aricisom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am relatively new to music, so forgive the ignorance. Can I use my CTK-2400 simply as a midi controller? Would I have to always go through my laptop, or can I plug directly into other midi devices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- T - Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The CTK-2400 has only a USB "To Host" type of port for MIDI connectivity. It does not have the older 5-Pin DIN MIDI IN/OUT ports for connecting directly to external MIDI devices that use those type of connectors. Therefore, it would be necessary to use a computer or some type of "host" device such as the "IconnectMIDI2" interface: http://www.iconnectivity.com/iConnectMIDI2plus If you do use a computer as the interface, then the CTK-2400 would connect directly to the computer from its USB port with a standard USB "printer" type of cable, but you would need to use the proper USB-MIDI adapter between the computer and the other MIDI device(s). http://www.amazon.com/iConnectivity-mio-1-out-MIDI-Interface/dp/B00CO5IRSG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1459149649&sr=8-5&keywords=usb+midi+adapter There are much less expensive USB-MIDI adapters, in the range of $6 to $15 USD, but many of those have a problem with reliability. The CTK-2400 would certainly exchange MIDI NOTE-ON/NOTE-OFF messages with other devices, but as to its capabilities with other messages (ie "controller" messages, etc.), you need to refer to the MIDI Implementation Chart at the rear of the CTK-2400 Owner's Manual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aricisom Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Seems that you are very helpful today. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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