Midikeys 1.85/8/2023 ![]() ![]() In order to hear a sound when you press keys, you need to connect the MidiKeys output to a synthesizer of some sort. MidiKeys does not produce sound on its own. There is also an option to select a MIDI source and see incoming notes played on the keyboard. You can use the computer keyboard to play MIDI notes, or click on the keys with the mouse. Also, it is good to buy from a store with a 30-day return policy just in case you are not satisfied with it.Free Music Software: Developer Chris Reed has released a new version of MidiKeys – a free application for Mac OS X that presents a miniature MIDI keyboard onscreen. Edit: As you narrow down what options you like, feel free to post a question in the hardware section on opinions before buying. is a good place to read reviews for USB interfaces in your price range. There are others in this price range that are popular as well. I have had very good experience with Focusrite products, and (depending on what you "need") the Scarlett 2i2 (2-in, 2-out)is a nice entry-level USB interface that is pretty much 150USD everywhere. The above may give you adequate performance to do what you are attempting, but a dedicated interface with ASIO drivers is preferred. Also ensure that "Audio Driver Bit Depth" and "Sampling Rate" match what you chose when adjusting the Windows settings in Step 1 above.Unfortunately, that chip is not ideal, and precludes "ASIO mode" since Windows uses it. On the Driver Settings, you may need to bump up "Buffer Size" (in the middle) to 256 or so, depending on performance. ![]() You will need to check the Devices and Driver Settings (on left) to be sure they are correct after shifting driver modes. Inside SONAR Preferences (shortcut "P" or Edit->Preferences), check Audio->Playback and Recording on the left, and change "Driver Mode" at the top to WDM/KS or even MME.Repeat this on the "Recording Tab" at the top.Edit: Also disable everything on the "Enhancement" and "DTS" tabs. Go into Windows "Change Sound Card Settings," click on the "Realtek High Definition Audio" and then "Properties." On the "Advanced" tab be sure it is set to what your SONAR project is (mine is set to 24 bit, 44100Hz) and that both "Exclusive Mode" options are unchecked.A couple things you can try with this setup: The Realtek chip can be adequate for playback, but tends to fall short for recording. Forgot to mention, that when using Ample Guitar M Stand alone there is no problems. I thought in buy some interface since I have a few acoustics and electric guitars, I also have a Alesis QX25 and Q49 MIDI keys. If the sound chip I have is not enough (I am guessing may be the problem) which sound card or external device you guys would recommend that won't break the bank :) but not el cheapo either. I am using SONAR Professional, and Ample Guitar M ( martin model) 1.8 I just contacted Ample guitar so they can send me the latest drivers, I guess they are 2.XX now My profession is CG artist but I am also a musician, and I like to write some music for the videos that I do. My motherboard is an ASUS p8 Z77-V it has the default Realteck HD Audio. I used to have a Mac with an external interface, never had any problems now I had move to Windows and I don't have any dedicated sound card. I understand that it is hard to debug this type of problems so let me know if you need more info. ![]()
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