https://wiki.archlinux.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=AltitudeBreath&feedformat=atomArchWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T12:52:59ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.41.0https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Connecting_usb_midi_keyboard&diff=125472Connecting usb midi keyboard2010-12-17T07:50:35Z<p>AltitudeBreath: </p>
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<div>== Connecting USB MIDI Keyboard in Arch Linux ==<br />
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# We need to install qsynth, jack, qjackctl<br />
# Launch qjackctl and check settings:<br />
Server Path: jackd<br />
Driver: alsa<br />
Realtime=enable; Priority:0<br />
Frames/Period:512<br />
Soft Mode=enable; Periods/Buffer:2<br />
Rest of parameters=disable(by default)<br />
Dither: None<br />
Audio: Duplex<br />
# Start jackd server using qjackctl<br />
# Connect your usb keyboard to PC<br />
# Start QSynth and go to Setup, you need to load soundfont in SF2 format. For example, you can get free soundfonts at http://soundfonts.narod.ru/ <br />
After loading sound font you have to click ok, when QSynth ask you to restart.<br />
# Go to qjackctl program, push Connect button and choose ALSA tab. On left side you will see connected MIDI ceyboard, on the left side - QSynth. Choose midi keyboard and QSynth, push connect button.<br />
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Now, try to play on your midi keyboard!</div>AltitudeBreath