How to connect older MIDI keyboards to USB (MIDI to USB cable)

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How to use a MIDI to USB cable to connect and older keyboard with 5-pin DIN MIDI connections to a PC, Mac, iPad or iPhone using USB.
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[@robertlucas2]

Hi, Pete, is there an Apple Lightning "like" adapter for my Amazon Kindle Fire? I don't own Apple products and certainly can't afford to purchase them. I just need the adapter for my Kindle. Thanks. - Robert Lucas

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey Robert. Really not sure sorry? I'm not familiar with the Kindle Fire and what connection it uses.

[@jakelondon]

@@robertlucas2 You want what's called a USB On the Go cable. Depending on which Fire you, you'll need either a USB A micro cable or a USB C cable.

[@kenbalram334]

I already have the cables but it's not working, do I need to run a software or app

[@lydiafortune6523]

Your video is so-o-o useful!! I've got an old YPG-625 Yamaha grand going to waste. I don't have the same back portals as the one featured. Is there a way for me to hook up to my PC similar to the way you describe for the Casio?

[@EmilyEisa]

I love the way he teaches. Super clear and explains everything on a very basic level without taking too much time/over explaining. He's really easy to listen to!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks Emily. Really appreciate the kind words and glad to hear it.

[@railedb0x503]

@@PeteJohnsMusic my midi keyboard only has a midi out port and no midi in port what do i do

[@abstacdt8510]

OMG!!! I CANT THANKYOU ENOUGH... I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS KIND OF VIDEO FOR A LONG TIME! THANKYOU SO MUCH!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@grenks6387]

@@PeteJohnsMusic please help me sir im trying to connect it but it doesn't get the sound or notes into my phone, i don't know what im doing wrong i just want to play, please help soon.

[@lakep7798]

Agreed!

[@ianwashere12345]

Thanks dude. You have made a dad and a budding musician,son, cello player very happy.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Glad it was able to help. 🙏

[@TheSyko7]

I got the Roland um one…. Had to wait out the holiday but it arrived! And you don’t lie.. the iPhone needed no software or updates really.. I’m mind blown 🤯. My old Casio ctk -481 is actually gonna get used after collecting dust for over 20 years!!!! You ROCK!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Bring it on!!!! That’s awesome my friend.

[@reubenwhettenmusic]

Thank you so much for this video!! Very helpful! My grandpa just gave me a Yamaha PSR-300 (released in 1991 according to my research) that doesn’t have any USB or XLR cable stuff. This video has just helped me use this old keyboard to make my music! Thanks again, Pete! I’m surprised this video was made a year ago! Great job!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Very glad to hear it my friend. 👍

[@catboyzee]

Just what I needed to see. I needed a refresher on how to transmit MIDI data to computer via USB, as I haven't dabbled with MIDI in quite a while. Thanks for this posting this video, it answers a lot of questions.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍😎

[@oscarsalgado3384]

Subscribed immediately, just because of your nice personality and the incredible patience, no "to cool for this" style vibes. Amazing channel bro.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend! Really appreciate the kind words.

[@Nationalist101]

HOLY SHIT I just found the exact video I’ve been looking for. I left a comment on another of your videos explaining how I want to hook up my old Yamaha keyboard to my iPhone. Anyway, thanks so much!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! Yes, I was about to respond to your other comment when I noticed you found your way over here! My strategy of making lots of videos in the hope that one of them will be what you’re looking for seems to be working. 😄 Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know you found it useful.

[@TheSyko7]

You are my hero right now! I bought an old cheap Casio knowing the sounds would already be outdated back when I got it but having midi was all I wanted. Now 20 years later, still unaware of how to utilize my Casio…. But avid GarageBand user.. you just made my world!! I’m concerned that using the premade samples, whether I tweek them or not, it’s still not my work, my music, just my mix.. now I can create my own samples with ease!! Thank you so much!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! So glad to hear I was able to help.

[@gabstech3795]

You just explained all i need to know thanks , keyboard feels back to life

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! 😎🤘

[@ARJ.Productions]

OH MY GOD!! I have been searching for this like *AGES*!! you are like a *samaritan* to me!!! thanks a lot pete!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@ARJ.Productions]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I will definetely watch your other videos and subscribe my new friend, And I wanted to know if we could use the midi to usb cable in yamaha psr 260 or any other company's keyboards. Is it posible..??

