I had very poor results using the MIDIMAN MIDIsport 2x2 with my
PowerMac and an ADS Tech USB PCI card.
SysEx data transfers are unreliable, or rather - unpredictable, in
nearly every app I tried - some apps worse then others. From what I've
gathered, this is not uncommon with the MIDIsport and USB equipped
Mac's. I was never able to get AN1xEdit to receive a SysEx dump from my
AN1x - transmitting to the AN1x from AN1xEdit worked. Gary G. was VERY
generous with his time and advice as I tried many possible combinations
of Apple USB drivers to work through the problem. I've had somewhat
better results with with an Opcode MIDIport 32 but still not as
reliable as a serial port MIDI Interface. I'm told by another AN1x user
on the list the Emgaic AMT works well with AN1xEdit. I'm still using my
good old serial port MIDI Interface and will continue to use it for as
long as practical.
I'd be very interested in hearing what results you achieve should you
purchase one of the newer MIDIMAN MIDI interfaces. The "USB Experience"
can be quite different for Mac vs. Win users.
HTH
Jon
--- In AN1x-list@egroups.com, C Stone <chris.stone@s...> wrote:
> Looks like I am finally going to have to buy a proper MIDI interface for
> my PC
>
> People recommend the Midiman Midisport range, specifically external
> units like the 4X4 (four MIDI ins and four outs), and also the 8X8
>
> But both products are connected via USB. I am wary of using USB as a
> MIDI interface having seen various brief mentions of such a setup on the
> WWW, most or all saying that USB is not ideal for MIDI ...... though I
> can't quite remember why!
>
> I can't imagine that a company like Midiman would produce a turkey
> product, but want to hear from list members before I go out and blow UK
> pounds 130 (for the 4X4) on something that might not be quite right
>
> Any comments/speculation?
>
> AND any suggestions of alternative products which would do the job?
>
> Chris Stone