Subject: Casio Privia PX-400R usb does not work!

hey all,
i've recently acquired the above mentioned keyboard and have tried to use it within Logic and Reason as a midi controller on my macbook pro. however, the computer does not recognize the Casio. i've contacted casio but have yet to receive a reply. i've also searched the website and found another person with the same problem but no solution was posted. just seeing if anyone could help me. i think the theory "Casios don't with Macs" is kind of ridiculous, but then again it could be true. please help! thanks

USB Port (This is to transfer SMF/Lyrics Data and/or Casiosongs Data to/from a Personal Computer-USB Cable Not Included) (from the product description)

This means that midi data is not part of their USB protocol; you'll have to use the midi ports to connect with your computer.
Hope this helps, Shaky

I don't know about that. I do think it is incompatible with mac but not because midi data is not part of the USB protocol. I used my privia PX-400R as a controller with Fruity Loops on my windows machine and now I'm regretting making the switch. I miss fruity loops and I'm using a PPC so I can't dual boot and I can't afford some other device in between... ugh. The best solution is to sell it and get a new one. The Privia is bulky and heavy and what's with the SmartMedia? I'm probably just in the dark but do they even make that anymore? Good luck to you.

"The computer"? If you have a USB monitor, does it show that the Casio is found? If so, load a midi monitor and see if midi signals come in.

If no, and you have both USB and Midi outs, get a cheap midi interface and use the midi port.

Victor.