[@ClulssCrs3310]

Goodness! You made it look so easy compared to the other KZbin videos. Thank you very much for being so direct.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Very glad to hear my friend. Appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. I hope you get value out of the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing.

[@jamespressey8610]

This video was very helpfull. I have a Yamaha Keyboard that is over 20 years old, It is Midi Cable and now I will be buying that Roland Cable so I can use my keyboard in fl studios. Thanks a bunch.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Yes, it is a great device to have around as you can really breathe new life in to older devices. 👍

[@juanalinho]

Do you have the yamaha sr gx76?

[@eggsy4423]

This is such a big problem solver! I got a Yamaha pf85 which was made in the mid 80s, now I could extend the sound back with my computer and Ipad, because it only has 5 sounds. Thanks for the detail.

[@marcosroldan4297]

got a question. do you need a driver for my laptop? if so what is that and where can I get one?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. A driver for the Roland adapter? Yes, you can download this from the Roland website directly.

[@lloydnorval1989]

Thank you! I have a psr 140 Yamaha Education Suite keyboard from 1999. I look forward to getting one of these

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one!!

[@SWAPX_OF]

Pete just saves us everytime with the simplest solution

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Glad to help!

[@martinsmadhousemusic8329]

Hey there Pete.. I have been sitting here staring at my old Casio Keyboard and wondering how I could incorporate it into Garage Band.. I googled Midi to USB connections and simultaneously your KZbin and the Roland website came up in the search.. You continue to be a great source of information for me. I passed your KZbin channel info over to one of my musician kids and he is now benefiting as well.. Thanks..

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks so much for the kind words my friend.

[@edwardmarion6525]

You've come through with exactly what I wanted to do. Signed, this old Yamaha keyboard

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@DTGuitarTech]

Thank you for this video, you have helped me buy a similar cable to allow me to connect an old Roland RP301 to Logic Pro X on my MacBook. I siting for the cable to arrive but hopefully it will work. It will also save me from having to buy a separate midi keyboard, and enable me to use the full size Roland that I already have. You have saved me money and space. I know this is an old video but I really appreciate it. Liked and subscribed.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Good stuff. Hopefully it works for you. Some of the cheaper MIDI to USB cables are a little unreliable which is why I recommend this one.

[@DTGuitarTech]

@@PeteJohnsMusic It worked!!!!

[@Metzok]

I have an old Fatar 800-SL and needed a cable like the UM-1. Many thanx for the video!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@lakep7798]

You. Are. The. BEST!!!! Thank you soooooo much for simplifying this! It seems that every other person I consulted TOTALLY complicated things to the point of overwhelming me...THIS is easy peasy! 👌🏾

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Great to hear! Thanks so much for your support.

[@dafingaz]

Hey Pete, you NEED to get the Yamaha BT-01. That thing is a game changer. I did a live gig tonight using AUM for the first time (I preset 7 or 8 plugins that I would choose between for sounds). Triggered using Bluetooth MIDI and everything worked perfectly. For those interested, the Yamaha BT-01 is definitely worth the investment! (I do not get paid by Yamaha. LOL)...

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! Awesome. I shall definitely add it to the (long) list of gear to check out! 👍

[@dafingaz]

Pete Johns Lol. Cool!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍

[@HorologicRannygazoo]

Thanks for the recommendation! Just grabbed one through the affiliate link and subbed. Was trying to find a not tough way to plug my old Alesis QS 6.1 to my laptop.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very cool! Glad it helped. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@harolddasynth795]

Very helpful man,i have an old keys that i want to use for my VST but don't have usb,this solves the problem,thanks a lot!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@coversongsonkeyboards]

Wow so much information in just a few minutes,thanks for share.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘😎

[@anvabee208]

Finally i found a great channel. Your video really helped me, thank you very much.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@daanvandenbergh6944]

Lol, I had some problems with my old keyboard and started googling, came up here and see you have the exact same keyboard :'). I still hear noises i don't play in my DAW and it doesn't react as it should.

[@daanvandenbergh6944]

How to enable the midi mode on that keyboard ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Are you using the Edirol or Roland adapter cable? It's been a while, but I don't think there is anything you need to do to enable MIDI on the Casio, but it doesn't seem to like any of the cheaper MIDI to USB cables.

