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Connecting Yamaha Clavinova to My Computer

Hello. I have searched for days and cannot find an answer that is specific to the devices I want to connect.


I have a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-501 that has a MIDI in and out cable interface and internal tone generators (at least I'm pretty sure it has them internally). I purchased a MIDI to USB cable in hopes that I would be able to easily connect the piano to my 2016 Macbook Pro but am unable to find a MIDI input signal from the audio MIDI setup application. Obviously everyone seems to incur problems when setting up their first MIDI device and I am no exception. Would someone please tell me exactly what more I need to purchase/do in order to be able to connect my Clavinova to my computer and use Logic Pro X. I would like to be able to create beats and overlay tracks in real time similar to Pat Ryan on youtube (DAT WAY!! Making a Migos style beat in Logic Pro X - YouTube for anyone interested in knowing exactly what I'm talking about).


Additionally, if anyone knows more about my Yamaha Clavinova the problem may be on that end as well for all I'm aware... the MIDI setup seems overly-complicated, because I can click on MIDI setup on the piano screen and it gives me like 8 different customizable options for MIDI setup that I have no idea how to use.


Below I have attached images of the cable interface for my piano and an image of the cable I bought in hopes of connecting my Mac and the piano. A million thanks to whoever can answer my question.





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MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 11.0.3

Posted on Oct 30, 2017 8:33 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2017 7:01 PM

Hi ! You have to download this driver

USB-MIDI Driver for Mac OS X (10.5.x - 10.9.x)

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


it works even on 10.12.6 Sierra

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Connecting Yamaha Clavinova to My Computer

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