possible limitation with Akai MPK88

Posted on Aug 24, 2011 05:00 pm
arpsos
Member Since: Apr 06, 2010

Hi everyone,

I am considering to buy the Akai professional MPK88 keyboard controller.
This is the set-up I intend to use: The MPK88 + sounds from East West software on my computer, but instead of recording them with a recording software in my computer, I want o record into my Tascam 2488 neo (external DAW).
Would I connect the Tascam to the computer through the audio interface, or to the MPK88 via midi? the reason for this question is this:
I've heard that MPK88 without the external power supply can not send midi out while it is connected to a computer via USB. I don't understand this problem very well, but I would like to find out (before I buy the MPK88) if this limitation has a bearing on my intended set-up . In other words if I record with the Tascam will I need to do it via the MPK88's midi output? Wouldn't that be a problem since I need to use the sounds from the computer at the same time (via USB cable)?
Sorry if I lack some seemingly obvious notions. I'm trying to learn.
I would appreciate any helpful advice.
Thanks.

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