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The track view must be controlling Audio volume and the midi controller output is midi volume, which explains why the track fader is not moving. Regards.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This is exactly what I needed. I could not for the life of me figure out how to get the record/play/arrow buttons on my keystation 49es to work. They were playing notes just as you demonstrated. Changing the setting to “TRANSPORT” it makes total sense now. Thank you I still have some hair left!
Cheers pal. Short and to the point. Weird we have to use this Mackie thing for Keystation models where all the other M-Audio keybs are natively supported. Thanks again pal
Thx mate, after one day of searching I finally found your video and set my m-audio up. It's a shame that M-audio doesn't mention this final step on Logic pro tutorial....
To control the fader its just going to preferences and click on the learn message and push the volume up and down then click done ... with that you can see the fader moving up and down.. Thanks
You're an absolute legend! I couldn't figure out why it suddenly stopped working on new projects I created. Every time I opened an old project file the fader worked perfectly fine moving on screen. Thanks again for lettings me and others know the solution if they're having the same issue 🙂
I FIXED IT!!!!! I FUCKING FIXEDDD ITTTTTTTYT!!!!! C.A.N.T thank you enough. I swear, I got the keyboard and I was DYING to get it to work. I feel like a kid on Christmas. I'm. So. Thankful. I'm not even religious but God bless you
I found this morning Your steps to connect my new M 1 Keystation were very clear and concise. Following along with you, It was up and running in no time. Additionally, I was able to realize how the subtlties of ongoing Mac OS and Logic pro upgrades can glitch a brilliant demonstration. There are a couple steps that were clouded which I attribute to an update in Logic 10.8.1 to Ventura from Mojave which shifted things around just enough... but I have used logic for over 10 years, so I was familiar enough to catch the change which probably happened since you originally posted these helpful steps. Thanks again.@@MJWMediaStudios
This doesn't work for Logic Pro 10.7.8 using rosetta. The mackie control addition doesn't play into the keystation Mk3, you still get piano sounds using the transport. Further the ADVANCED setting has one check box for "Enable Complete Features" in which all the features from Customization and Control to Score Editor are merely information boxes with no ability to adjust their setting individually. It's now a global command. Any setting advice form anyone?
The Audio-Midi set-up is fine: Using a 5 Midi Pin cable with the MK3 61 Keystation set for the Midi Out only, it is connected to a UA Volt I USB Audio Interface "Midi In" with my mid 2012 MacBook Pro Logic Pro 10.6.3 in Catalina that was installed with an internal SSD. So, what specific setup devices should I assign in the control surface's input & output parameters to hear the keyboard?
hello, I tried to plug it in. I did. but even plugged in via usb, I don't hear anything. not even the basic keys. all lights do work and the keyboard is on as well. I just don't understand how to get any sound out of it
hi. Have you assigned a software instrument to the track in order to have sound? also when you tap on your keys, are the notes displaying on the in and out on the top display panel with the tempo information etc?
Hey great tutorial. I am having trouble tho, my input is in transport and my out put is kaystation49 but it doesnt say AUDIO USB. I see the name twice if you know what I mean
Hi. That's a little strange that it doesn't display USB midi in the output. If it is still showing up twice then I guess one of those two options must be correct. Have you tried selecting both of them separately to see if any of them work? Also maybe try connecting your Keystation 49 to a different USB port if you have one available. I'm sorry if I misunderstood your question when saying you can see the name twice.
Yes you can delete that Mackey just click on that Mackey and press delete it will delete it. don't do it with the mouse and click it won't work only if you click with the mouse and hit delete from the computer keyboard.
You explained everything well but it’s not working for my Alesis VI61 .. the midi im using does not show so im not sure what one to choose to add to my control surface set up.. I tried adding the top option “(other) Recording light” and change my output and input to VI61 keyboard but still doesn’t work.. do you know anything else I should try? Thanks
I think the Alesis v161 functions has to be assigned / mapped manually within logic pro. Is the midi keyboard working in terms of making sounds when you tap the keys as it should just be plug and play to use as a standard midi controller / piano. There are plenty of videos on TH-cam on how to assign or map your buttons which doesn't take to long. Unfortunately not all brands work using this method and have to be setup manually.
@@MJWMediaStudios yeah it still plays when it’s plugged in, just not all the functions work on the keyboard, such as the play/stop/record buttons… but okay I’ll check out videos on how to assign/map the buttons to work.. thanks for the help!
@@MeloGbeats hi, man！thanks for your question. I am getting confused to apply Alesis on logic pro too. The piano keyboard works but other buttons just play randomly.
Mackie is the one that is used for m-audio. You can try the m-audio option but it may not work. Most of the midi controllers I've used had to be used with mackie control. Doesn't always work for all manufactures, but most of them have mackie support.
So I have the 49es keystation and it only works with certain vst which is crazy. the record key on the keyboards work and all but doesn't work with omnisphere on Kontakt. do you know why?
I think it's because it isn't compatible with with kontakt or omnisphere. I know that kontakt sell their own keyboards and hardware to use with their VSTs and they probably don't want to provide support for 3rd party accessories.
The issue we are experiencing is midi keyboard sensitivity as in if you barely touch a key on the midi keyboard it will get recorded. We want it to that you have to really press the midi keyboard key to trigger a record. How do you set this sensitivity? I know people like to relate sensitivity to velocity, but that can easily be addressed.
I'm not aware of a way this can be done inside of logic pro apart from adjusting the velocity. In most cases you will have the sensitivity adjustment buttons on your midi controller. Have a look in your user manual to see if you have an option for changing sensitivity. Sorry I couldn't be much help
Nice tutorial 🥇, another thing I want to, is to change the sound used when I tap a pad button, I mean I want to assign a track for every single pad button, in that way i can change the sound used tapping them. How can I do that??
