{"id":239,"date":"2018-02-03T01:02:43","date_gmt":"2018-02-03T01:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jackiemjoyner.com\/studiotrix\/?page_id=239"},"modified":"2018-02-26T16:29:15","modified_gmt":"2018-02-26T16:29:15","slug":"midi-interfaces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/jackiemjoyner.com\/studiotrix\/midi-interfaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Midi Interfaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your&#8217;e anything like me you know the importance of a solid midi interface. I use it for a ton of reasons<\/p>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-image-roundup field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure>Big Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface\">gearank.com<\/a> for putting together this midi interface of 2018 highlights.<\/figure>\n<h1>The best midi interfaces &#8211; 2018<\/h1>\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/large\/public\/midi-interfaces-2.jpg?itok=W6Vklg2A\" alt=\"MIDI Interfaces\" width=\"685\" height=\"380\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<blockquote><p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to get your first good MIDI interface, or if you&#8217;re looking to upgrade so you can plug more MIDI devices simultaneously into your computer, then this guide is for you. Note that many of these interfaces are class compliant so you&#8217;ll be able to use them with iOS or Linux &#8211; make sure you read the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#consider\">Things to Consider<\/a>&#8221; section if you plan to use one with an iPad.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#top\">The Best MIDI Interfaces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#consider\">Things To Consider When Buying A MIDI Interface<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#comments\">Comments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"top\">The Best MIDI Interfaces<\/h2>\n<div id=\"block-views-top-product-table-block-block\" class=\"block block-views no-title odd first block-count-1 block-region- block-top-product-table-block-block\">\n<div class=\"block-inner clearfix\">\n<div class=\"block-content content no-title\">\n<div class=\"view view-top-product-table-block view-id-top_product_table_block view-display-id-block view-dom-id-da329f3a93d9a18a9ea79a251d29eb0e\">\n<div class=\"view-content\">\n<table class=\"views-table cols-4\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\" scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col views-align-right\" scope=\"col\">Gearank<\/th>\n<th class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\" scope=\"col\">Sources<\/th>\n<th class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\" scope=\"col\">Street Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"odd views-row-first\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#13410\">Roland UM-ONE mk2<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">89<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">400+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ETXOHH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iConnectivity mio<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">88<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">125+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CKTmVH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative E-MU Xmidi 1&#215;1 Tab (V3)<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">86<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">425+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2FyChkZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha MD-BT01<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">87<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">70+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2EU3lhg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M-Audio MIDISPORT 4&#215;4 Anniversary Edition<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">88<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">90+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#13415\">M-Audio MIDISPORT 1&#215;1<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">85<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">125+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#13456\">iConnectivity iConnectMIDI4+<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">85<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">40+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#13416\">IK Multimedia iRig MIDI 2<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">83<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">60+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd views-row-last\">\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-views-conditional-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface#13457\">MOTU micro lite 5&#215;5 USB<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"view-direct-top-table-block-gearank-col\">82<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-total-ratings-rounded views-align-right\">150+<\/td>\n<td class=\"views-field views-field-field-normal-price views-align-right\">$139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-collection-container 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field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<div class=\"grs-button\">89<\/div>\n<div class=\"grb-word\"><b>GEAR<\/b>ANK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-display-for-number-of-ratings field-type-ds field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>89 out of 100. Incorporating 400+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$40<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roland.com\/global\/products\/um-one_mk2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roland<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI Interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/um-one_mk2_angle_gal.jpg\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1472-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI Interface&quot;}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/um-one_mk2_angle_gal.jpg?itok=Eo_7_1qI\" alt=\"Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI Interface\" width=\"536\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 536\/260;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/um-one_mk2_angle_gal.jpg?itok=Eo_7_1qI\" alt=\"Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI Interface\" width=\"536\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00967UN50?