How can I get my Korg M50 Workstation to work in Logic?

Hi,

a MIDI interface alone will not enable you to record the sound of an external keyboard.

You will need a combined Audio/MIDI interface. Many Interfaces come with Audio and MIDI together. You can then trigger the Korg with Logic's MIDI tracks and record the sound of the Korg into an Audio track.

Also, once you have got your Interface, see "aggregate device" (just preventing another inevitable question)

Fox

Don't buy this, but this: http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/PreSonus-AudioBox-USB?sku=243007

🙂

With MIDI only, you won't get happy.

Fox

You want me to be honest? I won't buy anything from M-Audio. Heard a lot of issues about them devices here in the forum. However, some of them might be without problems. I would recommend testing it before you pay the bill...

Just search this forum (and the Logic Pro Forums) for "Audio Interface" and "M-Audio" and see for yourself.

Fox

Maybe back in 2002 with the M-Audio USB Duo...

Their curent product works just fine with Macs and Logic.

Learn something: Nothing in life is "safe". But you can buy one if you really want to 🙂 However, like i said: If you have the opportunity to test one in the store, go for it.

I would recommend a firewire interface, but that's totally up to you. Many here would recommend the Apogee Duet, but we've heard of broken devices there, too. I myself have a broken Alesis that needs multiple plug into USB / pull out of USB to start up, but once it works, it is great. I used an Edirol UA-25 EX with great pleasure and usually work with the Tascam Fireone.

To test the Thing, connect a dynamic mic and record something with the Gain knobs turned to full gain. Listen to the hiss. Listen to the soft background noises of the room you are testing in (maybe cough or tell something far away from the mic, hear a car passing by or so). Buy the one with the least hiss while having clear and crisp background noises.

Fox