Hi. You'll have to manually assign all of your pads or buttons to logic pro using the Preferences > Control Surfaces > Learn Assignment in order to have your pads do specific Things. You should find plenty of videos on TH-cam on assigning midi controllers.
Hi. A lot of older controllers have stopped working in recent updates of logic. i guess they're just not supported anymore and there isn't really a work around. Sorry I can't help.
Hey. Check out this video and see if it helps th-cam.com/video/os9a7h8sQwg/w-d-xo.html novation launchpad is used with the live loops grid inside of logic
I have been having problems with midi. The tuning on the piano pluggins are inconsistance. Sometimes it goes out of tune with itself. How can i remedy this? Any settings i need to adjust? How can i know if its the keyboard or soundcard?
Hi. It's hard to help with a solution when I can't see the issue for myself. What plugins are you using? What brand mini controller are you using? It could just a simple fix, like you've assigned a pitch bend and not noticed, and now it sounds out of tune. If you can give me a little more information, I'll try my best to help you out 🙂
Have you routed the keyboard via USB directly to you computer, or have you used the midi in and out on the back of the focusrite? The sound card shouldn't really be affected as the keyboard is only sending and receiving midi data which will trigger the sounds inside of logic. Unless you have placed a certain effect on the midi channel, or changed any settings on the patch, a midi controller should never be out of tune. The problem could be with the logic sound files if it's specific to the steinway and yamaha patches. Have you tried updated your sound library inside of logic (or maybe reinstall it) has this just been a recent issue, or has it always sounded out of tune?
No you don't need to delete logic, you can just go to the logic pro menu on the top left corner and you'll see an option for sound library. Inside of there will be a option to download essential sounds or reinstall sound library. It should just check for missing or corrupt files and replace them. It could be a pitch bend problem, but it's generally hard to know for sure when I can't see if for myself. Sorry I can't be any more help 🙂
Let me know if reinstalling the sound library worked. Make sure you let all the sounds re-index after they've downloaded. Logic should tell you it's indexing the files and putting them into the correct folders etc. After that, just close and reopen logic and see if it's solved the issue. If not I'll try and find a way of disabling the pitch wheel 🙂
If it doesn't work out of the box then you'll need to try one of the settings in this video. Depending on the brand of your midi controller, there may also be a driver available for download on the manufacturer website to work with logic.
What brand keyboard are you using with logic? Most of the time they are plug and play and logic will automatically recognise them. (At least the midi input) occasionally you may have to go to the manufacture website and download a driver if you can't find it in logic pros list of controller setups.
@@markwatterson8404 unfortunately not mate, after months of trying different videos and tutorials etc I ended up just buying a new keyboard 2nd hand off eBay. Luckily the Akai was gifted to me so I didn’t lose out on anything really but this one did exactly what I needed the second I plugged it in. Sorry I can’t be of help pal, good luck
First thing you say in this video is that your keyboard should be able to play sounds in logic as soon as you plug it in. Mine does not. It can play it’s own instruments if I create an audio track, but how do I get it to play logic sounds in a MIDI track?
hola como estas ? sabes que tengo un M audio KeyStudio y logic pro X y de pronto cuando estoy tocando se desconecta el mismo de repente y no suena mas , sabras algo al respecto? gracias
@@MJWMediaStudios hola ya he probado otros cables y sigue el mismo error, de hecho probe el mismo cable con el teclado en una imac vieja del 2010 y funciona perfecto , al parecer son las mac mas nuevas que estan presentando ese error, error con el midi . me refiero a las mac del 2017 en adelante ya no se que hacer. a no ser que el problema sea porque el teclado es un Maudio bien viejito como del 2010 un Keystudio
Try this video th-cam.com/video/k9O0wuZI6u8/w-d-xo.html unfortunately the akai mpk series are a little more difficult to get to work with logic. A lot of people get frustrated with trying to set them up, but hopefully that other video will help 🙂
Hi. With the keylab 49 you usually have to place the midi controller into DAW MODE before setting it up in Logic Pro. I think it's the second pad to enable DAW mode. Turn that on first and then try the setup process again. 🙂
I have the roland fp30 too and I just connected it via a usb cable and it worked perfectly as a midi keyboard without having to change any settings. Have you tried using a different usb cable as it really should be plug and play
@@MJWMediaStudios yes I think the cable is fine but I am just confused on opening the track and not sure which input set up should I choose to make it detect the MIDI.
You need to select a software instrument track and assign any sound to it, such as bass, piano, strings etc. Then it should work fine once you start pressing on your piano keys and the sound should play.
Thank you for this! Just wondering how you can do this with multiple knobs and sliders like the RolandA800Pro. I have been really frustrated trying to figure out how I can use it the way it used to be when the A800pro control surface plugin was still usable before the updates of LogicX. Can't seem to find a new control surface plugin anywhere as well. Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you.
Hi. Other than manually assigning all the buttons and knobs to specific parameters within logic pro (which can take some time) I don't know any other way you can get it working. Sorry I couldn't help.
@@MJWMediaStudios Thank you for your reply. I tried manually assigning individual control but it’s just very complicated than I thought. I have decided to just sell it and will get a new one that’s plug and play and corresponds to the mapping of Logic proX without the need of manual assignments. Korg nanokontrol2 is the one that works well for me with Monterey and Logic proX 10.7.3. Thank you again.
Super same key station it worked, but I'm wondering if there's a way to browse Alchemy preset while opened using the left and right on the keyboard. Is there a way to enable?
@@MJWMediaStudios i found the way now I enjoy also changing the preset with the keyboard with learn more and searching for "next plugin setting or sampler instrument"
Can you show us how to setup the sustain. I plugged my sustain pedal in my midi keyboard which is from alesis and it’s reversing the sustain,means if I leave it, the sustain is on. If I press it the sustain goes off. How can I get it right?
