Midi keyboard to computer(cubase) setup???

[tribal]

I got Alesis QS 6.1 and I dont have any idea to setup with my computer. I got midi cable (in & out to USB), I am using Cubase sx3. I tried but nothing seem to works. Can someone give me the instruction, please? ta,V

[TimOBrien]

Did you set up the midi inputs and outputs?

Are you SURE your usb cable is working? (info please? are you sure you bought the right one?)

Basic setup in the FREE cubase book over at www.auxbuss.com
Start on Page 115....

[tribal]

Thanks, I tried but it doesn't seems to works: maybe the USB cable is not good!!!

[modiolo]

you should have ENABLE MIDI THRU At your "edit/preferences" or "device set up" checked (don't remember where it is in cubase)
And you have to set on the little speaker at the midi track so you can hear the sounds.
SO:
First choose a virtual instr. Then add a Midi chanel and enable it for recording. Then select your virtual instr. on the midi track output and switch on the monitor (litle speaker) on the midi track too.
I Think that should work

[SuperFuzz]

Tell us your specs, equipment, and exact setup.