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Recording a midi signal

I have recently bought a Casio wk-3000 keyboard and I have computer with Windows ME. I also use a music editing software called Magix Playr Delux. I have used the computer and the Magix software for about 3 years. I installed the software that came with the midi input cables (Yamaha). The input from the keyboard goes through the USB port on the front of the PC. I have the connections hooked up properly and the indicator light on the Midi cables indicate the signal is traveling to the computer. I cannot record anything from the keyboard when I am in the Magix software. The recording bars do not register a signal when I play. I have tried to change the recording settings in my computer and the midi device is not an option listed as a choice on the drop down box for recording. It is listed in the Midi Playback section but the setting is not saved after I exit. Is the problem with the Magix software or do I need a new sound card that will recognize Midi for recording? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Matt
 

Re: Recording a midi signal

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Matt:  Does our computer have a regular MIDI port on the back? It looks like a serial RS232 port, but with 15 pins instead of 9.  It would be female. Before the advent of USB this is the port where you would have connected something like a joy stick for game playing.  Your computer may wish to see the MIDI signal coming through this type of port.  If the computer has this port the cable to connect it is about $20 (assuming that your keyboard has the standard MIDI input and output ports on the back). If you have look for a new sound card, look for one with this port.  I myself have just purchased a new HP that does not have the MIDI port and will have to find one in order to record from the keyboard.  Hope this helps!

Pete P.