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Old 05-01-2019, 01:09 PM   #4
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I might get a 100$ 49 key midi controller from Nektar or Alesis. How do I integrate this thru my USB interface(has MIDI in/out)? I want to use the free software synths that are available and work with Reaper and Cubase AI.
How do I rig the whole thing up??
Yes, watch Kenny's videos. Especially "MIDI controller" or midi keyboard-related.

You plug it in via USB (no need for standard MIDI cables). It comes with a USB cable. Then, you go into Reaper's Preferences, and the DEVICE / MIDI section. Enable Nektar for the Input, plus Control.

Then, insert your fave free plugin on a Reaper track.

Then, enable input monitoring (the green PLAY icon on the track). Then, enable the track for midi input (change to INPUT / MIDI / All Channels, or "Midi Channel 1"

Then, arm the track.

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