and, finally, a couple of optional extras - an internal 2.5‑inch hard disk and a CD‑ROM drive.Ĭlearly, you're no longer just imagining any old MIDI patchbay in fact, you're thinking about the MP88W from German manufacturers Miditemp.an internal (hooray!) universal power supply.a Flash‑EPROM‑based upgradable operating system.the option to install a GM soundcard (with WaveBlaster upgrade connector).optical interface to connect other units like this one (all still driven from just one remote controller).SCSI connections for attaching a CD‑ROM, additional hard disks or your host computer.a hardware remote controller for all functions.a WAV‑ or AIFF‑compatible RAM wave (ie.64‑track MIDI file playback and record capabilities.Now imagine a device which is not only an 8x8 MIDI patchbay with all the functions you need to make life in your studio easier, but also has the following: So far, so humdrum a MIDI patchbay is undeniably useful, but scarcely the sort of gear that sets the pulse racing. Provided the patchbay is easy to install and set up, it should result in a faster, more productive working environment. Essentially a MIDI version of a patchbay, it ensures that reconfigurations of your MIDI setup can be effected in minutes rather than hours, without the need for MIDI switch boxes, tedious reorganisation and replugging. Martin Russ is delighted to make the aquaintance of the grand seigneur of all MIDI file players.Ī MIDI Matrix (or MIDI patchbay, as they are often known) is a very significant purchase it often marks the transition from an amateur home studio to a semi‑pro project studio, and typically means a marked change in the way that work is done. Then a DE dealer, also made o note of this.It's a MIDI patchbay! It's a MIDI data filer and player! It's a sample playback unit! It's. ![]() Remember Ensoniq was mentioned in that context, but that would be all I know. I was just curios was there and would there be today, some box that would in one box offer physically more then 16 (I/O) ?Ĭan't say for the fact, but I know someone told me, whether as proto or some image product, but there was some notion of large box offering 32 Midi I/O in one larger single box. In those times for example Opcode packed 68000 CPU, and for most of the things it adequate. That's why I said from historical product perspective. I have dusty Opcode 5 (out of use), Sycologic M16, 2x MIDI Timepiece AV and for moving. Use the gear you already have, if possible.I take this reply was meant for me? But, it only had about 16 presets for your one song per preset idea. This takes processing horsepower.A Mark of the Unicorn model Midi Express XT 128 8x8 might very well be a full matrix. Originally posted by Prague: A full MATRIX means that all inputs could be merged and sent to one output. Fortunately, with the Kurzweil, this did not take long. The bad news is that you will have to commit yourself to the learning curve associated with a new unit. The Roland RD-700SX, Kawai MP8, and Yamaha S90-ES also have extensive MIDI controller functions, although Ive heard the interface on the S90-ES is less than user friendly. The good news is that more manufactures are starting to provide enhanced MIDI controller functions in their keyboard products. FYI, the Kurzweil PC-2 appears to have identical features at a considerably lower price tag. I use it to control a Triton Pro and six rack-mount modules in a live performance situation. Being unable to find a contemporary counterpart to the MX-8 or MEP-4, I broke down and obtained a Kurzweil K2600, which has incredible MIDI controller functions. Like you, I enjoy having all my patches, layers, splits, initial volume levels, routings, etc., instantly available with the touch of one button. Back in the day, I used a Digital Music MX-8 or Yamaha MEP-4 to control everything from my trusty Yamaha KX-88. ![]() Unfortunately, there are few, if any, comprehensive, stand alone (e.g., rack-mount) MIDI controllers available these days.
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