Connecting music keyboards to computer
I have an iMac running 10.6. I have two music keyboards. One of them should connect with a MIDI cable to a USB port on the back of the computer. This is a Casio model CTK-601 and has MIDI input and output ports. They are round connecters with 5 pins in each plug. My other keyboard is new and is connected with a USB cable.
(1) Will I have to get two MIDI cables (one input, one output) just to play the keyboard with my computer? Do all MIDI cables have a round end?
(2) I've noticed that my new keyboard (the one with the direct USB connection) plays only when I am in Garage Band. Is there a way to make the keyboard sound without going into Garage Band. I find Garage Band difficult to understand and intimidating to use.
(3) I would rather use the Casio since it has a lot more "bells and whistles" on it compared to the newer keyboard.
(3) Is there a tutorial available about how to set all this up? I saw nothing about MIDI devices in the Missing Manual.
My goal is to be able just to sit down and play these keyboards over my computer speakers.
(1) Will I have to get two MIDI cables (one input, one output) just to play the keyboard with my computer? Do all MIDI cables have a round end?
(2) I've noticed that my new keyboard (the one with the direct USB connection) plays only when I am in Garage Band. Is there a way to make the keyboard sound without going into Garage Band. I find Garage Band difficult to understand and intimidating to use.
(3) I would rather use the Casio since it has a lot more "bells and whistles" on it compared to the newer keyboard.
(3) Is there a tutorial available about how to set all this up? I saw nothing about MIDI devices in the Missing Manual.
My goal is to be able just to sit down and play these keyboards over my computer speakers.
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6)
