[linux-audio-user] M-Audio MidiSport 2x4?

[Chris Pickett]

Chris Pickett wrote:
> noise floor wrote:
> 
>>Hello!  I'm new to the list, and only marginally familiar with Linux. 
>>I've used Linux on and off for several years, but never for audio
>>before.  I've compiled the kernal in the past, but never done anything
>>quite so complicated as setting up SMP and low-latency, which I plan
>>to.  My target machine is a dual PII-350.
>>
>>I'm looking at putting together a system that I can run outboard MIDI
>>gear from to start with, using either a Tracker or general-purpose MIDI
>>sequencer.
>>
>>I've seen the compatibility chart, and think I'd like to pick up a
>>small M-Audio interface.  The MidiSport 2x2 is probably too small, as
>>I'd outgrow it quickly.  The 4x4 is just about the right size... but
>>the 2x4 is insanely cheap on some webstores.  Unfortunately, it's not
>>mentioned on the list, and I haven't seen any mention of it in the
>>archives.
>>
>>Does anyone know if the MidiSport is supported?  And if not, how can I
>>tell what chipset it has, so that I can guess if its even a worthwhile
>>attempt?  Thanks for any advice!
> 
> 
> Apparently so:
> 
> http://alsa.opensrc.org/index.php?page=USBMidiDevices

My apologies, you're right, 2x4 is not explicitly mentioned there, but 
there is an entry for it in the snd-usb-audio driver (usbquirks.h).

Chris