Recording & MIDI Connectivity

Connecting Orchid to Your Computer for Use in a DAW: Initial Setup Many users want to record Orchid's MIDI data directly into their Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Here’s how to get i...

Recording Orchid's Audio: Why You Need a Stereo Cable and Audio Interface Many users have reported getting "muddy," "distorted," or "clipping" audio when recording their Orchid. In almost eve...

How to Configure your DAW to Record MIDI from Orchid: Logic Pro Launch Logic and Verify Connection. With your Orchid physically connected to your computer, we can now enable it for ...

How to Configure your DAW to Record MIDI from Orchid: Ableton Live Enable your Orchid as an Input in Ableton.  With your Orchid physically connected to your computer, we can now enable...

How to Configure your DAW to Record MIDI from Orchid: Pro Tools Launch Pro Tools and Verify Connection. With your Orchid physically connected to your computer, open Pro Tools and en...

How to Configure your DAW to Record MIDI from Orchid: FL Studio Enable your Orchid in FL Studio. With your Orchid physically connected to your computer, we can now enable it for use...

How to Record MIDI from All Three Channels (Performance, Bass, Chord) Orchid is a powerful MIDI controller because it outputs its performance, bass, and chord data on three separate, simu...

Using Orchid as a Polyphonic Sound Module via MIDI In While not an officially documented feature yet, the community discovered that Orchid can receive MIDI notes via its U...

Fixing Duplicate MIDI Notes in FL Studio (The "MIDI Trash Bin" Method) Users of FL Studio have reported that when they try to record from Orchid, they get duplicate or extra MIDI notes, ev...

A Guide to MIDI Cables: 5-pin DIN vs. TRS Type A/B When connecting to gear that uses 3.5mm TRS jacks for MIDI, it's crucial to know that there are two different, incomp...

Using Orchid with External Synths (OP-1, MicroFreak etc): The Role of a USB MIDI Host To connect Orchid directly to another piece of hardware that also uses USB for MIDI (like an OP-1 Field or a modern s...

How do I troubleshoot common connectivity issues between Orchid and external MIDI devices? If you experience connectivity issues between your Orchid and external MIDI devices, this troubleshooting guide will ...