MPD 24 Midi in/out
MPD 24 Midi in/out Posted on: 12.02.2010 by Vernon Vanderberg Does this defeat my need for a usb hub?my gear: VCI-100se, Audio 2, Macbook (2 usb slots). any thoughts before i consider purchasing the MPD 24? | |
| Keith Mermer 12.02.2010 |
Originally Posted by DRR
and yea, i've been noticing the affordability of the mpd24...but the darker color of the mpd26 is so much sexier lol |
| Vernon Vanderberg 12.02.2010 | Does this defeat my need for a usb hub? my gear: VCI-100se, Audio 2, Macbook (2 usb slots). any thoughts before i consider purchasing the MPD 24? |
| Vernon Vanderberg 14.02.2010 | I see your point either way i would need a usb->midi cable (again needing a usb port). I guess im off to research usb hubs. thanks for the advice. and regarding the audio 2, I love this little card. ive taken this bad boy on many out many times and it works wonders. I carry the thing in my pocket so its usually no problem as far as its build. however a firewire soundcard would definitely solve my lack of usb ports! |
| Keith Mermer 12.02.2010 |
Originally Posted by DRR
and yea, i've been noticing the affordability of the mpd24...but the darker color of the mpd26 is so much sexier lol |
| Gianna Alwood 12.02.2010 | Well I guess he is saying that using the midi in/out would alleviate the need for another usb connection. I don't know anything about Macbooks, but I don't believe they have a midi in. So you still need a USB hub. As for getting a MPD26, sure always get the newer model if its in the same price range. The MPD has been taking price drops though since the 26 is its replacement. I have seen in mom and pop shops around me the 24 is getting reduced down into the 70-80 dollar range. |
| Keith Mermer 12.02.2010 | if you have two usb slots, you should be good to go (one for the vci, and one for the mpd). the only problem i see is perhaps a power issue depending on how demanding your usb controllers are. hope this helps, i may have misunderstood the question |
| Jayne Yellowhair 12.02.2010 | If you have midi input on your laptop, then a midi cable from MPD->laptop will work. But macbooks don't have that, and you current gear
doens't have a midi input anywhere.. So you'll need a device in between your MPD and your PC to handle the midi messages sent from the MPD. I believe a usb hub is cheaper and easier. |
| juan garcia 12.02.2010 | ^ask yourself what you're needs are now and down the road, is this card living it's life in and out of a dj bag as a basic 2-channel soundcard for djing or could you also see yourself doing production stuff? I don't believe a person can really tell you one of those cards is better then the other, it depends on what you're using it for. The firebox is a fantastic card built like a tank. With most laptops you should run it on its powercord, so that's one more thing to plug in if that matters. |
| Lorene Boehler 12.02.2010 | I would say buy a MPD 26, it's around the same price and way more gangsta. BTW, how do you like your Audio 2? I'm unsure between that and a FireBox. |
| juan garcia 12.02.2010 | i don't understand how it would relieve your need for a usb hub... |
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