Simple Midi setup, Roland DS61 to iMac 2013. Help!

[Wackienne]

I've used my Juno for performance for years, but now I'd like to build some music on my iMac, using the keyboard, Audacity and a simple Midi setup. The problem is I can't get the Juno talkig to the computer.

I've followed the directions about downloading the driver, but as soon as I connect a cable from the USB-A port on the Juno to the same on the mac, I get an error message that won't go away, even if I turn the Juno off or disconnect the AC. The only thing that makes it disappear is pulling out the USB cord. The message says, "Battery low. The batteries have run low. Please replace the batteries or use an AC adaptor”. Well, it's running on AC, so...

Am I using the wrong cable? Do I need an interface? I do have one, but it's ancient and I can't find it online to update it. And is this really about battieries?

I'm really in a fog, and any help would be appreciated. But speak to me as to a five-year-old child, because I have very little experience with this end of things.

Judy

 

[happyrat1]

Remove the Driver. The Mac doesn't need it and neither does the Juno. In the Juno Settings change the MIDI driver to Generic type.

All you lose is the audio over USB feature of the keyboard.

If your mac doesn't have an uninstaller I recommend TrendNet Cleaner One Pro. Well worth the money cause it's saved my ass several times already.

 

[happyrat1]

And connect mac USB A to Juno USB B.

The A port on the Juno is for plugging in a thumb drive only!!!!

 

[Wackienne]

And connect mac USB A to Juno USB B.

The A port on the Juno is for plugging in a thumb drive only!!!!

Oh, for goodness' sakes. I should have known that -- I use for a car horn sound in Summer in the City! There is an Uninstaller feature with the Roland driver, so I'll clean that up and get a proper cable. Thanks so much, Mr. Rat.

 

[Wackienne]

Hmmm...me again. I did as you suggested, HappyRat -- uninstalled the driver, and got the proper cable. But the device isn't showing up in Audacity on the iMac -- only the option to record using the microphone (which of course I don't want).

Is there some blindly obvious step I'm missing to get the Juno showing up for for recording? It's listed in Audacity Preferences, but not in the recording section. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have.

Forgot to say...I changed the driver to General, as you suggested.

 

[happyrat1]

You have to run Audio MIDI Setup from Finder to recognize the attached USB MIDI.

 

[Wackienne]

Thanks! A task for the morning.
J.