Logic Pro X MIDI keyboard wrong note / Midi doing pitch bends randomly in Logic X

Logic Pro X MIDI keyboard playing wrong notes and pitch bending on its own


When I press the E note on my MIDI keyboard, the wrong note is played. Resetting the MIDI settings fixes the issue, but the piano plays a half-step off on its own. It is like it is doing a pitch bend on its own. I tried a different MIDI keyboard that works fine on a different computer, and the same error occurs.

My projects are all half-finished, please help.



Mac Studio (2022)

Posted on Jan 16, 2024 11:11 PM

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Jan 17, 2024 01:50 AM in response to yoyoBen

I've tried all these methods, deleted the Logic-related plist file from the preferences folder, but to no avail! I believe this issue is directly related to Mac OS. I started encountering this problem after switching to Sonoma. Because the same issue exists in Pro Tools, but there is no problem when I use both MIDI keyboards on different devices. :(

Jan 17, 2024 01:24 AM in response to eren48

It's possible you have either a transpose option activated or accidently some wrong notes assigned to you control surface.


Transpose:

• Click into the empty Main Window, make sure no region is selected. Look now in the Region Inspector, Transpose should have no value assigned.

• There is also a Transpose option in the Track Inspector you like to verify, track by track.


Control Surface:

Create a backup first.

Verify and edit manually here:

Logic Pro > Control Surfaces > Controller Assignements

or just reset the Control Surface Settings:

Logic Pro > Control Surfaces > Rebuild Defaults


Jan 18, 2024 01:16 AM in response to yoyoBen

I use two keyboards: one is the M-Audio Keystation 61MK3, and the other is the Novation LaunchKey Mini. Both of these keyboards work seamlessly on other computers and iPad.


I believe the issue is system-related. If I can find the time, I would like to perform a fresh Sonoma installation from scratch using USB on the Mac Studio.

Jan 23, 2024 09:17 AM in response to eren48

I use a Novation Launch Key and it works well with Logic. I don't think that Sonoma will cause the issue. The OS itself is not something that would change the midi note value. You might want to try a different usb cable. Preferably USB C to printer. No Hubs.

Have you started your mac?

Have you downloaded the Novation Logic Driver? And checked for keyboard firmware update? I just had a second update on mine in over a year a couple of days ago. In either case, you might delete your midi instrument from the Control Surface Setup and reinstall the mid device.

Jul 16, 2024 05:33 PM in response to eren48

TRANSPOSE!! Can't believe I figured this out (at least for me). I'm using Logic X with an old M-Audio O2 controller. I found the manual online. It said:


Transpose

You can transpose the keyboard to change the key of the music you are playing without changing the key you are playing in.

  1. Press “TRANSPOSE” (OCTAVE + and OCTAVE – together).
  2. Press the OCTAVE + or - key for every semi tone you want to transpose up or down.



So it's a hardware issue, I needed to adjust the transpose settings on the controller up two semi-tones and voila, all notes and chords displaying in the Logic LCD display correctly.


Do I get a prize?



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