ChrisLucas Posted September 26, 2015 Report Posted September 26, 2015 Hi I'm looking into the possibility of driving our new FLX from my laptop via usb and a midi interface of some kind. For shows I use Multiplay which is a brilliant FREE show sound package and it has the option to control midi devices as it can send midi control codes. I would like to trigger the master go button via these codes. 1. Is this possible? 2. What usb to midi convertor would I need? Thanks in advance Chris Lucas Buckley Theatre Club
keredyelesob Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 It is posible. From what i remember from a similar post if you use midi show control then this activates the master go. If you use midi time code then can activate a specific cue. As for usb to midi i would say any will do providing it is transmiting the midi standard. I use a cheap usb to midi dongle i found on ebay to control our sound cues with no problems. I hope this helps you a bit with getting your midi up and running.
Jon Hole Posted September 28, 2015 Report Posted September 28, 2015 Be careful of purchasing the cheaper cables. Have a look at this for more info: http://www.arvydas.co.uk/2013/07/cheap-usb-midi-cable-some-self-assembly-may-be-required/ We've found these cables often work with MIDI TimeCode (MTC) and MIDI Notes, but not with MIDI Show Control (MSC) Jon Hole linkedin.com/in/jonhole
ChrisLucas Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Posted September 28, 2015 Hi Keredyelesob and Jon Thanks for the info. Good to know it should work. I think I'll go for the Roland one mk2. It's a lot dearer but the reviews are much better. Only complaints were the price. I don't like some of the reviews on the cheap ones and the article you mentioned Jon was not clever. I can't be bothered tinkering with one just to make it work. Don't know how long it would last and I'd rather not take a chance with our new desk. Cheers Both Chris
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