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[@Beatstruggles]

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[@weyizco]

Still relevant in 2023. Thanks a lot man.

[@Beatstruggles]

No problem - here's the current MIDI Keyboard I recommend: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review/

[@MG-Nordster]

Thanks for the simplicity. An Expression Pedal is used for Volume Level up or down, to replace a volume knob or fader on the actualy keyboard.

[@Beatstruggles]

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification! Most MIDI Keyboards today just have a "sustain jack" for a sustain pedal. Here's the MIDI Keyboards I've reviewed: itsgratuitous.com/the-best-midi-keyboards-for-flstudio/

[@standardprotocol2289]

Thanks for actually explaining things in depth and answering questions I didn’t even know I had

[@Beatstruggles]

Hey, you are very welcome.. you can learn about a MIDI Keyboard I recommend here!: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review/

[@joshsutton9004]

The way you explained this was very good

[@NishiWolfAlex607]

Thank you sooooo much for this video. I don't know how to thank you. I finally know how to setup it~~.

[@Beatstruggles]

You're welcome! You can now learn how to make professional beats on my website!: itsGratuitous.com

[@michelleparsons9881]

Thanks for the tutorial, I have the M-audio Axiom pro 61 version, and it was truly a step up from the one you shown. Still very popular in 2023 and I'm proud to have it. Just getting into mixing so works for me. The newer controllers today are REALLY fisher price, not solid and cheap...😂

[@Beatstruggles]

Hey that's good to hear Michelle! I'm currently using the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49.. you can see my review here!: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review

[@grahammccoll1681]

Appreciate it. I got a midi keyboard for cheap but just want to play some songs. Looks like I will look into those programs/connectors.

[@Beatstruggles]

Yeah, you'll need Virtual Instruments to play your sounds. Reach me here now: itsGratuitous.com

[@zachsbc]

Great no-nonsense, information packed video. Thanks!

[@Beatstruggles]

zachsbc I appreciate your feedback. Any other questions about audio production?

[@mohithsalian2248]

@@Beatstruggles can we use midi keyboard in live performance without laptop... please reply

[@ETA555]

That name is spot on "beatstruggels" mostley "struggle" 😂

[@-aymanengex1701]

Please don't remove that awesome video 😍😍❤❤

[@wydsuhaan__]

Bro You are superb Straight to the point . Great job man

[@Beatstruggles]

You bet, hit me up at itsGratuiTous.com to keep learning FL Studio with me!

[@keithholman1438]

If you get the Hammer or Oxygen Pro 61’, 49, or 25, PLEASE, contact “Decksaver” to get a custom fit plastic deck saver to protect your keys!!! Now I do “Not” work there! I am just purchasing the Oxy Pro 61 and I want a deck protector by @Decksaver for mine, but, they don’t make one yet, and in order to get them to tool up and make a custom cover for the Oxygen Pro line they need to see interest and requests in order to “tool up the factory” to start making them! Contact Decksaver for your keys custom hard plastic see through protector!!!

[@Beatstruggles]

Hope you get that figured! If you want to learn how to use the M-Audio Oxygen Pro MIDI Keyboard, I have 2 resources for you.. M-AUDIO OXYGEN PRO REVIEW: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review M-AUDIO OXYGEN PRO 5 PART TRAINING: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-series/

[@shawnaT456]

I liked that you actually explained the ports behind the keyboard. Do you have any recommendations for USB cables and also speakers to use when you don't want to use your computer speakers or headphones? And how do you connect an IPad to the kayboard? I have an Ipad12 Pro for reference. I got a Q88 Alesis Keyboard for Christmas and I am lost... It came with a really short USB cable that is not usable for my setup. I also wanted to plug it in and just play but realized pretty quick that I needed speakers as it didn't have onboard speakers. I understand I need to hook it up to a computer and download software and such but I need tips for how to set up both my IPad and have speakers to be able to enjoy playing how I would like. Maybe a USB hub of sorts? IDK lol someone help! lol

[@Beatstruggles]

Hi Shawna, I recently created a new MIDI Keyboard tutorial: itsgratuitous.com/what-is-a-midi-keyboard/ For many more tips about setting up a home studio, visit: itsgratuitous.com/tag/series-music-studio-reassemble?order=asc

[@AhlawatAmit_06]

If the controller does not make sounds then should we have speakers connected to the computer ??