Hi. You need to reverse polarity for the sustain pedal inside of logic. You'll find plenty of videos on TH-cam to help you. Just search "reverse polarity in logic pro" 🙂
Hi. Does logic recognise the notes being pressed to produce any sound? Usually it would recognise midi note Input from most midi controllers with just plugging it in via USB. With most older keyboards, you may have to manually assign all the knobs and faders to control logic pros interface. You'll find plenty of videos on TH-cam regarding manually setting up a midi controller. If logic isn't picking up any of the notes pressed from the keys, then I'm not entirely sure how you can get it to work. Sorry I couldn't be much help.
@@MJWMediaStudios No it doesn't. Mac users with M1 chips have no 'easy' here. I asked at a Music Shop today and the dude was very kind, tried to help me and said many customers are struggling too. He said there is a way but it requires changing security settings.
You'd think that the M1 chip and Logic Pro X both being created by apple that it would just work flawlessly without any issues. I'm still using the imac pro and haven't switched to the M1 chip yet, so I've got no experience with fixing midi or audio issues. I'm sorry I couldn't help you solve this.
Hey there, merry christmas and a happy new healthy year!! I have a huge problem he last month with my Akai MPK Mini mk3.I use Logic Pro X and when i connect it in the setup menu it shows up the device....everything ok BUT.....when input/output ports are in MPK Mini mk3 the keyboard doesnt work ,and some keys minimize/maximize the interface of DAW.Only the pads play sounds.What is going on please help me!!
Hi. I'm really sorry but I honestly can't help you out with the akia MPK series. I used to own one myself and just couldn't get it to function correctly with logic pro X. I just gave up in the end and purchased the M-Audio Keystation. I know you can manually assign the pads etc, but it was a lot of messing around from what I remember.
@@MJWMediaStudios Appreciate so much for responding so fast!!Pffff i understood….i have to do the same soon with issues like this. Thank you once more and keep going with great work! ✌️
What do you do if you're connecting a really old keyboard with a MIDI to USB cable? The keyboard works fine and has the right ports and everything but it won't work in Logic :/
Update - select something in the Control Surface Setup menu that's the closest to your keyboard (I picked the Roland SI-24 because I have a 1989 Roland U-20 keyboard). Then under 'Device' select 'USB MIDI Interface' for Output and 'Any' for Input. And make sure the input cable goes in the out and the output cable goes in the in on your physical keyboard, I completely missed that bit ahaha. After doing all that it finally worked!!! YES!!! Thank you for the video, I would never have known any of this stuff
I'm glad you got it working 🙂 I remember using one of the older midi cables many years ago, and that it had to be connected backwards with the in connection going into the out port, and the out connection going into the in port.
Hi. Quite often they will use the same settings, so if you choose the 61 it may work fine for the Q88. As far as Im aware the only difference is the additional piano keys. Also the Q88 is very simular to the m-audio Keystation, so try following the same settings in this video with using the Mackie control option.
@@MJWMediaStudios I did it a couple hours ago and used the same manufacture thing, it worked , but I want to know how to use the mod wheel with stuff on logic ,l
I find that the mod wheel works with the EXS24 plugin and when using synths. But it doesn't always work on every plugin or software instrument. You'll just have to play around with different plugins and instrument sounds to see if it has any effect.
I don't have an option to change my input or output. There's no button to change it and right clicking does nothing. It just says output port is off and input port says any.
Hi. I've found this workaround video that should help you connect it to logic. It's a little strange that it doesn't follow the same setup process as the other m-audio Keystations. th-cam.com/video/rBvtCttvwwI/w-d-xo.html sorry I couldn't be any more help or offer a better solution.
Not all midi controllers will display the transport option in the output. You may just have to simple chose the same setting as your output that you choose as your input. That usually will work with different m-audio controllers. I used to own the m-audio code 61, and had to have both the input and output the same setting. Have you tried this? Sorry I can't be anymore help 🙂
Heey Buddy! Great video thanx a lot for it. Can i ask u a question when ur not to busy? Because i have the oldskool version of the Arturia Keylab, the Arturia KeyLab 61 [1st Gen] and a M-AUDIO OxyGen 88 (Midi-Controller) (also without compatible software/drivers these days but the so called driver and/or scripts i'm searchin' for did not lead me anywhere. However when i looked at ur really impressive content i was wondering of maybe this will help with mu situation? What is ur opinion about this. Im using Catalina on MacBook Air, High Sierra on my iMac and High Sierra on my school MacBook Air. But i use the iMac and the MacBook with Cataline for my recordings and productions. Do you think that i can follow the same steps that u did so that it all will work as supposed too? (remember my model is the KeyLab by Arturia [1st gen]. Stand-alone works perfect btw, but in Logic Pro X the configuration gets a bit werd for me haha:). If u don't got the chance to reply then don't feel bad about it, i know its a hard knock world ;-) But i really hope u got something there;-) Cheers from the Netherlands, Thijmen Hazenberg [thijmen@thijmenhazenberg.nl]
Hey. Your arturia keylab should work with following the same steps in this video and choosing Mackie control, but just change your input and output to arturia. As for the Oxygen 88, this is one of those midi controllers that doesn't like to work well with logic. You're not the first person to have issues getting it to function properly in side of logic pro. Unfortunately there really isn't any simple way of getting this to work without maybe mapping all your buttons and functions manually. It's the same process if you use the AKAI MPK midi controller (another midi keyboard that has problems with logic) if you can get your hands on an M-Audio Keystation or M-Audio Code it will make your life much easier as they take a couple of minutes to setup and everything will work as it should following the steps in this video. I'm sorry I wasn't much help with your situation 🙂
Hi, I need an advice. For avoid latency is better to connect my master keyboard to PC and through the PC controlling the external synth sounds while I play masterkeyboard, or should I connect the masterkeyboard directly into the external synth via midi? Does the latency change in this case??
