How to Connect a MIDI Keyboard to Pro Tools
Pro Tools MIDI Keyboard Configuration
Pro Tools needs to recognize your MIDI device before you can use it. While some MIDI keyboards are class-compliant, most require the use of a specific driver. You will first need to install that for the MIDI keyboard. Once done, you can set up your devices in Pro Tools.
Pro Tools MIDI keyboard setup
When you launch Pro Tools, it will scan for your connected MIDI devices. Make sure the devices are enabled (checked) in the MIDI Input Devices menu. For MIDI controllers with faders, you’ll also need to configure them within the Peripherals menu. This will enable the encoder knobs, faders, and transport features on most controllers. While similar, not all MIDI controllers are alike, so visit the device’s user manual for specific installation and configuration instructions.
- Click the Setup menu, go to MIDI, then click MIDI Input Devices.
- Select each MIDI device port you wish to enable. Unchecked ports will be disabled in Pro Tools.
- Click the Setup menu and choose Peripherals…
- Select the MIDI Controllers tab and configure your device(s):
- Type: HUI, M-Audio Keyboard
- Receive/Send: input and output ports
- #Ch’s: bank of MIDI channels
Pro Tools’ MIDI Input Device window.
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