>>>>> "JL" == Josh Lawrence <hardbop200@xxxxxxxxx> writes: JL> Hey all, JL> I need a cheap USB-MIDI interface, something that works JL> out-of-the-box. I was thinking about the M-Audio Midisport Uno, but I JL> see from this page: JL> http://usb-midi-fw.sourceforge.net/ JL> that a firmware loader is required. Anyone have any JL> suggestions for something in that price range, but is plug and JL> go? I don't know the price range of the Midisport Uno, but I just got a reconditioned keystation 49e from Musicians' Friend for about $70, and it worked out of the box. (I'm having trouble with aconnect, but that's another post.) -- Laura (mailto:lconrad@xxxxxxxxxxxx , http://www.laymusic.org/ ) (617) 661-8097 fax: (501) 641-5011 233 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139