How Do You Connect MIDI?

Answer 1

Here's what you need:

1: MIDI File sound module

2: MIDI sequencing program

3: MIDI keyboard controller

4: PC, MAC or IOS tablet (iPad, Galaxy etc)

5: USB or MIDI Interface

6: Professional and licensed MIDI Files

Connect a MIDI File sound module (like the Merish PLUS) or a MIDI synthesizer to a computer, iPad or other tablet via a MIDI interface like the Edirol UM and many other affordable interfaces. These are available at your local musical instrument store.

The other part set up is a good MIDI sequencing program.

For MAC, we recommend checking out Logic Express, Logic Studio or Cubase. For PC, try Sonar or Cubase. Mac users who want to do serious work with MIDI should not use Garageband. It's free but lacks the essential editing windows (like an event editor, score page) needed to create and tweak a MIDI File.

If you are using a MIDI sound module, then adding a MIDI controller keyboard will make entering MIDI data and playing in parts a breeze.

Where to get your gear?

You get legal and licensed MIDI Files guaranteed to work and already formatted to 'Load & Play' in any General MIDI device.

Software: For Logic, visit the Apple store. For Cubase, Sonar, go to their respective web sites for a dealer in your area.

MIDI Keyboard Controller and USB/MIDI interface - From your local music store.