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/rd?http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/UMOneMk2?utm_source=gearank.com&amp;utm_medium=midi-interface&amp;utm_campaign=hitsquad2017&amp;utm_content=btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Sweetwater<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The Roland UM-ONE mk2 is a compact and affordable USB MIDI interface that has low latency timing. It comes in a form of a &#8220;Y&#8221; cable. It has data indicators for its MIDI ports and has conveniently integrated USB and MIDI cables. There&#8217;s a small switch on the side labelled &#8220;COMP\/TAB&#8221; that allows you to set it to use the supplied &#8220;old school&#8221; Windows\/Mac drivers (&#8220;COMP&#8221;) or the more modern &#8220;Class Compliant&#8221; Mode (&#8220;TAB&#8221;) that doesn&#8217;t need drivers so it also works with IOS (iPad 2 and later, via Apple&#8217;s CCK\/lightning connector), Linux and newer Android devices. Just one thing to keep in mind with iPad compatibility is that the manual states that you need to connect it through a powered USB hub, presumably because it may use more power than IOS provides. However\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roland.com\/us\/products\/um-one_mk2\/\">here<\/a>Roland says it&#8217;s compatible without needing extra power and users have reported that it works connected straight into the Apple adaptor as well.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>\u00a01 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>\u00a0Driver Mode available for Windows\/Mac, Class Compliant Mode : Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and iPad 2 or later (via CCK\/lightning connector)<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>USB. May need powered USB hub for iPad\/IOS connection<\/li>\n<li><b>Size:\u00a0<\/b>2.38&#8243; (W) x 1.19&#8243; (D) x 0.56&#8243; (H)<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a04 oz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>Many users found this interface convenient since it&#8217;s easy to set up and has a straightforward manual. For those Windows\/Mac users who prefer to use the drivers the setup there is generally straightforward and there are drivers available all the way back to Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.4. The Class Compliant MIDI option ensures that it can work with iPads, Linux and modern operating systems.<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>There were some users who had driver setup problems particularly with older versions of Windows and Mac operating systems. In some cases it also seems that the &#8220;COMP\/TAB&#8221; was confusing for some and they needlessly battled driver issues when the Class Compliant mode could have had them up and running. The mixed signals over whether a powered USB hub was required for iPads also caused some anxiety for buyers even though it worked fine without needing the powered hub.<\/p>\n<h4>Overall<\/h4>\n<p>This simple and straightforward MIDI interface is a great choice for you if you&#8217;re a beginner starting out when it comes to using MIDI hardware. 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even\">\n<h3 id=\"iConnectivity-mio\">iConnectivity mio<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group-comparison-sidebar-group field-group-div\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-refernce field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<div class=\"ds-1col node node-gear-details article odd node-gear-info-in-comparison 1 ia-c view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison clearfix\" role=\"article\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-gearank-logo-placement field-type-ds field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<div class=\"grs-button\">88<\/div>\n<div class=\"grb-word\"><b>GEAR<\/b>ANK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-display-for-number-of-ratings field-type-ds field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>88 out of 100. Incorporating 125+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$36<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iconnectivity.com\/products\/midi\/mio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iConnectivity<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"iConnectivity mio 1 in 1 out MIDI to USB interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/mioconnect.jpg\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1477-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;iConnectivity mio 1 in 1 out MIDI to USB interface&quot;}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/mioconnect.jpg?itok=EO7vI0FG\" alt=\"iConnectivity mio 1 in 1 out MIDI to USB interface\" width=\"378\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 378px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 378\/260;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/mioconnect.jpg?itok=EO7vI0FG\" alt=\"iConnectivity mio 1 in 1 out MIDI to USB interface\" width=\"378\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CO5IRSG?