Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I'm on a mac and I'm using a CoreAudio driver. by malutki » Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:44 pm, Post My "M" key was assigned to metronome, when I deleted this assignment the midi keyboard started working again. Everything that's mappable will now be displayed in blue. Please take the following steps: Replace the USB cable. Or use a USB cable if that is supported. Thank you warrior, You're welcome! I think that might be it. Understanding Standard MIDI file formats. This is to allow new keyboard shortcuts to work by default, which would otherwise be blocked by the Computer MIDI Keyboard. Post by aymeric69 » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:57 am Does anyone know how to make the qwerty keyboard work in the Live 10 beta? If using a hub, it must be powered. All connected USB devices lose connection randomly. EDIT: Problem fixed. I've been googling solutions all day and I'm totally stuck, so I would appreciate any suggestions. also check and make sure you have the right drivers installed for your setup, and if there's a midi remote script involved, check and make sure that it's the right one too, Press J to jump to the feed. Press J to jump to the feed. Enable the Track button for the Input MIDI port. by conker » Wed May 26, 2010 2:21 pm, Post Certain plug-ins can hijack the keyboard when their GUI is open. I guess I thought having track on was enough. Computer MIDI Keyboard off by default. I've been having this problem today where I'm playing my midi keyboard in Ableton, and suddenly a note would get "stuck" and keep playing even when I stop playing the keyboard. Post Posted by 6 years ago. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. by Majnun » Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:28 am, Post It's a conundrum... just a random idea.. but if by any chance the midi notes you are playing are being played with a bow, rather than pressed, plucked, or else.. check the "friction" ..put it to 100%. If these don't work, check the following: 1. If using a MIDI controller with a control surface, make sure that you've. Hope this helps. For instance, if you plug a USB 1 device into it, all other devices on the hub are downgraded to USB 1 speed. For best performance, make sure to use a short, high quality USB cable with a. Connect directly to the computer's USB port and not through a hub. Turn on MIDI mapping by clicking on the MIDI button in the upper right hand corner of Live or choose Cmd + M (Mac) or Ctrl + M (Windows). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Exit MIDI Map Mode by pressing the MIDI switch once again. Install the latest drivers for your keyboard (if needed) and follow the instructions in the owner’s manual before proceeding. by conker » Wed May 26, 2010 1:33 am, Post It will sometimes be the first note but i've tried moving it around but that note and all notes with the same value still won't sound. Live also offers dedicated control via Ableton Push (see Chapter 28) and Push 2 ... Live will merge their incoming MIDI signals. Do you keep the folder on an external drive?? Enable the Remote button if you wish to map knobs and dials on your synth to controls in Live. Cookie Settings Yeah this is strange how it's been happening quite often recently, at least a few times a week. Its an odd problem indeed, maybe its a problem with the program reading the samples from your library folder. The only thing I can think of is to check to make sure "Remote" is on for the Axiom. Unfortunately it is in the middle of the clip haha. Once your keyboard is set up, you can select it in Live, and you can start recording MIDI. Especially check that the hub is functioning correctly and that its connection cable is also working properly. Click on the parameter you want to control, then move the knob/fader or hit the key/pad on your device you want to control it with. I sincerely appreciate any help I can get. Try different ports on the computer - some devices don't work in USB 3.0 ports. Make sure that the Computer MIDI Keyboard is deactivated. I have a m-audio axiom 25 keyboard. by jestermgee » Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:38 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, Legal Info 2. If you've recently upgraded your operating system, check that the device is supported on the new OS. Imprint. Every other note will sound but throughout the entire clip one note won't. Hello, try setting your monitoring to "in" instead of auto, when tracking with midi.. once you have recorded midi data, switch back to auto for playback. The Mapping Browser will disappear, but you can always review your mappings by entering MIDI Map Mode again. I'm not sure what to try next. These are usually caused by USB connection issues. My computer keyboard isn't playing MIDI notes. Cookies help us deliver our Services. In case you have issues using MIDI controllers: Freezing randomly during a session. | I've noticed that being the case with my controller sometimes. Make sure that there are no Key mappings which conflict with the shortcuts. EDIT: Problem fixed. Operating System: All. by telecatster » Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:09 pm, Post If you don’t mind me asking, why are you replying to a 9 year old thread? User account menu. We were just discussing this, how someone will randomly show up for their first post and join the discussion in a really old thread. Sorry I could have given more info. If using a hub, it must be powered. The one random note would play out for a couple seconds until it fades. by telecatster » Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:39 pm, Post I've done the same thing several times. Any help would be appreciated. I've been using Ableton for about two months now and am starting to get a handle on it. Privacy Policy The midi keyboard mode had been toggled on, but that still didn't work until I deleted the key command. When working with a control surface that provides physical or visual feedback, you will also need to enable the Remote switch for its output port. A hub's overall speed is automatically downgraded to the speed of the lowest performing device connected to it. Please take the following steps: If you're still having issues, check the following: configured it correctly in Live's MIDI preferences, All connected USB devices lose connection randomly, Replace the USB cable. 2. I have the computer MIDI keyboard mode enabled, but no notes play … by Warrior Bob » Thu May 27, 2010 11:26 pm, Return to “Users' Help Exchange - closed”, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, Legal Info Hey guys, I'm fairly new to ableton and not familiar with the technical terms, so I'll try my best to phrase this clearly- I've been having this problem today where I'm playing my midi keyboard in Ableton, and suddenly a note would get "stuck" and keep playing even when I stop playing the keyboard. Send a MIDI message by pressing a keyboard key, turning a knob, etc., on your MIDI controller. The midi keyboard mode had been toggled on, but that still didn't work until I deleted the key command. I've double checked and my settings seem fine, the midi port has track and remote turned on, monitoring set to auto. by telecatster » Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:45 pm, Post http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1610445, InnerPortalStudio.com - Professional Audio Mastering, Native Instruments 3rd Party NKS Libraries. