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
TIA!
dp
Best regards,
--
Emiliano Grilli
Linux user #209089
http://www.emillo.net
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