MIDI Setup/configuration

[lecherous]

I have:

mbox 2 pro
Pro tools LE
imac-intel based 1.83Ghz

I want to get my m-audio keystation 49usb configured into my mbox pro and pro tools. The keystation has only one midi out and one USB port (which I have connected to my computer for power). I have the keystation's midi out connected to the mbox's midi in.

I set up an aux track and a midi track and can get a signal through the Mbox and midi track, but hear nothing and cannot record anything. I have been reading up on this (i am new to recording, especially with midi) and am looking for options to set up my keys for pro tools. any help?

[filosofem]

Have you installed Xpand!? It should be on the Pro Tools Installation disc.





filosofem

[lecherous]

ok, i installed xpand and have my midi track showing signal when i hit the keys. now what?

[lecherous]

ok, i installed xpand and have my midi track showing signal when i hit the keys. now what?

[filosofem]

OK, first things first, is Audio MIDI Setup (AMS) configurated?

Secondly, if your running Pro Tools version 7.0 or higher, create a Stereo Instrument track and insert Xpand!.

The MIDI Output selector will by default assign Xpand MIDI Node 1 Channel 1 and the default Patch will be Shimmer.

Now, record enable the Instrument track and press a key on your Controller (Keyboard). Can you hear this Patch and/or see activity in the Audio Level meter of the Instrument track?







filosofem

[paul_g]

filosofem,

Thanks for posting, I was trying all night got get my keyboard to control some of the instrument plugin's and was having a hard time until I read your this post!

Thanks!