[@vasilesava9978]

...I was very close to throw my old piano..now you save me..I cam use any software to create my own rave agresive stile...and I can use my old piano ap 65r as a desk as well for computers & synthesizer and all the gear associated

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Glad to hear that this helped my friend. 👍

[@jazzylei143]

Very nice brother. Please teach us how to control a keyboard to another keyboard to control its sound

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Now that’s outside my wheelhouse I’m afraid.

[@nagy-one4212]

Great instruction .....Saved me hours of time with this help, thank you sir

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@vinodude1]

Nicely done! Thanks so much for this. I'd been avoiding keyboard-oriented plug-ins for my DAW because I didn't have a MIDI controller and I'm watching the budget. My Yamaha CVP-401 has 5-pin MIDI in and out, so as soon as my USB adapter shows up in the mail, I'll be off to the races.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Yes, it’s super handy. Just make sure it’s paired with the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter for full reliability and compatibility.

[@vinodude1]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I'll be using a Windows 11 PC, so no worries. Thanks again.

[@KevinB-pd3me]

I just bought a PreSonus AudioBox iTwo USB with two high quality mic/line/ instrument interfaces and 5 pin MIDI in & out and for $89 on Amazon, I couldn't be happier.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! I’ve heard good things about those. Must try it one day.

[@jamesg3475]

Subscribed immediately. Beautiful presentation in your simplicity and clarity and direction. Old keyboard player but new to midi (just never went there)...want to use my old Yamaha SY-85 beast as midi controller to Mac MainStage 3. You are legend Peter. Thanks for the info and guidance. Cheers, James.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome stuff James! There’s nothing quite like breathing new life in to our old gear! Welcome to the community. studiolivetoday.com

[@jamesg3475]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks mate.😉

[@eggyboi1217]

My mom gave me her old keyboard for my 19th birthday. I'm excited to have more room than what my mpk mini offers!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Hope it helps you produce more music. 👍

[@eggyboi1217]

Pete Johns Thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🙏

[@alejandrorebolledoortega8123]

really helpful thanks! greetings from Colombia

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@wiidlbeetle3857]

Thank you very much for this video dude!!!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@wiidlbeetle3857]

Pete Johns already subbed and im definitely going to check out your other vids! Ive got an old keyboard with midi and Ive been wanting to run it into my ipad. I cant stress how helpful this video was!

[@dwaynearthur1476]

Perfect 👍🏽, I was looking for a how-to like this forever ! Thanks 🙏

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! So glad it helped.

[@TheApril1610]

Great video thank you! Good teacher, you have a nice vibe!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@graceescueta]

Your videos have been so helpful! Thank you so much :)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@SHORTSAIOFFICAL]

@@PeteJohnsMusic i have only out plz help me ,

[@theberryofawsomeness]

this is brilliant thank you for making this!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@dynamic_jameson]

Great job Pete

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers.

[@TheChromaKid]

Great tutorial! Thanks so much

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@gandharashtaputre4679]

Thank you so much for this precious video!! Really needed this info !

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@OfficialPaulStillo]

What a wonderfully simple set-up! Thanks

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, it works a treat!

[@ernstkleinm]

THANK YOU FOR THIS PETE!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@designhaptic5853]

Thank you so much! Saved my life!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@SHORTSAIOFFICAL]

@@PeteJohnsMusic please help me

[@Vallabha318]

Thank you so much Pete! This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Brilliant! Glad to hear it. I hope it helps you get connected and get creating!

[@pyro3215]

So you don't need an audio interface do you?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nope. Not for MIDI. Only if you want to record the actual audio from a keyboard.

[@dt4225]

Wonderful!!!! It’s the exact info that I need for my old MIDI KB

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Wonderful! Glad to hear my friend.

[@madzchannel9795]

Nice one very helpfull

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@randomgraham4302]

Silly question but is it better to use midi 5 port cables that connect to USB, or using midi to midi that plugs in to the back of audio interface? I plan on using my Yamaha keyboard to play in Ableton and Studio 1-4. Great video !

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. So, really doesn’t make much difference in my experience. Direct USB MIDI seems to be the best option most of the time but the Edirol/Roland adapter is really good and super low latency.

[@nikkiholley5060]

Thank you! I have a Casio wk 3000 and have been debating on upgrading because I bought it used for cheap but if I can do this I won’t have to...although the power cord doesn’t work and I can only use batteries

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah it’s a great way to give some new life to your older keyboards. Maybe look for a new power adapter though.

[@nikkiholley5060]

Pete Johns I purchased one online but it didn’t work so I think it’s the port that’s bad...

