Re: MIDI interface for old PowerBook?

"grantpbt" <[email protected]> Mon, 4 Nov 2019 11:45:06 -0800
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I agree with everything except the "Edit:" at the end. There are some 
cheapie cables that have a bug and they mess up Sys Ex. I would 
definitely go the "class drivers" route, most sellers will indicate this 
on their pages. I have the iConnectivity mio but it's on the pricier 
side ($40).  I recommend it.

https://www.iconnectivity.com/products/midi/mio

I find the simple cables with "advanced" features also cause issues. I 
have another one that can be one-in/one-out or two-outs. This has caused 
problems with some software and isn't worth the hassle.

Source: Have bought too many MIDI adapters, including a couple of the 
cheapie ones and one def has the bug.  More info - 
https://github.com/hightower70/MIDIUSB

GB


On 11/4/2019 11:15 AM, Co Da via Groups.Io wrote:
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> Midi is supported in USB as a Class driver so any no frills USB Midi 
> cable should work. Especially under Mac OS X.
>
> It's when you start spending a bit more on cables/boxes which support 
> multiple types of interface, is when you usually run into problems. 
> This is because they tend to need specific drivers. That said, the 
> basic Midi functionality will often just work regardless.
>
> Source: used to develop USB drivers.
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> Edit: You could just get yourself a 5 dollar/euro/quid cable. If it's 
> noisy (as I found some of them are) you can cut the earth at the midi 
> end (The ground loop causes hum with some of these cheap Chinese cables).
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    I agree with everything except the "Edit:" at the end. There are
    some cheapie cables that have a bug and they mess up Sys Ex. I would
    definitely go the "class drivers" route, most sellers will indicate
    this on their pages. I have the iConnectivity mio but it's on the
    pricier side ($40).  I recommend it.<br>
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    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.iconnectivity.com/products/midi/mio">https://www.iconnectivity.com/products/midi/mio</a><br>
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    I find the simple cables with "advanced" features also cause issues.
    I have another one that can be one-in/one-out or two-outs. This has
    caused problems with some software and isn't worth the hassle.<br>
    <br>
    Source: Have bought too many MIDI adapters, including a couple of
    the cheapie ones and one def has the bug.  More info -
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://github.com/hightower70/MIDIUSB">https://github.com/hightower70/MIDIUSB</a><br>
    <br>
    GB<br>
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 11/4/2019 11:15 AM, Co Da via
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      <p>Midi is supported in USB as a Class driver so any no frills USB
        Midi cable should work. Especially under Mac OS X.</p>
      <p>It's when you start spending a bit more on cables/boxes which
        support multiple types of interface, is when you usually run
        into problems. This is because they tend to need specific
        drivers. That said, the basic Midi functionality will often just
        work regardless.<br>
        <br>
        Source: used to develop USB drivers.<br>
        <br>
        Edit: You could just get yourself a 5 dollar/euro/quid cable. If
        it's noisy (as I found some of them are) you can cut the earth
        at the midi end (The ground loop causes hum with some of these
        cheap Chinese cables).</p>
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