On Sun, 2004-10-03 at 22:29, Mark Knecht wrote: > > I have a midisport 2x2. No firmware upload needed for that, and I'm quite > > happy with it. > > > > -- > > Martin > > > > Actually, I'm pretty sure that the MidiSports all require firmware, > but your report makes me think that it's all so well integrated in > Alsa and hopplug now that users really don't even notice that this is > takingplace any more. Or if Windows has already loaded the firmware into the midisport. My computer doesn't shut down the usb ports, so the firmware stays in the device until I remove the usb plug or the mains plug from the computer. If the irritating led labeled "USB" is pulsating, the firmware is in. Sampo