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Hello! I'm mawz, an underground artist on all plats btw,,,,, i just found this forum in my horrid search for help.

I got an Akai MPK Mini IV the other week and i run LMMS in linux/ubuntu. I'm very new to the whole linux interface in general and lmms just as much. So any help is appreciated.

But my MAIN REASON for making this post is that i literally CANNOT get my akai to work in lmms. My settings in edit>settings>midi literally does not pick up my midi keyboard/akai.

and when i go to the instrument tab and try setting the akai as midi input, it has four different akai inputs, and i try all of them but it doesnt work. Ive attempted updating LMMS, didnt work, ive tried using both ALSA sequencer and ALSA raw, can anyone help?? im just trying to make some beats!!!

mawzzyy wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:16 pm

I got an Akai MPK Mini IV the other week and i run LMMS in linux/ubuntu. I'm very new to the whole linux interface in general and lmms just as much. So any help is appreciated.

Hi. I dont use linux and dont have a keyboard, but we can try.
Do this:
Turn HW-Keyboard OFF & and remove power cable.
Then shut down computer -completely -Pull the plug!
Then
insert midi-conector cable (midi-to-USB-cable)
insert keyboard power-cable and turn keyboard ON
(some lights-diodes should get lid)
THEN!
Insert pc power cable!
Start PC
start LMMS
Look for your Keyboard in menu
You should see it now.

In respect to getting equated with LMMS in general try Rookie Guide
Link in signature.

Besides that, since you are new in Forum
Welcome and HNY mawzzyy!
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

Let us know the outcome :)