How do I connect my MIDI cable?
A MIDI connection is required to use Piano Marvel in assessment mode which provides player feedback, scores, and progress tracking. There are currently three MIDI connection methods, a MIDI interface cable, a USB transfer cable or Bluetooth MIDI (Look at the Bluetooth MIDI title below for details). Your MIDI instrument may be compatible with one or all of these connection methods. You can order cables on our online store, if you don’t already have what you need.
MIDI INTERFACE CABLE
If your instrument has a MIDI in and MIDI out port on it, you can use a MIDI interface cable for your MIDI connection. To connect the
cable properly:
- The MIDI “in” connector should connect to the “out” port, and the MIDI “out” connector should go to the “in” port. (Note that if you have an M-Audio MIDI interface cable, this is not the case)
- Please make sure that the USB end of your cable is securely connected to your computer or device and is not kinked.
USB TRANSFER CABLE
If your MIDI instrument has a USB to host connection with the square USB connector, then you can use a USB transfer cable for your MIDI connection. This is also commonly referred to as a printer cable.
*FOR USE WITH AN iPAD*
If you are using Piano Marvel with an iPad, you will need an adapter. If your iPad has the Lightning port, you will use an Apple branded Lightning Camera Adapter. If you have the latest iPad PRO, you will use an Apple USB C to USB A adapter.
I have a midi cable that was connecting and a sound was being detected when the piano was played but it now no longer works and will not pick up – the midi USB is connected properly and the green dot appear at the top right hand of the homescreen sating I have a connection. I have tried on Google Chrome and still no luck. Any ideas?
Thank you for your comment. Please email us at [email protected] with the specifications regarding your keyboard, type of MIDI cable (MIDI interface or printer cable (USB A to B)), and operating system. The green dot in the upper right corner indicates that the plugin software is running on your computer, it does not check for connection to a keyboard, I apologize for the confusion. I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Suzette
Where do I find the adapter for the iPad?
Thanks for reaching out! I recommend looking at Best Buy if you are in the US, or Amazon for the US and countries where Amazon is present. Otherwise, you can purchase them from Apple directly. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected].
I’ve only tried using Bluetooth through my iPad is it better to use a apple usb adaptor for more accuracy of notes
Thank you for reaching out to us. Using Bluetooth MIDI provides the same results that connecting using a cable would. Please make sure that the Bluetooth audio does not also connect, as the audio will introduce latency, meaning that you will hear the count-in and the accompaniment late. If you have any questions, please let me know at [email protected].
My keyboard has only a midi out port which I can connect the midi in cable and the USB to the PC, but this leaves the midi out cable not connected to anything. It is a Korg sp170-s. What do I do or what else do i need?
THanks for reaching out to us. You would leave the other plug unplugged. Some keyboards do not have both ports. If you have any questions, please let me know at [email protected].
I have a midi to usb-c cable working perfectly from the piano to application on my apple macbook. However the same cable plugged in my ipad Pro does not work. Any suggestion?
Thank you for reaching out to us. Are you using the Piano Marvel app or using Piano Marvel through the browser on your iPad? Please email your response to [email protected].
If I use a Bluetooth MIDI connection with my iPad and my digital piano, is there any reason to use a Apple branded Lightning Camera Adapter with a cable?
Thank you for reaching out to us. No, there is no need to use a lightning camera adapter if you are using Bluetooth. The adapter would be used if you were plugging a cable in to your digital piano to connect it to the iPad. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
I have been connecting my Yamaha P155 keyboard to an iPad Air 5th generation with a usb b to usb c cable. It worked for 8 months and now the app no longer recognizes the keyboard. How can I fix this problem?
Thank you for reaching out to us. Please email your operating system and type of cable, along with the information in this comment to [email protected]. My first inquiry would be whether your piano or anything (cable name, etc.) shows up in the Menu, Instrument Settings area.