MOTU 896HD and midi

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2012/11/11 22:30:51 (permalink)

MOTU 896HD and midi

Looking at grabbing a 896hd as Jim seems to like his. LOL!!! With no midi i/o, what are my options? Anyone have a winning combo with the 896????
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    Beagle
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    Re:MOTU 896HD and midi 2012/11/12 07:14:42 (permalink)
    the soundcard itself will have no bearing whatsoever on the MIDI I/O - they don't work together, so any MIDI I/O will work fine, regardless of the soundcard.

    there are problems, however, with some MIDI USB devices with certain keyboards.  I have helped people who have problems on the boards sometimes with certain combinations of MIDI/USB and keyboards.  for example, some of the cheaper yamaha models (PSR's) don't like the M-audio UNO (even tho I had a PSR-293 which worked fine with the UNO).

    but for the most part, any MIDI/USB cable or multiple MIDI device will work fine.

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    The Maillard Reaction
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    Re:MOTU 896HD and midi 2012/11/12 08:14:45 (permalink)


    I have a pair of 896HD mkII units for audio. 

    I use a Korg PadKontrol as my MIDI connection via USB.
    I also use an Alesis Edrum MIDI-USB drum kit.

    Next time around I want to get something that has better timing.


    I also have a MOTU traveler with MIDI I/O but I no longer use it on my main DAW becaues I have the pair of 896HD on that.... it seems to have great MIDI timing.

    I want something that tight on my next DAW.



    best regards,
    mike



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    Jim Roseberry
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    Re:MOTU 896HD and midi 2012/11/12 08:36:23 (permalink)
    Looking at grabbing a 896hd as Jim seems to like his. LOL!!! With no midi i/o, what are my options? Anyone have a winning combo with the 896????


    If you're running newer MIDI gear, you may not need a dedicated MIDI interface.
    Most new gear has USB ports for MIDI connection.

    If you need dedicated MIDI ports, the units from MOTU, M-audio, and Roland all work fine.

    Best Regards,

    Jim Roseberry
    jim@studiocat.com
    www.studiocat.com
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    Re:MOTU 896HD and midi 2012/11/12 22:06:09 (permalink)
    Thanks guys for the info. I did in fact, purchase a 896hd from flea bay last night. Hope all works out ok when it arrives. Will be ordering a Siig f/w card tomorrow and....crossing my fingers. Thanks again for the support.
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