MIDI hookup

[shem]

I have midi capabilities both from my computer and my keyboards but why in the heck would HP not have a midi input if they have the control panel info. for MIDI??? Am i missing something here? If my computer is ready , but all i have for input is one 1/8 mini male jack what do I do? Thanks

[mutt]

You will either have to go thru your joystick/parallel port (old midi connectors), or thru a midi box into your serial port or usb port (midiman type boxes)

mutt

[shem]

Mutt, thankyou do you think the box to usb is a better way to go for 100$ or is there a cheap cable that goes to parallel port that would be easier?

[duck]

Unless you have a complex setup, the simple joystick port should suffice.
Heres a link. There are other places that might be cheaper also.
http://www.marsmusic.com/store/produ...270&skuid=7120

Heres another Link.
http://www.borg.com/~jglatt/tutr/miditutr.htm
http://www.borg.com/~jglatt/tutr/whatmidi.htm

Duck

[shem]

Duck, thanks , one question... is a game port the same thing as a parrell port?

[AlChuck]

No, it's not...

[shem]

well after a little time surfing i found the answer, the game port is indeed a 15 pin connection but i can also get adapters to go to serial or even usb and parellell ports! I am going to go for the midi y adapter to game port (15pin) thanks