Use Your Digital Piano/Electronic Keyboard As A MIDI Controller | Audio Mentor

You could buy the expensive Alesis USB to MIDI cable or just buy the AudioLink cable I have in the video for much less than the Alesis here: www.audiomentor.com/gear-midi...
Got a digital piano or an electronic keyboard lying around at home? Turn them into a MIDI controller to make music on your DAW simply with just a cable.
Don't fall into buying those super cheap USB to MIDI converters! Those can induce latency and connection issues. And sometimes they don't even work at all. True story. :)
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[@soontoonss]

Bro. Even after 7 years, you may not see this, but you don't understand how much i needed this ma. This is my wholehearted thanks to you! Hope things are well!

[@reubenchng]

I see you, Osiris

[@rashad8428]

​@@reubenchngfr fr..i have an old yamaha digital keyboard..watching this vid was right on time for me

[@artgamestation4818]

Is it working to keyboard controller Without midi in sound module? Only i have is laptop and DAW

[@pascalxavier3367]

Some keyboards do not have a MIDI IN and a MIDI OUT, but only an unique USB connection; but it works as well; in that case you just use an USB cable to connect the keyboard to the computer (the same you use to connect a printer to the computer); it works the same as with the connection with MIDI IN and MIDI OUT; in order for your software to dialog with the keyboard, you must select the corresponding MIDI input; open the MIDI select dialog box, and you should see the connection with the keyboard if this one is ON; once you have selected it, you can play on the keyboard from the computer, and you can also record on the computer what you play on the keyboard (if your software allows it).

[@ariobintangnugraha1916]

Do I need a driver?

[@pascalxavier3367]

When the keyboard has an USB connection, no driver needed; when the keyboard has MIDI IN and MIDI OUT sockets, they are controlled from a computer through a special MIDI cable, and then a driver is needed, which is provided by the maker of the cable.

[@ariobintangnugraha1916]

But I tried connecting the keyboard using a USB cable. And it won't connect, and the driver cannot be installed (Roland Juno). That is why I was thinking about buying this cable in the first place. Do you know what might be wrong with my setup?

[@pascalxavier3367]

+Ario Bintang Bugraha You must use a software which is able to handle MIDI. In a such software, you have a "settings" button which allows you to define the source of MIDI; you must click it, and select "MIDI USB" among the various options which are proposed. If this option is not available, then the cable is not correctly connected (or the keyboard is not on).

[@ariobintangnugraha1916]

Okay, thank you very much! This is just what I needed.

[@SierraHighCountry]

Thank you, I’m a guitarist setting up a rig w/an old Korg. I bought that cable, but used attached the Midi Out // Midi Out, and Midi in //midi in..... You’re clarity on Midi Out//Midi In, and Midi In//Midi Out helped!!

[@pseudoadults]

Thank you so so much. I watched so many unhelpful videos over the last month. Thank you for actually clearly stating the cable's IN goes to the keyboard's MIDI OUT. You're the greatest.

[@reubenchng]

Thanks. You too are the greatest, sir

[@IsaacWolfOfficial]

You don't know how long I spent dodging Google's search algorithms telling me "oH YoU wAnT a MiDi CoNtRoLlEr", just to find your video 😑 But anyway thanks for the tutorial mate! 😅

[@reubenchng]

Haha. Glad you found it useful.

[@Ryan-ys3sq]

Exactly the same for me. Thank you to the creator!

[@geoffroytsimamotsy7608]

Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "is learning keyboard the same as piano?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Penaycer Rudimentary Preponderance - (just google it ) ? It is a great one of a kind guide for discovering how to play the piano easily minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.

[@BlurredLinez]

BRO SAME! Took me hours to find this video

[@merrickyusuf2341]

you prolly dont give a shit but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the latest series on instaflixxer. I've been watching with my brother these days xD

[@Eduardo.Letria]

This video was so helpful! I was about to buy a midi keyboard but i discovered that the eletric piano i have can be use on the computer! It works!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@marco1941]

Same

[@tlprincipe]

Eduardo, what software is on your computer to make the sounds??

[@freethink2303]

This was a life saver, dude. I just got a keyboard a friend was throwing away and bought a midi earlier this year. I'm learning to play piano and trying to use my two octave midi was super restricting. I definitely subscribed to your channel and wanted to comment to raise visibility to help others with the same issue. You're the best, I hope all is going well. "use keyboard as MIDI"

[@kevinsticht]

The exact video I needed. Thank you! Midi in plugged into the midi out on the keyboard. Never would've thought of that.

[@Antonio-xn6do]

I did this like a year ago with my digital piano and it worked so good, you may not see this but still i wanna thank you!

