Question MIDI Help?

[Dylan Beckett]

Hello

I need to find some free software or apps that I can use to test a Midi Controller Keyboard - a Novation Launchkey 61 MK3.

I want to buy it second hand but the seller only has a a smartphone to test it on and I only have a Chromebook (Asus C523) (desktop and laptops are not an option).

All I need to be able to do is test All/Most the different TYPES of buttons.... to make sure it works ok
eg. The Keyboard keys themselves, Faders, Q-Link Knobs, Drum Pads, Transport Buttons, 2x Mod Wheels, etc etc

I don't need to record a song or anything - just be able to hear/see all these different kind of buttons working on screen and hear them too.

I have a Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 here with me - I've only just bought it but never used it, or midi on a daw etc so I have no experience with it all.
I've seen it on videos etc but they were all setup etc.

I want to buy the newer version MK3, but since I have the older MK2 here - I can use that at home to test and get this working on the chromebook before I go meet this guy and test the mk3 he is selling.


I've tried a bunch of free apps on Chromebook via Play Store - but I can't get Faders, Q-Link knobs working, I think I got pads working on one?

But there are other buttons too I haven't mentioned but the above are the big ones.

Could someone please record a super quick video showing me how to test these things on a Chromebook ideally as that's the only one that I have that will work?
Or failing that - give good instructions?

It could be a Synth app only or a DAW or something else?

Even if I can only test half the buttons on one and the rest on the other that would be fine?

I really hope someone can perform a miracle and help me out.



Thank you for your help

 

[Ralston18]

If possible install both the MK2 and MK3 drivers on the Chromebook or otherwise ensure that you can easily do so.,

Use each driver individually to test your existing MK2. Determine what may or may not work using the newer MK3 driver. Just as a point of reference.

Plan out your testing process then test all on the MK2.

Make notes on what buttons, etc. work and do not work.

Maybe make the notes on a copy of the keyboard layout or simply a photograph. Color code: green work, red does not work.

Whatever notation scheme or method meets your requirements....

Then when you meet the guy - repeat the tests again using both drivers on his MK3.

If you have a pre-planned test ready to go you can focus on completing the tests without undo pressure by the seller.

Idea being that, if the seller gets a bit antsy about it all, you can easily bail.

Just my thoughts on the matter.