hrestov Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi all, I have just ordered an iPad to use with Casio px5 to solve 2 big (for me) problems with casio: the monophonic mode with synth and the weak organ sound engine.for organ I think I'll use App Galileo, or maybe the hammond in Garageband, I'll have to try. For synth I want to know what app do you use for reliable, solid use in LIVE gigs (not amateur use at home). It's fundamental that the synth have mono/legato option, poly mode, and that I can change preset throught midi program change from casio and that it can work on only one midi channel. I already bought animoog with black friday sales, thinking that changing preset throught program change was a common feature in all app synth, but I was wrong..it doesn't do it (for me, unbelieveble) I want to know some app synth with this features and that doesn't get no issues with nothing.I'm looking to sunrizer and magellan (I prefer the second for sound), but I want to know if someone of you use them in live use and if there is any problems. or any other app suggestions? I want to link the mini jack out of iPAd to mini jack in of casio, is there any problem?I read that the output of iPad is a bit low, can I balance its audio with casio audio with line in Gain, or there is too much difference and have to further boost the ipad signal? Thank you for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I can't help you with the apps, but I can answer your hardware questions. The iPad in plenty loud enough going into the PX-5S mini jack. You can even assign a knob or slider to control the volume of that input. A couple things to be aware of: You could get a USB hum using this set-up. If this is an issue, possible ways around this include using a mixer instead of running the iPad into the PX-5S. You may also want to look at a docking station that let's you use 5 pin MIDI DIN, eliminating the USB. The docks also have the advantage of powering / charging the iPad. This is something that is very important - if you show up at a gig with a low battery you are in trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrestov Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 and if I plug http://www.m-audio.com/products/view/uno#.Vl8jKOPJaFk this in the midi out it helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsysinger1 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 You should'nt have any problems with that connection. I use a Behringer io202 and I've used the Maudio as well. Just make sure to set the midi output on the px 5. I have a lot of the apps and its a lot of fun to add some extra stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrestov Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 I have my keyboard back today and I try: - casio px5 connected to ipad through usb and minijack out of ipad in mini jack in of casio. noise everywhere, noise when I play, noise when I move a slider, noise when I do nothing. almost inusable - casio px 5 connected to ipad through midi 5pin out with "m audio uno" interface. no noise, connection perfect. There's always the "noise gate" issue, but it isn'n very big; with synth and organ sound it's not a problem. only with pianolike sound it could be a problem, but only if you play a slow ballad with long-decay chords I tihnk. I'll use Galileo, Sunrizer and Korg iM1 apps. all of this in different midi channels and from casio when I recall a stage setting, i can load for each app his preset throught program change in his own channel.these 3 apps are very very very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I have my keyboard back today and I try: - casio px5 connected to ipad through usb and minijack out of ipad in mini jack in of casio. noise everywhere, noise when I play, noise when I move a slider, noise when I do nothing. almost inusable That's a USB loop hum. As you found out, this does not happen with the 5pin connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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