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/rd?http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/mio?utm_source=gearank.com&amp;utm_medium=midi-interface&amp;utm_campaign=hitsquad2017&amp;utm_content=btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Sweetwater<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The mio is a USB Class Compliant (plug and play) bus powered MIDI interface. It sports low latency and is an affordable option well suited to the basic need of connecting a single MIDI device to your computer. The makers boast of it&#8217;s &#8220;Indestructible&#8221; Class Compliant drivers that are &#8220;engineered to today&#8217;s strict guidelines to ensure compatibility for years to come&#8221;. They also mention that it&#8217;s been engineered &#8220;properly&#8221; to avoid the device introducing electrical noise into your system although this does seem like a rare occurrence for MIDI interfaces in general. There&#8217;s also a free companion controller app called &#8220;iConfig&#8221; available for Windows, Mac and iOS that allows you to route and process MIDI in various ways as well as update the device firmware.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>\u00a01 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>\u00a0Class Compliant and compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS (via CCK\/Lightning adaptor) and Linux<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>\u00a0USB<\/li>\n<li><b>Length:<\/b>\u00a05ft<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a03.5 oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>Many users praise this interface for living up to its plug and play functionality. It works well with the previous version of Mac and Windows operating systems and has no noticeable latency. A lot of users were pleased they didn&#8217;t need to install drivers. It has a sturdy and compact build that feels secure and is very affordable.<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>Some people find its &#8216;iConfig&#8217; software editing interface to be confusing and complicated to use. Although it should be mentioned that this is only needed for advanced functions. Also a few users reported issues with sending System Exclusive (SysEx) MIDI messages. There were also some cases were people reported MIDI signals getting cut off.<\/p>\n<h4>Overall<\/h4>\n<p>This is a basic interface which lets you connect a MIDI device easily without the hassle of installing additional drivers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-links field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<h4 class=\"bot-link-title\">You can buy the iConnectivity mio MIDI Interface from:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bot-link-unit\">\n<div class=\"bot-link-col1\"><b class=\" bot-link-am-lg\">Amazon<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"bot-link-col2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/link-am-desc.png\" alt=\"Amazon has customer reviews and a Q&amp;A section for many products.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img 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view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<div class=\"grs-button\">86<\/div>\n<div class=\"grb-word\"><b>GEAR<\/b>ANK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-display-for-number-of-ratings field-type-ds field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>86 out of 100. Incorporating 425+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$39<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.creative.com\/emu\/products\/product.aspx?pid=19089\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-MU<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"Creative E-MU Xmidi 1x1 V3 MIDI Interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/midiemu_0.png\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1494-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;Creative E-MU Xmidi 1x1 V3 MIDI Interface&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"Creative E-MU Xmidi 1x1 V3 MIDI Interface\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/midiemu_0.png?itok=cI1K32PI\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 381px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 381\/260;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"Creative E-MU Xmidi 1x1 V3 MIDI Interface\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/midiemu_0.png?itok=cI1K32PI\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000JLU26W?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The E-MU Xmidi 1&#215;1 Tab is a simple &#8220;Y&#8221; cable Class Compliant MIDI interface from the makers of the original &#8216;Sound Blaster&#8217; audio cards. It&#8217;s probably the simplest and least feature packed USB MIDII interface on this list and is literally all cable and connectors. They&#8217;ve been making them since 2006 in a few different forms and if you click the manufacture&#8217;s link it seems they haven&#8217;t updated their documentation since then but we can assure you that this &#8216;Tab&#8217; model is a &#8220;Plug and Play&#8221; \/ Class Compliant device that works with all modern operating systems.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>\u00a01 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>\u00a0Class Compliant and compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS (via CCK\/Lightning adaptor) and Linux<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>\u00a0USB<\/li>\n<li><b>Length\u00a0<\/b>5.5 ft<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a05 oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>It seems this device&#8217;s lack of features is a virtue with most users reporting it being easy to set up and use. Generally people found their computers recognized the device straight away. As with the other devices in this list the USB Class Compliant MIDI means that it can work with all serious modern operating systems now and into the future without having to worry about drivers.<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>A few users mentioned that it had a cheap build that can easily break and others received defective cables at purchase. There was a report that when transferring &#8216;System Exclusive&#8217; messages (SysEx) the unit could not handle the highest data rate leading to data corruption.