Korg Nanokeys and nano controllers pads etc USB not MIDI

[geoffd99]

Hi all
has anyone used a USB - midi device? I use Sonar and that has separate links for audio (Scope) and midi (could be usb keyboard...). Does it work? I also use Live.

There might be some fiendish Scope technical disaster if I buy it and try it, so has anyone any advice before I splash the cash?

I am in Penang now and the range of devices is limited but the Korgs and M-Audios are around. I don't want a big midi keyboard or I'd buy a synth (and maybe not use Scope synths).
Geoff x

[Jah Servant]

I've used m-audio usb mide hubs and they have worked fine for me. It shouldn't affect scope, you just have to route your midi through sonar into scope so there will be some latency.
the nicer thing is to go normal midi connection to scope and then into sonar, you can route your midi to your device in scope and right through to sonar and even use a midi merger in front of your scope devices for instant playback from sonar, it's much smoother and nicer to work with.

[erminardi]

http://www.musiclab.com/downloads/free/index.htm#124

Hi Geoff, Musiclab Midi Connection Center is a free app that route everithing from midi to midi.
I use it since years

[Jah Servant]

nice workaround with this software, definitely the way to go if you are going usb, you can still go into scope first

[geoffd99]

Many thanks for the tips. I have several keyboards in the UK but not here. The Nanokeys is small and laptop friendly too so I might get one.

Weirdly prices here in Malaysia are higher than Europe by 20% - yet all the stuff is made in China!

Supply and demand.

You can get cheap guitars though - about 500-650 ringgit = 100 pounds plus - will probably get a nice looking one (that's how I judge!) for fun.

Gx

[erminardi]

Geoff, look also for the nanokey direct competitor model from AKAI, I prefer this little keyboard than korg one.
The nanokey is crap and more pc keyoboard switch feeling.
The AKAI LPK25 is more like a scaled down musical keyboard: http://www.akaipro.com/lpk25
the price are the same.

cheers.

[Neutron]

i have a korg nano pad thing, i stopped using it because there is a whine from the power supply (and i got NI maschine so i dont need it)

[FrancisHarmany]

Hi all
has anyone used a USB - midi device? I use Sonar and that has separate links for audio (Scope) and midi (could be usb keyboard...). Does it work? I also use Live.

There might be some fiendish Scope technical disaster if I buy it and try it, so has anyone any advice before I splash the cash?

I am in Penang now and the range of devices is limited but the Korgs and M-Audios are around. I don't want a big midi keyboard or I'd buy a synth (and maybe not use Scope synths).
Geoff x

I think the akai nano is better for the pads. the akai has led indicator for on/off status. Korg nanopad has not.