M-Audio Midisport 2x2 user reviews ( 6/10) - 23 user reviews

• 05/09/12

  JeffTadashi's review "A basic usb-midi interface"

  Characteristics

  The M-Audio (Formerly Midiman) Midisport 2x2 is a usb-midi interface with two sets of midi inputs and midi outputs. It is one of the smallest box-style midi interfaces available, and is suitable for most basic midi needs, where only one or two midi devices are being used. For my studio, I simply need one midi input from my larger keyboard midi controller, and this small box fits the bill perfectly. It sits on the floor under my desk, and I never need to touch any controls on it.

  Utilization

  For the most part, the device does is not plug and play, as it usually requires downloading the correct drivers from M-Audio's driver website. Also, installing the drivers can be confusing, because there are two sets of drivers that need to load when you plug the Midisport 2x2 into the computer. Initially, I thought it was repeating itself (and thus something was wrong) and I aborted the second installation. With Windows 7 and Vista, the drivers may be easier to install than with my Windows XP system.
  
  
  
  Functionally, I've had no problems or glitches with this midi interface. There is no lag or latency that needs to be compensated, and the lights on the Midisport easily let me know when it's sending and receiving data. There is a midi thru switch on the device that, if accidentally pressed, will disable some of the midi data transfer to the computer.

  Overall Opinion

  Overall, the Midisport 2x2 is a simple device that does it's job, and has lasted me for many, many years. My version is fairly old (still says Midiman), but the newer devices are nearly identical, they just have a different color design. That just shows how durable and lasting the technical design of this simple unit is. Great midi product, which is usually the case with M-Audio, one of the leading midi device companies out there.
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  I am very satisfied with this item. It's USB and I use for my desktop and laptop. I connect my Roland PC mkII controller and my TD-5 kit to it.
  
  
  
  Price paid: $75? USD

  Utilization

  Easy to install. Come from a great company that updates their drivers.
  
  
  
  Very hard casing on the box.

  Overall Opinion

  Good for simple midi hook ups.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: Unknown ( 5-, 2002)
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  THe model itself is great. It's a 2x2 MIDI controller via USB. it works well. The driver, however, doesn't do sysex properly under OS 9 or OSX on macintosh. This is a bit of a disapointment when trying to use a sysex librarian to store patches, especially with the Electrix filter factory or mo-fx.
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  $50

  Utilization

  Easy to use, easy to install the driver, works great (with exception of sys-ex)
  
  
  
  pretty rugged. no issues in getting it to work (once again, see sys-ex)

  Overall Opinion

  Midi controller is midi controller. it's nice b/c it's small.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: Unknown ( 4-, 2002)
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• 06/15/02

  MGR/Terry's review "Midiman Midisport 2x2"

  Characteristics

  Utilization

  Overall Opinion

  I paid $71 including tax at Guitar Center. I need midi inputs that were USB powered, because my sound card (Echo Mona) had no midi inputs.
  
  
  
  The unit is very cool. It has a slow pulsing light to tell you that its configured for USB correctly. Then it has lights that flash to tell you that your transmitting midi information from your keyboard. It has a very robust, light lime green midi box which will look cool around anyone's computer. Also, the unit supports two midi in/outs and midi thru.
  
  
  
  Installing the drivers under Windows XP was a very big pain. I finally downloaded the driver zip file from the Midiman site to a floppy, then read the installation instructions. It was all very bizarre and I was proud of myself, after 2 hours, that I got the installation correct.
  
  
  
  The construction and quality is top notch. Look no farther for a USB midi unit.
  
  
  
  The unit itself is great. The installation CD was of little or no help for Windows XP users, and the small manual that came with it didn't even refer to Windows XP. For some reason, Midiman products and Windows XP don't seem to agree. Usually the installation is an act of god if you can figure out how to get it installed.
  
  
  
  This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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• 04/11/13

  roska's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A REFERENCE!"

  Characteristics

  The quality of the mark

  Utilization

  The drivers are EXTREMELY STABLE unit is robust.
  
  It is easy to carry and it works with everything.
  
  Saturation, for my part, never took place.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for two years without encountering any problems.
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• 03/16/12

  Spawn-X's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Absolute reliability ... A reference."

