I have what might be termed a vintage hardware synth (double-rack mountable, not a controller) that I want to get into the chain.

I bought a new USB interface (simple) that has one standard 3-prong mic input and one standard "guitar patch chord" 1/4 inch input.

Output is by USB to computer and by RCA to speakers/monitors. I am assuming (though do not need it to) that these RCA jacks can also lead to computer if the soundcard accepts them. Of course, it also has a phones jack.

The aforementioned hardware synth has both RCA and "patch chord" I/O.

What I don't know how to do is get midi to the synth. My soundcard is stock with no I/O other than mini-plug for phones/speakers and mic, RCA for speakers and, of course, USB. There is no USB port on the synth. I don't think USB had even been invented when this synth was made.

Is this doable with what I have? If not, what do I need?


Last edited by Tangmo; 09/13/18 12:57 PM.
BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground