Include the cable's port in MIDI From, match Input Channel and choose MIDI > Synth in MIDI Seq/Synth for direct playing.
Try these checks
- Open Utility → MIDI and include USB or DIN, as appropriate, in MIDI From.
- Match Input Channel to the controller, or use All while checking reception.
- Choose MIDI > Synth for direct note input, then send notes and check the audio output.
Diagnose it
Are incoming notes routed to the arpeggiator/sequencer?
Yes: Use MIDI > Synth for this direct-playing check.
No: Check MIDI From, Input Channel and the external transmitter.
What should happen
Incoming notes address the synth directly when the route and channel match.
Why this happens
Port selection, channel selection and note destination are separate settings.
If it still doesn’t work
Check the connections and settings described above. If your device behaves differently, email us with its model, firmware version and the steps you tried.
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Similar symptoms on other gear
These guides cover other models. Use the instructions for the device you are setting up.
Sources & review
Sources reviewed: . Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.
- MiniFreak hardware user manual · Arturia · Hardware manual 4.0.1 · not the MiniFreak V software manual · last checked 2026-10-07 · Open PDF
Sections reviewed: §15.2.1, p. 108; §16.2.1–16.2.3, pp. 113–114.