyrics]

where should i connect external speaker so the volume will be louder? on the piano or my iphone? was planning on buying piano soon

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Depends. If you’re using a his sort of setup you’ll need to connect to your device’s output as you’re using GarageBand instruments.

[@madekasbright1444]

Hi,thanks for this tuto,what apk did you use there on these phone that you can record too?thank u again

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. This is GarageBand iOS. Videos - studiolivetoday.com/garageband Guide - studiolivetoday.com/courses

[@maf1986mf]

I was getting the same problem when i was using a 3rd party Adapter and then got the apple Adapter and everything works fine now..💥💥💯

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. It's not fun spending that much on a piece of plastic, but it simply works and works reliably.

[@DesolateMourning]

Good video Pete. Is there anyway you can connect your keyboard to GarageBand then out to an amp or pa?

[@DesolateMourning]

Also I have a iPhone XS max

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yep. There are. A couple of ways. If you are using it to control MIDI like this and have a headphone jack, you can connect this to an amp or PA. The newer iPhones make things more difficult with their lack or headphone jack, so you would need something like the USB sound card I cover in this video and can then do the same. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bTmpecgrGIp6s

[@DesolateMourning]

Thank you so much! I’ll have to pick one of these up and a lightning to usb c adapter. You’ve helped out so much with more than 10-20 things. Again I appreciate it

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

No problem! Appreciate your support and feedback. It really helps me work on and plan my future video topics. 👍

[@JamieMoorehead]

Hi Pete. I have a very old Yamaha piano (the PSR - 175.) I bought a midi cable which has a midi in and midi out on one side, the a USB on the other side of the cable. If I plug this USB into the lightning to USB port you're using, will it work on GarageBand on my IPhone 7?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi There. It may work but hard to say for sure. Have you used the piano with a PC? If it plugged in and didn't require a seperate driver for the MIDI to USB interface, then there's a good chance it will work. If you needed to load a seperate driver, then it likely won't be supported by GarageBand. I have an older Casio keyboard with MIDI and use an Edirol USB to MIDI interface which requires its own drivers for a PC, and therefore doesn't work natively in GarageBand on iOS. Suggest buying a cheap version of the cable and testing it out if you can.

[@JamieMoorehead]

Thankfully it was on a cheap £6 I spent and it's delivery is late! Hopefully it will work, I'll try it with my PC. Thanks for the response and advice! Keep up the great videos :)

[@AslhnAkbyk]

Jim Bob Chief Hi. I have yamaha ydp140 and it needs a driver to pc. I'm curios about yours?? Is it working with garagabend?

[@lachainedeleo9431]

What is the application on the iPhone

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

GarageBand iOS. Sorry if I didn’t mention this. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@pgtips4240]

This is all good but I notice it only plays back through the iphone device. Is it possible for garageband to send either midi/audio specifically over the usb cable? So far I have been unsuccessful with garageband in doing this.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Unfortunately GarageBand only supports MIDI input and not output.

[@pgtips4240]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you. :)

[@yaboilou159]

Now is it the sound of the actual keyboard that is being recorded or is it the sounds of the different keyboards on garage band?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. It is whatever virtual instrument you have selected in GarageBand that will play. This video might help explain how MIDI and audio recording differ.

[@noraholiday7110]

Hey man. are u sure I can use the camera adaptor for keyboards ? isn't that thing only works with cameras ? (love your videos)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. 100% as long as it’s class compliant. I talked about this in today’s Q&A show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHOXgZxsbZx6eac

[@victorhugo6079]

Nice! Thank you so much for this vídeo! I have a question: How can i recording this audio with vídeo by the iPhone's camera?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’ll generally need to use a second device to do something like this I’m afraid, and then edit the audio and video together.

[@victorhugo6079]

@@PeteJohnsMusic hum, I got it! thanks!

[@Musicology-id7ko]

How to get monitor in headphone while recording at the same time ? Is that possible?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup, you can monitor and record in GarageBand - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2m8c4KEnNlloqM

[@gregschick8558]

Quick question: By recording this way, you are using Garageband's piano sounds. How would I record a sound of any of my other KEYBOARDs? Thanks for your help! (New subscriber!)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey Greg. Welcome aboard! This video should help explain and show how to do this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epPdaaauqt5ojpI

[@DerLostPotato]

Hi, I have a question, I have the cables just like yours but when I play the keyboard, the sound comes from my keyboard instead instead of from the garage band and it doesn’t pick up and recordings at all. Does it only work on digital piano only? Because mine is just a simple keyboard from Yamaha (model NP-12)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there my friend. I’m not familiar with that particular keyboard so not sure of it supports USB MIDI and is class compliant (meaning it doesn’t need a driver to operate). You might need to read through the manual or search online to see if it supports MIDI and will allow you to do something like this.