[@Beatstruggles]

Hey man, yeah you still need to hear! So either speakers or headphones are required! Reach me at itsGratuiTous.com/blog for more FL Studio tips okay?

[@nhinhonnhonnhi]

Hi Bro. This is really helpful to me. Thanks alot. Could you please let me know what kind of audio interface used in this video?

[@Beatstruggles]

I'm currently using the Mackie BIG KNOB STUDIO: itsgratuitous.com/unboxing-the-mackie-big-knob-studio-audio-interface/

[@raveeshjaneta753]

Nice video, Thanks 😊

[@OneMediaCenter]

Is there a way to connect MIDI keyboard directly to an audio device and play live? i.e. without using a PC and software; but just using additional hardware?

[@valterstrumpiks7832]

I guess there is some modellers but that would beat the price of hardware keyboard

[@deepinsidedeez4960]

If u have a amp u sure can

[@susannabriones935]

Do you know how to connect the sustain pedal? Mine isn't triggering anything?

[@Beatstruggles]

Hi Susanna, you should just be able to plug in the pedal, and when you push it down, it should "trigger", or show some type of notification it's triggering something! You could also try the "expression" option.. You can reach me here to learn music production and beatmaking: itsGratuiTous.com

[@horationelson57]

I say, it's not the beats I care about playing or downloading but rather ''serious'' piano music by the likes of Scriabin and Shostakovitch. Can such be easily done? Thank you!

[@Beatstruggles]

If you'd like to learn how to play the piano as a producer, definitely check out my piano course!: itsGratuiTous.com/product/piano-lessons-for-producers/

[@Pkmn20]

@@Beatstruggles I think he wants to know whether an already-trained pianist can easily play classical music on a midi keyboard

[@Neon_SilverFox]

So they renamed the Axiom 49 to 61? This is my interpretation because the keyboard I have looks exactly like yours. The only difference is that it says 61 and not 49. All these years, I've hooked it up to ableton and fl studio, trying to figure out why I couldn't get the buttons to work besides the piano keys. I stumble upon your video. --- adding to this comment, I'm high to, and I JUST REALIZED IT'S CALLED AXIOM 49 AND 61 BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF KEYS OMG. --- Originally bought the 61 because of a course I was taking in college. Really liked the weight of the keys.

[@Beatstruggles]

Hey ya, 25, 49, or 61 is just the keys. Please view my current recommended MIDI Keyboard for FL Studio here: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review/

[@Neon_SilverFox]

@@Beatstruggles Wow thank you. I saw the year the video was uploaded after making that comment, and never expected you to reply. I was very high when I wrote that, haha. I will check out your review, and my mind was definitely blown when I realized that was the key count.

[@cultofcoin]

I bought a dual midi cable with a red and black midi cable connected...Are they both the same thing? I though I was buying two midi cables, but they are connected, can I just pull them apart and use both of them as a single midi cable?

[@wl200398]

It is meanr to be connected to two devices which both use the 5 pin connectors, on one side, one of them should be a MIDI out cable and the other a MIDI in cable. The way it works for the 5 pin connectors is that one cable outputs MIDI data (so data from your controller and such) to an input device (such as an audio interface that has the 5 pin connectors) and vice versa These days we have usb midi like on the digital piano I had which makes things slightly easier but some also come with the 5pin connectors, you might even find some with a MIDI through port. Since it is a MIDI to MIDI cable (so two 5 pin connectors on both ends) -Plug the out (output) cable to the MIDI out port on your synth and then take the other end and plug in the MIDI in (input) cable to the MIDI in port on your other device. Next, do the same for the other cable so plug in the other MIDI in cable to your MIDI in port on your synth and then take the other MIDI out end and plug it into the MIDI out port on your device. Hope this helps If you are using an audio interface that has the old MIDI Ports (the 5 pin ones that he shows in 3:20) then yiu can connect your synth to the audio interface in the way I've described Some MIDI controllers and synths may also have a MIDI through port. The MIDI through port is also a MIDI out port but it only outputs MIDI from the MIDI in. I'll put a link to a video that explains this Hope this helps