[@reubenchng]

I do see it. Thank you!

[@WhiskeredBope]

Thank you! I never would have guessed to put IN and OUT into the opposite ports. Terrific vid

[@Juan-be5zi]

I went and watched a ton of other videos none of which helped me and had me trying to download software for my keyboard but I watched this video and it worked immediately. Thanks a lot I really mean it. If i could give this video more than one like I'd be spamming that like button!!!

[@legendarymedias1838]

How can i download a software for my keyboard?

[@justjennifer4294]

Thank you. I've been trying to figure this out for a while and this was so helpful!

[@viktorthuresson2216]

This is still helping people 2 years later. Thanks my friend! :)

[@reubenchng]

Glad to help! Thanks Viktor

[@shalingikhamis609]

Thanks! that really helped me a lot, I've been looking for ways to get the keyboard's sound in the DAW I'm using and now I found it. I appreciate that!

[@reubenchng]

So glad that it helped you!

[@smooth_jazz_escola]

Nice! These days I found an old song where I programmed all the drums using an old PSr, and now I am using an m-audio Oxygen 25 controller, along with FL-Studio tones, but I think I will preserve the old drum recording, it was very good to programming on cakewalk 9 .... lol!

[@ServingMyJesus]

Thank you, you have really helped me.

[@srhdevina]

You have no idea how this has helped me twice! Thanks a lot!

[@fadair]

Excellent video, thank you. Got my setup working nicely for me with this advice!

[@reubenchng]

Glad it helped you!

[@jnrclp6710]

A great thank you! This is the first time I use my piano as midi controller... I tried again and again... it wasn't working... just because I thought that ... [cable in] should go in [keyboard in]... I looked for hours... nobody was telling the simple thing... [cable in] should go in [keyboard out] Thank you very much!!!

[@MabawaVocal]

YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE I FOUND WITH THIS TYPE OF TUTORIAL

[@Onelychild]

Great knowledge information! Thank you for sharing this!

[@MissMyoozikal]

This video is SO helpful! Thank you!

[@MichelleZhangMusic]

Thanks so much for this video! I plugged both the midi in and out, it wasn't working and i couldn't figure out why. Your video helped show that i should only be plugging in one of the two!

[@PacificNorthWestclips]

Thank you so much!!! Gonna try this. Have had an electric keyboard since I was little and always wanted to make music with it. Now finally learning how to 😂

[@evansmita]

Thanks Ruben, you have given a right information. It's absolutely working.

[@reubenchng]

evansmita glad it worked for you!

[@LiquidHonor]

I was putting both of the connections in, when I really only had to put one, thankyou you for this.

[@justincase6151]

Thanks for the clear instruction! You rock!

[@RuthieSlim16]

You are amazing!!!! This will help me so much

[@pawegowinski4142]

nice tutorial bro. that's what i was looking for

[@empressona]

THANK YOU.. You have helped me a great deal!!

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Thanks!!! Mother has a Roland EP 7ii in the basement, I snagged it and am going to use it with a talk box for funsies :)

[@FoxSkylark.]

YO!!!! this is so crazy!! this was very helpful thank you so so much!! i have a keyboard and was consider to buy a midi, but now I don't have to! Thank you very much! 😭😭😊😊😊🌈🌈💕❤♥♥

[@mynameisirrelevant46]

Great job sir

[@coversongsonkeyboards]

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

[@franc8718]

Thank you this video was great!

[@LillianGreenHiLilly]

Thank you. great information

[@peeeez]

Great video, thanks

[@VictorFrancoMusic]

Thank you! Very helpful

[@amberautumns]

Thank you so much!😄💖

[@gialavendel8020]

thank you, so very helpful!

[@minimal5369]

this is really helpful thank you so much

[@reubenchng]

NO worries!

[@axel.keen24]

Great Video !!!!

[@JeroMusic]

Thank you so much! All I need is that cable now and im set

[@reubenchng]

Yes, quite an affordable solution!

[@JeroMusic]

@@reubenchng ok so actually my electric piano doesn't have midi in and out cables on the back, but it has a "USB to Device" port on the top, not on the back.. Can I use that to make the piano a midi controller? If not, I might either buy a midi contoller, or a better microphone for recording and not use a midi controller

[@jinbeewiratama5446]

Thanks, it is helpful.

[@isabelluengo3098]

Thank You very much!

[@susywitch]

thank you and love you

[@zakkcostales]

DAMN BRO U JUST SAVED MY LIFE! THANKS FOR THIS VID!

