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DIY MIDI to USB

MIDI keyboards are used to create audio tracks and files on a computer-based audio program. However, many of these keyboards are mainly used as a musical instrument instead of computer hardware. However, hooking up the MIDI keyboard to your computer is done with with a single cable connection and driver. Once installed the keyboard is all ready to begin creating MIDI music files.

Things You'll Need

  • Keyboard
  • M-audio to USB adapter
  • Computer
  • Driver installation CD
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Instructions

    • 1

      Plug the M-audio end of the cable into the "M-Audio Out" port on the back of the keyboard. This connection port is circular, but there are smaller connection ports on the cable.

    • 2

      Insert the USB end of the cable into one of the USB ports on the computer. Power on the keyboard once connected to the computer.

    • 3

      Insert the driver installation CD provided with the keyboard. The computer needs the driver in order to understand the keyboard's functions.

    • 4

      Click "Next" on the welcome page to the installation wizard, accept the license agreement, then click "Next" for both the installation name and location. Choose "Install" on the final page of the installation wizard and the driver installs onto the computer. Once complete, you are all set to begin using your MIDI keyboard.

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