Hi, --- Emiliano Grilli <emiliano.grilli@xxxxxxxx> 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 > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail is new and improved - Check it out! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