[@marcusr.3298]

Hi Pete. Thanks for your contribution. Have you done a presentation on how to use the midi out from garbage band to control the keyboard? That would be a nice one.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there Marcus. Alas, GarageBand doesn’t support MIDI out at this stage. Hopefully this will be added in at some stage and when it is I’ll be sure to talk about it here!

[@marcusr.3298]

Thanks for you reply Pete. It was much appreciated!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

@@marcusr.3298 - no problem. Sorry it wasn't the answer you likely wanted to hear!

[@bruceandtrishgrummett5077]

​@@PeteJohnsMusic i have an old keyboard. I need to input a midi file via USB into the keyboard but it doesnt have a USB port. Is this possible? Thank you!

[@berinaksit868]

This was really helpful! Thank you :)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@joncrandall2955]

Thanks for the video mate! I look forward to checking your other vids!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Jon. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Hope you enjoy the other videos on the channel.

[@Born2BGod.]

This video is a shining light in the darkness of my Technics KN 1500! ♥ all the keys at the lowest octave doesn't work anymore.. Welp I still have the rest 3 on the right with in - out MIDI ports and the best incredible cool nice lovely perfect (I'd put more words if I could) guiding video I've been looking for over 10 years! Thank you so much ♥♥♥♥ (Sorry my bad EnGlitch XD) TBH You are AWESOME!!! ♥

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@benm7487]

thanks dude this was super informative and helpful!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@benm7487]

@@PeteJohnsMusic done good sir

[@MyChannel706]

Very nice video! Thank you.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@hostrow]

Midi over USB is more efficient, easier to plumb and can avoid having to use separate power supplies for each device than traditional Midi. However it does requires a USB host to work. For the majority of us that will be a USB hub attached to a computer. The hub is a ingle point of failure unless you spend the money on an an interface that has failover capability. Midi cables and Midi devices also fail but when it happens it’s easy to put another cable in place or plumb around whatever has failed. Lose the USB hub and well good luck. So carry a spare and maybe a few old school Midi cables just in case.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Good tips.

[@ellieallenberry2181]

This is the information I needed! Thank uuuuuuuu

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome. Glad to hear it helps. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

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[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@vasilesava9978]

...MAN.....you are the BEST !!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Glad to hear it helped my friend. 👍

[@vasilesava9978]

@@PeteJohnsMusic .I was very close to throw my old piano..now you save me..I cam use any software to create my own rave agresive stile...and I can use my old piano ap 65r as a desk as well for computers & synthesizer and all the gear associated

[@lilnifty]

Can you use the functions like octave, volume?

[@zllenm]

Thanks alot

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You're very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@StratEdition]

Hi. Thanks for the video. I have two questions: if the midi out of the device has phantom power will the adapter work? And if the device only has midi out and not midi in, will the adapter work with one of the plugs not connected?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It does work with just the MIDI out and in being used as many more modern MIDI keyboards only have one. MIDI doesn't ever send phantom power in my experience, but I'm far from an expert.

[@nothingbutmusic175]

Sir i am having Yamaha psr e303 keyboard can i connect it as a midi keyboard..

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You might need to check the manual for details on this one, or search online. I haven’t personally used this keyboard.

[@nothingbutmusic175]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thank you sir..

[@jesseisawesome15]

@Nothing But Music I have the same keyboard and was wondering the same thing, were you able to figure it out?

[@nothingbutmusic175]

@@jesseisawesome15 i was able to connect it but it have latency problem

[@davejustad9637]

Using an iPad Pro. And a Yamaha sg2 silent piano. It has midi in/out. If I have a HyperDrive hub in the iPad Pro, will this midi in/ out with a usb on the other end work to connect the Yamaha to the iPad Pro. Seems like a no brainer. But that’s me, no brainer Dave.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hmmmm..... sometimes the only way to really know for sure is to try it out. There’s so many different ways to connect things and so much different gear it’s impossible to guarantee for sure.

[@davejustad9637]

Yeah, I’ll go ahead with those 2 devices and see if it works. The hub is a good idea any way. Thanks!

[@benedictgbojueh1487]

Thanks, for information been looking for this for my casio ct 700 and do you think it will be able to work with my casio?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If the Casio sends standard general MIDI you’ll be fine. 👍😎

[@6stringgunner511]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Hey Pete. I also have a casio 700. Would I plug into my Focusrite 2i2/3rd gen. Interface? Just wondering.

