New user help - midi not received by mac.

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TerryL
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New user help - midi not received by mac.

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Hi,
I wonder if anyone has already solved this problem!
This is my set up:-
B2M-> TASCAM US-122MK2 Audio/MIDI Interface ->Macbook Pro -> Logic 9.
I'm using an Underwood pick up on a double bass.
I also have an Oxygen USB keyboard in the other USB port which sends midi notes into Logic without problem.
I get a midi out yellow light on the B2M
I get a red light indicating MIDI In on the US-122.
I don't see any MIDI in in Logic - from the B2M.
I have connected created a New MIDI device in Audio Midi Set up App on the Mac and connect the MIDI out to the MIDI in of the US-122.
Do I need a driver for the B2M on the MAC?
Should I be "doing something"(!) within the "environment" within Logic.
I would like to be able to record midi within logic.
Advice gratefully received,
Terry
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johnmc
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Re: New user help - midi not received by mac.

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Hi Terry,

You don't need a driver for the B2M.

As you seem to be getting indication of MIDI communication between the B2M and your TASCAM interface, it sounds like the problem is between the TASCAM and your Mac.

Do you have 'Midi Monitor' : http://www.snoize.com/MIDIMonitor/

This is a useful app - it will show your devices and you can monitor MIDI received into the Mac.

Are you able to do a 'loop back' test? i.e connect the MIDI-out of the US-122 to its MIDI-in and try send some MIDI from Logic? Anything sent out should then be received back in Logic.

John.
TerryL
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Re: New user help - midi not received by mac.

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Thank you John - I shall try your suggestions and let you know how I get on - Terry
TerryL
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Re: New user help - midi not received by mac.

Post by TerryL »

Hi John,
I finally had time to investigate!
I contacted the B2M to a USB to Midi Cable and ran midi monitor.
The Midi out from the Sonuus seems fine but this is what I got on Midi monitor
19:23:25.790 From USB Midi Cable Invalid 3 bytes
repeated many times.
So I think things are ok with the B2M device - the problem ( I think) is in setting it up...
Advice very welcome.
Terry
TerryL
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Re: New user help - midi not received by mac.

Post by TerryL »

Hi - can any one advise me?
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