[@LiFeeIsSMusicC]

I have an important question, because it will determine whether I need a soundcard with midi in and out, or not... I already have a midi interface for my keyboard (midi in - out to USB), which works fine when connected to my laptop, but because I don't have an external sound card, the latency when I record is of course huge!!So I am wondering, *if I buy a sound card with mic /line inputs only, connect it to my computer, and selected as preferred sound card on my DAW, is it going to reduce the latency while I record my midi keyboard also? Despite the fact that the keyboard won't be directly connected to the sound card?* Also, my keyboard has only one mono output, and I don't intend to use its audio signal to connect it to sound card as a result. Thanks for your time reading my question! If anyone could help, I would appreciate it much!

[@Beatstruggles]

Hey man, hit me up at itsGratuiTous.com for any questions!

[@djchoni95]

Hi there how can you do for set up the mixer Mackie and the keyboard controller with fl studio 11 at the same time and use it at the same time for example using the keyboard for control nexus and the Mackie for control the mixer on fl studio and the play,stop rewind without go back change it on fl studio options the midi controller or audio interface thanks

[@andreaschristodoulou4274]

That's fine, i know how to do that, but what i can not find out, its the other way around. I got a usb keyboard (means no midi out) and i want it to connect it to my midi module or other keyboard/s how this can be done, or cannot be done ??

[@cosmblus]

Andreas Christodoulou oh my God yes... I think you have to buy a midi hub. Very annoying

[@wl200398]

Midi usb is capable of both receiving and sending MIDI information, you wont need to get a hub

[@minren57]

I'm currently trying to get familiar with this keyboard. Your presentation was very good. However, I would suggest that you 'stabilize' your camera when you are explaining the features. I found myself bouncing all over the place. Over all, good presentation.

[@Beatstruggles]

Thanks so much. Glad the video helped you along. I am currently using the M-Audio Oxygen Pro: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review/

[@thepoison3967]

thanks

[@Beatstruggles]

You're welcome! Here's the MIDI Keyboard I'm using at the moment: itsgratuitous.com/help/m-audio-oxygen-pro/

[@rajkamaljangir3618]

Hi brother, which connection is better ? Midi to interface or midi to direct PC, thanks

[@Beatstruggles]

Hey there, just use USB from the keyboard to the PC. Will be your best approach. You can now find me teaching FL Studio on itsGratuiTous.com

[@angelas2719]

Hi guys! Can someone please explain how to connect and use my Roland keyboard as a MIDI controller with the Logic Pro X (I want to compose on the keyboard using the logic instruments)? I have a MIDI 5 pin cable and and an audio interface. So I need to change any settings in the logic? You will save me!!!

[@karinanstad285]

Thank you!

[@Beatstruggles]

***** you are welcome! :)

[@georgeistratie3163]

hi, I have an m-audio keystudio 49 and it only has usb, I can connect it with a korg pa 3 x which has the traditional midi with five legs, thank you

[@Beatstruggles]

I'm not sure.. maybe you can get a USB to MIDI Cable to plug in.. why are you wanting to connect it this way.. to have the Keystation 49 on a different channel to play different notes than the main keyboard?

[@mariogarcia164]

does anybody knows where i can get the drivers for axiom25? i bought it without the cd that comes with it , please help me out where to find the drivers ty guys.....

[@Beatstruggles]

Hey, I'd visit the M-Audio Website, or contact their support! I'm sure they have legacy m-audio products area! If you want to learn to make beats with FL Studio, here's my newest website!: itsGratuiTous.com

[@ILovePie53]

Better for beginners for note recognition on some apps for self taught

[@Beatstruggles]

Could you explain "note recognition" further? Do you mean some MIDI Keyboards actual notes light-up to show the user what note to play? If you want to learn to play piano for beatmaking, then view my Piano Lessons for Producers course: itsgratuitous.com/product/piano-lessons-for-producers/

[@False_125]

So I just got one myself is their a way I could play the keys out loud with speakers and without connecting it to a pc/latop?

