How to Connect a MIDI Controller to a Smartphone

In this Instructable I'll show you how to connect a MIDI controller to a smartphone, so that you can hear in real time what you are playing on the keyboard.

This is a non-rigurous English translation for an article in my personal website: https://jjosemayorga.com/como-usar-un-teclado-midi-en-un-smartphone/

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For this project you will need:

• 1 x MIDI controller (e.g. AKAI MPK Mini MK3)
• 1 x smartphone
• 1 x USB type B to USB type A cable
• 1 x USB type A to USB type micro B adapter
• 1 x USB type A to USB type C

First of all, you have to download an app which allows you to connect a MIDI controller. Perfect Piano is perfect for this. It is very easy to use and you have nothing to do apart from connecting the MIDI device to the USB port of your smartphone.

The set up is very simple. Just have a look at the attached photograph and you will be able to complete the connection between elements.

Everything is ready. Now you can test and record your musical ideas with a very simple set up.