<\/p>\n<h4>Overall<\/h4>\n<p>This interface is a good MIDI interface if you want the simplest possible option for you to connect your MIDI device to your computer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-links field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<h4 class=\"bot-link-title\">You can buy the Creative E-MU Xmidi 1&#215;1 V3 MIDI Interface from:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bot-link-unit\">\n<div class=\"bot-link-col1\"><b class=\" bot-link-am-lg\">Amazon<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"bot-link-col2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/link-am-desc.png\" alt=\"Amazon has customer reviews and a Q&amp;A section for many products.\" 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class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<div class=\"grs-button\">87<\/div>\n<div class=\"grb-word\"><b>GEAR<\/b>ANK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-display-for-number-of-ratings field-type-ds field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>87 out of 100. Incorporating 70+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$50<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"http:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/products\/music-production\/accessories\/usb-midi\/md-bt01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"Yamaha MD-BT01 Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/md-bt01.jpg\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1486-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;Yamaha MD-BT01 Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Interface&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"Yamaha MD-BT01 Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Interface\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/md-bt01.jpg?itok=8uCcXBNH\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 371px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 371\/260;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"Yamaha MD-BT01 Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Interface\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/md-bt01.jpg?itok=8uCcXBNH\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01CFOHF6U?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/rd?http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/MDBT01?utm_source=gearank.com&amp;utm_medium=midi-interface&amp;utm_campaign=hitsquad2017&amp;utm_content=btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Sweetwater<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The Yamaha MD-BT01 is a bluetooth wireless MIDI Interface that has MIDI In\/Out terminals for Mac and iOS systems. Bluetooth MIDI is a new technology standard initially developed by Apple and so it&#8217;s mainly only been compatible with Apple devices although other operating systems such as Windows 10 are adding support. The unit is powered by the MIDI connection so no cables are required allowing a truly wireless setup. Yamaha provide a companion App that allows you to easily use multiple MD-BT01s in your setup.<br \/>\nKeep in mind that this interface obviously won&#8217;t work with USB.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>\u00a01 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>\u00a0Bluetooth LE MIDI. Compatible with iOs 8 or later and Mac OSX Yosemite or later with Bluetooth 4.0 installed.<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>\u00a0Powered by MIDI Connection<\/li>\n<li><b>Size:\u00a0<\/b>0.67&#8243;(W) x 2.63&#8243; (D) x 0.67&#8243;(H)<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a00.81oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>iOS and Mac users provided positive feedback for this device saying and Bluetooth connection is generally easy to set up. Comments about the latency generally ranged from non-existent to acceptable, In terms of range it can work up to 30 feet even through walls and obstructions.<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>A small number of users have criticized it for not being immediately recognized by iOS devices when pairing but it does work most of the time. Some of them also mentioned its build is a bit flimsy and may not plug in easily to some MIDI devices. There were also some reports of latency issues particularly when sending a lot of MIDI data so there could be issues with sending complex multi-channel pieces. Of course the big question of &#8220;would you trust this for a live performance&#8221; comes up and it does seem that most prefer the reliability of a wired connection when performing in front of an audience.<\/p>\n<h4>Overall<\/h4>\n<p>This interface is a great choice if you want an easy to set up wireless system that works at up to 30 feet distance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-links field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<h4 class=\"bot-link-title\">You can buy the Yamaha MD-BT01 Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Interface from:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bot-link-unit\">\n<div class=\"bot-link-col1\"><b class=\" bot-link-am-lg\">Amazon<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"bot-link-col2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/link-am-desc.png\" alt=\"Amazon has customer reviews and a Q&amp;A 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Incorporating 90+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$160<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.m-audio.com\/products\/view\/midisport-4x4-anniversary-edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M-Audio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"M-Audio MIDISPORT 4x4 Anniversary Edition USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/MIdiSport4x4-3qtrLft.jpg\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1495-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;M-Audio MIDISPORT 4x4 Anniversary Edition USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"M-Audio MIDISPORT 4x4 Anniversary Edition USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/MIdiSport4x4-3qtrLft.jpg?itok=Ej3Lg9nP\" alt=\"\" width=\"416\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 416px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 416\/260;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"M-Audio MIDISPORT 4x4 Anniversary Edition USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/MIdiSport4x4-3qtrLft.jpg?itok=Ej3Lg9nP\" alt=\"\" width=\"416\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001GXI53Y?