[linux-audio-user] How to check if I have midi connection?

[Klaus Kosten]

Ketil Thorgersen wrote:
> 
> Sorry about this extremely naive question, but since this is my first time
> trying to get linux to be a DAW I stumble onto some problems of course. And
> my know-how is somewhat limited unfortunately.
> 
> My staudio c-port (envy 24 based 8 channel card analogue + 2 channel digital
> from www.staudio.com with built in midi-interface) works as far as audio goes
> now, but I can't seem to get anything out of the midiports even though it
> seems to be properly recognized. Alsa Patch bay gives me a: Rawmidi: 0 -
> Hoontech SoundTrack Audio DSP24 MPU-401 entry at least (actually 2 - one for
> each midi port), but no matter which I choose in rosegarden or any other app,
> I get no signal in the displays. How do I find out if it's working, and how
> do I troubleshoot. If this is well documented somewhere and comprehensible
> for semidummies, I'd be happy to receive a link!
> 
> Best regards
> Ketil

Seems as if your question is not so naive. I have exactly the same
problem, that is, midi not working, and I remember earlier postings with
this question, but no answers. I have posted a similar question to the
alsa users list some days ago, but got no answer up to now. Looks like
the midi driver is not working properly.

Regards
Klaus
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