[@thatchris8395]

This is perfect! On IPad, Will the USB-Lightning 3 adapter you mentioned allow me to monitor the GarageBand audio output with this set up?? (Using one lightning input from keyboard Roland adapter, then another lightning cable to my speaker?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You will generally need some sort of USB audio device like an interface or sound card for monitoring. This video has some info that might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raHYaniFid6oqJY

[@MCDBmusic82]

Hi Pete. Thank you for this video. Im using midi to usb cables on an older Yamaha arias digitize piano. My issue is the sustain pedals are playing notes in GarageBand. How do I fix this? Thank you kindly.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Oh?! That’s a weird one. I’ve heard of sustain working backwards, needing a sustain pedal with a polarity switch.. but not playing notes? Maybe ask over at the GarageBand Users Facebook group? studiolivetoday.com/gbu

[@jeshsingh6740]

Great job can you tell me how to install an apps from my iPhone thanks

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not sure what you’re asking sorry? You can download and install apps via the App Store.

[@GiulianoViale]

great data, greetings from argentina

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hello there! And thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. 👍

[@dallassurfersclub8872]

Can I do this to also connect and control a newer MIDI keyboard (stack them) with an older keyboard?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Depends on the device you’re using and the software. Things like GarageBand iOS only support one MIDI input device at a time. Others allow multiple.

[@w3sp]

Hey Pete, I have a piano with Midi In/Out. I know the Midi Out is working 100%, never used Midi In yet so I can't say for sure but I assume it also works. Questions: 1) Can I connect such a cable to only the piano's midi out, essentially only connecting one of the midi ends? 2) Does the USB light on yours light up already when you only have the USB connected but not the midi? Reason I'm asking is because I got a similar (but different brand) cable yesterday simply can't get it to work at all. None of the LEDs are lighting up at all. I tried different USB ports on my PC already and also on my tablet.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Yes, you can totally use for just MIDI out from a keyboard. That’s how I use mine. And the issue with it not working? I’ve found that cheaper cables are super unreliable which is why I recommend the Roland/Edirol version. It’s a little more expensive but everyone I’ve recommended it to has had success.

[@1984bgy]

best video ever...and i am french!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks so much my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@contra31]

Do the MIDI to USB converters generally introduce any lag? It doesn't look like your setup in the video has much lag, if any. But even a small amount can be annoying.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

The cheaper ones can introduce quite a lot of latency, but the more advanced and higher quality ones like the Roland are actually surprisingly low latency. 👍

[@jnorthtrash1346]

I bought an old Roland hp 1300e. the keys are velocity sensitive, will the velocity hits translate into my daw? Or will it be stagnant?

[@jnorthtrash1346]

It comes with a sustain pedal as well

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah most DAWs support the whole 0-127 velocity range when connected via MIDI. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWWwd4uYrdmDg8k

[@Ivywkd]

So you can play different instruments on the piano through the program and midi cable? Also can you listen without a headphone?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You can play any virtual instruments and monitor using the device’s speaker

[@gabstech3795]

Does your TRANSPOSE function of your Yamaha Keyboard also work on the MIDI CONNECTED to Android

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It should? Haven’t tried sorry.

[@brenoweber1]

u saved my life, thx ;)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@GrahamDyckSinger]

looking at using the old piano for playground sessions for learning. This may work for that. Piano is aTechnics KN 2000 PCM Keyboard.....

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. It should indeed as long as it has a standard 5-pin MIDI output jack.

[@bobrobrules]

No way. I have the exact same keyboard and for the life of me I haven't been able to figure it out. I figured out how to enable midi mode but it still doesn't work. The usb midi interface doesn't light up soo it's an issue with the keyboard and not the software. My manual is long since gone and it's a pain in the ass to get a digital one from their website. They also have forums that are completely devoid of any information.

[@coachivan638]

Mine is KN3000, it didn't work.

[@Will-yi9cg]

Hi there. I'm looking at buying an Akai MPC49, a midi controller, which has its usb-c port broken. It does however have a working midi in and out. Was wondering if these steps would be what I need to do for an old midi keyboard with the usb not working?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Yup, as long as the USB port doesn’t supply power and it has a separate power port then you should be fine.

[@Will-yi9cg]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Ah cool, thank you for the reply, and great video!

