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Original Message 1/5 17-May-05 @ 08:03 AM - Basic Midi Help?

obxpander

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Question:

I remember setting up and planning midi connections quite some time ago, but
have now forgotten...I just need to know what i'd need to do, and what i'd need.

So I have this mid controller, right? Then say I have 2 other pieces...maybe an
access virus and a Jp8000.

What type of midi router would I need? a 2x2? more? How would I set that up?

Thanks!
Jimmy

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Message 2/5 17-May-05 @ 09:22 AM - RE: Basic Midi Help?

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For the MIDI out from pc sequencer to the 2 synths, you dont need anything assuming one of them has a mMIDI thru socket, that'll be fine

for routing the controller unit AND any of the synth MIDI out's back IN to the PC at the same time (both permenantly connected) you'll need a MIDI MERGE box which can route 2 MIDI signals merged together to one OUT... if you wish to have all 3 units routed In to the pc then you need a midi merge box with 3 in's if such a thing exists (never looked to see if such an item exists frankly)

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Message 3/5 17-May-05 @ 08:55 PM - RE: Basic Midi Help?

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Ah, thanks very much. Can you reccomend a midi merger of some sort?

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Message 4/5 17-May-05 @ 10:58 PM - RE: Basic Midi Help?

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wouldnt recommend using a through for synths like those, since midi messages can get pretty cluttered with all the data you can send via those boxes

are you using a computer? youll want inputs for all of them so you can record knob movements and the like

I use a Midiman USB 4X4 and its always worked perfectly from day one. $100 or less now.

I would do it like this:

controller keyboard OUT to 4X4 on input a
output a on 4X4 to controller keyboard IN (assuming its not a "dummy" keyboard)

OUT B on 4X4 to synth 1
OUT on synth 1 to input B on 4X4

and so on

this way, youre controlling through the sequencer, and can record midi messages from other synths as well.

entiendes?

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Message 5/5 18-May-05 @ 09:10 AM - RE: Basic Midi Help?

obxpander

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Thanks, that was very clear, and now I have an idea of how I would do it, and a particular piece
to look after.

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