Nm1 problem with "lost conect"

geometria · Joined: Nov 25, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Wroclaw

hello all
I am a freshman in nord modular but I have a background in synths. This is first time when I have problem with some connection. After I conected modular with pc and i start ediot i see current patch loaded but after few seconds there is a error with such notification:
"lost contact. Open MIDI dialog and enable port again"
Do You know where is problem. I guess that can be a midi interface ( I use Emu Xmid1X1 which is somwhere in this forum recomended ).
Great thanks for any support...

Wout Blommers · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:00 pm Post subject:

geometria

I assume the Midi interface is in the two dedicated 'PC' in and out.
Is the MN <> PC the only Midi data send and received by the Emu Xmid1X1?
Could there be a Midi Through setting active?

Wout

geometria · Joined: Nov 25, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Wroclaw

I do not think that any other signals are transmitted. This interface is very simple so there is only Midi IN and Midi Out cables and USB , there is no Midi Through. I am not sure how to event check that only midi data are transmitted. Do You know how to check it?

geometria · Joined: Nov 25, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Wroclaw

I also try with XP with background mode and after this was good for 5 minutes. But than lost contact message was displayed again...
I need any help, I can not start fun with modular.. Sad

please help Smile

Wout Blommers · Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:35 pm Post subject:

Roland Kuit · Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:44 am Post subject:

checked your midi cables? does it work with a sequencer program and your nord? (just midi in then, not pc) maybe you can go to somebody else with your nord and midi device and test it there. or...try an other midi device from somebody else?
i have it occasionaly but it is not common. mostly reastablish the connection works for me. i don't know your midi device. i use a very cheap midiman with free updated vista drivers.
http://electro-music.com/forum/topic-34850.html

Wout Blommers · Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:52 am Post subject:

geometria · Joined: Nov 25, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Wroclaw

Currently I have E-mu Xmidi1x1 and yesterday for few minutes was good. I checked cables are fine. The midi interface is new ( from shop and I did not pay yet so I can exchange for other:)) But I would like to be sure what kind of cheap interface is good enough. I have macbook pro with leopard and XP SP2. For me most important for now is to have connection with NM1...thanks for support.

Roland Kuit · Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:13 am Post subject:

wout, just go to
http://www.m-audio.com/forums.html?do=support&tab=driver
select your product and wanted os.

maybe this is the case for the emu midi above.(the midiman goes for the mac too, option maybe?)

Wout Blommers · Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks, it works Smile

Wout

geometria · Joined: Nov 25, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Wroclaw

hi all
I have found the problem...do not use or buy E-Mu Xmidi 1x1. I have changed interface for Edirol with new midi cables ( good dyncord ) and now id fine... so thanks guys for help...cheers

Brom · Joined: Sep 16, 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Rusland

Hi, geometria! I confirm the problem with E-mu Xmidi 1x1. It constantly looses it's bloody connection with NM1.
I sold it and bought my new midisport 2x2, and now it's all OK!
Cheers!