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The M-Audio MIDISPORT 4&#215;4 Anniversary Edition is the revamped version of the original MIDISPORT 4&#215;4 released in celebration of M-Audio\u2019s 20th anniversary. It&#8217;s 4 MIDI In\/Out ports allows you to connect 4 MIDI input devices simultaneously and reduces the need for daisy chaining MIDI sound modules on the output side. The convenience of having dedicated ports for multiple midi devices shouldn&#8217;t be underestimated so it&#8217;s worth considering if you have a few MIDI devices. It has a MIDI indicator for each port and is compact and lightweight for desktop and mobile use.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>\u00a04 MIDI In, 4 MIDI Out<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>\u00a0Class Compliant and compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. May Work with iOS via CCK\/Lightning adaptor with powered USB hub<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>\u00a0USB<\/li>\n<li><b>Size:\u00a0<\/b>8.46&#8243; (W) x 4.53&#8243; (D) x 1.70&#8243; (H)<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a028.92 oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>Many users appreciate its multiple port feature. They often find it handy when it comes to connecting multiple MIDI instruments and having more channels available. Many compliment its robust build and design and its easy to set-up by just plugging it directly to a computer.<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>Some reviewers had issues with its firmware but this was only a small number of people. Some also would have liked it to have configurable routing.<\/p>\n<h4>Overall<\/h4>\n<p>This interface is handy if you need a simple multiple port interface that is easy to setup. It&#8217;s great if you need to connect four different MIDI devices and use them at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-links field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<h4 class=\"bot-link-title\">You can buy the M-Audio MIDISPORT 4&#215;4 Anniversary Edition USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface from:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bot-link-unit\">\n<div class=\"bot-link-col1\"><b class=\" bot-link-am-lg\">Amazon<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"bot-link-col2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/link-am-desc.png\" alt=\"Amazon has customer reviews and a Q&amp;A section for many products.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc lazyload\" 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Incorporating 125+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$39<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.m-audio.com\/products\/view\/midisport-1x1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M-Audio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"M-Audio MIDIsport 1-In\/1-Out USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/ms1x1_rs.jpg\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1481-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;M-Audio MIDIsport 1-In\/1-Out USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"M-Audio MIDIsport 1-In\/1-Out USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/ms1x1_rs.jpg?itok=ke0WHGbw\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 408px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 408\/260;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"M-Audio MIDIsport 1-In\/1-Out USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/ms1x1_rs.jpg?itok=ke0WHGbw\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006I5HD?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/rd?http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/MIDISport1x1?utm_source=gearank.com&amp;utm_medium=midi-interface&amp;utm_campaign=hitsquad2017&amp;utm_content=btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Sweetwater<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The MIDISPORT 1&#215;1 from M-Audio is a compact and lightweight MIDI interface that has simple one in and one out MIDI ports. The currently available model is Class Compliant \/ Plug and Play so it&#8217;s compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux. It&#8217;s powered via USB and can be used for both mobile and desktop purposes.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>1 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>Class Compliant and compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. May Work with iOS via CCK\/Lightning adaptor with powered USB hub<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>USB<\/li>\n<li><b>Size:\u00a0<\/b>4\u201d (W) x 1.75\u201d (D) x 2.25&#8243; (H);<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a02.4 oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>Being Class compliant the device just &#8216;plugs and plays&#8217; with modern operating systems. It&#8217;s a convenient choice for people who want a hassle free 1&#215;1 MIDI interface. A few prefer this interface over MIDI Y interface cables.<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>Some have mentioned its build is a bit flimsy and its shell casing wasn&#8217;t all that solid. The blinking LED light was mentioned as a bit of a nuisance. Also it doesn&#8217;t come with it&#8217;s own MIDI cables.<\/p>\n<h4>Overall<\/h4>\n<p>This interface is a good choice if you prefer a compact interface over MIDI cable interfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-links field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<h4 class=\"bot-link-title\">You can buy the M-Audio MIDISPORT 1&#215;1 MIDI Interface from:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bot-link-unit\">\n<div class=\"bot-link-col1\"><b class=\" bot-link-am-lg\">Amazon<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"bot-link-col2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/link-am-desc.png\" alt=\"Amazon has customer reviews and a Q&amp;A section for many products.