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midi_router [2024/05/07 19:30] – created, copied some info over from my notes rjtmidi_router [2024/11/19 21:18] (current) – Adding some info on USB-requireing ones, changing list intro, Standalone/PC sections in list rjt
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 ===== Notes on Hardware ===== ===== Notes on Hardware =====
  
-Some rough notes on models from when I was researching. Old rack ones are heaps cheaper than the MRCC and MioXL, so was mostly trying to get info. on those. FIXME +Some rough notes on models from when I was researching. Old rack ones are heaps cheaper than the MRCC and MioXL, so was mostly trying to get info. on those.
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-(I ended up getting a [[JLCooper MSB Plus rev 2]])+
  
 My criteria: My criteria:
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   * Kettle plug / not hard-wired power - Lots more available from NA/JP, didn't want to have to use a step-down convertor.   * Kettle plug / not hard-wired power - Lots more available from NA/JP, didn't want to have to use a step-down convertor.
  
-  * **Conductive Labs MIDI Router Control Center (MRCC)** ~$650 D:+(I ended up getting a [[JLCooper MSB Plus rev 2]])\\ (And I like it so much I'm planning on getting a second) 
 + 
 +Since I first put this together I've been using my computer for sequencing (using a Roland UM-One to send/get with USB), but still like playing with things when it's off and still need to be able to changing routing then too. 
 + 
 +==== Require PC ==== 
 + 
 +  * **Conductive Labs MIDI Router Control Center (MRCC)** ~$650 D:
     * https://conductivelabs.com/product/mrcc-midi-router-control-center/     * https://conductivelabs.com/product/mrcc-midi-router-control-center/
     * route heaps of things to heaps of others     * route heaps of things to heaps of others
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   * **iConnectivity MioXL** ~$700 D: D:   * **iConnectivity MioXL** ~$700 D: D:
     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vdHKQp-4Rk     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vdHKQp-4Rk
-    * Can use MIDI RTP, so can be communicated to over network+    * Can use MIDI RTP, so can be communicated with over network, and so can use more channels.
     * DIN, USB     * DIN, USB
-    * Can do routing with software or on the hardware+    * DIN 8 in/out, then 4 more outs. 
 +    * Routing is set via PC software, presets selectable with hardware 
 +      * Linux CLI: https://codeberg.org/pmatilai/mioctl
     * Can filter out lots of things like clock, notes, lots of others     * Can filter out lots of things like clock, notes, lots of others
     * Earlier versions don't have good USB MIDI (eg: Mio10 has 1)     * Earlier versions don't have good USB MIDI (eg: Mio10 has 1)
 +    * 2 ins, 6 outs, and usb is on the front, which is a bit messy.
 +  * **Opcode Studio 64XTC**
 +    * 4 inputs DIN
 +    * 4 outputs (1 and 2 both have 2 though, so kinda 6) DIN
 +    * 128XTC model is 8x8 in/out
 +  * **Motu MIDI Express**
 +    * Hybrid, so needs computer to configure the routing
 +  * **MOTU MIDI TimePiece**
 +  * **Emagic Unitor 8 MKII**
 +    * 8x8
 +  * Miditech Midiface 16×16
 +    * https://miditech.de/en/portfolio/midiface-16x16/
 +    * 16 ins, 16 outs
 +    * USB powered
 +    * No buttons, entirely done through computer.
 +    * 1.5U height; weird!
 +  * Midiplus MIDI 16x16
 +    * Seems to be a knockoff of the Midiface.
 +  * Steinberg Midex 8
 +  * ESI M8U eX
 +    * https://www.esi-audio.com/products/m8uex/
 +    * 16 ports, assignable as in/out as you wish
 +    * Not rack mountable?
 +
 +==== Standalone ====
 +
   * **MX28S**   * **MX28S**
     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YmvJKIHR_Q     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YmvJKIHR_Q
     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wbHlUZS4-M     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wbHlUZS4-M
     * Old one with 2 inputs, 8 outputs     * Old one with 2 inputs, 8 outputs
-  * **Opcode Studio 64XTC** +    * Reminds me a bit of the Kawai one. 
-    * 4 inputs DIN +    * Desktop, not rackmount
-    * 4 outputs (1 and 2 both have 2 though, so kinda 6) DIN +
-    * 128XTC is 8x8 in/out+
   * **Yamaha MJC8**   * **Yamaha MJC8**
     * 8 inputs DIN     * 8 inputs DIN
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     * can filter (here clock is called Real Time messages)     * can filter (here clock is called Real Time messages)
     * wired-in power     * wired-in power
 +    * Designed by as Australian ;) one of the Fairlight guys.
   * ★**Anatech SMP-16**   * ★**Anatech SMP-16**
     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBjJGPiDoQ     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBjJGPiDoQ
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     * Standard kettle plug for power     * Standard kettle plug for power
     * Also an audio patchbay!     * Also an audio patchbay!
-  * **Motu MIDI Express** +    * There's also the small SMP-7, which is 6 in 8 out, no patchbay.
-    * Hybrid, so needs computer to configure the routing +
-  * **MOTU MIDI TimePiece**+
   * **Digital Music Corp MX-8**   * **Digital Music Corp MX-8**
     * 6 DIN inputs     * 6 DIN inputs
     * 8 Din outputs     * 8 Din outputs
-  * **Emagic Unitor 8 MKII** 
-    * 8x8 
   * ★**[[jlcooper_msb_plus_rev_2|JL Cooper msb+ Rev2]]**   * ★**[[jlcooper_msb_plus_rev_2|JL Cooper msb+ Rev2]]**
     * 8x8     * 8x8
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     * 4 in, 8 out     * 4 in, 8 out
     * nice interface with sliders...     * nice interface with sliders...
-    * but no fancy routing?+    * but no fancy routing/filtering?
   * **Digital Music Corp MX-8**   * **Digital Music Corp MX-8**
     * routing similar to MSB+, but less good interface     * routing similar to MSB+, but less good interface
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