1. Connect Your Keyboard:
- Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI Out port on your Yamaha keyboard to the MIDI In port on your computer or MIDI interface.
- If your keyboard doesn't have a MIDI Out port, you can also connect it via USB.
2. Set Up Your Yamaha Keyboard in Ableton Live Lite:
- Open Ableton Live Lite.
- Go to the Preferences menu (Cmd + , on Mac or Ctrl + , on Windows).
- Under the "MIDI" tab, select your Yamaha keyboard from the "Input" and "Output" device lists.
3. Create a MIDI Track in Ableton Live Lite:
- In the Arrangement View, right-click (Ctrl + Click on Windows) and select "Insert MIDI Track."
- This creates a MIDI track that's ready to receive the data from your Yamaha keyboard.
4. Arm the Track for Recording:
- Click the "Record Arm" button on the MIDI track.
- This prepares the track to record any incoming MIDI data from your keyboard.
5. Play Your Yamaha Keyboard:
- Start playing your Yamaha keyboard, and you should see the MIDI notes appearing on the Piano Roll in Ableton Live Lite.
6. Record and Edit Your MIDI Performance:
- When you're finished playing, click the record button to stop the recording.
- You can then edit the MIDI notes in the Piano Roll, adjust their velocity, edit the MIDI sequence, and more.
7. Use Ableton Live Lite's Effects and Instruments:
- To enhance the sounds from your Yamaha keyboard, you can apply effects and use virtual instruments in Ableton Live Lite.
- Simply drag and drop the desired effect or instrument onto the MIDI track.
8. Monitoring Your Keyboard:
- To monitor the sound coming from your Yamaha keyboard while playing, make sure the "Monitor In" button is enabled on the MIDI track.
Remember that the specific steps may vary slightly depending on your version of Ableton Live Lite and your Yamaha keyboard model, so it's always a good idea to consult the documentation provided by Yamaha and Ableton for the most accurate instructions.