Which settings to use FA-08 as a midi-controller?

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FrankP
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Which settings to use FA-08 as a midi-controller?

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I want to use mij FA-08 as a midi-controller. I have connected my FA-08 with (my midicable OUT) a TASCAM US-122MKII (Midi IN). This TASCAM is connected with my laptop (USB-cable)

All the settings with my DAW-software (Mixcraft & Sampletank) are correct because I've used a midicontroller for a while, so it must be something with the settings of the FA.

Can somebody help me plz? Here are some printscreens of my current settings;
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Kind regards!
Skijumptoes
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Re: Which settings to use FA-08 as a midi-controller?

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I'm guessing you're on windows?

First thing i would do is test if midi signals are coming through to your OS, do you have a midi monitor tool? If not, use this:-

http://www.midiox.com

And see if anything shows up on there when you press a key on the FA, if it does then the issue is with your software.

If it doesn't then looks like a connection issue possibly? Double check your Midi IN/Outs.
frank123
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Re: Which settings to use FA-08 as a midi-controller?

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FrankP wrote:I want to use mij FA-08 as a midi-controller. I have connected my FA-08 with (my midicable OUT) a TASCAM US-122MKII (Midi IN). This TASCAM is connected with my laptop (USB-cable)
From the TASCAM Manual:

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When the MIDI IN jack is receiving any kind of MIDI data, the MIDI IN indicator lights. If a device that sends MIDI Active Sensing messages is connected, this indicator will continuously blink. To avoid this, disable the MIDI Active Sensing on the connected device.
Does the LED blink?

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Myrk-
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Re: Which settings to use FA-08 as a midi-controller?

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Hate to supply the simple answer, but you pressed the "DAW" button on the FA right?
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