Keytar and MIDI noob... I need help.

Stello · 06-06-2011, 02:39 AM

So imagine this setup...

Laptop ------> Pa System
Midi Controller ---------> Laptop

Is a midi/usb interface necessary? Is the cord enough?

Or will I be able to control all of my controller's functions and parameters simply with a USB cord to the laptop?

My reasoning is that a sole cord has worked with GarageBand (and I'm guessing other DAWs) without the need of a midi box.

Since the sound is coming from the laptop, not the controller itself, couldn't I in theory bypass the need for a USB interface?

06-06-2011, 02:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Stello Groupie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	A question to be fielded regarding Midi So imagine this setup... Laptop ------> Pa System Midi Controller ---------> Laptop Is a midi/usb interface necessary? Is the cord enough? Or will I be able to control all of my controller's functions and parameters simply with a USB cord to the laptop? My reasoning is that a sole cord has worked with GarageBand (and I'm guessing other DAWs) without the need of a midi box. Since the sound is coming from the laptop, not the controller itself, couldn't I in theory bypass the need for a USB interface?