Hi, I generally can't see there being a noticeable difference in latency if connected either way. I guess it all comes down to the equipment you're using. It's just trial and error and trying both methods to see what works better for you.
@@MJWMediaStudios perfect, I always prefer to ask to professionals who knows better than me because I'm a musician but about electronic and tech I'm not so good :) Thank you for answering, I'll try... there is even the audio interface midi connection option so they are 3 different midi connections types :D
@@MJWMediaStudios ok, thanks!! Only another thing, do you think that leaving the audio interface and monitors on from the morning to the midnight could be dangerous? Should I put it off sometimes?
I wouldn't have thought so as studios have them on all day everyday. However, this isn't something I generally do myself, so based on that I wouldn't want to say for sure that it's safe as I could be wrong. Just be safe rather than sorry and don't leave it unattended if you plan on leaving them on for that period of time 🙂
Have you checked your transport menu bar to see if logic is receiving midi data when you tap on a key? Also have you loaded an instrument sound into the channel you are currently using as you won't get any sounds if you haven't.
@@MJWMediaStudios Correct, Logic doesn’t seem to be getting a signal from the controller. There isn’t even a notification on the cpu itself. However, when I connect the controller to the cpu the lights on the m audio controller does illuminate.
I used to own the code 61 and it's a excellent controller. From what I remember you have to set it up in the same way but choose Mackie Designs HUI. The option that has both input and output model and module as HUI (Not Mackie Control) then set both input and outputs to Mackie/HUI. Let me know if this helps 🙂
@@MJWMediaStudios I tried that but the play/ pause/ record buttons don’t work (don’t even trigger a sound)… Always such a hassle to get these things setup…
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The track view must be controlling Audio volume and the midi controller output is midi volume, which explains why the track fader is not moving. Regards.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This is exactly what I needed. I could not for the life of me figure out how to get the record/play/arrow buttons on my keystation 49es to work. They were playing notes just as you demonstrated. Changing the setting to “TRANSPORT” it makes total sense now. Thank you I still have some hair left!
You're welcome. I'm glad this video helped you out 🙂
This changed the way the piano feels and sounds.
Wayy better and no clipping.
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the succinct explanation and directions!
Thanks, this video did more for me than the actual manual and support website of my keyboard!
you were the only one with the correct answer among many. Thanks
Thanks a lot! This is what I've been looking for. Wish you good health!
This method works if you’re doing the initial setup for the Yamaha MX49/61/88.
Great video!
This video helped a LOT! Explained really simply. Thank you!
Perfect video! Clear, straight to the point, and fixed my problem right away. Thanks so much!
You're welcome. Thank you for your comment and feedback 🙂
Cheers pal. Short and to the point.
Weird we have to use this Mackie thing for Keystation models where all the other M-Audio keybs are natively supported.
Thanks again pal
This is the video I needed!! Thank you so much!!
Very well explained !
Nice and simple! Just need to get my MIDI cables & soundcard sorted...
Thanks a lot!
Brilliant video - really helped. Many thanks and I look forward to looking at your other videos.
Thx mate, after one day of searching I finally found your video and set my m-audio up. It's a shame that M-audio doesn't mention this final step on Logic pro tutorial....
You're welcome 🙂 I'm glad the video helped.
To control the fader its just going to preferences and click on the learn message and push the volume up and down then click done ... with that you can see the fader moving up and down.. Thanks
You're an absolute legend! I couldn't figure out why it suddenly stopped working on new projects I created. Every time I opened an old project file the fader worked perfectly fine moving on screen. Thanks again for lettings me and others know the solution if they're having the same issue 🙂
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life saving video! Thanks mate!!
Glad it helped 🙂
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I FIXED IT!!!!! I FUCKING FIXEDDD ITTTTTTTYT!!!!! C.A.N.T thank you enough. I swear, I got the keyboard and I was DYING to get it to work. I feel like a kid on Christmas. I'm. So. Thankful. I'm not even religious but God bless you
You're very welcome. I'm really glad this worked for you 👍
You are an absolute LIFE SAVERRRRR. Thank you!
You're welcome.
When I go to advanced settings, the checkboxes are missing. How do I get them to appear?
Thanks!
This is so generous, thank you so much! 🙂
I found this morning Your steps to connect my new M 1 Keystation were very clear and concise. Following along with you, It was up and running in no time. Additionally, I was able to realize how the subtlties of ongoing Mac OS and Logic pro upgrades can glitch a brilliant demonstration. There are a couple steps that were clouded which I attribute to an update in Logic 10.8.1 to Ventura from Mojave which shifted things around just enough... but I have used logic for over 10 years, so I was familiar enough to catch the change which probably happened since you originally posted these helpful steps. Thanks again.@@MJWMediaStudios
Thank you a lot! Great video!
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Glad you found it useful 🙂
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This doesn't work for Logic Pro 10.7.8 using rosetta. The mackie control addition doesn't play into the keystation Mk3, you still get piano sounds using the transport. Further the ADVANCED setting has one check box for "Enable Complete Features" in which all the features from Customization and Control to Score Editor are merely information boxes with no ability to adjust their setting individually. It's now a global command. Any setting advice form anyone?
The Audio-Midi set-up is fine: Using a 5 Midi Pin cable with the MK3 61 Keystation set for the Midi Out only, it is connected to a UA Volt I USB Audio Interface "Midi In" with my mid 2012 MacBook Pro Logic Pro 10.6.3 in Catalina that was installed with an internal SSD.
So, what specific setup devices should I assign in the control surface's input & output parameters to hear the keyboard?
thanks for this
Thank you!
