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beybika
Joined: 27 Dec 2018 Posts: 1
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Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:36 pm Post subject: connect Korg Volca Keys with MIDI keyboard |
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Hi everyone,
I would like to connect my Korg Volca Keys to Novation Launchkey 49 mk2, wich only has USB type B output.
I have already made some research, but I still have no idea how to do that, since I have found out that the converter cable "MIDI to USB B" does not exist. Can I even make this work without using DAW on my computer as a bridge between the two devices? Do you have any recommendations, please?
Thank you! |
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Koekepan Platinum Member
Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Posts: 616
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 12:54 am Post subject: |
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There are some tools that will do this. You should be able to google for USB to MIDI converter and come up with a few. |
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slug Senior Member
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 369
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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A MIDI keyboard without MIDI plug output? What stupidity is that? |
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LM Full Member
Joined: 09 Oct 2017 Posts: 143
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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slug wrote: | A MIDI keyboard without MIDI plug output? What stupidity is that? |
I know, right? Seems like most mid/entry level MIDI keyboards these days only have virtual USB MIDI ports. I remember when even cheap Casio keyboards used to have real MIDI ports. |
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jeftones Junior Member
Joined: 03 May 2017 Posts: 61
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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lower/middle tier midi devices have been losing din midi connection for a long time now. I assume most manufacturers are just expecting their midi controllers to be used with a computer. There are a few devices that will play midi host and allow you to route your midi through them into the volca. if you run a search for kenton midi to usb host, iconnect midi, or retrokits rk-005 you will find a place to purchase these type of devices. |
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megamarkd Platinum Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2017 Posts: 635 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:16 am Post subject: |
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jeftones wrote: | lower/middle tier midi devices have been losing din midi connection for a long time now. I assume most manufacturers are just expecting their midi controllers to be used with a computer. There are a few devices that will play midi host and allow you to route your midi through them into the volca. if you run a search for kenton midi to usb host, iconnect midi, or retrokits rk-005 you will find a place to purchase these type of devices. |
It's true, but it's also a bit crap. Oh well.
I had to bite the bullet and get a USB MIDI host some time ago and after going through all the options available and comparing the costs I settled on an iConnectivity MIO4. It does cost a little more than a simple host, but it's also only a few bucks more than a simple host and will have you sorted for future expansion of you rig. The company are a great bunch of people who are really into their product and are super keen to help out their customers. I can't say enough good things about them and their products. _________________ Stuff I'm using: Umm right now, well there's a Volca Drum, a Micro Freak, an ADX-1, a Pulse, a Blofeld, a UNO Drum, KeyStep/Beatstep Pro/Keystep Pro (one of each), a Circuit, a LiveTrak L-12 and this nonsense: The Brief-case as it was about a bit over a year ago (the the complete ridiculous GAS monster collection here)and here |
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