Problem: MIDI Track and audio from my external synth

Cubase
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Hi.

I have Cubase Elements 8, Akai MPK225, Steinberg CI1 and a Korg Volca Keys.

I can play and record (by using audio track) on my Volca through my MPK just fine. My challenge here is: is it possible to make Cubase play sounds from my Volca by adding a MIDI Track and putting in some notes/data? I mean, so Cubase would send MIDI data through my MPK to my Volca, which then would send audio to my audio interface.

I have tried adding a MIDI Track and an Audio Track, but I can’t seem to make it work the way I want.

I hope someone can help me :slight_smile:

Cheers!

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Hi,

You can send MIDI data from Cubase directly to the Volca Keys. It’s not necessary to send it via MPK225. But you will probably need some USB > MIDI converter. There is MIDI In and Out only on the MPK225, there is no MIDI Thru. So the MPK225 doesn’t help with the connection.

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I still want my Volca to be connected to the MPK for playing. Is it possible to find an adapter/switch of some sort with more MIDI ports, so the Volca would be connected to both the computer and the MPK?

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Hi,

Search for the MIDI Splitter Box. For example MIDI Solutions.