Tell me more ×
Android Enthusiasts Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for enthusiasts and power users of the Android operating system. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 1 down vote favorite

Has anyone successfully used a MIDI Keyboard (through USB OTG, specifically) with a Nexus 7? (I am not looking for commentary on the particular keyboard, but please state which you have used.)

share|improve this question
Is this a recommendation question? Read the FAQ to see what kind of questions that can be asked here :) – t0mm13b Jan 21 at 1:28
1  
Fair question. It is a compatibility question. I know I am new here, but I am not a complete StackExchange noob. – anthropomo Jan 21 at 1:36
Then I suggest you re-edit your question, your first question ...with a Nexus 7 and if so, which one(s)? is asking for recommendation, second question another sub-100 dollar MIDI keyboard? so both are asking for recommendations..BTW one question per post please :) – t0mm13b Jan 21 at 1:39
I disagree with your interpretation. I am asking about a feature/ability of the nexus 7, which one is a natural adjunct to that. You are correct about 2 questions. – anthropomo Jan 21 at 1:46
So maybe you go to some store and test some devices? – Izzy Jan 21 at 7:03
show 1 more comment

closed as off topic by t0mm13b, ce4, Izzy, Liam W, Bryan Denny♦ Jan 21 at 14:50

Questions on Android Enthusiasts Stack Exchange are expected to relate to Android within the scope defined in the FAQ. Consider editing the question or leaving comments for improvement if you believe the question can be reworded to fit within the scope. Read more about closed questions here.

1 Answer

up vote 2 down vote accepted

You can use any standard Midi keyboard with your device. (src)

There are several keyboards with Korg and Roland. Choice of the device is all yours. But unfortunately there are reports that your nanopad is not working with this as you asked in your original question. (src)

You may want to verify that with the manufacturer first, before you go for a new one. Once you have a standard Midi device (which does not require driver installations), you can use apps like USB MIDI Monitor or Grand Piano

Note: You can try eBay for good solutions. Visit a local music store and check compatibility before you buy as Izzy suggested

share|improve this answer
For the record, I can confirm that the Korg nanoPad actually does work with USB-OTG with the Nexus 7 -- sound in Caustic 2 and various midi monitor apps. (I owned one already and just got around to buying a USB-OTG adapter.) I have yet to purchase a keyboard, but I will post here when I find a working one. – anthropomo Feb 5 at 21:16

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.