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If the controller has a sound engine, such as the M-Audio ProKeys Sono, then you can. If it doesn't have an audio output then it doesn't make its own sound. You'll need to connect it to a computer or MIDI sound module to make sounds. That device can then be amplified.

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How Do You Connect MIDI?

Here's what you need:1: MIDI File sound module2: MIDI sequencing program3: MIDI keyboard controller4: PC, MAC or IOS tablet (iPad, Galaxy etc)5: USB or MIDI Interface6: Professional and licensed MIDI FilesConnect 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.


How do you play music from your laptop through your amplifier speakers?

Buy a headphone jack to have a red and white splitter. You can connect the headphone jack to your computer and the audio splitter to the aux. jack on your amplifier. The amplifier needs to be set on the aux setting. You can buy the headphone audio splitter @ Walmart for about 6 dollars.


How do you play midi files on KORG TR without loading?

You can't do that :D


How do you play guitar pro 5 files on sibelius 6?

export to midi first


Are there any xml files for Yamaha ypg-225 or dgx-220?

The DGX-220 can play MIDI files, and there is a USB MIDI driver for these models, but there are no applications for XML files for these keyboards.

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Can you play a midi keyboard live with an amplifier or do you need something else special?

I think you can


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A midi controller is essential if you are playing or making music or composing music on your computer. It will help to integrate the software so that your computer can play correctly.


What is a USB MIDI keyboard used for?

A USB MIDI keyboard is used as a controller to connect to most music software and MIDI hardware devices. It can be plugged into a computer to play and record music directly into a music program .


Why can't my rant open received midi files?

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How can you put a midi file into a CD or DVD and have it play on a DVD midi player?

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Can you learn to play songs from your iTunes library or something like that through garage band like you can by using a midi file through synthesia?

Garageband has a built-in lesson program. The songs in iTunes are not in MIDI format, nor can they be reliably converted into that format.


What is MIDI software?

If you mean midi player, it is able to play midi files. Mostly such programs are free of charge and support only this specific function.


What do you use to play midi files?

Quicktime.


How Do You Connect MIDI?

Here's what you need:1: MIDI File sound module2: MIDI sequencing program3: MIDI keyboard controller4: PC, MAC or IOS tablet (iPad, Galaxy etc)5: USB or MIDI Interface6: Professional and licensed MIDI FilesConnect 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.


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Yes, you can play the dayz with the controller.


Can you use a controller to play Littlebigplanet 2?

How else are you supposed to play it? Yes, you use a controller.


How do you play crossfire with a controller?

it's not possible to play Crossfire with an external controller. Only with your mouse.