Connecting to Computer and External Sounds Module Simultaneously

[tzsm98]

Is there a work around to use the computer and the VK-8M at the same time?

I have a Privia PX-330. I can hook it up by USB to my computer, I can hook it up to my Roland VK-8M by MIDI cable. On start up the Privia chooses the USB connection and ignores the MIDI cable connection. To use my VK-8M I have to shut down/disconnect the computer connection before the Privia starts.

Is there a work around, either from the keyboard or an external device, to use them both at the same time? I’d like to be able to use my software while also using the Roland.

[Brad Saucier]

I don't know of any workaround within the keyboard settings.  I didn't know that model would choose one MIDI output over the other.  You'll probably have to use software to route MIDI out of the computer to the module, as a through signal. 

[tzsm98]

Thanks, that was my thinking as well. I’m new to this so I don’t know if there was a different solution.