[@Beatstruggles]

A MIDI Keyboard has no sounds in it by itself.. so you'd need a sound module or something.. a PC is probably the easiest way... you can learn what MIDI Keyboard I recommend here: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review/

[@False_125]

@@Beatstruggles I managed to figure it out so thank you!

[@sohaibnaqvi5648]

You give me the great idea

[@Icee617]

What’s the Point of having MIDI IN/OUT when the USB 2.0 is capable of sending/ receiving midi data?

[@LincolnRon]

Older equipment. That was how you use to hook up MIDI before there was USB.

[@jaisonjose5481]

Hello buddy! I have a doubt regarding midi keyboard. I am jaison from India. If I want to make a sound from midi keyboard from a DAW what are the steps should I do? Should I pay for DAW? How can I edit if I have sounds like guitar, strings with sustenuto portmeto etc etc

[@Beatstruggles]

Hey man, contact me at itsGratuiTous.com for questions about FL Studio!

[@sebbe91]

Can you recommend a MIDI keyboard 49 with motorized fader controllers? Or is it that important to have motorized controllers? Thanks!

[@Beatstruggles]

The motorized faders are cool to have.. but in all honesty, a mouse is much quicker :)

[@kaleopaaohelo7132]

What you mean by mouse?

[@fabiogramolini2351]

Wow great, but What USB cable do I Need to plug It?

[@Beatstruggles]

You just need a USB A to USB B cable (it's a printer cable). Learn more here: itsgratuitous.com/the-best-midi-keyboards-for-flstudio/

[@apisawudesire8681]

Sir pls what I need tones software for my m-audio radium 49 what software do you recommend?

[@rolandambience]

can you also if you have midi files on youre computer can these also use them the same as you showing these settings

[@ciarangartlan9056]

Is there a free music software you can get? I really just want one that plays the piano. I wouldn't want to spend like 200 on that programme haha. Thanks

[@faithkalekale2869]

Ciarán Gartlan GARAGEBAND Is free! And mainstage which is similar to logic, it costs around $50

[@Moneymont5]

What kind of mixer is that

[@Beatstruggles]

It's called an MCU (Mackie Control Universal)

[@michaelguajardo1211]

Can u tell me how I can set up the recorded stop and play my axiom 49 to fl studio 11

[@Beatstruggles]

Ya ,watch the video near the end! - I show you how!

[@jessepinkeye2339]

Does 80s keyboards with midi outputs works as well? Thanks

[@LincolnRon]

Most professional ones did.

[@wl200398]

Yeah they should do. You can get a MIDI cable to MIDI or a MIDI to usb that can allow you to connect to devices. Because it only has a MIDI out, it can only output MIDI information to another device and not recieve. Some keyboards/synths/controllers have both the MIDI out and MIDI in ports

[@christophermullinix2155]

I have the oxygen. Does it plug into a loop station also??

[@rens4tomsrens44]

My keyboard has a key "G" that doesnt play. Even if I change the keyboard n use another one

[@Beatstruggles]

That is weird! I'm not sure.. I'd say try another computer and make sure it's your actual computer is the culprit! itsGratuiTous.com (for FL Studio training!)

[@sachinsharma-lh5ry]

which mixer are you using pl. tell

[@Beatstruggles]

I use an audio interface: itsgratuitous.com/unboxing-the-mackie-big-knob-studio-audio-interface/

[@alexandrebanks5255]

what's the brand and model of the keyboard?

[@Beatstruggles]

M-Audio Axiom 49 (2nd Generation)

[@alexandrebanks5255]

thanks...

[@evannnbismarck]

Wt about the edirol pcr 30

[@kaylacoul7098]

What if midi doesn’t turn on at all

[@jadanoliver6237]

midi ia hot swappable and is a breeze to hook up to a midi interface.

