Connecting reface

Get connected in a few easy steps!

CABLES

All reface keyboards feature a USB TO HOST MIDI port connection to your computer or iOS device. For both connections you’ll need a USB “type A to type B” MIDI cable that looks like this:

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This is the same type of cable that many printers use. For connection to iOS devices, you’ll need either a USB to Lightning or USB to USB C adapter:

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HARDWARE SETUP

COMPUTER

Connect the USB TO HOST port on reface to your computer’s USB port using a “type A to type B” cable.

IOS DEVICE

Connect reface to iOS with the aforementioned USB cable and a lightning to USB or USB C to USB adapter.

SOFTWARE SETUP: DRIVER DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION

You’ll need the Yamaha-Steinberg USB MIDI Driver to connect reface to your computer. Get the applicable driver here:

After downloading the file, follow the included installation instructions.

LINKS TO GO DEEPER

Music Production Guide, 08|2022

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