Midi not working properly on M1 MacBook Pro

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The incompatibility discussed here is not about the controller, but the interface. Clearly some interfaces don't work with M1 (MOTU), some are being upgraded so that they will (see above). and some were of such a design that this was never an issue (MIO). My 20-year old Yamaha kb works fine with the right interface. However, I also have an ancient MIDIMan controller that is no longer supported and I have been unable to find drivers that will get it working on any interface. Seems to me that if you mean "obsolete" rather than "incompatible," you might have the same issue. Otherwise, try one of these interfaces that are reported to be working with M1/Big Sur.

Update of my history.

Moog answered me. Their answer, as Waldorf 's answer, was "USB is a fixed protocol and therefore independent of the system (Windows/Mac) or operating system OS".

It seems pretty clear to me that it is an Apple issue.

All those devices that use only a simple midi protocol and do not need drivers must be recognized by the computer.

I hope first of all Apple admits that there is an issue with a usb ports and then tell us if they are looking to solve it.

It’s obvious that M1 has some midi issues. Most gear manufacturers offer the same answer (their products are class compliant and there’s not much they can do about it). Strangely enough some gear works though (Native Instruments, for example).

We need to make this escalate

so that Apple takes the issue seriously. As more and more people switch to M1 based machines, this will be unavoidable. However, I’m still wondering how it could be that this MIDI limitation still is not headline news.

FIXED! I got the iConnectivity mioXC and now my M1 MBP is receiving midi!!!! Both my M-Audio Ozone and my Yamaha MOX8 are working with all my DAW apps: Logic Pro X, Protools, and Studio One! (I haven't tried GB yet as I don't really use it, but if Logic Pro X works, I'm sure GB will work as well).

I don't know what's different about it - perhaps because it's midi only (no audio), that makes a difference.

Highly recommended! It may be the best $50 I've spent in a while.

Now onto music creation!!!!

Standard Console.app. Filter by errors + "midi" text. Then reconnect your device in question.

Hey Chuck. I have the same problem, but with my Mac mini M1 and my Emagic AMT8 midi interface.

It's detected in System Report under USB ports. But not detected in AUDIO MIDI setup / MIDI Studio.

Do you have any more solutions?

Thanks

Wow, I’ve been a Mac user for 20 years and I never noticed this native app 😲

but cool. I’m gonna try it to see if I gave any error in midi. You might be right, but I have to try it anyway. Thanks buddy

Same problem here. Also with A&H K2, as well as with AKAI MPK249.

I was hoping that the 11.2 OS update would fix this, but unfortunately it didn't.

It's actually quite a big issue that M1-based Macs have this problem with midi. I hope Apple takes it seriously and reacts as soon as possible!

Yup,

I bought a MacBook Pro M1 specifically for gigging....it’s basically a friggin brick. Midi interfaces don’t work. Gig performer has audio handling issues, can use BandHelper.

Apple made a mess out of this yet again....hardware before developer inclusion and software compatibility..

irresponsible. Where is the next Jobs because clearly the care for customers take a back seat to profit, innovation and expanding the brand in a responsible manner.

apple.....do better...you owe it to us. NO EXCUSES.

Sorry, I’m a bit new to this. Would this mean that you could use an otherwise incompatible MIDI controller through an interface and it will work just fine? With all the full integration features, etc?

My setup…migrating to USB.

it’s clear midi is going to be a while since companies like motu don’t care about existing base, only new sales…clear sign of a company in trouble..

So I’m abandoning midi and using gig performer, BandHelper and a solid usb hub. Bye bye midi.

I just bought a MBP M1 on Saturday and am also having problems getting either of my 2 Midi keyboards recognized. I have an M-Audio Ozone and a Yamaha MOX8. They both worked just fine via USB on my old MacPro, but nada on the M1. I tried both direct USB and via my Apogee Duet (which works for audio just fine).

I just ordered the iConnectivity mioXC and should get it tomorrow or the next day. I'll post if it solves the issue. Otherwise, I may just return my new computer (that I just spent about 12 hours downloading apps and stuff. It's just so hard to believe that six months in on a new product and they don't have something so basic like midi fixed yet - on a computer used by musicians all over the world. :(

My Apogee Duet is working with my M1 MBP. The software to control the details is only coming out 6/22 as a beta, but it's working just fine and I can set the levels directly on the device instead of in software...not quite as convenient, but it works.