Using Garageband or Logic to Play MIDI Data

rambrisc · Post by **rambrisc** » 13 Nov 2010, 15:24

The instructions on the EarMaster FAQ for MIDI Data seem unclear to me. I have the MIDI Out device set to IAC Driver. In the same MIDI Devices window, my only options for MIDI In is the IAC Driver. Should I see Garageband or Logic there? Do I need to go into Garageband or Logic to make them show up?

Post by **Quentin** » 15 Nov 2010, 00:44

Hi,
MIDI In is only for MIDI controllers. If you are not using EarMaster with a MIDI keyboard for instance, you should leave MIDI in set to [none].

Simply Select IAC as MIDI Out in EarMaster, and IAC as MIDI In in Garage Band to have it play the instrument sounds of EarMaster.

Post by **Quentin** » 15 Nov 2010, 00:47

I forgot to mention that you need to create a software instrument track in Garage Band, and select the sound you want it play when EarMaster is playing tones.

rambrisc · Post by **rambrisc** » 15 Nov 2010, 01:58

I play piano, and I am just beginning to learn how to compose. That's why I bought EarMaster. But that also means I know very little about Garageband. I looked in Garageband preferences and the toolbar, and I don't see anywhere that you can change the MIDI In to IAC.

Also, what do you mean that I have to create a software track? When I open Garageband, it opens showing a keyboard with grand piano sounds. It sounds great! 10x better than the Apple DLS SoftSynth EarMaster plays. How can I get EarMaster to play the grand piano sounds from that Garageband keyboard? Thanks for you help!

Post by **Quentin** » 15 Nov 2010, 06:54

Well, we don't usually do GB support

, but I believe GB is set to receive all MIDI input, so I guess you don't even have to select MIDI In in it.
Simply choose MIDI OUT=IAC in EarMaster, Start Garage Band, if a software instrument track is already created (piano) , and the record/monitoring on the track is active (the buttons on the track next to the volume fader), then you should be good to go.

rambrisc · Post by **rambrisc** » 15 Nov 2010, 13:04

Perfect! Thank you so much! I wanted to throw my Macbook across the room after practicing with that crappy Apple SoftSynth sound! All you have to do is open Garageband, and click Create New Music Project. A Grand Piano track always opens with a new project. Just keep Garageband open while you work through EarMaster, and EarMaster will sound 10x better!

Using Garageband or Logic to Play MIDI Data

Using Garageband or Logic to Play MIDI Data

I still don't get it.