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc 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Incorporating 40+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$200<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iconnectivity.com\/products\/midi\/iconnectmidi4plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iConnectivity<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"iConnectivity iConnectMIDI4+ MIDI Interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/iconnectivity_iconnectmidi4_fb.jpg\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1489-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;iConnectivity iConnectMIDI4+ MIDI Interface&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"iConnectivity iConnectMIDI4+ MIDI Interface\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/iconnectivity_iconnectmidi4_fb.jpg?itok=4Eb5mGvP\" alt=\"\" width=\"647\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 647px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 647\/260;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"iConnectivity iConnectMIDI4+ MIDI Interface\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/iconnectivity_iconnectmidi4_fb.jpg?itok=4Eb5mGvP\" alt=\"\" width=\"647\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00MRFG3QG?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/rd?http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/iConnMIDI4L?utm_source=gearank.com&amp;utm_medium=midi-interface&amp;utm_campaign=hitsquad2017&amp;utm_content=btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Sweetwater<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The iConnectivity iConnectMIDI4+ is a 4 In\/4 Out is a versatile class compliant MIDI interface that supports Macs, PCs, and iOS devices. Apart from supporting 4 MIDI In and Out ports, it can support up to 8 additional MIDI devices with the use of the USB host port as well as allowing digital audio passthrough via USB. Its ethernet port is another built-in feature that can connect this interface to a wireless router, ethernet hub\/router, or any ethernet enabled device. There&#8217;s a companion App to help you manage all of these capabilities as well as slice and dice your MIDI data to order. On top of that it can charge your IOS device with the supplied lightning cable.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>\u00a04 MIDI In, 4 MIDI Out<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>\u00a0Class compliant and compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac and iOS (directly via lightning cable)<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>\u00a0USB<\/li>\n<li><b>Size:<\/b>\u00a08.43&#8243;(W) x 5.51&#8243;(D) x 1.46&#8243;(H)<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a034.08 oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>This has the greatest number of connectivity options of all the interfaces we recommend. Many users who work in studios found this easy to set up and helpful in integrating multiple MIDI devices. Even when connecting all 4 MIDI devices, there&#8217;s no noticeable latency. Bruce Aisher from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/reviews\/tech\/iconnectmidi4-lightning-edition-612644\">MusicRadar<\/a>\u00a0mentioned the Ethernet ports &#8220;can be connected directly to an Ethernet-equipped computer or via a switch or router (even wireless) and adds four additional &#8216;ports&#8217; into the mix.&#8221; which gives flexible MIDI routing. Paul Nagle said in his\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soundonsound.com\/reviews\/appworks-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sound on Sound<\/a>\u00a0review, &#8220;I&#8217;m left with a final impression of the iConnectMIDI4+ as a seriously capable and impressive piece of kit, even though it might have more power than many users will ever exploit&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>Some reviewers said that this interface doesn&#8217;t work well with other interfaces. 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Incorporating 60+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$80<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/irigmidi2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IK Multimedia<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"IK Multimedia iRig MIDI 2 Midi Interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/iRigMIDI2-large.jpg\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1476-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;IK Multimedia iRig MIDI 2 Midi Interface&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/iRigMIDI2-large.jpg?itok=0FhveBCx\" alt=\"IK Multimedia iRig MIDI 2 Midi Interface\" width=\"342\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 342px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 342\/260;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/iRigMIDI2-large.jpg?itok=0FhveBCx\" alt=\"IK Multimedia iRig MIDI 2 Midi Interface\" width=\"342\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00LFN72KW?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/rd?http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/iRigMIDI2?utm_source=gearank.com&amp;utm_medium=midi-interface&amp;utm_campaign=hitsquad2017&amp;utm_content=btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Sweetwater<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The iRig MIDI 2 from IK Multimedia is a mobile MIDI interface that works with Mac, Windows and different generations of iOS devices. It&#8217;s compatible with both USB and Apple&#8217;s Lightning cable, which are both included and are detachable. It features 3 MIDI ports: In, Out and Thru and these have light indicators as well. It can connect to Android devices with the use of a separate OTG to Mini-DIN cable.