I can´t find CASIO CTK-810

CTK 481 only has MIDI-IN and MIDI-OUT ports & no USB. So you need to buy a USB-MIDI interface (cable-like) preferably one that is class-compliant for you OS. Class-compliant device do not need drivers (PCs, MACs, IPAD).

Casio has this driver on their support page: https://support.casio.com/en/support/download.php?cid=008&pid=20 . Scroll down to the drivers section and click on the link for Digital Keyboards/Piano (excluding PL-40R) for 32-bit OS versions. This link is to the left. Currently the link for the 32-bit versions of Vista, Win7 and Windows 8 is https://support.casio.com/en/support/download.php?cid=008&pid=75 .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

What is the model of your sound card?

Make sure you have set the powerchord/MIDI to the MIDI mode.

You need a MIDI to USB cable. I use the M-Audio Uno. I would recommend this--very reliable. Check it out here's the link: http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Uno.html
This will allow you to send and receive MIDI between your laptop and Casio Keyboard.

Make sure the driver is compatible with your operating system... often stuff will not work with Vista for example. Often SOME software REQUIRES it to be installed before USB cable is connected, and yet other requires it not be connected till software is installed... read the manual...

Yeah, had that problem too with Vista (I used a 64bit) but it should work in Vista (32 bit) with limitations and Windows 7 32 bit

for Vista
http://support.casio.com/information.php?rgn=5&cid=008&pid=114

for 7
http://support.casio.com/information.php?rgn=5&cid=008&pid=934

Hello,

You need a midi to usb interface, otherwise it is quite simple. I personally have an M-Audio interface that plugs into my midi out and plugs into your usb port on your computer. Once done, you can create a profile in Reason for your CTK. Windows 7 will notice the M-Audio device and then you will be able to use midi. You may have to install a specific driver for the particular M-AUdio device (or another midi to usb interface) but that is simple. You do not have to worry about a driver for the keyboard.

In my experience, M-Audio makes about the best midi/usb interface, and they come in all popular configurations. I use a very small 1-to-1 interface, though there are multi port interfaces one can buy. I purchased mine on eBay, though you can find them at Guitar Center if you have one in your City, or alternately Musiciansfriend.com web site. Many online stores sell them though. You amy want to use Amazon or a price comparison web site to find your best deal.

Thank you for using FixYa, and good luck.

On reading specs, use of the USB is NOT supported on a MAC or on other than the 32 bit version of Vista. If you happen to have the 64 bit Vista, it won't work. All the other versions of Windows seem to be supported..

SOMETIMES one must install the software BEFORE connecting the USB cable to the unit. SOMETIMES one must install the drivers in SAFE MODE. These things are ridiculous, but some of the quirks of Windows are stupid.

Hello - I am too a personal owner of a CASIO CTK keyboard, a little older than yours (model CTK-601) a great keyboard BTW, and I have connected it to my computer successfuly.

There are 2 ways of connecting the keyboard to your PC......Using the MIDI outputs and a special MIDI to gameport adapter - if you have a very old system and have a joystick port (D-sub shape) on your soundcard or PC, then you use that cable. Of course this is legacy and stopped existing in newer computers, now USB is used.

Only the professional line of soundcards have direct MIDI inputs. For most of us, with consumer soundcards and PCs, there are no MIDI inputs.

The good news is that newer keyboards support USB MIDI and features direct USB connection - so all you have to do is install the drivers that are provided with your keyboard, usually a CD, and follow the instruction to install the USB drivers for your casio keyboard, BEFORE you plug in the cable (very important!) once installed you reboot and connect your keyboard using a USB cable

Now if your keyboard is older and has MIDI outputs, like mine for example, you will need to purchase a MIDI to USB adapter, those have MIDI cables in one end that plug to your keyboard and the other end a USB connector....... I don't know about the rules if I am allowed to post websites, but the product i'm using is the Uno from M-Audio - in google do this search:

"m-audio"uno

(exactly as shown above with quotes, and uno outside quotes)

Your CTK-810 may alreayd have a USB connector on it, as it is a newer generation keyboard - I am pretty sure it does - what you will have to do as stated above is located your bundled CD-ROM and install the USB drivers - you will need to purchase a USB cable (seperately).