How to connect and use a MIDI keyboard with an iPad | M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3

Great into to the key board – I just received it at a super good holiday price!

Thanks!

Thank you so much for your help. I purchased this keyboard based on your review and it's GREAT. I just need to learn to play better music, and this keyboard is going to be a huge help. Thank you again.

Hi Pete Johns! Can you use transport buttons instead of the ones on the screen?

Great ❤

Thanks a lot man, great explanation ! I have a question, can i download garage band on my laptop? Because i used the app in my iphone and i liked it.

I know this video is a bit dated but there is a software out that’s free called Sound Trap.. Do you think this M-Audio controller will be compatible?

Hello Pete,
Wondering if this midi keyboard would be ideal use for a church setting of about 150 seats with a two story height using the piano sound on garage band?

I am a beginner keyboard player but I use my singing as the main instrument. I would use the midi as a pad or just playing chords in general.

Very helpful Thank you! I'm excited to receive mine

Sir thanks for the video, I would love to ask do you recommend this for a beginner?

Hi, this is an awesome video 👌👌👌👌 can I just ask what is your audio coming from is it connected to an amp or something?

Great video. Have ordered one today :)

Fire

Just got this keyboard and am using it with iPad Pro. My Modulation thing doesn’t seem to work anywhere. Just curious as to why, thanks!,

Great video very informative

do you still use this keysation49 mk3 ? and how is the condition of it right now ?

Hi Pete, how are you getting all the tracks to be visible while you're playing? I can't see the tracks on my layout, only the instrument I'm playing.. Thanks! Julie

Does the Keyboard HAVE TO have a Device connected to it to play or can you play on it without any devices connected but just plug it in to an extension cord?

For me the power from the ipad isn't enough to power the keystation, what should I do? I also bought a power adapter to power the keystation and connect it to the Ipad, but even in that case it doesn't light up at all :(

The 49 is not semi-weighted it's synth action despite the amazon description

This helped me my ipad and keyboard set right up, thank you for the wonderfully informative video!

Great video. Great explanation. Thanks a lot.

I just bought this keyboard and I’m missing software when I registered it

just bot the m audio key station a couple of days ago. It should arrive soon and I can’t wait to use it. Nice video once again Pete

Awesome!!! Thank you

Firstly: what a fantastic channel! Wish I’d know about this years ago. It’s been extremely helpful. Secondly I have a 2021 iPad Air (uSB C) and am thinking of getting the mk3 61 keystation. Do you know if the transport controls will work in iOS GarageBand and will it be able to trigger the GarageBand arpeggiator? I currently have an iRig 2 keys pro which doesn’t seem to be able to (and the volume through the Irig’s headphone socket is far too low so I am sending it back).

Hey Pete, I like the look of this keyboard and would purchase it, but I have the latest iPad Pro, with type C. And a scarlet 2i2. Just wondering how I’d manage to connect this keyboard to that set up?

For some reason i bought the exact same keyboard and the ipad wont power it.

talking way to much. i don't need an explanation how to unbox anything

Hi Pete, I would like to connect this MIDI to my iPhone 13 (lightning). Is there a hub/dongle to connect USB from midi plus 3.5 jack headphone output into lightning? Thanks, Michal

how many tones does it come with? can you get new ones or customize them? can you store some in the keyboard or it has to be connected to a computer to have multiple tones?

great video and demo !! sold me on this unit for sure !!

I don't think it has semi weighted keys. The 61 version does.

Hi Pete me again with today’s silly question. Having checked this keyboard out it seems it’s just what I need. My issue is that according to online specs the keyboard is 819.4mm, my desk is 800mm will the position of the feet on the keyboard fit on my desk? Not concerned if the end hangs over the edge of the desk as long as it fits on.

Hello Friend! how to set up the midi buttons and fader on the midi keyboard m audio + ipad garage band ?

Great video, thanks!!

Someone wants to sell it to me for a very cheap price but it has 2 dead keys which are c1 and c2. Is it still worth it?

Definitely a good idea to plug in the charger on the adapter lightening input... keeps the iPad charging whilst playing.

Por sicaso no tendras el link drive usb para conexion .. en la laptop o pc.. podrian pasarme el link .. no se de donde descargarlo tengo un (M Audio 49es)

if i connected a keyboard/synth with this method... would i be able to play the sounds from the synth and record into garageband, rather than need to use the effects within garageband?

Anyone know the difference between the 49es mk3 and the 49 mk3? Thanks!

Which "old version" you have? es49?

how do i power it??? my phone doesn’t power it

Keep doing this sir

Thank you sir for this video...will buy it for sure. More power & respect to you from India 🇮🇳❤️🙏🏻

Hi, I have M - AUDIO KEYSTATION 49 and its stop working. Only octave + button works and its orange. Can you help me please ? What to do ? Yesterday it works but today.......:(

thank you
wasn't sure if i can use my ipad to play the piano but this is cool 😎