AKAI mpk mini connection issues

[Anton1412]

Hi there.
I'm new to LMMS and after initial testing I experience some issues.
Previous I've used Garageband (Apple), which operated flawlessly with my hardware (AKAI MPK mini)

But now I have been trying to connect my keyboard to LMMS for some time, yet without any luck.

Though there are countless videos on the matter on Youtube, it's either showcased with an older version of LMMS that has different features, or their programs abilities (Windows/IOS for example) simply doesn't correspond with mine (I use Linux/Ubuntu).

My Akai is connected, but there's no feedback on the keys, drumpads nor knobs.

Can anyone please help me out on this matter?

Thanks in advance

[musikbear]

Hi there. I'm new to LMMS

Hi, Welcome to the Forum Anton1412 !
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I have been trying to connect my keyboard to LMMS for some time, yet without any luck.

On linux, there can be components missing, so you must make sure you have updated everything, but my guess is that you just need to connect in the right sequence. Read:
https://lmms.io/wiki/index.php?title=Using_MIDI
Let us know the outcome :)

[Gps]

Are you connecting the keyboard, and then start LMMS, the other way round will probably not work.

[Anton1412]

Hi there. I'm new to LMMS

Hi, Welcome to the Forum Anton1412 !
Here are all important links:
http://lmms.io/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4740
-A few rules and useful forum instructions
If you like to introduce yourself, to the community, go here:
http://lmms.io/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4480

On linux, there can be components missing, so you must make sure you have updated everything, but my guess is that you just need to connect in the right sequence. Read:
https://lmms.io/wiki/index.php?title=Using_MIDI
Let us know the outcome

thank you so much for the tip, its all working as it should now:)
Now are there any keyboards you would recommend if i just so happen to buy another? like which ones to go for and which to avoid

[musikbear]

are there any keyboards you would recommend

No i am not the correct person for that. I do not own a MIDI-KB
We have a list, but nothing there addresses quality and look-feel, only function