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HELP! Connecting Kawai VPC1 to iPad and Speakers/SOLVED
Hi, I am considering taking a big step and getting a Kawai VPC1 controller keyboard. It has very few connectors. USB out to a computer... will it work with an iPad? And midi in, midi out xlrs. That is it. The manual says OS 7 or later for a pc but says nothing re iOS. Will this work? Also, how do I connect monitors up to it? Do I need some kind of interface? I am thinking so. Appreciate any help , especially from a VPC1 user. Thanks!
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Should work fine but you will need a powered usb hub because the VPC1 is usb bus powered and will require more juice than the iPad can provide . A person in this thread go it working with a iPhone 5.
http://forum.pianoworld.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2223760/VPC1_with_IOS_device.html
Hi, Yes, it works perfect. It's class compliant USB midi so you use the Apple USB connection kit. You can hear the sound from the iPads output or you can use a class compliant USB audio interface. In the latter case, you will also need a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the iPad...
That is an incredible keyboard controller! I don’t have one but I have played on one and it feels like a real grand. I hope to buy a piano next year and kawai is definitely an option.
What monitors do you have currently?
Here's mine:
Wow, @nerVe, that is a beautiful looking setup. Will also need to connect active monitors if I get it. How would I do that? Also does the piano action bother you in recording, organ, strings, etc? I will be trading a Roland FA07 in for it. I like the action, but it is a bit touchy and, of course, not a piano action. Thanks
Hi @[Deleted User], I have Mackie MR4s. Have you tried the MP11se? It is supposedly a superior action to the VPC1.
I think you answered my question already @Nerve an audio interface. I am in Istanbul and choices are limited. I can get an irig pro I/O. Would that do it? That adds about $200 to the price. Any experience with the MP11?
I haven’t tried the MP11 but it does give you similar controllers options as your Roland , the keys on the MP11 have the same pivot length as a real grand and so this is a newer design (grand feel) from kawai and this tech is used on their more expensive CA digital pianos. It’s more expensive than the VPC1 but like all things they have plus and minuses too.
Decisions eh! But rest assured if you don’t want to spend more money the VPC1 is still a high end keyboard and whips all competions ass (I have a Yamaha at the moment)
I found this fairly old video, you need to watch at least around the 4.30 minute mark. I’m not sure if I agree on everything this dude says but still it is good information.
As regards to the monitors looks like @nerVe can respond with the most experience.
Thanks @[Deleted User]. I've been watching Chuck this evening. Aside from his lugubrious delivery he is pretty good.
I have tried the MP11se and it is quite good. I am actually thinking I might get this. It is on sale here in Turkey, instead of $3200 it is going for $2500 (15,000 TLira), about $750 more than the VPC1. I wouldn't need an audio interface so a difference of $500 for a slightly smoother action ( longer keysticks as you mention), a couple of good onboard grands and I think a more evolved pedal setup.
I guess my biggest concern with either is how it will feel to play bass, organ, strings, synths compared to a synth action. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.
The VPC-1 is midi only, so it needs an interface with both midi and (at least) audio output.
You connect your iPad to that interface and it will route the midi input to apps and the apps' audio output to whatever is connected.
The VPC-1 can also be powered by a small 12V 3Watt PSU, it's not restricted to bus power.
Which midi connection you're gonna use depends on the interface.
Some support both DIN (it's not XLR) and USB, some only one or the other.
A reasonable (low budget) choice might be the Alesis ioDock 1st generation - in particular if your (older) iPad has the 30 pin connector. The DIN connectors of the ioDock work flawless, you can use headphones and/or powered speakers with it.
Audio quality is very good with regard to price. You get them online for about $50.
(I'm on IOS 9, so can't tell if IOS 11 or 12 support it)
A more elaborate option is the iConnectivity iCA2+
Connect the VPC-1 via DIN and run both iPads (once you get a new one, as mentioned) with it simulanously.
One iPad is supported directly, the other one needs the Camera Connection Kit.
Thanks @Telefunky . Unfortunately the selection of audio interfaces are not global here in Turkey. What iRig connector would work do you think?
You will only need the iRig if you have a keyboard with on-board sounds (that doesn't also support audio over USB) and want to record that keyboard in Cubasis. Otherwise, you won't need it to add a new controller to your iPad. The controller sends MIDI events and the USB Camera Adapter will connect that or Korg PlugKey for 5-Pin MIDI "IN to iPad only" "out from controller".
For speakers you need:
stereo mini-plug to R and L 1/4" audio (sometimes using adapters are needed to get the right conversions) I found a cbale on Amazon that split of the R and L and allowed me to reach speaker set 4 feet apart from the iPad headphone jack (or any headphone jack on a device)
If you get a keyboard with sounds then mixing iPad and Keyboard will require more gear to share the same set of speakers.
Make friends at the music store and take your iPad in to test the products you buy already connected.
Something to bear in mind is that the VPC1 is designed solely as a controller for software pianos so you won’t find any knobs, sliders or even a mod wheel on it. If you intend it to be your sole controller then you may find this a frustration/limitation.
Thanks @onkey. Yes, I am aware of that, but at least I have a place to put my coffee cup! @McDtracy has given me the key to the speaker issue, Korg Plugkey available in Turkey for $150 plus $50 worth of cables. Now the question is do I spend $800 instead of $600 to make this happen. $800 buys a lot of apps!
Haha, that's one thing I lament about my Kawai MP5. It's panel is curved upward so everything slides off it. Still I like the overall aesthetics - very suitcase-ish!