All user reviews of 4/5 for the M-Audio Midisport 2x2

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.

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

Me I needed a 2x2 box twelve o'clock cheap.
Pay 75 there was no photo more when I learn that there are MIDI connection not worth the squirming that falls right behind.

UTILIZATION

For the cons I had an LG problem.
I do not know what it is with me but still pass the driver last took on the official website there was a freestyle lg.
Windows detects and installs it as a port, but Midi sport after he said there is a new periphrique. I again have to install it. Brief as to leave the windows look itself it takes the last and is well recognized.
Sometimes there is a lg freestyle stroke with XP so I do not know if was just my config or midisport but every time Windows restarts. I unplugged and hop a roll, it happened once.

OVERALL OPINION

L there is a trick to know about Cubase SX. I had a rather unpleasant problem.
Cubase will list the peripherals in this formulation. What makes the keys are placed in advance and the more you play the more dcalage becomes important. After 5 minutes of using cubase you with your dcalage 1 to 2 times. There is a trick, all on the forum and there is the FAQ link on the Cubase they speak. If you find it. berceker_united@noos.fr

Despite this small problem with beginners, it works fine now trs trs. It's fast.

My motivation Premire: no midi interface on the map Inspire Prsonus, why a more MIDISPORT M AUDIO, reliability and robustness.
I use it as an amateur with a piano numrique Yamaha PSR 620 and Cubase SX, a config DELL P4 3.2 and 512 MB DDR

UTILIZATION

No major problem, if not indeed the installation is a bit bizare, admarre alone parrallle the CD with Windows XP (familly) who wants to join the op ration, I chose to leave the Windows installer and continue with the CD that came dja following his short spear Ok I verifies the menu program DMAR of windows, I found a link a text file that I prcise not bowl you have to install the driver without connecting the interface, erase everything and j'recommence OK, this time I take this opportunity to let it participate windows installs it I will do it 2 times before you leave me alone ....
I open Cubase and I found the MIDISPORT list ... even 2 times once in multiple moreover, well I no latency test is OK and I dtectable .... did not make up days on the driver site ... I give a grade 7 but I was not working well will appreciate the contradiction between the manual and the famous Readme

OVERALL OPINION

For now it's all good but I just buy it ... It is true that the diodes are constantly flashing is reassuring to a cot is that there is on the agaant signal but the other because he is not dconecter when a machine dedicates music ...... but it's Christmas all APRS ....
Quality compared to price strength, along USB cable, the possibility to connect the MIDI cables you want and gray prsentation mtalis compared to other interface does not seem Exess but 75 just to connect a device is still a little rough even when the bonus is that you can connect 2.
I actually Rasht this interface in case and I will return directly to PLAY BACK St Ouen to try it are really good ...

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

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)