[@kaylareid6160]

Hey! I have a question, if you’re using GarageBand and are able to use the piano keys to play the GarageBand piano, what’ll happen if you use the piano keys to play a different instrument like the GarageBand guitar? Will it just not produce any sound? Or will it actually work? I’m interested in getting these cables for my piano because when I record sounds, you can hear the annoying background noises. Nice video very descriptive 👍 Leaving a like right now

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend. Yes, you can indeed use a MIDI keyboard to control other sounds like strings and guitars. You can also select the guitars, bass and world instruments under "other" in the keyboard instruments to play these using the "on screen" keyboard as well. Thanks again for watching and for your question.

[@OfficialSmallSpaceGarden]

Does the piano play drums?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yep, you can use any MIDI keyboard or piano to trigger the Drums instrument as well. Check out the video below for a demo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHKxdItno9OFbMk

[@Buck2901]

Very good demo, thanks for posting

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks for your kind words and taking the time to comment. Cheers! Pete.

[@_marieloon_1456]

does this work with every keyboard that has an usb port and do I have to download any driver material if I want to connect the keyboard with my mac? 😅

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Most MIDI keyboards use general MIDI and will work directly without any drivers. Check the manual of your specific keyboard for more info - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWWwd4uYrdmDg8k

[@roderickharter8204]

Thanks for the help Pete. I got all the connections and hooked my iPad up to my Yamaha digital piano. It does not work. Where can I go to troubleshoot this? I have purchased all the equipment you have suggested. Do you have a video that goes deeper on this subject?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Howdy. This video might help you out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/naixoolnjJiZhrc

[@harveysevilleja8852]

does it produce sounds on the keyboards speaker or the phone speakers only?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Depends on your setup. Usually both will still sound. So you can put the volume down if you have a keyboard with built-in sounds to avoid confusion.

[@souravyougin]

After connecting the cable wil we be able to hear sound from the pianos internal speaker?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

No. You would need to use an audio interface like this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/epPdaaauqt5ojpI

[@RamakrishnanMusic]

Sir, I’m having A Yamaha psr I455 and an iPad wifi. Do you think It will work? :’)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

RK - Hi There. Looking at the specs for this keyboard it does look like it has USB input so should work to connect to the iPad.

[@finxx6973]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Casio?!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, I use a Casio Celviano AP250. A very basic model but it does a good job.

[@finxx6973]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I only have 2 slots headphones and the plug to make the keyboard work

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If your keyboard doesn’t have a USB or MIDI connection you will need to use an interface to record using the headphone output. Here’s a video where I show how to do this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gamxdGmDj8SlrNE

[@jezus1129]

hello pete, for some reason the keyboard is playing the garage band song on it, instead of vice verse. Can I solve this?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Maybe check some of the other videos on the channel like this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWWwd4uYrdmDg8k

[@bichotvmusic6653]

Great video! I want to try connect my Yamaha P-105 to GarageBand. Do you thinks it will work? I just need to buy the adapter, but first I want to be certain that this is possible. Thanks so much

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If the MIDI keyboard is class compliant and uses standard MIDI then it will. This video may help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWqYc2VjgMuAl80

[@bichotvmusic6653]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thank so much!!

[@StarrySky-]

I want to know what piano are you using

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It’s an old Casio AP250. All the gear I use is listed on my gear guide here - studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@d1o2n4]

Trying to find out what you do when you don't have a mic out as in on all new later model iphones? I have a Casio PX-S1000 and cant use blue tooth headphones as there is a delay. Can you play somehow with just the one lightning cable (then plugs into keyboard USB) and hear the sound on the keyboard? Right now it just plays the normal piano, but on my phone in Garageband plays the selected sound. Hope that makes sense?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You can use a USB audio card/hub like the one I show in this video to monitor on newer iPhones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raHYaniFid6oqJY

[@Lrel46]

I need one of these 😭

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hope you can get one my friend. 👍

[@Pixiloom]

Yep same

[@MikeF031]

Does this work with the Yamaha ydp164/163?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If it is class compliant and uses standard MIDI.

[@gtwusbdx]

Hello when I connect my phone with a keyboard by the usb to lightning cable , my iPhone showed that the connection failed due to large amount of energy output... how can I fix it😭

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. You may need a Lightning to USB 3 adapter or a powered USB hub. Check out this video for more information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qpeZeGm9xgZtk

[@LucasFerreira-hy4sn]

Hello, thanks for the video! Can I make the garageband's sound come out of my keyboard's speakers?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

When using MIDI? No Unfortunately it’s just data. You would need to have a keyboard with audio input and send the audio form your device or audio interface.

