CGK Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) Hello, I've been trying to connect my Casio CT-S1 to my 2021 iMac M1 Computer running Monterey 12.2.1 so that I can use the Casio keyboard as a midi controller. I have been unable to get my iMac to recognize this digital keyboard / to connect to it. I've been on the phone with Apple Tech Support and they have not been able to solve the issue. Midi connectivity with my Casio CS-S1 and my previous 2013 iMac running Catalina used to work well. The midi is no longer being recognized/connecting to my new 2021 iMac M1 Computer running Monterey. I spoke with Apple and they trouble shot this issue for over 2 hours. They found several forums of people saying their Casio keyboard was not working as midi controller with newer Macs. The cable i'm using to connect is male USB Micro B to male USB through a USB female to USB C male adapter. The USB Micro B is connected to the Casio CT-S1 and the USB is connected to the USB to USB-C adapter and the USB C adapter is plugged into the 2021 iMac. Can you please assist? Edited March 17, 2022 by CGK mistake - said wrong cable name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Since Apple can't seem to solve it.... Confirm your USB cable is capable of passing data. Some cables are for charging only. To be clear, the cable you are using must be Micro USB-B to USB-A. Mini USB is a different (larger) type of port, not compatible with the CT-S1. Confirm the USB-C to A adapter is passing data properly with another device. Probably the best cable option for USB-C equipped devices is a USB-C to Micro USB Type B cable, eliminating the need for adapters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGK Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Thanks. Oops, I said Mini. I am using a Micro USB-B to USB-A. I heard it might help if I use an apple adapter for the USB to USBC adaptor - ordered that and will try tomorrow. I can also look at buying a USB-c to Micro USB Type B and see if that does the trick... thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I've confirmed that our products work fine on Monterey. The issue is the cable or adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGK Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Ok, thanks Mike! Any recommendations for a brand of Micro USB-B to USB-C cable to use? Apple doesn't sell one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I know this cable works: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Micro-Braided-Jacket/dp/B00UUBRX0Y?th=1 I normally use a small USB Hub that provides a bunch of regular USB-A ports and a Micro-USB cable from "Amazon Basics". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I've had good luck with cables like this one I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfmusician Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Anyone else successfully using a CT-S1 with Mac running Monterey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagar4j Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I am unable to connect my CTK-810 keyboard as midi even my mac is not recognising it please help me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Sagar4j said: I am unable to connect my CTK-810 keyboard as midi even my mac is not recognising it please help me CTK-810 was released in 2007. It is one of the earliest models with a USB port. USB equipped models released during that time period are not compatible with a Mac. They are only compatible with Windows by installing the appropriate Windows driver from Casio from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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