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>1 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out, 1 MIDI Thru<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>Class compliant and compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux and Android via OTG to Mini-DIN cable<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>\u00a0Host device (USB\/Lightning Cable)<\/li>\n<li><b>Size:\u00a0<\/b>1.95&#8243;(W) x 3.1&#8243;(D) x 1.18&#8243;(H)<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a02.12oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>Many users praise how simple it is to use and integrate their iOS device to MIDI devices. It has a very quick response and low latency close to real time. It&#8217;s flexible to use since it lets you attach either a lightning cable or USB cable. Some have mentioned that it&#8217;s very small in size that makes it easy to carry around and In his review,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/soundsandgear.com\/ik-multimedia-irig-midi-2-mobile-midi-interface-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saintjoe from soundsandgear.com<\/a>\u00a0has mentioned it&#8217;s a &#8220;truly mobile MIDI interface that works with any MIDI capable device since it allows you to hook up with standard MIDI cables.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>One minor flaw many reviewers mention would be its dependence on power of its host device which for tablets and phones means you can&#8217;t charge at the same time. This is expected with compact midi interfaces though.<\/p>\n<h4>Overall<\/h4>\n<p>This interface is suitable for you if you want to use your MIDI device on-the-go with your Android or iOS device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-links field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<h4 class=\"bot-link-title\">You can buy the IK Multimedia iRig MIDI 2 Midi Interface from:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bot-link-unit\">\n<div class=\"bot-link-col1\"><b class=\" bot-link-am-lg\">Amazon<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"bot-link-col2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/link-am-desc.png\" alt=\"Amazon has customer reviews and a Q&amp;A section for many products.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" 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Incorporating 150+ ratings and reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-normal-price field-type-number-decimal field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Street Price:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">$139<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"field field-name-field-manufacturer-link field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<h2 class=\"field-label\">Manufacturer:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><a class=\"manlink\" href=\"http:\/\/motu.com\/products\/midi\/lite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MOTU<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-gear_info_in_comparison\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<figure class=\"clearfix field-item even\"><a class=\"colorbox init-colorbox-processed cboxElement\" title=\"MOTU micro lite \u2014 5x5 USB MIDI interface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/motu_microlite.jpg\" data-colorbox-gallery=\"gallery-node-1473-lXhbwH3yZ4c\" data-cbox-img-attrs=\"{&quot;title&quot;: &quot;&quot;, &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;MOTU micro lite \u2014 5x5 USB MIDI interface&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison lazyload\" title=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/motu_microlite.jpg?itok=hqeHuf0z\" alt=\"MOTU micro lite \u2014 5x5 USB MIDI interface\" width=\"589\" height=\"260\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 589px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 589\/260;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-style-gear-comparison\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gear_comparison\/public\/motu_microlite.jpg?itok=hqeHuf0z\" alt=\"MOTU micro lite \u2014 5x5 USB MIDI interface\" width=\"589\" height=\"260\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0002NRFH6?tag=gr-midi-interface-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Amazon<\/button><\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/rd?http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/microlite?utm_source=gearank.com&amp;utm_medium=midi-interface&amp;utm_campaign=hitsquad2017&amp;utm_content=btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-price-check-blue\">Get Price &amp; Reviews @ Sweetwater<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>The MOTU micro lite 5&#215;5 is a professional MIDI interface that provides 5 MIDI In\/MIDI Out and 80 MIDI channels that are compatible with all versions of Mac and Windows devices. It has a metal casing build that&#8217;s both portable and convenient for desktop operation. It also has removable rack attachments and a custom center-joint fastener that allow you to mount two of these interfaces side by side in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The number of MIDI ports can be expanded by plugging it to other MOTU MIDI interfaces.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Number of MIDI Ports:<\/b>\u00a05 MIDI In, 5 MIDI Out<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b>\u00a0Proprietary Drivers Supplied for Windows and Mac (Not Class Complaint)<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Supply:<\/b>\u00a0USB<\/li>\n<li><b>Size:\u00a0<\/b>9.5&#8243;(W) x 7&#8243;(D) x 1.75&#8243;(H)<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a02 lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<p>Many people praise it for its simple design, how well-built it is and its low latency. For an interface that has multiple ports, it&#8217;s simple and straightforward when it comes to configuration. A few musicians have tried connecting multiple keyboards and synth modules and gave positive feedback on how easy it is to integrate it into their computers. A few reviewers mentioned they never had any sync issues when synced with other devices.