No sound with MIDI keyboard

Some questions first:
What OS are you running?
What options do you see in Options> MIDI Devices?
The PCR-M80 has USB out. You don't need to use the EMU.
If you do use the std MIDI out from the PCR to the EMU, the EMU will be the only thing recognized by the software.
I would plug the PCR in directly via USB( did so for a long time).
Wait for Windows to recognize the PCR as a new device, then start Sonar LE4. The controller must be plugged in and turned on before you start SLE, or the software will not be able to acknowledge its presence.
You should see two or three options specific to the PCR?
What do you see?

When you insert the softsynth(Dreamstation), be sure to check:
MIDI Source Track
First Synth Audio Output
Synth Properties Page.
The MIDI Source Track is a critical component. This is where the PCR communicates with SLE.
The Input should default to Omni, but you might want to change it to Ch 1(your PCR is transmitting on Channel 1).
Let us know how far you get.
On a side note, be careful with Dreamstation, especially if you are wearing headphones. It is capable of incredibly loud ,piercing sounds.

Thanks, that helps a lot.
In Options>MIDI Devices, select EDIROL PCR 1. You don't need the other two at this time.
Deselect all Output options.
In your project, be sure DS is inserted as shown above.
Set the MIDI track Input to EDIROL PCR1, and the input channel to 1.
MIDI output should already be set to Dreamstation. Output can be any channel.
Make sure Input Echo is turned on. This is very important, and I missed it last night.
If the MIDI In light flashes when you hit a key, Sonar is reading input from the PCR.  It's possible the PCR is not working properly, but if that light flashes, it's a good sign.
The volume slider on the PCR should be at least halfway up.
At this point, you should have sound.
Let me know how it goes.

"But still no sound. The MIDI input output icon in the tray also shows no lights. Input Echo is also turned on (green)."

Not knowing that particular keyboard you're using, could there be some setting to allow/prevent MIDI from being sent? Does Local on/off have any affect? Have you tried a different cable?
It could be the drivers, as you suggest, but even with wrong drivers I'd think there should be MIDI-activity.

Are you using the AC-adaptor of the Edirol or only USB-power. If USB, it is quite possible, the
laptops USB doesn't feed enough juice to the keyboard, and you need to use the AC-adaptor.

Shebil


...I'm running the Edirol PCR M80 keyboard solely on USB. I'll have to find the AC adapter and try once again...

AC adapters are not usually supplied with Edirol keyboards but are available to purchase separately at a ridiculous price.  It's cheaper to buy a generic one from an electronics store.

Is the keyboard's LED display lit up and responding when you press keys and adjust controls?  If so, then power is probably not the issue.  I suggest that you get it up and running in Windows before trying to use it with Sonar.

The AC adapter provided with my PCR-M50 is a Roland  ACP-120.
Output DC9V-500mA. Center is -, Barrel is +.
If this is what you see on the power supply you have, you should be fine.
The only difference between the PCR-M50 and PCR M-80 is the number of keys. Electronics are the same.
hth

Shebil

AC Adapter...I could not find any specification written either on the keyboard itself or in the manual.

I couldn't find it there either, but I found an Edirol power supply for sale and checked the specs from that.

Hi Robert and Kev, this is beginning to get a little embarassing, but I'm not able to get it work even with an AC adapter. Is there any way by which I can reset the Edirol to its factory default or something? The owner of the keyboard told me that a couple of keys were not working properly but other than that it was functioning properly. I couldn't find a way to set the 'Local off'. Today I'm going to try out with the Roland EXR7 so that I can be sure that the settings in Sonar are proper (Btw, I've installed the free upgrade to Sonar LE 8.5).
Thanks once again.