USB to Midi

[David Loving]

Is there a way to send USB-B (the smaller square USB port, not the bladed end) to midi in to control an old timey module?

[timwat]

What are the actual hardware units in question?

 

I suspect what normally works is USB-B to a laptop's USB-A, laptop converts to DIN MIDI to module. And you want to get rid of the (theoretical) man-in-the-middle. But you still need a MIDI Host. I think the old Kenton USB MIDI Host box was designed for just such a purpose.

 

And the newer iConnectivity mio2 will do the same thing for you too.

 

I don't know of another way to do what you're seeking...maybe someone else here knows a better (less expensive) solution.

[AnotherScott]

And the newer iConnectivity mio2 will do the same thing for you too.

Are you sure about that? Without attaching to a computer or i-device? I know the original iConnectMIDI did, and I think the current iConnectMIDI4+ does. I didn't think any of the others did. If you already own an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, you have some more options. (Or if you want to integrate your computer.)

[timwat]

Scott:

 

I don't own one, but the product description on the product page specifically says:

 

"It can also work stand-alone. Filter, merge, remap MIDI with computers or without."

 

 

[David Loving]

Thanks for the quick answers. I bought a Kenyon. Love this forum, and you guys who'll answer these questions. Thanks again!