[sdiy] USB ports instead of Midi?

[Paul Maddox]

Mikko,

> Can you use the Roland (or Yamaha) RS-232 MIDI drivers with the FTDI VCP
drivers? If the drivers recognize the virtual COM port which the FTDI
drivers (VCP) make it would be very easy to make any MIDI device (keyboard
scanner, MIDI-to-CV converter etc.) with the FTDI chips. Also the Roland
drivers are also multiclient so you can have your sound editor (SoundDiver
etc.) open at the same time with the sequencer.
>

I hadn't thought of that, in theory yes, it could be done..

> Not so good thing is that you can't order the chips or kits direct from
Ftdichips with credit card...

seems odd, but you could always ask someone in the UK to get one for you!
I sent them a cheque for the 2 I've had..

Paul