Hook up my MIDI Controller to my iPad and run it through MY PC

[MikeyLee]

I don't know if this is possible, but I would like to be able to hook up my iPad to a MIDI controller or my Yamaha Keyboard and then run it into my PC so I can record on my DAW on my PC. I use my Yamaha as a work station for Cubase so I need it hooked up via USB to my PC to be able to use audio drivers. So I cannot figure out how I would be able to hook up my iPad also. Also my controller is powered via USB through the computer. So I cannot figure out how to make that work with the iPad together with the PC either. Any Ideas? I have very little knowledge on pro audio engineering, and such any help much appreciated! Thanks MIKEE

 

[bruiser1964]

There are loads of iPad - midi connectors / interfaces choice just depends on how much you want to pay and what you want to achieve. Irig, Roland, Griffin.

You can then use any of the many midi programs available via the App Store ( loads are free) to control your keyboard and record to PC.

As with everything if you are not familiar with Midi it will take some effort - it's not always plug n play
Good luck

 

[MikeyLee]

Thanks for the reply! I think what I need is called an iconnectMIDI. I found a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/5P1v8Wnb7Z4 Looks a little difficult, but like you said nothing is plug and play. Thanks again.

 

[kcearl]

Ive heard good things about the iconnect...I think you can even link two PCs together on one of their boxes.

 

[olruna]

I'm using the Griffin StudioConnect (Amazon.com: Griffin StudioConnect - Audio and MIDI Interface for iPad: Musical Instruments) to go from 2nd gen iPad to rack unit to controller keyboard to my DAW on my mac. Currently using the JordanTron app for sounds on the iPad, but there are tons of other apps out there.