Connecting a Synth Module to Protools

[Antech]

Hey Folks,

I have pro tools le 8 and I'm using an Mbox 2 mini (no midi inputs) as my interface. I have a Roland JV 1080 Synth that I have connected to Pro tools via line in.

I have people telling me I can connect the Roland to pro tools with midi as well but with the Mbox 2 mini theres no direct connection that i can see. Is it possible to do with with Midi to USB?

How do most people connect their Modules to Protools?

[TOM@METRO]

Originally Posted by Antech

Hey Folks,

I have pro tools le 8 and I'm using an Mbox 2 mini (no midi inputs) as my interface. I have a Roland JV 1080 Synth that I have connected to Pro tools via line in.

I have people telling me I can connect the Roland to pro tools with midi as well but with the Mbox 2 mini theres no direct connection that i can see. Is it possible to do with with Midi to USB?

How do most people connect their Modules to Protools?

I use a MOTU MTP AV.

[albee1952]

MOTU FastLane USB and M-Audio UNO here.

[Antech]

Originally Posted by albee1952

MOTU FastLane USN and M-Audio UNO here.

I have an M-Audio UNO, how would i go about getting Pro Tools to see the device? Thanks in advance.

[spkguitar]

1. Make sure it is installed correctly in Windows (follow the manufacturer's installation instructions)
2. Make sure the JV-1080 is connected properly (MIDI in->out, out->in; actually, since it's only a sound module, you probably only need it in one direction)
3. Start Pro Tools
4. On the menu in Pro Tools go to Setup->MIDI-Input Devices and select your device
5. On the menu in Pro Tools, make sure Options->MIDI Thru is selected

Then when creating a MIDI or Instrument track for the JV-1080, select the Uno as the track's MIDI output.

Keep in mind that you still have to have the line in connected as well.

[Antech]

Thanks Folks!

I'll give it a shot.

[Antech]

Originally Posted by spkguitar

1. Make sure it is installed correctly in Windows (follow the manufacturer's installation instructions)
2. Make sure the JV-1080 is connected properly (MIDI in->out, out->in; actually, since it's only a sound module, you probably only need it in one direction)
3. Start Pro Tools
4. On the menu in Pro Tools go to Setup->MIDI-Input Devices and select your device
5. On the menu in Pro Tools, make sure Options->MIDI Thru is selected

Then when creating a MIDI or Instrument track for the JV-1080, select the Uno as the track's MIDI output.

Keep in mind that you still have to have the line in connected as well.

Hey again. I am still having troubles getting pro tools to talk to my module. I have done everything you stated previously and nothing is working as of yet.

I assume the first thing I need to look for is to make sure that the "MIDI Message" light is blinking when I hit a key on my controller. All my drivers are installed correctly and I can now select the Roland In pro pro tools, but so far no dice.

I hate to be the pain in the ass, but thanks in advance.