👍🏻👍🏻 this can help me, although I‘ve not got an M-Audio but a Nektar SE 61, which I haven‘t set up with Logic yet.
Thank you so much brother
thanks bro good job
You're welcome 🙂
this worked in getting the controls assigned except for the mod wheel. when I open the mod wheel it sound like a yo-yo. any idea on how to fix this?
Good job!
I'm not hearing any notes on my 61, which shouldchoose whencreate a new track?
Have you assigned a software instrument to your new track (piano/strings/bass etc?) If it's an empty channel strip there wouldn't be any sound.
I’ve tried this mine still doesn’t work😢 got light on the keyboard so it’s working! Confused! Great video tho x
Awesome..
Thank you.
You're welcome 🙂
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Mine doesn't have a "transport" option. I've tried all the other options and nothing works.
I don't see a transport option for mine...only USB MIDI, MIDI MIN, MINI Mckie HUI and MINI Editor. Help?
What brand midi controller are you using? Did you choose mackie control in the setup before setting the input and output?
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What about left and right arrow placed on the up left corner? What they do?
I have an older Yamaha P-35, electric piano with midi connection capability, I’m hopeful this will work for me. 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Hopefully it will 🙂
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what about Roland 2000?
hello, I tried to plug it in. I did. but even plugged in via usb, I don't hear anything. not even the basic keys. all lights do work and the keyboard is on as well. I just don't understand how to get any sound out of it
hi. Have you assigned a software instrument to the track in order to have sound? also when you tap on your keys, are the notes displaying on the in and out on the top display panel with the tempo information etc?
I had no option to change import or output.
Hey great tutorial. I am having trouble tho, my input is in transport and my out put is kaystation49 but it doesnt say AUDIO USB. I see the name twice if you know what I mean
Hi. That's a little strange that it doesn't display USB midi in the output. If it is still showing up twice then I guess one of those two options must be correct. Have you tried selecting both of them separately to see if any of them work? Also maybe try connecting your Keystation 49 to a different USB port if you have one available. I'm sorry if I misunderstood your question when saying you can see the name twice.
Yes you can delete that Mackey just click on that Mackey and press delete it will delete it. don't do it with the mouse and click it won't work only if you click with the mouse and hit delete from the computer keyboard.
You explained everything well but it’s not working for my Alesis VI61 .. the midi im using does not show so im not sure what one to choose to add to my control surface set up.. I tried adding the top option “(other) Recording light” and change my output and input to VI61 keyboard but still doesn’t work.. do you know anything else I should try? Thanks
I think the Alesis v161 functions has to be assigned / mapped manually within logic pro. Is the midi keyboard working in terms of making sounds when you tap the keys as it should just be plug and play to use as a standard midi controller / piano. There are plenty of videos on TH-cam on how to assign or map your buttons which doesn't take to long. Unfortunately not all brands work using this method and have to be setup manually.
@@MJWMediaStudios yeah it still plays when it’s plugged in, just not all the functions work on the keyboard, such as the play/stop/record buttons… but okay I’ll check out videos on how to assign/map the buttons to work.. thanks for the help!
@@MeloGbeats hi, man！thanks for your question. I am getting confused to apply Alesis on logic pro too. The piano keyboard works but other buttons just play randomly.
I have a keystation 61 MK3 but you saying download the Mackie design but why not the M- audio?
Mackie is the one that is used for m-audio. You can try the m-audio option but it may not work. Most of the midi controllers I've used had to be used with mackie control. Doesn't always work for all manufactures, but most of them have mackie support.
Does anybody know if there are any issues using the Keystation mk3 with the M1 chip computers?
So I have the 49es keystation and it only works with certain vst which is crazy. the record key on the keyboards work and all but doesn't work with omnisphere on Kontakt. do you know why?
I think it's because it isn't compatible with with kontakt or omnisphere. I know that kontakt sell their own keyboards and hardware to use with their VSTs and they probably don't want to provide support for 3rd party accessories.
The issue we are experiencing is midi keyboard sensitivity as in if you barely touch a key on the midi keyboard it will get recorded. We want it to that you have to really press the midi keyboard key to trigger a record. How do you set this sensitivity? I know people like to relate sensitivity to velocity, but that can easily be addressed.
I'm not aware of a way this can be done inside of logic pro apart from adjusting the velocity. In most cases you will have the sensitivity adjustment buttons on your midi controller. Have a look in your user manual to see if you have an option for changing sensitivity. Sorry I couldn't be much help
Nice tutorial 🥇, another thing I want to, is to change the sound used when I tap a pad button, I mean I want to assign a track for every single pad button, in that way i can change the sound used tapping them. How can I do that??
Hi. You'll have to manually assign all of your pads or buttons to logic pro using the Preferences > Control Surfaces > Learn Assignment in order to have your pads do specific Things. You should find plenty of videos on TH-cam on assigning midi controllers.
My older keyrig isn't working on logic 10.6 anymore...any help?
Hi. A lot of older controllers have stopped working in recent updates of logic. i guess they're just not supported anymore and there isn't really a work around. Sorry I can't help.
Can we assign the modulation wheel to various, random filters and knobs inside various software instruments.
I'm not entirely sure as it's not something I've tried playing with.
@@MJWMediaStudios Ok thanks.
Hello, can you help me. How can I download the special program so that I can work on the Midi-Keyboard 49? Is there a link for Logic Pro X?
Hi. You purchase and download logic pro from the apple app store
Do you please know which one works for the akai mpk 249?