  Characteristics

  See my other reviews for the 4x4 which is identical in all respects:
  
  http://fr.audiofanzine.com/interface-midi/m-audio/Midisport-4x4/avis/r.99145.html

  Utilization

  See my other reviews for the 4x4 which is identical in all respects:
  
  http://fr.audiofanzine.com/interface-midi/m-audio/Midisport-4x4/avis/r.99145.html

  Overall Opinion

  See my other reviews for the 4x4 which is identical in all respects:
  
  http://fr.audiofanzine.com/interface-midi/m-audio/Midisport-4x4/avis/r.99145.html
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• 04/29/11

  robi's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " handy"

  Characteristics

  Driven by: Dual input dual-output, price, size
  
  Connected to a Yamaha P120 and a Korg Trinity
  
  Setup: Once in XP, now with Windows 7 64bit, works fine.

  Utilization

  Very stable drivers. To install it, however, he asked several times to install the drivers.
  
  I happened to lose the XP driver if I change the USB port. Had to reinstall.
  
  Software used: Cubase (from SL2 to Cubase 6 Trial in 64bit, it works fine. Today I am running 64bit Cubase 5.
  
  I do not think there are any other updates since

  Overall Opinion

  I use it since its release (I do not know, at least since 2004. In short, it's solid
  
  I used to interface with the printer port on Win98. I bought this one because of missing printer port config on XP.
  
  What I like most: small button to bypass the drive directly via the In1 Out1 without going through the computer
  
  Quality / Price impecable
  
  
  
  I chose this remake eyes closed
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• 04/28/11

  la poule's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Ilafallu I change to a Roland UMG2"

  Characteristics

  Hello
  
  I am asked to issue an opinion on this product.
  
  I always do but I'm using it more!
  
  I forgot the question!
  
  In fact I solved the problem of "time for a changing UMG2Roland that satisfies me.
  
  Moreover, to qualify for additional MIDI IN I'm about to buy UMG3!
  
  So it's not one but two interfaces that I would have to sell!
  
  So if that interests kunkun
  
  Bye!

  Utilization

  I had a concern for drivers over Win7 I think! And so I change the beast!

  Overall Opinion

  I do not use anymore!
  
  Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
  
  - No
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• 07/17/09

  nan3200's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What technical specifications motivated your choice?
  
  Price and brand
  
  
  
  For what purpose?
  
  
  
  master keyboard for commanders of synths and reels
  
  What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
  
  Which instruments or the Systmes do you use? ...
  
  
  
  different, quite a few

  Utilization

  The drivers are stable?
  
  
  
  yes, but twice installation required, quite surprising, but it works!
  
  Are they often put day?
  
  no, no support to my vista connassance
  
  
  
  What software do you use most often?
  
  Do you ever happen to saturate the MIDI interface and if so, under what circumstances?
  
  
  
  not

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  
  
  2 years
  
  What is the particular feature you like best and least?
  
  
  
  both ports noon thru function, the power supply usb
  
  Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  not
  
  
  
  How do you report qualitprix?
  
  
  
  very good!
  
  Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
  
  
  
  yes
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• 02/25/08

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  On paper ca al air right ....
  
  
  
  I wanted the use to sync my 909 among others ....
  
  
  
  result: NUL
  
  
  
  N this box is not even fucking give a correct sync
  
  
  
  But the PC is up to standard: Intel CoreDuo2EE6600 GA965p 6GB ram-DQ6 (anyway I've tested it on the PC and mac and c is the same ....)

  Utilization

  Drivers never updated. (We expect tjrs vista and leopard, but hey c is good to dream)
  
  
  
  Should stop out of the gadgets in audio m and follow a few products!!
  
  
  
  Digidesign How could associate with a brand like that !!!!!
  
  
  
  It saturates the whole time this salo *****... and especially do not want to sync!

  Overall Opinion

  I took the lead for years to seek the cause of my worries sync, I have changed most of my config and then .....
  
  
  
  J bought an Edirol UM3EX poufffffffff magicccccc and everything revolves round !!!!!
  
  
  
  Value for money: NUL: is not the job simple enough that you ask him!
  
  
  
  I have said my tests done when meem in PC and Mac and this at least 5 different configs.
  
  
  
  NOTE: ZERO

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