While I have an M-Audio KeyStation Pro 88, I find that most of the work I do on it doesn't take advantage of any of its many controllers and features. Unless I needed those extras, I'd prefer to generally use the little Yamaha NP-30 that I more often keep out and plugged in. The NP-30, though, only has regular MIDI output, not USB, so I'd need some kind of MIDI-to-USB adapter.
I really think a full-fledged MIDI interface is overkill. I'm looking here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html? ... ive=390957" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and seeing adapters that run anywhere from $5 to over $40. While I do like getting quality, I also like spending no more than is really needed to get the job done. Any advice?
Simple MIDI to USB Adapter?
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Re: Simple MIDI to USB Adapter?
Motu Fastlane Usb is a no-brainer. It will help in the long run. Many usages in any studio or live rig.
BTW, worth every cent.
BTW, worth every cent.
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DP11.34, OS12.7.6, MacBookPro-i7
Falcon, Kontakt, Ozone, RX, Unisum, Michelangelo, Sparkverb
Waldorf Iridium & STVC & Blofeld, Kemper Profiler Stage, EWIusb, Mixface
JBL4326+4312sub, Behringer X32rack
Many mandolins, banjos, guitars, flutes, melodions, xylos, kalimbas...