John Littler wrote:
>
> quoting BAO:
> >
> > Question:
> > I have a keyboard with a midi outlet. I think I saw midi to computer
> > cables in a store, but to connect it to the computer do I need some kind
> > of hardware, i.e. some kind of midi card. What else might I need...as
> > experts might be able to tell from what i wrote i dont have a clue.
> > thanks.
>
> Most soundcards have a midi/joystick port. You can get a cable
> that'll connect the card to your keyboard but better is a 'midi
> breakout box' that usually gives a bunch of connections.
> Cheers
> John
If you're serious about making music do not use a josytick port adaptor for a
MIDI interface. These things do not transfer MIDI data as quickly and also are
not equipped to handle the full spectrum of MIDI commands as a real interface.
Joystick interfaces are for joysticks!
Real interfaces can connect to your computer via parallel port, internal card or
USB connection and can also handle more than 16 MIDI channels.
The following companies make real interfaces that will do the job:
Midiman: www.midiman.net
Mark of the Unicorn: www.motu.com
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