I have this USB-MIDI cable
http://www.emediamusic.com/kik.html
I have this piano keyboard
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalkeyboards/portable_keyboards/ypt-310/?mode=model
I'm using Reaper DAW.
I am completely new at attempting to record music so I need precise instruction. I've never connected a keyboard to PC and never used Reaper before.
When I connect the MIDI USB cable, two lights turn on: one light for "in" and a red light without a label. The "out" light does not turn on.
In Reaper, I went to Options -> Preferences -> Audio -> MIDI devices, and enabled everything that appeared in the list as follows:
For the MIDI inputs category : USB 2.0-MIDI
For the MIDI outputs category: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth, USB 2.0-MIDI, and MIDIOUT2 (USB 2.0 MIDI)
Then, I went to Track -> Insert new track -> clicked on Record Armed, and a volume bar appeared. When I play keys on the piano, the volume bar fluctuates. However, when I press the record button and play notes, nothing happens.
I need some guidance on how to get started, anything I've done incorrectly so far, and any other useful information.
Thanks in advance.
PS
I also had a microphone plugged in which I use to make Skype telephone calls. Do I need to unplug that before I use Reaper?
