Computer keyboard as a MIDI controller?

[RockGod]

I've just found out that you can press the caps lock button to turn your computer keyboard into a MIDI keyboard in Logic (at least I think that's the case). I don't work on a laptop, but I can still imagine a few situations where it would be very convenient to press a button and use my keyboard to play MIDI notes.

Does anyone know whether there are any applications that can offer this in Pro Tools?

[:Rob:]

Hi,
I use v.m.k. 1.6

http://www.fredrikolofsson.com/pages/code-apps.html

works with Live and Garage Band and I think it works in Reason as well. Never tried in PT.
Rob

[flommer]

This one costs $30, but seems to have more features..

Chirp

[RockGod]

Thanks for the replies... both good suggestions. The "Chirp" one has a 7 day demo available too.

I'm sure a lot of people would make use of a feature if it were built into Pro Tools, especially those who work with mobile setups, but it's not there so these look like nice solutions, thanks!