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

[Russell Hanaghan]

Dave Phillips wrote:

> 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.
>
>  I'm also looking for a serial port interface, probably one of the Key 
> Midiator boxes. There's one on eBay now, but I'm being outbid on it by 
> someone who obviously wants it more than I do. If anyone has one to 
> sell please let me know, and I'd also like to know of anyone's 
> experience with the Midiator.
>
>  Finally, is there such a beast as a PCMCIA MIDI interface card ? 
> Audio cards I know about, but I don't recall ever seeing such a 
> creature as a PCMCIA MIDI card.
>
> TIA!
>
> dp
>
>
>
Greetingz Dave! 

I use a Midiman Midisport 2x2 on Linux and Winblow's.  It works well, 
has never let me down and is easy to use.  I bought it on Ebay for about 
$25.00US a few years ago.  Only problem wiht most of them I hear is 
booting up Linux with USB midi device is a problem but not because of 
the box. And, of course....I Linux WE NEVER have to reboot right?? :)

Chhers