This video will help you out - th-cam.com/video/A9Jby47a1pE/w-d-xo.html
i m trying to set up the Novation Launchpad MK2 - Controller Midi it works on fl fine but on logic i can't seem to get it set up
Hey. Check out this video and see if it helps th-cam.com/video/os9a7h8sQwg/w-d-xo.html novation launchpad is used with the live loops grid inside of logic
Can u show this in Studio One...My studio one just detect midi notes form keystation...But fader, stop play button can detect....Please help
Hi. I'm sorry but I don't have any experience using studio one, so I'm unfortunately unable to help.
@@MJWMediaStudios I tried to add Mackie Control too...But can't...T.T
I have been having problems with midi. The tuning on the piano pluggins are inconsistance. Sometimes it goes out of tune with itself. How can i remedy this?
Any settings i need to adjust?
How can i know if its the keyboard or soundcard?
Hi. It's hard to help with a solution when I can't see the issue for myself. What plugins are you using? What brand mini controller are you using? It could just a simple fix, like you've assigned a pitch bend and not noticed, and now it sounds out of tune. If you can give me a little more information, I'll try my best to help you out 🙂
Have you routed the keyboard via USB directly to you computer, or have you used the midi in and out on the back of the focusrite? The sound card shouldn't really be affected as the keyboard is only sending and receiving midi data which will trigger the sounds inside of logic. Unless you have placed a certain effect on the midi channel, or changed any settings on the patch, a midi controller should never be out of tune. The problem could be with the logic sound files if it's specific to the steinway and yamaha patches. Have you tried updated your sound library inside of logic (or maybe reinstall it) has this just been a recent issue, or has it always sounded out of tune?
No you don't need to delete logic, you can just go to the logic pro menu on the top left corner and you'll see an option for sound library. Inside of there will be a option to download essential sounds or reinstall sound library. It should just check for missing or corrupt files and replace them. It could be a pitch bend problem, but it's generally hard to know for sure when I can't see if for myself. Sorry I can't be any more help 🙂
Let me know if reinstalling the sound library worked. Make sure you let all the sounds re-index after they've downloaded. Logic should tell you it's indexing the files and putting them into the correct folders etc. After that, just close and reopen logic and see if it's solved the issue. If not I'll try and find a way of disabling the pitch wheel 🙂
what if mine doesnt make sound out of the box?
If it doesn't work out of the box then you'll need to try one of the settings in this video. Depending on the brand of your midi controller, there may also be a driver available for download on the manufacturer website to work with logic.
I’ve connected mine through USB and it’s still not registering the notes I’m playing on the keyboard through the app
What brand keyboard are you using with logic? Most of the time they are plug and play and logic will automatically recognise them. (At least the midi input) occasionally you may have to go to the manufacture website and download a driver if you can't find it in logic pros list of controller setups.
@@MJWMediaStudios it’s an AKAI mpk mini I’m using, maybe I’ll try checking out the manufacturers website later, thanks for the intro
@@ellisweaver1502 any luck with luck with your Akai? My MPK 261 isn't allowing me to change Outout Port of Input Port. A bit frustrating/perplexing!!!
@@markwatterson8404 unfortunately not mate, after months of trying different videos and tutorials etc I ended up just buying a new keyboard 2nd hand off eBay. Luckily the Akai was gifted to me so I didn’t lose out on anything really but this one did exactly what I needed the second I plugged it in. Sorry I can’t be of help pal, good luck
First thing you say in this video is that your keyboard should be able to play sounds in logic as soon as you plug it in. Mine does not. It can play it’s own instruments if I create an audio track, but how do I get it to play logic sounds in a MIDI track?
Hi. can i ask what brand keyboard you're using and i'll try and help you solve the problem.
hola como estas ? sabes que tengo un M audio KeyStudio y logic pro X y de pronto cuando estoy tocando se desconecta el mismo de repente y no suena mas , sabras algo al respecto? gracias
Creo que puede tener un problema con el cable USB conectado a su Keystation. Puede ser defectuoso Has probado a cambiarlo por otro cable?
@@MJWMediaStudios hola ya he probado otros cables y sigue el mismo error, de hecho probe el mismo cable con el teclado en una imac vieja del 2010 y funciona perfecto , al parecer son las mac mas nuevas que estan presentando ese error, error con el midi . me refiero a las mac del 2017 en adelante ya no se que hacer. a no ser que el problema sea porque el teclado es un Maudio bien viejito como del 2010 un Keystudio
This helped but I still don’t know how to set up the pads for my MPKmini
Try this video th-cam.com/video/k9O0wuZI6u8/w-d-xo.html unfortunately the akai mpk series are a little more difficult to get to work with logic. A lot of people get frustrated with trying to set them up, but hopefully that other video will help 🙂
@@MJWMediaStudios Okay Thank you
what if my output port says OFF and i can’t turn it to on? I have a Keylab 49 arturia and i have to connect it to a imac 13
Hi. With the keylab 49 you usually have to place the midi controller into DAW MODE before setting it up in Logic Pro. I think it's the second pad to enable DAW mode. Turn that on first and then try the setup process again. 🙂
May I ask how can I connect my Roland fp30x digital piano to logic pro? I couldn’t solve it 🥺
I have the roland fp30 too and I just connected it via a usb cable and it worked perfectly as a midi keyboard without having to change any settings. Have you tried using a different usb cable as it really should be plug and play
@@MJWMediaStudios yes I think the cable is fine but I am just confused on opening the track and not sure which input set up should I choose to make it detect the MIDI.
You need to select a software instrument track and assign any sound to it, such as bass, piano, strings etc. Then it should work fine once you start pressing on your piano keys and the sound should play.
Don't you have to program a slider to control master or track volume?
No, it should just work with the current track you have selected on most midi controllers
Newb question. Would this be the same for oxygen pro mini 32 -key? Thank you.
I can't be 100% sure as I've never tried the oxygen pro mini myself.
