I have a Casio CTK-2100 that I am currently playing around with in Logic Pro 9. It can record and playback the different instruments fine using MIDI tracks. But I was wondering if it is possible to use the keyboard as an input device for a software instrument instead of the "Step Input Keyboard".
Is it? If so, how do I set it up?
Logic Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
Try it, it sounds like you already have the keyboard functioning, should work right off.
Logic requires inititive and curiosity... and and occasional read of the manual.
Try it, it sounds like you already have the keyboard functioning, should work right off.
Logic requires inititive and curiosity... and and occasional read of the manual.
Sorry about being stupid. It worked as you said.
BTW, I looked at the Logic 9 User Manual and I did not see any mention of using a MIDI device as an input device. It mentioned using MIDI devices but not in concert of with a software instrument.
I just looked again and it is mentioned in an obtuse way. In the "Getting to Know MIDI Recording"
"MIDI regions are recorded in real time, or using a number of 'step input' methods, on software instrument and external MIDI tracks. For details about these methods, see MIDI Step Input Recording."
I think part of my issue is that I do not know what things are called in Logic Pro.
Next time, I will do my best to spend more hours reading the manual.
Yes, the terminology can be a bear, many, many years ago when I started using Logic the manuals were written completely by the programmers, while they were quite humorous in places the were also really hard to understand so I learned/realized.. you can't really do anything so wrong it's going to destroy your computer so why not go ahead and experiment. I learned the basics of Logic without a manual, months later when I went back to find some some details I could figure out the manual made a lot more sense.
Logic has been somewhat Appleized but it's not really an Apple program, it was purchased almost as developed as it is now... a lot of the additions a fluff to make it easier to understand for new users while at the same time there are some real improvements.
This is personal opinion: With all of the forums/online tutorials...etc...etc. It seems users are learning (but not understanding) the same things, plus everyone wants to use it right away so nobody takes a deep breath and investigates on their own. Logic is a deep, deep program, while learning don't be afraid to go off on a tangent and explore the program without any other input, it can actually be inspirational. One other thing good about the manual or "Online Help", in looking up a function you will invariably come across a related concept that will provide further insight.
And..... have fun.
Can I use a MIDI keyboard as an input device for a software instrument?
