How to Use a MIDI Keyboard With Fruity Loops

Fruity Loops is a simple-to-use, musical-sequencing program that can be controlled by a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) keyboard. A MIDI device sends instructions from a trigger, in this case a keyboard, to the computer and the computer records the data, which is then played back as a musical sound. When using a MIDI keyboard with Fruity Loops, you will be able to record music you play on your keyboard in real time. Fruity Loops will convert the audio into MIDI notes on a sequencer that you can later edit.

Things You'll Need

• MIDI keyboard with Fruity Loops
• Computer

Instructions

1. Install the necessary software and drivers on your computer. Use the software disc and set of instructions that came with your keyboard to install the drivers. This will enable your computer to properly communicate with the keyboard.

2. Launch the Fruity Loops application.

3. Press F10 on the computer keyboard. This will open the "Midi Settings" under the "Options" menu.

4. Look for your keyboard under "Input" and "Output." If it is not there, click on "Rescan MIDI devices." Under "Input," select your keyboard and click "Enable." Under "Output," select your keyboard and click "Send Master Sync."

5. Create a new MIDI track and select a sample. Strike the keys on your keyboard. You should now hear sound and are ready to record.

Tips & Warnings

• If your computer does not have a MIDI input, you must buy a MIDI keyboard that connects via USB, or a "MIDI to USB" converter.

References

• Doepfer: Live Recording Using MIDI Controller
• Hip Hop Tutorial: How to Use a Midi Controller/Keyboard with Fruity Loops
• FL Studio: Controller/MIDI Settings