[@LucasFerreira-hy4sn]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Oh, I see, so I should connect my ipad to a separate speaker if I want to hear it louder right?

[@petertait3829]

Hello Pete. Quick question….can you also do the reverse of what you have shown here? Can I use a MIDI controller (Like a Roland PK-5A) to access sounds within the GarageBand library? Thanks! Pete

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You can trigger the sounds in GarageBand but can’t send these back to your keyboard unless you connect an audio interface and your keyboard has audio inputs.

[@petertait3829]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Ok…this should work then…as I have a Steinberg UR22 mk II audio/MIDI interface. I should be able to go from my Roland PK-5A…to the UR22…then to my Mac…? I may need to play with drivers, and channels…but that should work…right?

[@romainissa]

Thx for your help. Do you know how to play the original piano sound and not the piano form the garage band app ? For example if I choose piano & strings from my keyboard it wil play only piano in the app.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

This is how to do this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/epPdaaauqt5ojpI

[@iron6067]

Hello sir, my keyboard has a micro usb midi port so can I connect it without the camera kit

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. You would still need a Lightning to USB adapter to connect it using the USB cable.

[@iron6067]

Pete Johns Thanks for replying.

[@nvsmity8294]

Can I use this wiring method To Record Visually with the Audio to make it sound clear while recording yourself playing it with the camera app??

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not quite sure I understands the question? This might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6i8nqB9etyiY6M

[@BK-pd1sq]

My experience with USB MIDI keyboards connected to a PC so far is that there's always latency issues that require an external device to fix. Is that ever an issue when the PC is replaced with an iPhone?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey Boris. So, yes - it it depends primarily on the age of the keyboard. I have an old Casio that uses the 5-pin DIN connectors and it uses a MIDI to USB device which is not supported by iOS. Most more modern USB keyboard however are “class compliant”, meaning they work without additional drivers or hardware. Anything made in the last 10 years is usually pretty safe.

[@BK-pd1sq]

Thanks for the speedy reply, Pete :)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re welcome. Thanks again for watching.

[@miguelmendoza7152]

Thus this technique works with class-compliant keyboards?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, iOS only plays nicely with class compliant keyboards, though the good news is that most keyboards made in the last 10-15 years are class compliant.

[@sk6006400]

Will this connection charge the iPad ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If you use the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter it has a Lightning charging port too. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@amahrbrown5072]

Hi do you know what kind of keyboard specifically would be best to use in order to do this

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

A throng that is MIDI compatible and class compliant - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWqYc2VjgMuAl80

[@gibbonschip]

Thanks. I got one of those connectors on ebay for about $6 from China. It works great. I have a 2nd gen iPad with the 30 pin connector.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Yes, you can get lucky with some of the cheaper versions, like I did with a $10 guitar interface recently. I have two of the cheap lightning to USB cables and hey are still working, though not convinced they will last a really long time.

[@LizzieDeanMakes]

Perfect thanks Pete! Xx

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thank Lizzie. Glad you found it useful. 👍

[@jlaud29]

So I have an older Yamaha DGX-505 Portable Grand end it has over 400 sounds and effects on it. I know you were showing jhow you could connect to the keyboard to the sounds within the garageband app, but is there any way or setting to output the instruments already equipped on my keyboard?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. I show how in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epPdaaauqt5ojpI

[@jlaud29]

You’re the man! Thanks for the speedy reply

[@noobulastic7213]

Can it be used for other apps? As if for example roblox or something. Like, am I able to use roblox pianos with this? Like basically can I use it as a computer keyboard? :D

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Not really. This video will help but most games don’t really support mouse wand keyboard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnumeHiEgpytoJI

[@janetspell1396]

What type of Celviano Piano is that you have in this video,.and do you like it?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It’s the AP-250. Not available anymore but the newer model is the 270 I believe? I have it listed on my gear guide here. studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@TheMousePT]

Hey there! Do you know if it’s possible to record simultaneously what you are playing and video with the iPhone having that cable? Great video btw Thanks

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Howdy. Not without some additional gear, like a mixer that has a loop back function. Can can record the screen and what you’re playing, but the camera and other video apps override the internal audio and use the microphone.

[@TheMousePT]

Pete Johns thank you !

[@TheMousePT]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks Pete!

[@marocco1985]

Best Channel 🌟☺️

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thank you mr friend. 👍

[@Noaher256]

Does this same trick work with the later iPhones that remove the headphone jack? I just tried it on my 13 and all it’s doing is filtering the phone’s audio through my keyboard’s speakers instead of using my keyboard as a controller.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, you’ll just need to ensure you plug headphones in to your audio interface directly.

[@bullo5879]

what’s the adapter called for the iphone 4s?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It’s the Apple Camera Connection Kit. Make sure it’s the 30 pin version.