Could someone help me out with how to best connect the Privia PX-5S to a Focusrite 4i4 to a mac?
As far as I can see, looks like the lead that came with the Focusrite is the one that connects to a computer.
So now I just need to connect the piano to the Focusrite. Am I right in thinking I can choose to do this either by midi cables or a usb cable? I REALLY wanted to set this up today but I only ordered one midi cable and from what I've read I would need 2, one from piano midi in to focusright midi out and one from focusrite midi in to piano midi out?
But as I'm gonna have to order a new cable either way, I'm now wondering whether it might be better to order a usb cable instead?
Looks like the Focusrite came with a USB C to USB A? Did it? I'm really not sure.
Am I right in thinking I would need a USB A to USB B to put the A end in the computer and the B end in the piano? And then also connect the Focusrite to the computer with the cable it came with?
So I just need a USB A to USB B cable? Is that right? That's the normal rectangular USB in the computer to the square one in the back of the piano?
I also read that connecting a midi controller keyboard via USB means you can power it through that connection, thus removing the need for the keyboard's power cable? Is that true when you are using a Privia PX-5S as your midi keyboard or does that only work with small midi controller keyboards? Should I keep the power cable plugged in?
β¨Thank you for any help!β¨
Please assume no technological knowledge on my part with your reply! I have literally only ever used my piano as a piano and know pretty much nothing yet about audio interfaces, music production or cables. I will be so excited when I can actually set this up though!
And Happy Easter!β¨π₯πΌπ£πΈππ¦β¨
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