Benefits of USB via MIDI connection + minimal setup reqs

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Benefits of USB via MIDI connection + minimal setup reqs

Postby logicred » Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:40 pm

Hi all, I have an ASIO compatible soundcard, but with no MIDI inputs. Basically, I could buy an Alesis trigger @ £60 (s/h) and a M-Audio card at @ £45 (s/h) or use the megadrum setup and keep my existing ASIO card (SB Audigy 2ZS)

1. I see I can leave the MIDI connectors off alltogether. Are there any benefits/disadvantages using USB to speak to the software instead of via a MIDI cable?

2. Whats the purpose of the 'MIDI in' available on the unit?

3. If I am connecting via a PC and using the software to control the unit, I assume that I don't need the LCD either. Are there any benefits of using an LCD too? If I don't use an LCD, do I need any switches too?

Basically, I want the minimal amount of setup possible to keep things simple.

Thanks
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Re: Benefits of USB via MIDI connection + minimal setup reqs

Postby dmitri » Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:59 pm

logicred wrote:1. I see I can leave the MIDI connectors off alltogether. Are there any benefits/disadvantages using USB to speak to the software instead of via a MIDI cable?

I don't see any clear advantage/disadvantage for either.

2. Whats the purpose of the 'MIDI in' available on the unit?

For two way communication over standard MIDI, e.g. MegaDrum manager or firmware upgrade.
MegaDrum chaining.

3. If I am connecting via a PC and using the software to control the unit, I assume that I don't need the LCD either. Are there any benefits of using an LCD too? If I don't use an LCD, do I need any switches too?

Buttons are required for doing firmware upgrades. LCD, rotary encoders are optional.
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