[linux-audio-user] suggestions for USB/serial/PCMCIA MIDI interfaces ?

R Parker rtp405 at yahoo.com
Sun Oct 3 11:47:38 EDT 2004


Hi,

--- Emiliano Grilli <emiliano.grilli at poste.it> wrote:

> domenica, 03 ottobre 2004 alle 10:30:05, Dave
> Phillips ha scritto:
> > Greetings:
> > 
> >  I'd like to gain some hands-on knowledge on
> setting up a MIDI 
> > interface from my laptop to external gear. eBay
> lists a lot of USB MIDI 
> > interfaces, but I'd like to know what users on the
> list recommend for an 
> > inexpensive 1x1 or 2x2 box.
> 
> Hi Dave,
> 
> As far as I can tell the edirol/roland UM1 (around
> $60) should work out of
> the box. I also recently bought a evolution mk 425 c
> (around $140) that
> work flawlessy and offers a 2 octave keyboard, 8
> assignable knobs, 10
> assignable buttons, and a MIDI out. This is not only
> a MIDI interface, but
> IMHO it's worth the money. It is very small and USB
> powered, so is
> especially useful on a laptop.
> 
> They also have other models:
> http://www.evolution.co.uk/products/index.html
> 
> There is also the "midisport" line from m-audio, but
> if I recall correctly
> they need a firmware upload to work, so I'd avoid
> them:

I use a USB Midisport 8x8 that requires firmware but
it works great. My purchase would be based on price
and not whether firmware is required.

MIDI devices in my studio include:
*kurzweil k2000r
*Yamaha keyboard
*three digital mixers
*rackmount lexicon effects unit
*windows laptop with a MIDI sequencer
*mac with Digital Performer

I run qjackctl during all my work and its MIDI routing
interface is great when combined with the 8x8. I have
qjackctl setup to establish a specific set of MIDI
routes when it starts. This saves me from routing
everything manually. Definitely a must have feature.

ron

http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.list&ID=usbmidiinterfaces
> 
> > TIA!
> > 
> > dp
>  
> Best regards,
> -- 
> Emiliano Grilli
> Linux user #209089 
> http://www.emillo.net
> 



		
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