i cannot get my m-audio midi keyboard to work in sonar le.

Author
Post
Essentials Only Full Version
mcgowan01
Max Output Level: -90 dBFS
  • Total Posts : 2
  • Joined: 2011/07/18 07:59:48
  • Status: offline
2011/07/18 08:23:48 (permalink)

i cannot get my m-audio midi keyboard to work in sonar le.

 
hi folks, connor here, brand spanking new to the forum, with a frustrating problem.
 
I got an m-audio keystation 88es midi keyboard for christmas over 2 years ago, and havent been able to use it once. I have never used midi before. i have the driver installed (although, when i go to options/midi devices, the only input is keystation 88es, and the outputs are keystation 88es at the top, and microsoft midi mapper beneath).
 
when i click record on a midi track, and play the keys, i can see that the software is recording, but there is no sound, either while playing, or during playback.
 
To be honest, I blamed my last computer for it not working initially, and only recently purchased a dell inspiron (o/s vista), to find that the issue is still ongoing.
 
i am desperate to get this working, as to venture down the rabbit hole that is ''midi.''
your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
 
thanks in advance,
connor
#1

3 Replies Related Threads
    daveny5
    Max Output Level: 0 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 16934
    • Joined: 2003/11/06 09:54:36
    • Location: North Carolina
    • Status: offline
    Re:i cannot get my m-audio midi keyboard to work in sonar le. 2011/07/18 09:48:21 (permalink)
    The track has to be assigned to something that can produce sound, either a real synth or a softsynth. The Keystations is just a controller. The MIDI Mapper is not a valid MIDI device so you can't use that. What you need to do is add a softsynth (TTS-1 is a good one to start with) to the synthrack (Insert-Softsynth), then assign the output of a MIDI track to the TTS-1. Now when you plan the keyboard, you should hear sound from the TTS-1 via your soundcard. 

    Dave
    Computer: Intel i7, ASROCK H170M, 16GB/5TB+, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Sonar Platinum, TASCAM US-16x08, Cakewalk UM-3G MIDI I/F
    Instruments: SL-880 Keyboard controller, Korg 05R/W, Korg N1R, KORG Wavestation EX
    Axes: Fender Stratocaster, Line6 Variax 300, Ovation Acoustic, Takamine Nylon Acoustic, Behringer GX212 amp, Shure SM-58 mic, Rode NT1 condenser mic.
    Outboard: Mackie 1402-VLZ mixer, TC Helicon VoiceLive 2, Digitech Vocalist WS EX, PODXTLive, various stompboxes and stuff. 
    Controllers: Korg nanoKONTROL, Wacom Bamboo Touchpad
    #2
    Kalle Rantaaho
    Max Output Level: -5 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 7005
    • Joined: 2006/01/09 13:07:59
    • Location: Finland
    • Status: offline
    Re:i cannot get my m-audio midi keyboard to work in sonar le. 2011/07/18 13:17:56 (permalink)
    But Dave, IIRC  Sonar LE includes no GM soft synths unless the OP has bought the Plus Pack. That's the frustrating, stupid thing we've been complaining about for years. It's a real bug .

    X1 LE does include CW Sound Center.

    SONAR PE 8.5.3, Asus P5B, 2,4 Ghz Dual Core, 4 Gb RAM, GF 7300, EMU 1820, Bluetube Pre  -  Kontakt4, Ozone, Addictive Drums, PSP Mixpack2, Melda Creative Pack, Melodyne Plugin etc.
    The benefit of being a middle aged amateur is the low number of years of frustration ahead of you.
    #3
    mcgowan01
    Max Output Level: -90 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 2
    • Joined: 2011/07/18 07:59:48
    • Status: offline
    Re:i cannot get my m-audio midi keyboard to work in sonar le. 2011/07/18 13:41:37 (permalink)
    thank you very much guys for the replys. currently downloading some freeware softsynths and hopefully that will do the job, i will keep u posted.

    thanks alot.
    connor
    #4
    Jump to:
    © 2024 APG vNext Commercial Version 5.1