How to connect my keyboard so I can use it when recording software instruments

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How to connect my keyboard so I can use it when recording software instruments

Ok so I have logic express 9.1.7... I play guitar so I have been using it to record real instruments for a few months now, but I want to expand my recording ability and start using the software instruments that logic provides because they are great. I have a YAMAHA DGX-505 portable grand piano that I have running into my steinberg sound card which then runs into my mixer and finally into my computer. Everything works great, but when I try using the keyboard as a MIDI device (or whatever it is that allows me to use it as a controller for the software instrument) no sound is heard. I want to be able to use this feature without having to use the keyboard on my computer because it limits the range I can play. So any help would be GREATLY appreciated

Logic Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on May 28, 2012 11:45 AM

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Blueberry

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May 28, 2012 12:21 PM in response to ChEmWen

You probably need to install the Yamaha MIDI driver http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalkeyboards/dg x_series/dgx-505/?mode=model and then you can connected it directly via USB with your computer.

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ChEmWen Author

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May 28, 2012 12:37 PM in response to Blueberry

Wow, never thought of that. thanks for the response

UPDATE: I tried this and it did absolutely nothing. It seemed like that was the issue, bu after downloading the driver, nothing happened in my software

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May 23, 2014 5:02 PM in response to ChEmWen

Hey ChEmWen - I worked it out! I think I had the same problem as you, and the first driver I download didn't work. It took some more searching, you need to download the CORRECT for your OS driver from

here:

http://download.yamaha.com/usb_midi/

I sent YAMAHA a message on their facebook support letting them know of their problem:

Hey, I worked it out, I had downloaded the wrong driver for my OS. I think you need to update this page:

http://download.yamaha.com/search/detail/?1400890058...

So that users are ACTUALLY directed to download from HERE:

http://download.yamaha.com/usb_midi/

I only managed to find the CORRECT driver by doing a more thorough google search.

Anyway I hope this helps!!! Cheers.

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