Thank you for this! Just wondering how you can do this with multiple knobs and sliders like the RolandA800Pro. I have been really frustrated trying to figure out how I can use it the way it used to be when the A800pro control surface plugin was still usable before the updates of LogicX. Can't seem to find a new control surface plugin anywhere as well. Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you.
Hi. Other than manually assigning all the buttons and knobs to specific parameters within logic pro (which can take some time) I don't know any other way you can get it working. Sorry I couldn't help.
@@MJWMediaStudios Thank you for your reply. I tried manually assigning individual control but it’s just very complicated than I thought. I have decided to just sell it and will get a new one that’s plug and play and corresponds to the mapping of Logic proX without the need of manual assignments. Korg nanokontrol2 is the one that works well for me with Monterey and Logic proX 10.7.3. Thank you again.
Please let us see the Jack /usb that connects your key station to the computer
Hi. The usb cable used for my M-audio Keystation is a type USB A to USB B cable.
Super same key station it worked, but I'm wondering if there's a way to browse Alchemy preset while opened using the left and right on the keyboard. Is there a way to enable?
I don't know to be honest as I've never tried that myself.
@@MJWMediaStudios i found the way now I enjoy also changing the preset with the keyboard with learn more and searching for "next plugin setting or sampler instrument"
Can you show us how to setup the sustain. I plugged my sustain pedal in my midi keyboard which is from alesis and it’s reversing the sustain,means if I leave it, the sustain is on. If I press it the sustain goes off. How can I get it right?
Hi. You need to reverse polarity for the sustain pedal inside of logic. You'll find plenty of videos on TH-cam to help you. Just search "reverse polarity in logic pro" 🙂
@@MJWMediaStudios bless up!! Finally got it.👍🏾
Can Mackie Control work with any midi keyboard or mixer?
It can work with a majority of them, but not every brand keyboard and mixer.
I have an old Edirol(Roland) PCR-300 and it is not being recognized by Logic ProX ..btw, I am using a macmini M1. Any help advice appreciated.
Hi. Does logic recognise the notes being pressed to produce any sound? Usually it would recognise midi note Input from most midi controllers with just plugging it in via USB. With most older keyboards, you may have to manually assign all the knobs and faders to control logic pros interface. You'll find plenty of videos on TH-cam regarding manually setting up a midi controller. If logic isn't picking up any of the notes pressed from the keys, then I'm not entirely sure how you can get it to work. Sorry I couldn't be much help.
@@MJWMediaStudios No it doesn't. Mac users with M1 chips have no 'easy' here. I asked at a Music Shop today and the dude was very kind, tried to help me and said many customers are struggling too. He said there is a way but it requires changing security settings.
You'd think that the M1 chip and Logic Pro X both being created by apple that it would just work flawlessly without any issues. I'm still using the imac pro and haven't switched to the M1 chip yet, so I've got no experience with fixing midi or audio issues. I'm sorry I couldn't help you solve this.
@@MJWMediaStudios Its not Apple, it is Roland ...Roalnd/Edirol has nothing to do with Apple.
Hey there, merry christmas and a happy new healthy year!!
I have a huge problem he last month with my Akai MPK Mini mk3.I use Logic Pro X and when i connect it in the setup menu it shows up the device....everything ok BUT.....when input/output ports are in MPK Mini mk3 the keyboard doesnt work ,and some keys minimize/maximize the interface of DAW.Only the pads play sounds.What is going on please help me!!
Hi. I'm really sorry but I honestly can't help you out with the akia MPK series. I used to own one myself and just couldn't get it to function correctly with logic pro X. I just gave up in the end and purchased the M-Audio Keystation. I know you can manually assign the pads etc, but it was a lot of messing around from what I remember.
@@MJWMediaStudios Appreciate so much for responding so fast!!Pffff i understood….i have to do the same soon with issues like this.
Thank you once more and keep going with great work! ✌️
Hi, this is great, however; I'm not getting sound. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Can you help?
Have you loaded a software instrument / sound onto your channel that you're trying to record on?
@@MJWMediaStudios me too, I've plugged it in but no sound when I add the MIDI track
Hi. Which midi controller are you using? I'll try and help you find a solution.
What do you do if you're connecting a really old keyboard with a MIDI to USB cable? The keyboard works fine and has the right ports and everything but it won't work in Logic :/
Update - select something in the Control Surface Setup menu that's the closest to your keyboard (I picked the Roland SI-24 because I have a 1989 Roland U-20 keyboard). Then under 'Device' select 'USB MIDI Interface' for Output and 'Any' for Input. And make sure the input cable goes in the out and the output cable goes in the in on your physical keyboard, I completely missed that bit ahaha. After doing all that it finally worked!!! YES!!! Thank you for the video, I would never have known any of this stuff
I'm glad you got it working 🙂 I remember using one of the older midi cables many years ago, and that it had to be connected backwards with the in connection going into the out port, and the out connection going into the in port.
what about for Alesis Q88? i see 61 and 49, but nothing of Q88
Hi. Quite often they will use the same settings, so if you choose the 61 it may work fine for the Q88. As far as Im aware the only difference is the additional piano keys. Also the Q88 is very simular to the m-audio Keystation, so try following the same settings in this video with using the Mackie control option.
@@MJWMediaStudios I did it a couple hours ago and used the same manufacture thing, it worked , but I want to know how to use the mod wheel with stuff on logic ,l
I find that the mod wheel works with the EXS24 plugin and when using synths. But it doesn't always work on every plugin or software instrument. You'll just have to play around with different plugins and instrument sounds to see if it has any effect.
I don't have an option to change my input or output. There's no button to change it and right clicking does nothing. It just says output port is off and input port says any.
Sorry this didn't work for you. Could you tell me what midi controller you're using and I'll see if I can help find an answer for you.
Hello this did the same thing to me I’m using keystation mini 32 mk3 could you help out maybe?
