Midi Input Output Feedback Loop

[alan933]

Not sure how to ask this question.

I have a midi interface with a keyboard (Roland DS-61) and I have the OUT of the keyboard going to the IN of the midi interface and the OUT of the midi interface going to the IN of the keyboard.

When I try to play the keyboard it seems to send the signal in feedback loop and the keyboard just makes a constant harang noise.

If I disconnect the keyboard OUT and play this old file I recorded on another setup it plays the keyboard fine with the selected sounds

What do I need to do in Cakewalk or keyboard to not get the loop of midi signals when both are IN's to OUT's

Edited September 25, 2024 by alan933

[Kurre]

Check that your keyboard doesn't use midi thru in its settings. Also check that local control is off.

[alan933]

On 9/24/2024 at 8:56 PM, Kurre said:

Check that your keyboard doesn't use midi thru in its settings. Also check that local control is off.

local switch is off, can't find midi thru in instructions. Can't figure it out.

[alan933]

after reading manual it appears the daw mode is supposed to be used with a USB connection. 
Before I tried that i tried it similar to how i had it set up with older instruments.

I have a Yamaha synth going to IN of midi interface and OUT going to Roland. This way I can play the roland sounds with the Yamaha through the midi interface and Yamaha keys are recorded in daw. Playback then goes straight to Roland.
This works, so I'll stay with this set up i think.