[@Beatstruggles]

MIDI is so powerful! You can learn to make beats with a MIDI Keyboard on my website!: itsGratuiTous.com

[@elishamkoma4560]

80% explained your piano keyboard

[@Beatstruggles]

If you're looking for a good midi keyboard for FL Studio, visit my website here: itsGratuiTous.com/category/midi-keyboard

[@whoozl3540]

Sorry, but you video didn't take me any further! Everywhere I look, either by reading or by watching videos about MIDI and connecting devices, it's like first explaining what MIDI is (thank you, I know that by now!) and then a lengthy explanation on how to connect the keyboard with the computer, with a PC of course and all that driver stuff, and all works fine! However, no one seems to ever be in a situation wanting to play the DAW plug-in stuff AND an external hardware synth (without keys!) with only ONE keyboard! And of course the manuals of every single device shows a different MIDI and USB connection! This starts to drive me crazy!!!

[@Beatstruggles]

Thanks because an external hardware synth or sound module is out dated. The new way is to use a MIDI Keyboard and a Virtual Instrument. It allows you to save your projects and recall them easily.. it's just a workflow thing. You'd need to get MIDI Cables, then you can select "patches" by changing the program number I think.. never done it before.

[@n.d.engleson6499]

What’s a hardware keyboard?

[@rossbagley7968]

an ordinary keyboard i think

[@c.arandyl]

"Drum pad"... its in the name its used for drums, not keys

[@Beatstruggles]

Haha, that is funny.. because a drum pad and a key is the same thing.. they just feel different 😁 Here's a REALLY awesome MIDI Keyboard I like for FL Studio: itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review/

[@officialbreddagav3426]

Good job @breddagav world

[@leochiu1427]

The picture is too shaken

[@Beatstruggles]

Sorry :( .. any questions about it? You should checkout my M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 review.. It's new, and I really like it for FL Studio: itsGratuiTous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review/

[@uhoh007]

Useless for me to assign commands.

[@idfkyou]

#beatstruggles

[@Beatstruggles]

Haha, I teach music production and FL Studio on my website now itsGratuiTous.com

[@Supertwinky]

5k for a hardware keyboard you trippin

[@Beatstruggles]

I'm serious! Look up the term "best keyboard workstations".. you'll be presented with $2,000-$7,000 keyboards.. LOL Or, you could just buy FL Studio and a MIDI Keyboard for around $5-700.. If you want to learn beatmaking, try my website!: itsGratuitous.com

[@24nikita]

If you don`t like sliders and drum pads on your midi controller as you say, then why on earth did you buy one with sliders and drum pads. It would have been a lot cheaper to buy just a simple keybord , no ? ? Sounds like your still struggling ? ?. You never did show us how you connected your keyboard to your computer, via MIDI DIN or USB ? ? Still stuggling ? ?

[@darrenhirst9900]

The cable he used is a usb cable or printer cable and that plugs into the controller keyboard and the other end is a standard usb that plugs into the laptop. The drivers are for the laptop then it shows up in Fl Studio or any other software. He can if he wants use the five pin midi din and plug that into the back of the Focusrite 2i4 and choose midi from inside midi settings in Fl Studio. He can also get a midi to usb and plug his controller in that way. Hope this helps.

[@Beatstruggles]

Because the higher-end MIDI Keyboards have Semi-Weighted keys, and come with knob and sliders no matter what. 🙂

[@brimusic33]

A keyboard is not $3000

[@Beatstruggles]

Yes, synthesizers can be very expensive.. here is a link for examples.. www.sweetwater.com/c498--Keyboards__and__Synthesizers?all=&ost=&sb=high2low&params=eyJyYW5nZSI6eyJQcmljZSBSYW5nZSI6eyJsb3dlciI6IjE4MDAiLCJ1cHBlciI6IjQwMDAifX19

[@newtonluscombe4196]

Boring

[@Beatstruggles]

😁 - itsgratuitous.com/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49-review/ That link will take you to my current MIDI Keyboard recommendation for FL Studio!