Adding a MIDI interface to setup . . . . .

RoonSmits · Post by **RoonSmits** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 12:55 pm

Hi all,

I'm using Logic 5.3.0 and am considering to purchase an extra MIDI interface. Since My PS and Luna II ports are all used.

Since we all know that USB is kind of a "No go area" I ran into this s/h Opcode Studio 64X interface, which connects to the com port of the PC or Mac.

The price of a new Emagic MT4 is about the same as I need to pay for the s/h Studio 64x.
I also found XP drivers for the Studio 64x, so that wouldn't be the problem.
What would be wise, as regards of adding an extra MIDI interface ?

Please advice
Thanks
Ronald

aMo · Post by **aMo** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 12:58 pm

Whats wrong with using the USB for midi?
I am using a Midiman Midisport USB 2x2 midi interface, and it works great!

RoonSmits · Post by **RoonSmits** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 1:09 pm

USB is fine ?

Well I might think about it, but as far as I know USB is quite often the cause for glitches and hickups when working with Creamware cards (at least that's what I've heard/read).

Ronald

jupiter8 · Post by **jupiter8** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 4:21 pm

It depends on what chipset you have. If you have Intel you are fine. USB all you want.

at0m · Post by **at0m** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 5:09 pm

Roon, you found XP drivers for the Opcode!?

) Most recent version I have is Win95, and -wooha- they work for 98 too!

Gimme gimme these XP drivers!

USB is no problem on most computers nowadays, it was a problem on some VIA or older machines.

RoonSmits · Post by **RoonSmits** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 12:43 am

Well I have an Asus TUSL2-C with a 1.4Ghz P-III so the USB is still an option.
The advantage of the MT4 is that it is a more recent device.

Can anyone tell me a bit on how the two compare, I can read specs, but I'd like some user experience on this.

at0mic, you want the XP drivers ? Sure no problem email me at _musician@_toxic.mine.nu_ Make sure you remove ALL undercsores !
Please tell me what the Studio64x is like in the real world.

Ronald

Ganool · Post by **Ganool** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 2:05 am

I was also very sceptical when I bought my MIDI Sport 4x4 but I must confess that it works just fine with my setup (p4, epox m/b, intel 845 chipset, win xp).

Carl.

marcuspocus · Post by **marcuspocus** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 2:45 am

I use the midisport 2X2 in conjonction with MIDI-OX that start automaticaly at windows startup in the taskbar, routing those 2 new port to creamware sequencer src/dest, it is like avec 2 new hardware creamware port for me... Work perfectly here