Hi to everyone. I’m new in Cubase 14 Elements. I’m trying to test the VST instruments just using the keyboard editor of the instrument instead of the external midi keyboard and I got surprised that it is not recording the midi track although I can hear the sound and the level bar of the console detects de sound. Is this a regular behaviour? Do I have to modify any settings to get the instrument recording without keyboard? I’m pretty sure that I didn’t have this problem with older Cubase versions. Thanks in advance.
Yes, if the VST manufacturer designed it like that.
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Well it’s not usually done this way. The on screen keyboard is really just for testing after few setting changes. Some VSTs (not all) allow limited control using a querty keyboard. Really though, as a beginner, get yourself a decent MIDI keyboard for your budget if h=yuo have not done this already.
If your just at the experimental stage a cheap MIDI keyboard can do a simple job, but if you want to learn how to play a keyboard, (which I advise) then get something decent like a Roland FP series. As your fingers develop you will require touch sensitivity to control the musicality of your performance and this varies widely and is a constant source of debate, but the Roland FPs have good touch. If you want a Controller Keyboard with more Cubase control tehn this is entirely a different matter and be warned set up is often a complete nightmare. I manage without one and can do everything easily. I have owned perhaps ten or so, and none of them were kept. All you need is a MIDI out to control any VST.
At a push, there is also an on board keyboard, underthe Studio Tab, this is strictly for train journies, not a serious tool. You can also enter notes using Notation or Piano Roll
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The same text you’ll find in the manual for C14 element on page 240.
The virtual keyboards on vsts simply don’t route back to the midi input of a track for recording, record arming the track can’t change this behaviour.
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I think everyone is referring to different thing’s here…
@RicardM What do you mean by the “editor’s keyboard”? Can you provide a screenshot, please?
There’s possibly an internal keyboard provided within the plugin on the one hand and on the other hand the On-Screen-Keyboard provided by the DAW.
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No, right you are Grim. But the onscreen keyboard does the trick. I should have pointed the difference. 
He’ll find it in ‘studio/onscreen keyboard’ .
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Oh, no, I think it was already clear from the instruction you posted…..I was only mentioning it because of ATC’s line of questioning after your post.
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Welcome to the forum @RicardM !
Lot of help here 
If you have made it to this point you have most probably read the solution to your problem 
The DAW’s On-Screen-Keyboard is not for everyone but it definetly works and some use it on travels. If you are planning to buy a separate keyboard there are plenty of options. Most keyboards are connected via USB although there are still keyboards around which can also be connected via MIDI cable.
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Thanks you all. Your kind answers have been very helpful. The Onscreen Keyboard works really fine for my needs.
I already have a midi keyboard but I like plug it only to play, not for test. I prefer to test the VST instruments sounds using the PC (onscreen) Keyboard instead of plugging the midi keyboard.
Best regards
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Glad to hear that.
Would you be so kind and mark @Buer 's first post as solution, please? Provided that it solved your problem, of course.
Cheers!
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