I've just acquired a dedicated music laptop for use on the move and I'm looking for a new external midi interface to go with it (keeping my M-Audio 410 Firewire for my XP-based PC). I'm not familiar with the latest offerings and some advice on what to choose would be helpful. This is brief spec of my laptop:
Falcon Evolution 17/64 with Core i7-2760QM CPU running x64 Windows 7, 16GB DDR3 RAM, 3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, mini IEEE 1394b port ...
At home, I use a PSR-9000 for input to Notion 4; live, I often use the synth as an additional external midi source when using Notion in performance mode. I won't say money is no object, but I'm looking for something reliable and robust enough for stage use that will work well with Notion.
- It is currently Sat May 04, 2024 3:28 am • All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]
Attention:
Welcome to the old forum. While it is no longer updated, there is a wealth of information here that you may search and learn from.
To partake in the current forum discussion, please visit https://forums.presonus.com
MIDI Interfaces
7 posts
• Page 1 of 1
MIDI Interfaces
Last edited by DavidF46 on Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:29 am, edited 1 time in total.
Sibelius7, Notion 4, Hauptwerk
Falcon Evolution 17/64, 16GB DDR3, Core i7 2650QM
Dell XPS 720 x86 Win 7; Dell XPS 210 Win XP
Yamaha PSR-9000, PSR-6000, P-90, Impulse 61 (Midi) keyboards
Yamaha MG16, AW16, Motu Audio Express + various stage equipment
Falcon Evolution 17/64, 16GB DDR3, Core i7 2650QM
Dell XPS 720 x86 Win 7; Dell XPS 210 Win XP
Yamaha PSR-9000, PSR-6000, P-90, Impulse 61 (Midi) keyboards
Yamaha MG16, AW16, Motu Audio Express + various stage equipment
- DavidF46
- Posts: 8
- Joined: Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:50 am
- Location: Chilterns, UK
Re: MIDI Interfaces
Doesn't the PSR-9000 have USB MIDI?
Bill Reed
Notion 4, Sibelius 7.5, Finale 2011/14, Overture 4, Cubase 7.5
Win8 x64, 32GB RAM
M-Audio ProFire 2626
Kontakt, VSL VI Pro, VE Pro, EWQL Orch, Choirs and Pianos
Notion 4, Sibelius 7.5, Finale 2011/14, Overture 4, Cubase 7.5
Win8 x64, 32GB RAM
M-Audio ProFire 2626
Kontakt, VSL VI Pro, VE Pro, EWQL Orch, Choirs and Pianos
-
wcreed51 - Posts: 754
- Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:50 am
- Location: Berkshires, MA USA
Re: MIDI Interfaces
No, possibly the Tyros, which came after the 9000 have USB Midi, but mine has only standard 5-pin DIN sockets.
Sibelius7, Notion 4, Hauptwerk
Falcon Evolution 17/64, 16GB DDR3, Core i7 2650QM
Dell XPS 720 x86 Win 7; Dell XPS 210 Win XP
Yamaha PSR-9000, PSR-6000, P-90, Impulse 61 (Midi) keyboards
Yamaha MG16, AW16, Motu Audio Express + various stage equipment
Falcon Evolution 17/64, 16GB DDR3, Core i7 2650QM
Dell XPS 720 x86 Win 7; Dell XPS 210 Win XP
Yamaha PSR-9000, PSR-6000, P-90, Impulse 61 (Midi) keyboards
Yamaha MG16, AW16, Motu Audio Express + various stage equipment
- DavidF46
- Posts: 8
- Joined: Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:50 am
- Location: Chilterns, UK
Re: MIDI Interfaces
The M-Audio Uno might be a good choice...
Bill Reed
Notion 4, Sibelius 7.5, Finale 2011/14, Overture 4, Cubase 7.5
Win8 x64, 32GB RAM
M-Audio ProFire 2626
Kontakt, VSL VI Pro, VE Pro, EWQL Orch, Choirs and Pianos
Notion 4, Sibelius 7.5, Finale 2011/14, Overture 4, Cubase 7.5
Win8 x64, 32GB RAM
M-Audio ProFire 2626
Kontakt, VSL VI Pro, VE Pro, EWQL Orch, Choirs and Pianos
-
wcreed51 - Posts: 754
- Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:50 am
- Location: Berkshires, MA USA
Re: MIDI Interfaces
You could try a 5 pin din to USB adapter.
- Robins1
- Posts: 25
- Joined: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:39 am
- Location: United Kingdom
Re: MIDI Interfaces
I've changed to a Novation Impulse 61 keyboard for input - no problem using this with my music laptop this and any of my programs.
However, having installed the new Windows 7 SP1 driver from M-Audio for their Firewire 410 and getting it running correctly in my home studio, yesterday using it live for the first time the 410 refused to be recognised. I understand that this a common problem. Suggestions that I try re-installing the driver are impractical in a live situation.
So what replacement should I consider? I need something that incorporates functionality and reliability.
Thanks in advance.
David
However, having installed the new Windows 7 SP1 driver from M-Audio for their Firewire 410 and getting it running correctly in my home studio, yesterday using it live for the first time the 410 refused to be recognised. I understand that this a common problem. Suggestions that I try re-installing the driver are impractical in a live situation.
So what replacement should I consider? I need something that incorporates functionality and reliability.
Thanks in advance.
David
Sibelius7, Notion 4, Hauptwerk
Falcon Evolution 17/64, 16GB DDR3, Core i7 2650QM
Dell XPS 720 x86 Win 7; Dell XPS 210 Win XP
Yamaha PSR-9000, PSR-6000, P-90, Impulse 61 (Midi) keyboards
Yamaha MG16, AW16, Motu Audio Express + various stage equipment
Falcon Evolution 17/64, 16GB DDR3, Core i7 2650QM
Dell XPS 720 x86 Win 7; Dell XPS 210 Win XP
Yamaha PSR-9000, PSR-6000, P-90, Impulse 61 (Midi) keyboards
Yamaha MG16, AW16, Motu Audio Express + various stage equipment
- DavidF46
- Posts: 8
- Joined: Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:50 am
- Location: Chilterns, UK
Re: MIDI Interfaces
Other possibilities: http://iconnectivity.com/Products. Works with Notion 4.
-
iamnemo - Posts: 66
- Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2012 3:41 pm
- Location: Québec, Canada
7 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: asucomik, Google [Bot] and 9 guests