[linux-audio-dev] multiport midi interfaces

[Martin Voelkel]

Frank Neumann writes:
> > > I purchased Yamaha UX256 a few weeks ago (USB, 6xIn, 6xOut + "ToHost"
> > > connector). Works like a charm so far.
> > Cool. What's the 'ToHost' connector do?
> 
> It's kind of an extra MIDI port, but (as far as I know) this connector
> is only available on recent Yamaha keyboards. I don't have any equipment
> that I could use it with.

i have a yamaha stage piano p-80 with a to host connector.  it is
simply midi over a standard serial connection (RS-232) by using a
standard baud rate (38400).  by using this one with a serial midi
driver (alsa has it) you'll need no extra midi interface.

martin

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