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cappy2112
Joined: Dec 24, 2004 Posts: 2465 Location: San Jose, California
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject:
Looking for Midi merger recommendations Subject description: Midi processing tools |
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Can anyone recommend some small, portable (not studio or rack mounted) (pocket or almost hand-held sized) Midi mergers?
I know Anatek used to make one, but I don't think they are around any more.
Who else makes these?
I need a 4 inputs minimum, and would prefer some filtering or midi procesing capabilites, if any of these samll ones have this kind of power.
Can these be powered just from the 5V Midi line ? |
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blue hell
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Joined: Apr 03, 2004 Posts: 24075 Location: The Netherlands, Enschede
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:34 pm Post subject:
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Maybe something like this : http://www.midi-classics.com/h/h6679.htm
Typing "midi merger" into google gives a lot of hits, but not many usefull ones I believe. _________________ Jan
also .. could someone please turn down the thermostat a bit.
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jksuperstar
Joined: Aug 20, 2004 Posts: 2503 Location: Denver
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:17 pm Post subject:
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An Emagic AMT4 would have everything your looking for. I have the AMT8 (8 ins & outs), but I know they make a small 4in/out version. USB interface, but can operate in stand-alone mode merging/routing/filtering. It can store 16 or so of these maps selectable while in stand-alone mode. It also automatically detects which device is sending clock, and broadcasts it to the other ports. |
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seraph
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egw
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 6:09 am Post subject:
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Sounds like the Midi Solutions quadra merge is the way to go for you.
I have a couple of these and never had any problems. |
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cappy2112
Joined: Dec 24, 2004 Posts: 2465 Location: San Jose, California
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:31 pm Post subject:
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cappy2112
Joined: Dec 24, 2004 Posts: 2465 Location: San Jose, California
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:32 pm Post subject:
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egw wrote: | Sounds like the Midi Solutions quadra merge is the way to go for you.
I have a couple of these and never had any problems. |
thanks. I will take a look. |
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K
Joined: Apr 03, 2004 Posts: 151 Location: Cipango
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 2:24 pm Post subject:
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I don't know how smart it is to merge four midi data flows. |
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seraph
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 2:42 pm Post subject:
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K wrote: | I don't know how smart it is to merge four midi data flows. |
I have never tried that but it doesn't sound like a great idea _________________ homepage - blog - forum - youtube
Quote: | Don't die with your music still in you - Wayne Dyer |
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egw
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 5:38 pm Post subject:
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K wrote: | I don't know how smart it is to merge four midi data flows. |
Sometimes it's not only smart but may be necessary.
Suppose you have multiple midi controllers, such as a keyboard, a fader box, a sequencer, and a drum pad. And you have a couple of sound modules you would like to control from any or all of the controllers. Then you need to merge the streams.
In my studio I have 16 things that can be midi sources, and 20 things that can be destinations. Any of the sources can control any of the destinations, without reconfiguring hardware or cables. The network is based on midi merges and switches, no computer. Maybe one of these days I'll post a diagram up here. |
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seraph
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:50 am Post subject:
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egw wrote: | In my studio I have 16 things that can be midi sources, and 20 things that can be destinations. |
I guess many are both sources and destinations. _________________ homepage - blog - forum - youtube
Quote: | Don't die with your music still in you - Wayne Dyer |
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