Buying a new MIDI Interface??

Miscellaneous
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I need a new Midi interface… :frowning: (Booring stuff to buy)

Just wondering:

Is the MIDIMAN USB MIDISPORT 4x4 a good choice?

Anyone got any experience??

Thanks

Christoffer

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Hi

I had a 8x8 midisport in one of the studios at work which gave us endless problems. This was about 2 years ago so things could have improved since then. If I remeber correctly It seemed to be a driver issue (we use Macs at work). We got rid of the midisport and replaced it with a unitor8 with no problems. I also use an emagic MT4 (4in 4out) with on problems.

While i’m talking about midi interfaces. I’ve got two midi interfaces for the Atari (Midiex 2in 4out, and a soundpool one 4out) which need a good home. Any Atari users out there?

Thats my two cents.

Rowan

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Just remember..

I´m using Win XP

Christoffer

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OK, lets make it real simple.

Avoid USB. It’s buggy.

Avoid Macintosh-related vendors (EMagic, Steinberg, MOTU). They make buggy drivers for PC’s.

Avoid smaller vendors that don’t have enough resources to support such a complex device. See above.

Once you do this you’ll find out that you don’t really have many options… If any at all… Have fun :frowning:

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Why don’t you make the MBHP powered one from this site ?

Ian

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If you want to BUY great stuff, go have a look at the RME site. RME makes really excellent quality soundcards and midi interfaces and more of that stuff. I’ve never met anyone who had any problems with RME.

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I work with the Midisport 4x4 for 1 1/2 years now and encountered not any problems. I`m running under WIN2000.

I`m absolutely satisfied with that device, I never experienced any bugs…

Though I heard about problems with the Midisport under WinXP.

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??? I’ve got a MidiSport 2x2, under XP. Never had a single problem…

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I’ve used an opcode midiport 32 2in2out for 4 years now with no problems. I’m running win98.

Justin Ahrens

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Just don’t try and run Win2K or XP and you’ll be right :wink: