How to setup my Yamaha Keyboard as a midi controller

[Frank DeFede]

I want to use my Yamaha 635 Keyboard as a midi controller in Sonar.  I used to know how to set it up, and used it on many projects in the past.  I haven't recorded anything since Bandlab has taken over.  I am finally finding the time to work on one of my songs, and ready to add some keyboard parts

I have plugged in the Keyboard into a USB port.  The computer is showing midi activity, but when I go into prefaces the Yamaha Keyboard does not show up under devices.  Can someone please give me advice on what I am missing.  I am sure it is something stupid, but I haven't been able to figure it out.

Thank you, much appreciated.

Edited June 1, 2019 by Frank DeFede

[SynthManDan]

If it’s not plug n play you’ll need the dedicated midi driver.  It’ll be on Yamaha site.

SMD

[Frank DeFede]

I have been looking for that.  No luck so far

[randyman]

Try this!

 

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/pianos/clavinova/clp-635/downloads.html#product-tabs

[Frank DeFede]

Thank you Randy!  I got it.  Looks like it's gonna work.  I found it in prefaces now, and I am getting a signal.  I can proceed with the song!  Much appreciated.

[Frank DeFede]

One last problem.  I was able to record the midi piano just fine.  I want to bounce the midi track it to an audio track so that I have more control of the sound.  I used to be able to do this in the track folder, and select bounce to track.

I can't get that to work.  It says something about I have to select an audio track.  I have the midi track selected.

Thanks again.

Edited June 2, 2019 by Frank DeFede

[Larry Jones]

Try freezing the track.

[pradeepthsjain46@gmail.com]

Can someone here help me with this. My yamaha PSR-I500 name isnt visible.

[lapasoa]

Usually a keyboard controller is connected to the midi input of an audio interface.

[Byron Dickens]

Beat me to it.