pfontaine2 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I recently purchased a WK-7500 as a birthday present to myself and I'm absolutely loving it. I love the sounds, the effects, the sequencers, and the drawbar organ is a hoot to fool around with too!I do miss the kinds of evocative sounds that can be created with a synthesizer. Therefore I decided to pull out some of my older synthesizers, knowing that I could amplify these keyboards through the WK-7500's speakers.What's terribly frustrating is not being able to connect two keyboards together over MIDI because the WK-7500 has no standard MIDI ports. The WK-7500 could be the hub to drive, sequence and amplify all sorts of MIDI gear but is hampered by this glaring oversight.I understand that a USB port allows MIDI to flow between the WK-7500 and a computer. If I choose to not dedicate a computer or iPad to my setup, I would need an expensive adaptor like an iConnectMidi to connect two keyboards together. I was even considering purchasing an XW-P1, but again the lack of standard MIDI ports makes that a much more difficult purchase to justify.Please don't get me wrong. I really do love the WK-7500 but the addition of standard MIDI ports could have made this keyboard much more expandable and powerful. I don't regret my purchase because even as it is, I know I'll get a lot of enjoyment out of it!Pierre Fontainepierrefontaine.webs.com 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 First of all, the XW-P1 has standard MIDI OUT and MIDI IN ports as well as USB.Secondly, it is possible to use a USB MIDI connection as a controller for other keyboards with the right software. I use my Korg TR as a controller for all my other synths and they are all hooked up thru USB to my Linux computer running a very very old version of Cakewalk Home Studio. No other hardware or software is required.I dunno if you are using a software DAW on your computer or not, but I'd advise doing a lot more digging into your hardware and software before making blanket statements of what it is and is not capable of.Also if you are not already using some form of DAW or computer sequencer for your music I'd heartily recommend getting one so that you can fully exploit your WK's and other synths' abilities without trying to sequence on the built in sequencer. Built in sequencers are seriously such a heartbreak to work with when compared to some of the computer and tablet based software out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfontaine2 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Thank you very much for your thoughtful reply.I am aware that the XW-P1 has standard MIDI ports as well as USB MIDI (the wording in my original post was sloppy) but I still wouldn't be able to connect it to the WK-7500 in any meaningful way without the use of a computer and a USB MIDI cable, or a device like iConnectMIdi.Of course, you are correct that using DAW software is preferable to the WK-7500's pattern or song sequencer. I use Cakewalk Music Creator all the time. However, one of the reasons I wanted the WK-7500 was the flexibility it provides me to play and compose without having to boot up a computer, then start the DAW software, then open a project file and so forth. I like the idea of just turning on the WK-7500 and playing, then I can record something immediately if inspiration strikes. I know that that I could then save the MIDI file to the SD card and open it on my computer for further editing but I'm imagining something a bit more streamlined in its workflow.My ultimate point is that standard MIDI in and out ports would have greatly expanded the usefulness of this keyboard, and I suspect for not much more money. Again, it's a fantastic keyboard and an enormous bargain and I really am very happy with it. I'm suggesting that in the future standard MIDI ports could be included once again in consumer-level Casio keyboards, especially their top of the line models.Thanks as always for taking the time to respond to my post.Pierre Edited March 6, 2013 by pfontaine2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willf Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Something like this should enable you to achieve what you want:http://www.kentonuk..../usb-host.shtmlEdited:sorry I have just spotted that you mentioned the iconnect product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Interesting device, however it is meant to work with USB Class Compliant MIDI devices. I don't believe the WK-7500 is Class Compliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfontaine2 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 This YouTube video implies that all recent Casio keyboards are class compliant, including the WK-7500: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I stand corrected, though the manual makes no mention one way or the other if it's class compliant or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willf Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Interesting device, however it is meant to work with USB Class Compliant MIDI devices. I don't believe the WK-7500 is Class Compliant.The WK-7500 has a class compliant USB midi port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossbandbob Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 This YouTube video implies that all recent Casio keyboards are class compliant, including the WK-7500: Wow did not realize the sounds in GB on Ipad were that good! Going to try this with my Ipad and 7500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strogoff Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Good idea the device Kenton MIDi USB Host, asap I'll buy, because I need it,, just for fun, to connect my old keyboard to my WK-7500.Many thank to this forum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daven34ar Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 HelloIs it possible with an Android Tablet or Cell Phone instead of an IPAD ???Some clues, interfaces,softwares, apps, etc Thnx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strogoff Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 With Android I think it is possible try Opus 1 free and buy the midi facility for 5 € and try itBye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondhopkins Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 If your runnig a pc install musiclab midi device connection center from musiclab.com its FREE (yes we like free) and you can select it 4 ins and 4 outs. So if you want your keyboard to output its rythms to another tone module / keyboard just select MIDI ins CASIO USB-MIDI connect to DEVICE (will have name of device). Works great on my setup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfontaine2 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hi Simon,Thanks for your tips. I will certianly give it a shot. Thanks!Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 IN FACT IT WAS A MISTAKE WITHOUT THE CASIO MIDI CONVENTIONALBUT BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE THE STANDARD CONNECTOR 5 PIN DIN MIDI BE REPLACED BY USB. IS THE FUTURE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- T - Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Many thanks, Simon for that musiclab.com tip. Their MIDI Connection Center is a must have for anyone wanting to connect a "USB only" keyboard to other MIDI devices, but their MIDI Loop Cakewalk plug-in should also be of interest to several folks here on the forum who were discussing DAW loop creation in another thread several months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strogoff Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 If your runnig a pc install musiclab midi device connection center from musiclab.com its FREE (yes we like free) and you can select it 4 ins and 4 outs. So if you want your keyboard to output its rythms to another tone module / keyboard just select MIDI ins CASIO USB-MIDI connect to DEVICE (will have name of device). Works great on my setup.I'll try it nex week many thanks for the info! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strogoff Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'll try it nex week many thanks for the info!I've tried the MIDI Connection Center, it works very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montequi Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Get one of these: http://www.kentonuk.com/products/items/utilities/usb-host.shtml I've used one with the WK500, and it works quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaverick Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 How are the Styles on The 7500? Would love to have one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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