MIDI Problem

gpb0216 · Post by **gpb0216** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:08 pm

This is no doubt really elementary, but I cannot get my Kronos X to talk to my computer interface. My other keyboards have been plug-&-play with this particular interface, but it doesn't recognize the Kronos for some reason. Is there a parameter I need to set before USB interfaces recognize the Kronos' MIDI signal?
Many thanks!

ronnfigg · Post by **ronnfigg** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:13 am

If you can give a fairly detailed step by step procedure we might be able to help you. There too many variables involved.

pedro5 · Post by **pedro5** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:40 am

Yes,I agree we need further details.

The only obvious suggestion would be is to install the Korg driver,but perhaps there's something else involved with the problem.

gpb0216 · Post by **gpb0216** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:40 am

Thank you. As a first pass at using the Kronos as a MIDI source I...
* downloaded and installed the Korg MIDI driver on my Mac (BTW, I cannot find any mention of needing to install a Korg MIDI driver in the Operation Guide - after getting frustrated with my lack of progress I Googled "Kronos MIDI driver" and found out it existed)
* connected the Kronos MIDI-out to my interface's MIDI-in
* pulled up GarageBand
* tried to record from the Kronos using GBs generic piano sound
* nada

The Kronos Operation and Parameter guides' MIDI-specific information is FAR too complicated for me at this stage of my experience with the instrument. I would simply like GB to be able to receive a MIDI signal from the Kronos and then go forward from there.

Again, thank you.

ronnfigg · Post by **ronnfigg** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:48 am

Are you using a USB or standard MIDI DIN connection? Did you select the Kronos in your software (GB=Garage Band?). Check the GB help topics.

ronnfigg · Post by **ronnfigg** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:55 am

Go here...

http://help.apple.com/garageband/mac/10.0/#gbnd967819b9

pedro5 · Post by **pedro5** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:11 am

I don't use GB on my imac,so can't help you with that part.

What interface are you using ?

Have you tried the usb route.....Kronos to mac ?

If you're using the 5 pin din midi out from the Kronos,it won't really need the driver and should work with any other midi device.......
It's possible that the interface or the GB settings aren't correctly set up,somehow and need further investigation / checking etc.

One thing to check is the transmit and receive channels.
There are other things as well,of course,but can be difficult to do so remotely without further info.
Trial and error time for you,at this stage.....but do return her to ask more questions.

Edit....ronnfigg has beaten me to it,with similar advice.....

gpb0216 · Post by **gpb0216** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:14 am

ronnfigg wrote:Go here...

http://help.apple.com/garageband/mac/10.0/#gbnd967819b9

Thank you - yes, I've been to that screen several times. I'm thinking maybe my interface's MIDI-in function has suddenly died.

If my interface were working correctly, would the Kronos also be a MIDI plug-&-play instrument?

gpb0216 · Post by **gpb0216** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:16 am

Put another way, if my interface were working perfectly, would there be any special considerations involved in connecting the Kronos' MIDI-out to the interface's MIDI-in?

pedro5 · Post by **pedro5** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:21 am

I use cubase with usb/midi direct to an imac and the Kronos is a "plug and play" device.

I also use the 5 pin din sockets via an interface (AMT) and it does show up in cubase as one of the ports in AMT etc.

So,as far as the Kronos is concerned,either routing should work.

gpb0216 · Post by **gpb0216** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:46 am

I'm a 61-year-old classically-trained pianist on a pretty steep learning curve once we move beyond the "run the five-pin cord from the keyboard to the interface" stage, so I don't have any information regarding MIDI set-ups. The five-pin link is all I've ever used, so I will definitely try the USB direct-to-Mac option.

I've never had to select a source instrument in GB. How would I select the Kronos from within GB?

You guys are incredibly helpful. Thank you!

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:49 am

If you want to make sure your mac sees the Kronos download the editor and see if it connects. If not there is a problem there.

gpb0216 · Post by **gpb0216** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:02 am

Which editor?

gpb0216 · Post by **gpb0216** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:18 am

I may be beating a dead horse here, but just one more...
http://help.apple.com/garageband/mac/10.0/#gbnd967819b9

Here GB displays "0 MIDI input(s) detected" and does not display the button that would reset the MIDI drivers.

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 3:09 am

I used this in my mac to verify communications.
KRONOS Editor Version 2.1.0 it is on the Korg website for software for the Kronos.