Two MIDI Express XTs with a RS-422 cable

[mrdelurk]

I read somewhere that it is possible to hook up two MIDI Express XT's via RS-422 to create a MIDI hub with 16 ports. Well, I have two MIDI Express XT's (one USB and one USB-less), so I bought the RS-422 cable, plugged it into both XT's, and - got nothing. The USB powered RS-422 shows up all right in Clockworks and Ableton Live, but the second unit's additional channels are nowhere to be seen. Am I doing something wrong, does this connection require some advanced steps, or is it simply not possible to connect two units this way for a 16 port in/out system? Thank you

I posted this question on on MOTU Tech Support, received nary a reply in 2 months, I guess I managed to stump MOTU.

[SmilesLots]

Check your manual. I have two networked MTP's and they work fine. But you will probably have to change some settings. I have neither the Express XT nor a manual, but if it can really be done, I'll bet it's in ghe manual, maybe under networking. God]od luck.

[Braindead]

Do you did the network with 2 motu MIDI express xt// ????
I try to did it , and it’s look impossible , but i read somwhere it was ok to did it......
I’m totaly lost with this matter and the manuel didn’t help for networcking 2 unit under windows
I own win 7

[monkey man]

I’m totaly lost with this matter and the manuel didn’t help

Hey, I wouldn't blame Manuel; he tries his best, and... he learn..

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[mikehalloran]

Do you did the network with 2 motu MIDI express xt// ????
I try to did it , and it’s look impossible , but i read somwhere it was ok to did it......
I’m totaly lost with this matter and the manuel didn’t help for networcking 2 unit under windows
I own win 7

This is an old thread. The MIDI Express XT that was being made in 2011 is not the current model.