Controller and Audio Interface question

Is there a way to connect an Audio Interface and a MIDI controller to the computer at the same time? I cannot do it directly into the usb ports of the computer because it would cause it to crash and my audio interface has no MIDI input, so is there an alternative or will I have to buy an interface that does have MIDI inputs?

Also if all your drivers are correct and your system meets the controller's system requirements contact the manufacturer for support. Does this happen with all programs or just X1? Does it crash the system without any programs running at all?

what beep said ^^^

what you are trying to do should work fine.  Definitely post detailed computer/interface/controller specs, and a more detailed description of exactly what you do, how and when the crash occurs, and what messages are associated with it, there are a lot of folks here who should have some insight.  At this point, it sounds like a hardware/driver/config sort of problem.  We need details....

Ah I see. Yes, go to Korg's website and get the appropriate and latest drivers. DON'T use your onboard soundcard. Use the E-Mu. The MicroKey WILL work VIA USB with the correct drivers unless the device is faulty. Korg's can be a little finicky and their manuals are weird but if you follow them step by step and peruse the Korg forums you should be able to figure it out. The only thing that will prevent you from achieving your goals here is if your computer does not meet the specification requirements for the controller (so post your specs) or if you do not read and follow the installation instructions for your device. I would completely uninstall the Korg stuff on your system and start from scratch following the manual and with the appropriate and most up to date drivers. Then in X1 be sure to learn how to properly select your controller within the Edit>Preferences menu. I know it's a pain but we all have to do it. Cheers and good luck.

Ok, I should have explained that in the controllers manual it says that no other USB devices should be connected to the computer while the controller itself is connected. So it is the actual controller that is the problem and not the drivers/computer etc. This is actually a warning message, and is completely general soI guess it regards any computer.

JonBoh


Ok, I should have explained that in the controllers manual it says that no other USB devices should be connected to the computer while the controller itself is connected. So it is the actual controller that is the problem and not the drivers/computer etc. This is actually a warning message, and is completely general soI guess it regards any computer.

dude .. there is no way that could be. lets start from scratch..
 
1. close everthing out
2.DISABLE THE ONBOARD SOUNDCARD!!! its conflicting with the e-mu 0204usb and its confusing Sonar, thats why you are crashing.YOU CANT HAVE BOTH RUNNING IN SONAR!!!
3.plug the Microkey and the E-mu into two available usb ports on your computer.
4.reinstall the the drivers to the e-mu and the microkey (from the disk)
5.if the drivers installed successfully, turn on the Micrrokey.
6.open Sonar. dont open a project yet, close out the new project dialog box and press P.
7.in Preferences scroll to Audio and click Devices. for Input Drivers you should see the E=mu.check them all. do the same for the Output Drivers.
8.while still in preferences Audio go to Playback and Recording and choose Asio for the Driver Mode.
9.while still in preferences go to Midi and click Devices. you should see the MicroKey for the Inputs. check them all. and for the Outputs you should see the E-mu 0204 check that. click Apply.
10. open a new project. go to the browser and click the + sign and open the TTS-1.
11.now.. in the track parameters of the TTs-1 midi track, on the bottom far left IN/OUT section choose the MIcrokey then choose omni for the Input. for the Output choose the TTS-1. now directly above click the little c and choose midi channel 1= Cakewalk TTS-1.
12.now play some keys you should have midi playback..