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How to Connect a PS3 MIDI to a PC

The ̶0;Rock Band̶1; music game series features several instruments on which players rack up high scores in tune to music, following a set of on-screen prompts. ̶0;Rock Band 3̶1; introduced a new instrument to the series: the keyboard, which also functions as a full-featured MIDI keyboard when connected to a MIDI controller or used with a USB converter.

Things You'll Need

5-Pin MIDI cable
MIDI to USB converter (if no MIDI controller on the PC)
MIDI sequencer program

Instructions

Connecting to a MIDI Port
- 1
  Connect the 5-Pin MIDI cable to the DIN port located on the right side of the keyboard.
- 2
  Connect the other end of the cable to the MIDI port on the computer̵7;s sound card or MIDI input card. If you are using a sound module, connect the cable to the sound module̵7;s input port.
- 3
  Flip the keyboard̵7;s power switch to the ON position and load the MIDI sequencer program.
Connecting to a USB Port
- 4
  Connect the MIDI to USB converter to the computer̵7;s USB port.
- 5
  Connect the MIDI to USB converter̵7;s power cable to an electrical outlet. If the converter is bus-powered and has no external power source, skip this step.
- 6
  Connect the 5-Pin MIDI cable to the DIN port on the right side of the keyboard.
- 7
  Connect the other end of the MIDI cable to the converter.
- 8
  Turn the keyboard on and load the MIDI sequencer program.

PlayStation 3