8X8 midi interface suggestion

audiofx · 24th June 2006

I'm starting to put my studio back together and need a recommendation on a 8X8 midi interface. My host is Cubase SX3 with a Fireface 800.

The gear I will be hooking up is a Yamaha Motif, JD-990, and MPC2000XL.

I dont need 8X8 at this time, but in the future I see myself getting a Mackie Control etc. and I would like to get a rack mounted unit.

I read that the Edirol UM-880 is a nice piece, but it is discontinued everywhere (and nowhere to be seen on Ebay). I have heard mixed reviews on the M-Audio and MOTU units.

Anyone have any personal experience with the above units or any other brands I may not know about? I'd like to get one of these off Ebay. I can't believe how expensive they are compared to the 4 port units.

Dynamic · 24th June 2006

Check out the Motu Midi Express XT. It connects to your PC/MAC via USB. Also acts as a Midi patchbay. I haven't expressed any latency issues with mine. I bought a M-Audio Midisport 1st but had to return it because it's software kept crashing on my MAC.

brian_delizza · 24th June 2006

I have a MOTU midi interface and it works great!

Rotterdam · 25th June 2006

i got the midiman midisport 8x8. never had no problems with it.

audiofx · 30th June 2006

Thanks for the replies.

I went with the Motu Express XT. I called a few stores and this is what they recommended.

Got it for a little over $300. Although I hate paying that much for something that doesn't make any sounds!

24th June 2006	#1
audiofx Gear interested Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10 Thread Starter	8X8 midi interface suggestion I'm starting to put my studio back together and need a recommendation on a 8X8 midi interface. My host is Cubase SX3 with a Fireface 800. The gear I will be hooking up is a Yamaha Motif, JD-990, and MPC2000XL. I dont need 8X8 at this time, but in the future I see myself getting a Mackie Control etc. and I would like to get a rack mounted unit. I read that the Edirol UM-880 is a nice piece, but it is discontinued everywhere (and nowhere to be seen on Ebay). I have heard mixed reviews on the M-Audio and MOTU units. Anyone have any personal experience with the above units or any other brands I may not know about? I'd like to get one of these off Ebay. I can't believe how expensive they are compared to the 4 port units.

25th June 2006	#4
Rotterdam Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 180	midiman i got the midiman midisport 8x8. never had no problems with it.

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24th June 2006	#2
Dynamic Gear Head Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 45	Check out the Motu Midi Express XT. It connects to your PC/MAC via USB. Also acts as a Midi patchbay. I haven't expressed any latency issues with mine. I bought a M-Audio Midisport 1st but had to return it because it's software kept crashing on my MAC.

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brian_delizza Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,405	I have a MOTU midi interface and it works great!

30th June 2006	#5
audiofx Gear interested Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10 Thread Starter	Thanks for the replies. I went with the Motu Express XT. I called a few stores and this is what they recommended. Got it for a little over $300. Although I hate paying that much for something that doesn't make any sounds!