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

[Dave Robillard]

On Sun, 2004-10-03 at 12:11, Emiliano Grilli wrote:
> I don't know if there are other 8x8 usb MIDI interfaces that doesn't
> require firmware upload to work, and if feel the need of having 8 MIDI in 
> and 8 MIDI out I would probably consider one of these, but since Dave is
> asking for a 1x1 or 2x2 interface - and here there are models that work
> without the firmware, I pointed out that if I have the choice, I would
> choose the simplest one to setup, and that has no problem with the
> distribution policies of debian (which are very strict, I know...)

I have an Edirol UM-880, it's an 8x8 rackmount unit and doesn't require
any firmware.  Just stock alsa USB MIDI stuff and it works like magic.

It also functions as MIDI patch bay, merger, and does other nifty
things.  A little pricey, but I recommend it.

-DR-