<\/p>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<p>Some users notice their DAWs don&#8217;t recognize this interface right away. Some of them had to unplug and re-install drivers of this interface in order for it to work. A few have mentioned this doesn&#8217;t have any routing options either. This interface is not class compliant which means that you are dependant on drivers from the manufacturer for it to function. If there are new Windows or Mac updates in the future then you may need to install new drivers if they are available.<\/p>\n<h4>Overall<\/h4>\n<p>This is an affordable choice for your professional or home studio that&#8217;s expandable and has extra features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-links field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<h4 class=\"bot-link-title\">You can buy the MOTU micro lite \u2014 5&#215;5 USB MIDI interface from:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bot-link-unit\">\n<div class=\"bot-link-col1\"><b class=\" bot-link-am-lg\">Amazon<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"bot-link-col2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bot-link-am-desc lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/sites\/default\/files\/link-am-desc.png\" alt=\"Amazon has customer reviews and a Q&amp;A section for many products.\" 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and keyboards that use 5-pin MIDI jacks, to your computer or tablet.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>Some MIDI interfaces come with &#8220;Y&#8221; cables: 2 MIDI connectors (1 In\/1 Out) on one end and a USB connector. Some have multiple MIDI sockets and this is necessary if you want to connect multiple MIDI devices at the same time &#8211; an example would be connecting an Electronic Drum Set and a MIDI Keyboard at the same time. Multiple MIDI sockets are also useful if you want to leave multiple devices plugged in even if you only use one at a time &#8211; saves the hassle of unplugging and plugging in different devices constantly.<\/p>\n<p>There are MIDI Interfaces that are compatible with IOS devices, such as iPhones or iPads, with the use Apple lightning cables. Any class compliant USB device can be connected to iOS devices via an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=gr-midi-interface-20&amp;keywords=Apple%20Camera%20Connection%20Kit&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=a18eee4257d5e10e4085ec476cd9d33d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Camera Connection Kit<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; note that your iOS apps must use CoreMIDI.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Power<\/h3>\n<p>Many MIDI interfaces don&#8217;t need additional AC power cables or batteries and can be powered via USB when plugged to a PC, Mac or Linux box.<\/p>\n<p><b>Important information for iPad users:<\/b>\u00a0The iPad limits the amount of power available to USB devices so even though you can use Class Compliant interfaces with it you will usually need to use a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=gr-midi-interface-20&amp;keywords=Powered%20USB%20Hub&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=6ddf9177f1fd4c6e2e64aac7dff28f94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Powered USB Hub<\/a>\u00a0to provide sufficient power. This does not apply if your MIDI interface has its own power adapter.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Class Compliant USB MIDI<\/h3>\n<p>Class compliant devices are plug-and-play devices that don&#8217;t need extra drivers to work (although manufacturers often supply them anyway). Although theoretically any class compliant device should work with any operating system that supports them you may have trouble with older operating systems so if you don&#8217;t have the latest version of your OS then check the compatibility information carefully before purchasing (or upgrade to the latest OS if you can).<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Number of MIDI Ports (Input\/Output\/Thru)<\/h3>\n<p>MIDI devices come in 3 ports: In, Out and Thru. A single MIDI port (Output) is enough to connect your MIDI controller to a computer. Having multiple synth modules, keyboards or effects processors means you need a dedicated interface with more MIDI channels to connect to, which helps reduce latency. Another reason to have more MIDI channels is if one of your sound modules don&#8217;t have a MIDI Thru port for daisy chaining. Each MIDI ports contain 16 channels. MIDI interfaces come in in 2-, 4-, and 8-port configurations which provide 32, 64, and 128 channels respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-links field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final\">\n<section id=\"13613\">\n<div class=\"group-comparison-sidebar-group field-group-div\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-auto-sponsor-buttons field-type-computed field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-gear-section-text field-type-text-long field-label-hidden view-mode-full\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<div class=\"GearSection\">\n<h2 id=\"methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>\n<p>We looked at all the popular and highly rated MIDI interfaces available from major American music gear retailers and short-listed the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/gear?title_op=allwords&amp;title=midi+interface\">25 most promising<\/a>\u00a0for detailed analysis. During this procedure we processed more than 3,300 individual review and rating sources from user and expert reviews and forum comments, We then selected the 9 best interfaces to recommend above. For more information about this process see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/how-gearank-works\">How Gearank Works<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearank.com\/guides\/midi-interface\">See the original article here:<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your&#8217;e anything like me you know the importance of a solid midi interface. I use it for a ton of reasons Big Thanks to gearank.com for putting together this midi interface of 2018 highlights. 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