Akai MPK Mini as input controller

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Akai MPK Mini as input controller

Postby HappyCatFilms » Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:17 pm

Been spending time my first day with the Uno trying to get it to connect with the Akai MPK Mini as a keyboard input, sending MIDI over USB. No joy so far.

Any tips would be appreciated.
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Re: Akai MPK Mini as input controller

Postby Peter_IK » Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:13 pm

You would not be able to connect the MPK Mini directly to UNO Synth. Uno Synth does have MIDI connections that are standard 5-pin MIDI DIN connectors. I don't believe the MPK would have 5-pin MIDI connections available so you would likely need to use a MIDI interface between the two, and/or via your computer or similar setup.
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Re: Akai MPK Mini as input controller

Postby shanguito » Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:17 pm

then, if I use a usb to midi like kenton or oplab to convert the sending signal?
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Re: Akai MPK Mini as input controller

Postby Peter_IK » Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:23 pm

shanguito wrote:then, if I use a usb to midi like kenton or oplab to convert the sending signal?

I don't know enough about those but the USB if they convert the USB MIDI connection from your controller into a 5-pin MIDI DIN connection that should work.
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