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    Connect And Record Your Keyboard or Piano: Complete Step-By-Step Video Course

    Learn to record the sound of your piano/keyboard or use it as a MIDI controller. A complete step-by-step FREE video course. With details of useful gear.

    November 18, 2020

    Want to record the sound of your digital keyboard or piano? Or do you want to know how to use it as a MIDI keyboard controller? If so we created a whole series of step-by-step videos showing you exactly how to do that. Whether you just want to make scratch recordings with a simple audio cable, or see how to use a professional recording interface. We have also got links to more resources and all the equipment and hardware you will need to get recording!

    One of the great benefits of getting connected is it will be really useful if you want to learn to play piano or keyboard. Hearing yourself play, and being able to use interactive software will help you make rapid progress.

    Quick Links to the Gear and the Videos

    • Equipment You Might Need
      • Audio Recording
      • Best-Selling Audio Interfaces
      • MIDI Recording
      • Best-Selling MIDI Interfaces
    • Connect And Record Your Digital Piano or Keyboard: A Complete Step-by-Step Video Course
    • Learn More About Audio Production

    The video lessons below have been broken down into individual guides for Windows Laptops, iPads and Macs. Most things are the same, but there are some differences depending on where you want to connect and record. If you want then the last video on the page is a link to the entire playlist

    [This content may contain affiliate links. For more information, read our disclosure policy here.]

    Equipment You Might Need

    To record your keyboard, you will need the correct cables and leads, and you may need an audio interface.

    To use your keyboard or digital piano as a MIDI Controller Keyboard you may need a MIDI Interface or an audio interface. with MIDI i/o. Check your keyboard/piano as you may be able to make a MIDI connection just using a simple USB lead.

    Audio Recording

    If you are a complete beginner then you may like our short guide on what is an audio interface.  Once you know what it is, then see our information on choosing an audio interface. And if you want to understand in more depth what’s going on, then refer to our post on what is digital audio.

    Best-Selling Audio Interfaces

    Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First
    Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First
    $139.99 −$30.00
    Buy on Amazon
    PreSonus, 2 AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition, 96K
    PreSonus, 2 AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition, 96K
    Buy on Amazon
    M-Audio M-Track Duo – USB Audio Interface for Recording, Streaming and Podcasting with Dual XLR,...
    M-Audio M-Track Duo – USB Audio Interface for Recording, Streaming and Podcasting with Dual XLR,...
    Buy on Amazon
    Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen 2-in, 2-out USB Audio Interface with Mic Cable
    Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen 2-in, 2-out USB Audio Interface with Mic Cable
    Buy on Amazon
    M-Audio AIR 192|4 — 2-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface with Recording Software from ProTools & Ableton...
    M-Audio AIR 192|4 — 2-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface with Recording Software from ProTools & Ableton...
    $119.00 −$10.00
    Buy on Amazon

    Last updated on 2021-01-10 / Affiliate links / Images via Amazon Product Advertising API

    MIDI Recording

    We have a basic page on what is MIDI. If you really want to become a MIDI guru, then visit the MIDI Manufacturer’s Association official site – for in depth guides tutorials and detailed information about MIDI. Or you might want to purchase a book on MIDI.

    Best-Selling MIDI Interfaces

    Bestseller No. 1
    MIDI 4x4 USB MIDI interface
    MIDI 4x4 USB MIDI interface
    Buy on Amazon
    SaleBestseller No. 2
    M-Audio AIR 192|6 - 2-In 2-Out USB Audio / MIDI Interface with Recording Software from Pro-Tools &...
    M-Audio AIR 192|6 - 2-In 2-Out USB Audio / MIDI Interface with Recording Software from Pro-Tools &...
    $169.00 −$20.00
    Buy on Amazon
    SaleBestseller No. 3
    MIDI 2x2 USB MIDI interface
    MIDI 2x2 USB MIDI interface
    $30.00 −$1.96
    Buy on Amazon
    Bestseller No. 4
    MOTU MIDI Express XT USB Interface
    MOTU MIDI Express XT USB Interface
    Buy on Amazon
    SaleBestseller No. 5
    Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First
    Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First
    $139.99 −$30.00
    Buy on Amazon

    Last updated on 2021-01-10 / Affiliate links / Images via Amazon Product Advertising API

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    Connect And Record Your Digital Piano or Keyboard: A Complete Step-by-Step Video Course

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    How To Record Digital Piano/Keyboard in Audacity, Garageband or Reaper
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    Record Audio and MIDI at the Same Time: Connect & Record your Keyboard in Reaper DAW Software
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    The Best Audio Interface for your Home Recording Studio – A Complete Checklist
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    Audio Cables & Connectors Explained: Plus Balanced vs Unbalanced Guide
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    MIDI vs AUDIO: Connect And Record Your Keyboard Lesson 1
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    Record Keyboard In Audacity: Connect Your Keyboard Lesson 4
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    Record Keyboard On Mac: Connect And Record Your Keyboard Lesson 5
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    Record Keyboard On iPad With Audio Cables: Record Your Keyboard Lesson 6
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    Phew! We covered a lot of stuff there. Don’t forget to go back to the top of the page and check out any equipment you might need! And if you have any comments, feedback or questions then please share your thoughts on our YouTube channel.

    Learn More About Audio Production

    If you enjoy this very basic introductory course then the next step will be to move to something a little more advanced. There is a great, and very inexpensive, course on Udemy, Record Audio Like A Pro which will take you to the next level. The world of home studio recording is an exciting one, but there is a lot to learn, so every little helps!

    Or for a monthly subscription, LinkedIn Learning has dozens of courses on Audio Production.


    • Record Your Keyboard or Piano On Your Computer Step-By-Step
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    • Best Selling MIDI Interfaces – The Ultimate Top 10 in 2020
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    • Which Guitar Software? The Best Guitar Learning Software in 2020

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