[@reubenchng]

Bruuu

[@mdkgr]

Hey man, great video, thank you! I wanted to ask you if it’s possible to play REAL-TIME different sounds than what FP-30X provides via VST into a DAW for example. I am sure there are better sounds out there than what FP-30X has available, that’s why I am looking into this. Lastly, will the audio be output from the monitors connected to the computer or do the monitors have to be connected to the FP-30X directly?

[@egaliseur8430]

Thanks! :)

[@christajoy6581]

Thank You!

[@artographistnadir7882]

thnx brother that really helped *-* *-* *-* *-*

[@trueskiller]

Thanks dude

[@notanfningain]

Just watching this video made my midi keyboard work: Magic.

[@reubenchng]

Now you know my power

[@notanfningain]

Got latency problems now though; I guess your mind must be too powerful to sync with mine ;-)

[@MsAwesomeness1431]

Great video! Will this work with my studio one daw? I'm new to all of this so I really need help. Also, does this require an audio interface? I'm kinda confused on the function of an interface so do you think you could help me?

[@slrp2569]

Legend.

[@rosiejones6692]

THANK YOU!

[@dude9557]

woahhh ur setup is littt

[@reubenchng]

haha more like super messy

[@dude9557]

no seriously its amazing, how much was it all together?

[@6mil620]

Can I use the synthesizer on my keyboard when I use it as a midi control

[@AdirToobaly]

Thanks!!!

[@nicksonthevet]

Thank you! I am knew to this, do you mean that any piano or kryboard can be used as a MIDI just with that cable? Then do MIDI keyboards function as a piano or keyboard alone?

[@pinknoizz7510]

thanks a lot homie

[@calebsamaltarofworshipcrea6579]

Thank u , Nice and helpful video. Which DAW software your using

[@kevandraper4829]

Thanks Reuben it was very helpful. I have a small question where can I download styles and midi files to my system and transfer them to my keyboard..please help me out. Thanks a lot.

[@yst-lofibeats8845]

Nice !! thx

[@djayboy1292]

Thank you so much

[@ranadheerArya]

thank you sir this video was very useful, but can you tell me what is the software you're using in it! or someone please tell me.

[@Henrik-K-Sondergaard]

Nihau Reuben. Thanks for a nice intro. Can you recommend a simple program (preferable free sharewre) that I can run on my PC an listen to my EMS UF8 keyboard? It has a Midi Out and I have signal through the Midi to USB converter cable. Nearly there - I have used say 8 hours for disassembly, cleaning and assembly the unit) ....... what to do? Thanks

[@hztan1263]

My Yamaha PSR EW400 doesn't have MIDI in/outs, I just connect my kb with my comp with a printer cable and it worked.

[@sujoybose77]

This video helps a lot... But I am also wondering can I control DAW (say switching from one track to another in Ableton or control reverb). In other words can I do midi mapping my keyboard knobs with DAW ?

[@acehandler1530]

Alright - to everyone out there in YTlandia, if you're looking for some ideas...I bought a PSR-433 w/stand and bench for $150CAD (KIjiji). It's got some 'ok' sounds but...I'm fondly in love with the Hammond/Leslie iconic sound. And I found it and got it happening yesterday - jamming out to SomaFM/SecretAgent - such fun! This winter's gonna fly by! I'm using the std USB 'printer' type cable in to my 2012 HP Pavilion laptop (running non-TPM Windows 11). The latency/lag (fully adjustable) is a bit annoying but...with a more powerful laptop that would be no problem. As it is it's tolerable. The software I'm using is GG Audio's Blue3 which includes the Leslie cabinets (fully adjustable). It's a stand alone version. I'm playing SecretAgent via Firefox and the USB audio mixes overtop so fine! Smiling from ear to ear 🙂

[@ZeroMilk]

I feel like a complete idiot. I didn't realize you had to hook the keyboard OUT to the cable IN, and the keyboard IN to the cable OUT. I've spent hours messing with all kinds of things, and of course the solution would be something this simple. Thanks, man.

[@reubenchng]

hey you got it. That's a win!

[@MK-dg6qj]

Hi! Thanks a lot, really helpful and easy tutorial. One question though: once u connected the piano/keyboard to the computer and play the DAW, is the sound coming from the Piano/keyboard speakers? I want the sound to come from the Piano/Keyboard speakers instead of external speakers. How to do it? Thanks

[@gianluca4482]

@@jesseanningyoshihara3102 mee too

Thank you

[@seancommerford8677]

Thank you so much dude...hours of google all leading up to this video.

[@Andra1150]

I'm thinking which keyboard piano should I choose - either the one that has MIDI Out/In, or the one that does not have MIDI connectors, but has a USB Type B connector. Will I be able to connect the keyboard piano to the computer via USB Type B and also use it as midi -keyboard? And which is better - midi connector or usb? Is there a fundamental difference?