Hi. I've found this workaround video that should help you connect it to logic. It's a little strange that it doesn't follow the same setup process as the other m-audio Keystations. th-cam.com/video/rBvtCttvwwI/w-d-xo.html sorry I couldn't be any more help or offer a better solution.
Hi! I couldn't find the option 'transport' in my output port...
Hi. What midi controller are you using?
@@MJWMediaStudios M audio Oxygen pro 61
I did all the steps until being stuck : there was no 'transport" option.
Not all midi controllers will display the transport option in the output. You may just have to simple chose the same setting as your output that you choose as your input. That usually will work with different m-audio controllers. I used to own the m-audio code 61, and had to have both the input and output the same setting. Have you tried this? Sorry I can't be anymore help 🙂
@@MJWMediaStudios Thank you for your answer. Yes I already tried this... It didn't work either :-(
Heey Buddy! Great video thanx a lot for it. Can i ask u a question when ur not to busy?
Because i have the oldskool version of the Arturia Keylab, the Arturia KeyLab 61 [1st Gen] and a M-AUDIO OxyGen 88 (Midi-Controller) (also without compatible software/drivers these days but the so called driver and/or scripts i'm searchin' for did not lead me anywhere. However when i looked at ur really impressive content i was wondering of maybe this will help with mu situation? What is ur opinion about this. Im using Catalina on MacBook Air, High Sierra on my iMac and High Sierra on my school MacBook Air. But i use the iMac and the MacBook with Cataline for my recordings and productions.
Do you think that i can follow the same steps that u did so that it all will work as supposed too? (remember my model is the KeyLab by Arturia [1st gen]. Stand-alone works perfect btw, but in Logic Pro X the configuration gets a bit werd for me haha:).
If u don't got the chance to reply then don't feel bad about it, i know its a hard knock world ;-) But i really hope u got something there;-)
Cheers from the Netherlands, Thijmen Hazenberg [thijmen@thijmenhazenberg.nl]
Hey. Your arturia keylab should work with following the same steps in this video and choosing Mackie control, but just change your input and output to arturia. As for the Oxygen 88, this is one of those midi controllers that doesn't like to work well with logic. You're not the first person to have issues getting it to function properly in side of logic pro. Unfortunately there really isn't any simple way of getting this to work without maybe mapping all your buttons and functions manually. It's the same process if you use the AKAI MPK midi controller (another midi keyboard that has problems with logic) if you can get your hands on an M-Audio Keystation or M-Audio Code it will make your life much easier as they take a couple of minutes to setup and everything will work as it should following the steps in this video. I'm sorry I wasn't much help with your situation 🙂
@@MJWMediaStudios I just set my Areturia Keylab up using your steps. Thanks so much. Subbed.
I'm glad this worked for you. Thank you for subscribing 🙂
@@MJWMediaStudios Just noticed i didn’t send a reply😑sorry!! But super thanks for you’re reply man, really great explanation ☺️ ur amazing!!
Hi, I need an advice. For avoid latency is better to connect my master keyboard to PC and through the PC controlling the external synth sounds while I play masterkeyboard, or should I connect the masterkeyboard directly into the external synth via midi? Does the latency change in this case??
Hi, I generally can't see there being a noticeable difference in latency if connected either way. I guess it all comes down to the equipment you're using. It's just trial and error and trying both methods to see what works better for you.
@@MJWMediaStudios perfect, I always prefer to ask to professionals who knows better than me because I'm a musician but about electronic and tech I'm not so good :) Thank you for answering, I'll try... there is even the audio interface midi connection option so they are 3 different midi connections types :D
@@MJWMediaStudios ok, thanks!! Only another thing, do you think that leaving the audio interface and monitors on from the morning to the midnight could be dangerous? Should I put it off sometimes?
I wouldn't have thought so as studios have them on all day everyday. However, this isn't something I generally do myself, so based on that I wouldn't want to say for sure that it's safe as I could be wrong. Just be safe rather than sorry and don't leave it unattended if you plan on leaving them on for that period of time 🙂
@@MJWMediaStudios ok, maybe I leave som 4 or 5 hours and sometimes put off and doing something else so all can cool down
My m audio isn’t working. The lights are on but no sound
Have you checked your transport menu bar to see if logic is receiving midi data when you tap on a key? Also have you loaded an instrument sound into the channel you are currently using as you won't get any sounds if you haven't.
@@MJWMediaStudios Correct, Logic doesn’t seem to be getting a signal from the controller. There isn’t even a notification on the cpu itself. However, when I connect the controller to the cpu the lights on the m audio controller does illuminate.
Hi bro this didn't work for me ,I'm using Alesisq49 mkii
Hey. It might follow the same setup procedure as the QX49. Give this a try from the Alesis website www.alesis.com/kb/article/1571
@@MJWMediaStudios got it working after factory reset 😄✌️
Doesn't work at all for M-AUDIO Code 61. For example, "Transport" is not available.
I used to own the code 61 and it's a excellent controller. From what I remember you have to set it up in the same way but choose Mackie Designs HUI. The option that has both input and output model and module as HUI (Not Mackie Control) then set both input and outputs to Mackie/HUI. Let me know if this helps 🙂
@@MJWMediaStudios I tried that but the play/ pause/ record buttons don’t work (don’t even trigger a sound)… Always such a hassle to get these things setup…
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
i don't see control surfaces -.-
Control surfaces can be found in the logic pro drop down menu on the top left hand corner (next to the apple logo)
Nup, done all that, the midi keyboard is not visible, at all.
Sorry this didn't work for you
So i did everything you said and nothing worked.
Sorry this didn't work for you. It works for a majority of midi controllers, but unfortunately not all of them.
Nah, didn't work for me, using Yamaha Mox...
Sorry, unfortunately it doesn't work for every brand and model.