MIDI Keyboard connectivity methods

What is a MIDI Keyboard

It is just a piano style electronic device which is simply looks like normal keyboard that
transmits and receives midi information, it can’t built any sound in itself, so an extra source which can be a computer,a sound module or MIDI enabled hardware instrument needs to be attach to create the sound or the music. MIDI Keyboard connectivity is a major aspect to consider.

Guide to connect MIDI Keyboard to a Computer

MIDI Keyboard connectivity is a important factor. A MIDI keyboard  needs to be connected with a a MIDI-equipped device. When you press a key or pad, MIDI massage creates.

Two common MIDI massages can be created through MIDI Keyboards are-

1.MIDI Notes

2. MIDI CC.

To send the created MIDI massages to the device or any computer a USB or MIDI cable needed.THREE main ways that you will be able to connect your digital piano or keyboard up. It’s depend upon the Keyboard, whether it can be connected with – a. Traditional MIDI ports, b. a USB & c. Bluetooth.

Connecting through Traditional MIDI ports–

Most traditional keyboards and Digital Pianos have MIDI in and out as standard. Sometimes it’s possible that keyboard is having only a controller, called MIDI out.

USB- MIDI interface

Connecting a MIDI keyboard is easy.It is simplest and cheapest option for connectivity. Connect the MIDI keyboard via USB; either directly to the computer or using a powered USB hub.

Bluetooth MIDI

The smartest and newest advanced Bluetooth MIDI. Here Bluetooth support for connecting your keyboard with your smartphone or tablet. It’s costly version but very much potable encouraging creativity always.