[@DragonKhy]

Me in 2020: “damn I need one for my old keyboard...” Also me in 2020: “oh yea...Amazon...”

[@firasman2391]

Thank you

[@1ladylane]

thanks for this!

[@reubenchng]

its my pleasure! Love making videos for the community.

[@marshallm.9787]

Hi ! Great videos ! I would like to know why I plug my old keyboard in my scarlett 2i2, but in my Fl Studio 20 I can’t see the link of my keyboard appears in my midi inputs , I choose « generic controller » option but the link still not appears…. Do you have an idea of what I did wrong ? …. Or can you tell quickly the step I need to know for my old keyboard become a « generic controller » ? I hope you read this I need some help! Thank you !

[@aniloberoi]

Lovely

[@BreakingDAD75]

hi Reuben. I've been searching for a lot of info about how to use my old Yamaha keyboard to play new sounds and trying to play my midi files on it. I wonder if you could please help me, I've connected all as you show on your video, but I guess there's some setup on my piano I'm not doing. My KB has a midi function that includes templates for assigning the send/recieve channels, controlling KB, etc. Is there some standar pattern I must follow to do this? I thank you in advance for your hellpfull answer

[@Pianoforfun5013]

Thanks for this video... But I want to know what should I prefer a midi controller or a portable keyboard for keyboard learning purpose.

[@reubenchng]

+Gajanand Verma keyboard learning purpose, get a keyboard. You can just fire the thing up and practice away. No need to hassle with setting up softwares and instruments.

[@AmielSol2]

hi!! i would just like to ask if there are no required software to make the keyboard as a midi controller? thanks!!!

[@rastayou4329]

Thanks. 😎🍻

[@stylianip.6471]

hi, I am quite new to this. I have a stage piano and I managed to connect it to my scarlett 4i4 with a midi cable. I am facing big latency. The current buffer size I use on cubase is 256. I am working on a laptop (it has the requirements for cubase etc. and I have a lot of space) but I am afraid to use a higher number. What do you suggest? What buffer size is better to use on a laptop?

[@SanyamKaushal]

What all functions can we perform after connecting iPhone(GarageBand app) to keyboard ? Can we give input as we give desired sound input through PC and use keyboard as MIDI ?? And particular website from where we can download sound file pack?

[@TheApril1610]

Thanks for showing how to use it as a MIDI. Do you also know how to record it in the DAW ? ( using the original sound of the piano or strings etc and send this sound as a recording into the DAW (ableton) thatd be absolutely amazing if youd know that! XXXXXXX

[@lancermohler9437]

you would need an interface and usually a guitar cord connection into the interface, then record it onto an audio track.

[@nocheastral8219]

Hello awesome video! Bro ! I have a doubt can I use this method with a yamaha keytar shs 10 ? I wanna used the yamaha keytar shs 10 has a midi Controller to control Vst in cubase. Thank you

[@gamerajpro5531]

Thank u so much

[@90s-Trance_86]

I have connect my KORG Triton with a Tulip with 2 plugins (STEREO sound). How you must trasfer the Samples of FL studio (VST machine) to the KORG Triton? Can you make a vid of that

[@asianguyguitars1251]

Reuban, i hope you reply as i really need help right now bro.. you use the exact Pa50 as mine, how do you get ur PA50 to send out midi signal? What are your configurations in the GLOBAL MIDI options in your PA50? thanks so much!

[@idzuanidris1501]

hi I have a quick question. I have an old Yamaha keyboard lying around and I want to use it as a MIDI Controller. So I googled a few MIDI to USB cable and found a lot, from the cheap to the expensive one. Is there any differences between those? I know it wouldn't affect the sound quality as everything is Digital but im scared that it might have latency. That would be a big NO for me.

[@phantom-gi4qq]

Thank you , btw what software did u use ?

[@yungkg3495]

What midi software do you use? By chance also thank you so much

[@minecraftavatarofhunterbiden]

so you are doing xlr to usb right? have you done usb2 to usb to use a keyboard as a midi controller for your daw? i think thats how i did it a long time ago but i forgot xD

[@calebsam7372]

Which software is used. And what are the setting to be done in the software. Plz make a video

[@sathisdesilva192]

Thanks Ruben, I have PA 50 and the cable I got from Ebay before watching this video did not work and Should I get the cable recommended by you from Amazon. Also do I need to change any midi settings in my PA 50

[@mshl114]

Your video is very useful.. but can I midi map my keyboard?

[@hughfogarty7923]

Would it be possible to plug a mic into the midi in and then record vocals through the keyboard

[@DelCampoProductions.]

Wow!