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Try different ports on the computer - some devices don't work in USB 3.0 ports. So I normally use a Deepmind 12 as a midi controller, but recently it haven't been able to get it to work in ableton. by telecatster » Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:37 pm, Post Live Versions: 10; Operating System: All; The Computer MIDI Keyboard is now turned off by default when loading a Live Set. My "M" key was assigned to metronome, when I deleted this assignment the midi keyboard started working again. | by telecatster » Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:39 pm, Post So I normally use a Deepmind 12 as a midi controller, but recently it haven't been able to get it to work in ableton. I just pulled up an earlier song I'd been working on to listen to, and the midi track pulled the same thing on me again in the middle of playback. My computer keyboard isn't playing MIDI notes. Hi all, Just had a few technical issues with my new MIDI keyboard. Privacy Policy I have the "Computer Midi Keyboard" function turned on. Make sure that the drivers and firmware of the USB device are fully updated (where applicable). | While MIDI files may have the same file extensions (*.mid or *.smf), from the outside, it's not possible to tell which format a specific MIDI file is actually using. | 0. Post by conker » Wed May 26, 2010 1:33 am I have a m-audio axiom 25 keyboard. I sincerely appreciate any help I can get. My "M" key was assigned to metronome, when I deleted this assignment the midi keyboard started working again. I'm still relatively new to Ableton, so I'm not sure … Press J to jump to the feed. I have axiom and axiom 25 in & out selected in prefrences and i pressed the dump button. One problem that has been bugging me, however, is that when I record midi parts every once in a while there will be a note that won't sound. When I press a key on the controller the square in the top right of ableton lights up, but that's it. Give that a try, then ctrl+M to bring up the big blue MIDI mapping mode, then see if it works? If anyone has any idea why this is happening and could let me know, that would be so helpful!! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ableton Live needs to recognize that your MIDI keyboard is connected to your computer before you will be able to use it. Maybe you accidentally played too lightly and the sound is there?? Losing connection and restarting. Connect the MIDI out port of the synth to the MIDI in port on your MIDI interface. Imprint. Re: Computer Keyboard not working on drum rack. Log In Sign Up. In case you have issues using MIDI controllers: These are usually caused by USB connection issues. It was working fine before I reformated. Archived. Are you using a sound card with an ASIO driver or something with good latency? Post (My pc has 2.0 and 3.0 USB slots separate and the computer likes certain devices in certain slots) if not, check all your grounds, as well as swapping the USB cord for your interface to another usb cord (they're not all created equal), if there are midi cables involved, check them too. by chrk » Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:59 pm, Post 0. I just installed the latest drivers for the keyboard and it didnt help. Hey guys, I'm fairly new to ableton and not familiar with the technical terms, so I'll try my best to phrase this clearly-. Note: See … Connect directly to the computer's USB port and not through a hub. Unfortunately this did not work, but thanks for the suggestion. by acidboy » Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:25 pm, Post I'm not sure what to try next. This is my first post. Close. | I've tested it with other DAWs and software synths and it works fine, just not in ableton. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. by [nednerb] » Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:09 pm, Post by longjohns » Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:44 am, Post midi mapping not working. The midi keyboard mode had been toggled on, but that still didn't work until I deleted the key command. by telecatster » Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:06 pm, Post Close all plug-in GUIs and try again. I sincerely appreciate any help I can get. EDIT: Problem fixed. The worst part is that the volume on the note is SUPER loud, (the volume level stays up in the red) even though my interface and normal volume levels are kept pretty low. by Irrlicht » Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:30 am, Post I've tested it with other DAWs and software synths and it works fine, just not in ableton. I'm not sure what to try next. It's happened a couple times today and scares the hell out of me. Really not sure why, it was working normally last week and as far as I can tell I didn't change any settings. 3. But yes that was the problem, it is working now. Open testing the full functionality of the keyboard, I have noticed that the keys A#1, B1, C2 C#2, A4 (which has somehow become the undo button) and C5 (which is adding locator points at selected locations) are not working with Analog Lab 3 or any other VST in Ableton Live. Especially check that the hub is functioning correctly and that its connection cable is also working properly. As one check on your silent midi notes, is the velocity of the silent midi note as high as the rest? Thanks for the reply it hasn't been resolved yet. Otherwise, I wouldn't know about that problem myself. I've just been running a USB cable to my computer from my Axiom 25. Cookie Settings | For best performance, make sure to use a short, high quality USB cable with a ferrite bead. I just reformated my computer with windows 7 32-bit, i have ablton live lite 8. ableton recognizes the midi signals by flashing in the top right, but when I go into midi mapping mode and select something to be mapped then turn a knob on the controller, it does not map it. The track is armed and plays midi clips fine so I know the sound isn't the problem. You will see that this new MIDI mapping is now listed in the Mapping Browser. We’re you googling something and it led you here? The one random note would play out for a couple seconds until it fades. Really not sure why, it was working normally last week and as far as I can tell I didn't change any settings. Live exports MIDI files in the SMF0 format only, with the extension *.mid. by Tarekith » Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:54 pm, Post Check to see that your midi interface is plugged into the right USB slot for your setup. by Warrior Bob » Wed May 26, 2010 3:27 am, Post