Drivers-check (this keyboard doesnt need drivers)
Power-check
Cord secure-check
Works in other DAWs-check

But why won't it show up in MIDI>Devices?? It's a MasterKey49. I have X2 Studio. Plz help.

Does it show up in Windows Device Manager? What version of Windows and Sonar? 32- or 64-bit? 

daveny5


Does it show up in Windows Device Manager? What version of Windows and Sonar? 32- or 64-bit? 

Um I haven't looked, but it works with FL Studio. I'll look at it in a bit.
I have Sonar 64 bit.

The only thing I can think of is that you don't have a 64-bit driver loaded for the keyboard. Do you have 32-bit Sonar also installed? If so, try it and see if it sees the keyboard. If the keyboard doesn't have a 64-bit driver, you may only be able to use it with 32-bit Sonar. My guess is your FL Studio is not 64-bit and that's why it sees it. 

I understand, but I'm also confused. My Masterkey does not have drivers. It says it runs automatically.  And just to confirm what you saying:


Keyboard and X2 must be 32-bit right. 
And btw I believe my sonar is 64-bit. I'll get 32 and try again.


http://www.acorn-instrume...-keyboards/masterkey49

A link to Acorn Instruments site, where it says the keyboard doesn't need drivers. 

your keyboard is a plug and play then if it doesn't need drivers.

I would go through the obvious, plug it in/start sonar x2 go to midi devices, look for your device.
worst comes to worst, unplug the keyboard while sonar is open/did you get a message saying it has been plugged in and do you want this device added?

chuckebaby


your keyboard is a plug and play then if it doesn't need drivers.

I would go through the obvious, plug it in/start sonar x2 go to midi devices, look for your device.
worst comes to worst, unplug the keyboard while sonar is open/did you get a message saying it has been plugged in and do you want this device added?

When I do that it does say a "device" is in, but it doesn't say MasterKey nor does it show up in the box

If it doesn't have proprietary drivers, it will most likely show up as USB Audio Device.
Do you see such a device listed in your MIDI Devices list?

RobertB


If it doesn't have proprietary drivers, it will most likely show up as USB Audio Device.
Do you see such a device listed in your MIDI Devices list?

No, the devices box is completely empty. 

What are you talking about? The audio/interface is what shows up as a MIDI device in Sonar, not a keyboard. Any keyboard can be used transmitting on a MIDI Channel.