Casio MIDI Driver??

I just bought a Casio Privia PX-320 for my son.
I assumed he would be able to use it as a MIDI keyboard with GB.
It even has a USB port (in addition to MIDI IN and MIDI OUT).
Casio does NOT offer drivers for the Apple platform!!!

Any suggestions as to how I can use this keyboard with GB on my iBook?

Thanks!
PS: I DID try using a USB connection but GB did NOT see anything that was MIDI.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Feb 24, 2009 10:41 AM

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Mar 10, 2009 4:17 PM in response to poflynn

With the Casio Privia PX-120, which has MIDI ports and earphone jacks (but no line outs or USB):

(1) Could the earphone jacks send the Casio music signal into the Mac and GB for recording?

(2) What cables and/or adapter would be needed?

(3) With that hookup, could the Mac's earphone jack be used to listen to the Casio while being played?

Thank you.

Mar 10, 2009 6:14 PM in response to HangTime

Thanks so much for the Casio PX-120/Mac answers. Very helpful.

I have another question which may not belong in this forum but I can't see where else it would go.

Recording the sound signal from the Casio PX-120 into the Mac, what kind of file size would be generated? I realize this may vary with sample rate and/or other factors, but let's say a half-hour or hour of continuous music. Is there a way to predict this?

I would probably save directly to external HD, and then at times burn to CD.

Thank you.

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