[@isanparion9352]

Hello! Thanks for the video. I have a Roland PC-200. it only has a midi out, and i just ordered the Roland um-one. Im wondering if it will work to control my midi instruments in Ableton with only one of the midi cords plugged in. any idea?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. 100%. If you just want to send data from your keyboard or controller to your recording app then all you need is MIDI out. 👍

[@gistudios4281]

Casio ct680 does not work in fl studio by this method, i thought that is because of cable but its not, huge delay and after 30sec keyboard does not respond on pc

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Oh really? Using this cable? I've had issues with cheaper cables which is why I always use this Edirol/Roland version.

[@gistudios4281]

@@PeteJohnsMusic i will try give it back on warranty and buy another one, hope that next cable will work!

[@R1Originals]

Thanks for the video. When I play 2 notes within a split second, the 2nd note doesn't sound. Why there is this lag? How to overcome?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hmmmm….. haven’t come across that sorry? Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord.

[@R1Originals]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks for ur reply The discord link says its not valid

[@BassGods]

"THANK YOU" 1000

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@SHORTSAIOFFICAL]

@@PeteJohnsMusic please help me i have only midi out on my MIDI Keyboard how to connect with pc , plz guide

[@jonathananderson371]

Unfortunately the designers of this system left room for ambiguity. I struggled for an hour or so with the OUT plug inserted into the OUT socket and the IN plug inserted to the IN socket to no avail. Then it hit me that the OUT plug goes into the IN socket and the IN plug goes into the OUT socket. Then everything seemed to work fine.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah. You’re right. It could indeed be more clearly explained.

[@SanjogThakali]

I have ctk 496. Do i have to install any driver because cubase didnt show the keyboard

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not sure sorry? Not familiar with that keyboard. You mind need to find some documentation online or ask in a forum.

[@billbriles8711]

Good info.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@BerniceJKim]

Hi Pete! Thank you for this video. This is so helpful! One problem is I connected my korg n364 to ipad with midi in&out to usb cable and it doesn't work at all. Is there anything I can fix???

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

What MIDI cable are you using? I haven’t had my h luck with other cheaper USB midi cables

[@poxaamandyy]

Nice video! I have a korg sp170s and it has only a midi out input. I'd like to know if I can use it like a midi controller in Logic Pro X. Do you know how I could do it?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Most MIDI controllers will work with most hardware and software as long as it is sending some general MIDI data, so generally you just plug and play!

[@MartinMK4]

I have the yamaha psr 510 so can i connect to my phone like you on the video?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If it has MIDI support then pretty much yep. 👍😎

[@MartinMK4]

@@PeteJohnsMusic yes it has , thank you so much 😄

[@raseshgandhi6702]

We can use in xp 30 Roland with this? Please Any application for pc or leptop?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Not sure / depends what connections it has. Might need to check the manual.

[@alainszyller615]

I have the opposite issue; how to use Roli Seaboard 49 first gen with only USB MIDI output, as a midi controller for another hardware synth and not only for DAW VSTs ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah not sure if there are USB to MIDI adapters? I’m assuming so? Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord.

[@juliantaylor7663]

Just wondering if you can do the opposite I have a Alesis v49 and I’m interested in an old vintage Roland sound module Obviously the alesis is buss powered and it’s midi is based on printer cable. So my idea is to get an adapter with the printer male to usb female to then plug a usb male to midi Would that work?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

USB to MIDI instead? Hmmmmm... haven't personally done it. Might need to ask around. Maybe at the Create Record Release Facebook group - createrecordreleaae.com - or our Discord server - studiolivetoday.com/discord

[@rafagroove9153]

Hi and thanks for the explanation ! Could you tell if this device is compatible with macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) ?!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, it should be. It simply uses a standard USB 2.0 connection so should work with any Mac or PC.

[@rafagroove9153]

Pete Johns i just ordered one and gonna try it ! Thanks for the answer !

[@gatorent.productionbuffrec8797]

Hello,i was wondering if i could connect Korg workstation to a MPC Live using this type of device?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not sure sorry. Not my area of expertise. Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord.

[@archivestereo]

Will this work in reverse? Use a usb keyboard to connect in to a midi sound module?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I don’t believe so? Maybe ask over at the GarageBand Users Facebook group. studiolivetoday.com/gbu

[@mikelacross]

So what does the midi in do? Or was that the adding instructions bit?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Some apps send MIDI back to your keyboard which is where MIDI in would be used.