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| midi_router [2024/11/17 18:10] – Looking at iConnectivity MioXL again, added more info rjt | midi_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. | + | 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. | ||
| - | | + | (I ended up getting a [[JLCooper MSB Plus rev 2]])\\ (And I like it so much I'm planning on getting a second) |
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ==== Require PC ==== | ||
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| * https:// | * https:// | ||
| * 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:// | * https:// | ||
| - | * Can use MIDI RTP, so can be communicated with over network, and can use more channels | + | * Can use MIDI RTP, so can be communicated with over network, and so can use more channels. |
| * DIN, USB | * DIN, USB | ||
| * DIN 8 in/out, then 4 more outs. | * DIN 8 in/out, then 4 more outs. | ||
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| * 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 incs, 6 outs, and usb is on the front, which is a bit messy. | + | * 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:// | ||
| + | * 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:// | ||
| + | * 16 ports, assignable as in/out as you wish | ||
| + | * Not rack mountable? | ||
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| + | ==== Standalone ==== | ||
| * **MX28S** | * **MX28S** | ||
| * https:// | * https:// | ||
| * https:// | * https:// | ||
| * Old one with 2 inputs, 8 outputs | * Old one with 2 inputs, 8 outputs | ||
| - | * **Opcode Studio 64XTC** | + | |
| - | * 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 ;) | + | * Designed by as Australian ;) one of the Fairlight guys. |
| * ★**Anatech SMP-16** | * ★**Anatech SMP-16** | ||
| * https:// | * https:// | ||
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| * Standard kettle plug for power | * Standard kettle plug for power | ||
| * Also an audio patchbay! | * Also an audio patchbay! | ||
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| - | * 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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