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Old 08-18-2012, 08:13 AM   #1
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Hi All,

How do you set up/ use the buildt in Virual Midi Keyboard that comes with Reaper?


Thanks in advance for any help on tghe subject.
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Old 08-18-2012, 09:33 AM   #2
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I have mine setup so the computer's keyboard works a bit like a MIDI keyboard (but no velocity, sadly).
Here is the code, you'll need SWS' extensions.

I've also extended the keys that can be used with reaper-vkbmap.txt
HTH. Steve
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Old 08-18-2012, 12:07 PM   #3
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Hi Steve, or anyone else.

Could you walk me through the steps on how to set Reaper's Vitual Midi Keyboard?
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Old 08-18-2012, 12:28 PM   #4
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Hi Basil.

To use the Virtual Midi Keyboard, first make sure you have a VSTi loaded on the track, that the track is record-armed, the input is set to 'Midi: All' and 'Record Monitoring' is on.

Then just go to 'View' and select 'Virtual Midi Keybooard', or press Alt+B.

You should now be good to go.

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Old 08-18-2012, 01:02 PM   #5
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I have mine setup so the computer's keyboard works a bit like a MIDI keyboard (but no velocity, sadly).
Here is the code, you'll need SWS' extensions.

I've also extended the keys that can be used with reaper-vkbmap.txt
HTH. Steve
Awesome. Trying this out right now. Thanks!
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Old 08-18-2012, 04:27 PM   #6
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@andysarchus

Playing around with midi and vsti is all new to me.


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Old 02-26-2013, 07:50 AM   #7
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Hi all, now I can record stuff using the vmk in reaper...but I am wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to edit the keyboard so you can assign the higher and lower notes to the keyboard?...i noticed there is only from notes C2 to C4 i believe that are assigned...i would like to use the lower notes from C1 to C2 and the higher notes from C4 to C5.

Basically I am wanting to map out the entire vmk...not just the mid notes but I can't seem to be able to re-map it.

If anyone has a solution please help.

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Old 02-26-2013, 10:20 AM   #8
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You can drag the edges to make it taller / wider, then right-click the key you want to be in the middle of the keyboard.
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Old 03-04-2018, 10:01 AM   #9
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I have mine setup so the computer's keyboard works a bit like a MIDI keyboard (but no velocity, sadly).
Here is the code, you'll need SWS' extensions.

I've also extended the keys that can be used with reaper-vkbmap.txt
HTH. Steve
I Steve, unfortunately I can't see the link of download for the code you posted. I need to remap my virtual midi keyboard in order to use it with reaSamplomatic 5000.
Can you help me with your code and sen me it via email? I have sws extension installed. I searched for reaper-vkbmap.txt but I not found it in any folder of my reaper installation. My mail is germanocarella@gmail.com.

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