As much as we all love John Cage, we are sure you want to hear your instrument.
Included in each instrument are a few utilities that can be used to diagnose some likely causes.
Each instrument has a combination of ways to control the overall volume.
- Ensure Expression (CC11) is at its maximum value.
- If included, check that the mixer controls are not set to -Infinity or muted (m).
- Check that your Master Output Volume is not set to its minimum value (-Infinity).
This can be quickly checked by looking at the Volume Meter, which should be moving while the sound is passing through your instrument.
Still no luck?
If you have tried the above and still hear nothing, the onscreen MIDI keyboard can be directly played by Left-Clicking a piano key in the user interface.
If you can now hear the instrument then the issue is likely the connection between your MIDI keyboard and your workstation's associated track.
Ensure there are no loose connections, triple-check your MIDI input settings, and remember to arm your track.