Originally Posted By: James Francisco
You were definitely a big help, Larry!

I'm trying to gather more info on MIDI to study it a bit more seriously.

Now... I'm trying to tie BIAB, Reaper, Tracktion 7, and a lot of vintage gear all together in my studio. It's even more of a challenge since nowadays most MIDI controllers use USB rather than DIN connections.



Jim


Jim I set up MIDI gear in the early days. What I found most helpful is utilizing MIDI routing systems which included Merging and Thru ports. One example is using the computer DAW to trigger a sound module while also allowing the Keyboard player to play live through the same set up. The simplest solution is using a MIDI Merge box. The MIDI out from the DAW and the MIDI out from the KEYBOARD are merged in the BOX and both drive the same set of sound modules. This creates the ability to use your 16 MIDI channels to address splits, switch synths on the fly, layer, and also cut down on the number of MIDI cables you need to run.

Here is a company that makes a few versions, with diagrams how to use them. Not endorsing them they just have good diagrams.

http://www.philrees.co.uk/products/mergebox.htm

There are many MIDI (Patch Bays) Boxes available used, especially since the switch over to USB ports.

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