Power external keyboard

[Dom7364]

Can OP-1 power an external midi keyboard (minilab 3 for example) when connected via USB like the OPXY does? I have tried several cables and not sure if it does not power it because of the cables I am using (including the original one) or just that it can’t ..?

Thanks v much

[Fab.t]

Hey, in case of the OG OP1 (dunno about the field version) there’s unfortunately no direct way to plug an external controller. you would need to plug a further midi device inbetween OP1 and ext. Keyboard to make them talk, like a laptop or a Kenton MiDI device eg. But I’m sure you can also use a smartphone with a decent midi app. There‘s also the original OPlab from TE wich does the job, but it’s really rare to get and expansive, too ftm. I think a smartphone solution would be the easiest way, also on the go.

Another good thing is, if you plug a keyboard you will also get velocity sensitivity on the keys for expression.

Here‘s a threat with the same topic:

midi keyboard control

I usually either play my op1 with my electric piano through Ableton or Reason. Both of these options work fine, but i have been curious if there is a way to skip the software step adn just play directly from a midi keyboard to my op1? Guessing I will need some kind of in-between interface. Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks.

Have a nice day☺️

[darwiniandude]

Field can, it can power and host Deluge, or M8, or just a controller… the original can’t. You need a little (powered) box in-between. I had a Doremidi branded one with OG OP-1.