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Old 11-13-2017, 01:15 PM
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Default Using MacBook Pro keyboard for midi?

is it there any way to play Virtual Instruments from the Mac keyboard in Pro Tools? thanks.
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Old 11-13-2017, 01:19 PM
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is it there any way to play Virtual Instruments from the Mac keyboard in Pro Tools? thanks.
here is how you do it with Garageband .. https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25039...locale=en_LAMR

might help figure it out .. if you already know this please just disregard
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Old 11-13-2017, 01:34 PM
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is it there any way to play Virtual Instruments from the Mac keyboard in Pro Tools? thanks.
Not provided by Pro Tools. What third party VIs provide is up to them. You can also install third party MIDI keyboard software. Googel "Mac virtual MIDI keyboard" for a start.

Pretty limited capabilities. You can get a small MIDI keyboard for $50-$100 so I'm not sure most folks would bother.
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Old 11-18-2017, 12:14 AM
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For Mac, Easy MIDI in the App store, $15
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