Ak as midi controller in Logic

Elektron Gear Analog Keys/Four
#1

Hey everyone,

I feel really stupid asking this, but I just can’t solve it. I want to use AK as midi controller in Logic Pro X. Audio/Midi Setup recognizes AK alright. Logic doesn’t. I put AK in Midi EXT-Mode, but nothing. AK’s Midi output is set to USB & Midi, and there’s a working USB connection.

Anybody has a hint?

Thanks!
Michael

#2

Can you select AK as a midi device on a Logic midi track? Do you see any midi information coming in in the transport window?

Seting up midi devices in Logic is always a … :rage:

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#3

https://help.apple.com/logicpro/mac/10.3/index.html?lang=en#/lgcp72142361

I know they are writing about sending and destination, but that’s how I setup my beatstep pro to use it as keyboard :slight_smile:
You have to do that for each individual project! Or save yourself a master where it is turned on and always start with that master.
Hope that helps!

#4

I can select it as a midi device on a midi track, and the notes arrive in the transport window. And I’m suddenly realizing it actually does work, but not with Omnisphere, lol. I usually don’t use software synths apart from Omnisphere. I’ll go whine one Spectrasonic’s doorstep. Thanks!

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#5

keep in mind…omnisphere is multitimbral…
and a dedicated midi keyboard controler is better choice, when it comes to logic…just a few bucks of xtra money but the peace of conceptional straightness is priceless, end of the day…
so let the ak do it’s own and very special stuff…

#6

Ah Logic… not what I would have called it but hey

Is the track armed for midi input ?

Can’t remember if that’s a thing in Logic or not.

Can you play Omnisphere using the built in soft-keyboard ? (Hit Command-K on the midi track)

#7

I can play literally everything with Midi keyboard or AK. Only the combination Omnisphere & AK doesn’t work. Weird.

#8

yeah I know, but I don’t use that much Midi gear anymore, so i though I’d throw out the Axiom Pro I have and sue the AK, because it sits so nicely on the desk and its 3 octaves is enough.

#9

Ok That’s good

Just read that again sorry

Ok so you can play omnisphere with another midi keyboard just fine ?

Lot’s of other threads on here. Same issue

This one has a few AK Settings you could try

#10

yes, works fine with onboard or dedicated keyboard,

Thanks for the link, I’ll take a look!