External USB MIDI interface?

[psy604]

for the TI you not require MIDI ports - since it works via USB v1.1.

hmm. does your PC have a firewire controller + interface??
(it's often called IEEE1394 Controller in Windows Device Manager)

[AlexHall74]

dnbroxme,

I would stay away from the USB 2.0 audio/MIDI combo interfaces, especially since the firewire models are so inexpensive nowadays.

Check this out for $199:

Echo AudioFire 2: (This one does Audio AND MIDI)


at

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ace?sku=245640

Also, What sequencer will you be using? If you haven't bought one yet and you want to get a ree on to play with before you decide check out "Cantabile" at:

http://www.toptensoftware.com/cantabile/

Also, you might want to ditch the Kontrol 49 for a Novation Remote in order to take advantage of the AutoMap functionality with VSTs and sequencers alike. Very cool!

I just bought a M-Audio MIDI Sport 4X4 MIDI interface (USB) and it works great, no hiccups at all, a piece of cake to hook up. They also make a 2X2 model. Check it out at www.musiciansfriend.com or www.zzounds.com if you're in North America. If you're in the UK the only site I can think of off hand to buy gear is www.htfr.com because I cruise their wax selection from my office on my lunch break each day.

Enough babble from me.



Good luck!