Magix Music Maker and Casio WK-6500

nickjr72295 wrote on 2/10/2014, 2:32 PM

Hello I have Magix Music Maker on my laptop and a Casio WK-6500 Keyboard which supports midi, whenever I connect it to my computer the software never seems to pick it up or let me record the sounds i want. Is there anyways someone can help me for I have a few musical ideas I want to record and get done. I appreciate it if anyone can help.

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Procyon wrote on 2/10/2014, 7:36 PM

"which supports midi, whenever I connect it to my computer the software...(won't)...let me record the sounds i want."

The question is...WHAT "sounds" do you want to record?

You cannot use MIDI to record the sounds from your keyboard. You would have to record the AUDIO output of the keyboard. With MIDI, you can only use the keyboard as a controller to play virtual (software) synths in the program.

nickjr72295 wrote on 2/10/2014, 8:47 PM

I was looking to use my keyboard sounds! Sorry for the misunderstanding

browj2 wrote on 2/10/2014, 9:52 PM

Hi Nick,

I have the WK-225, almost the same as yours, my regret.

I am not sure if you understand the difference between recording midi from the keyboard using the multitude of instruments included in MMM and recording audio from the keyboard using the keyboard instruments. There are a couple of tutorials in the forum showing how to make the connection for each method.

Please let us know if you understand the difference after looking at the tutorials, and which method that you want to use. Each has its own particularities. Remember, if you use midi, you can correct any errors in your playing and make adjustments on the screen. If you use audio, you cannot, you will have to re-record until you get it right.

For midi, you will need an ASIO driver like ASIO4all, which you can download and install, otherwise you will have a latency problem.

Which version of MMM do you have, year and the regular version or Premium?

Regards,

nickjr72295 wrote on 2/10/2014, 10:06 PM

I have magix music maker 2013 and I believe it's the premium if I'm not mistaken