If I have a MIDI Controller, and a lot of different kinds of sound modules, is there a way where I can play with all the different modules without having to unhook the midi cables and plugging them back in?
If I have a MIDI Controller, and a lot of different kinds of sound modules, is there a way where I can play with all the different modules without having to unhook the midi cables and plugging them back in?
Yes. With a MIDI patchbay you can easily control a lot of tone modules, computers, controllers, effects proccessors, or any device that uses MIDI. Good ones usually have 8 IN and 8 OUT or THRU. M-Audio makes a good one for $300, the MIDISport 8X8. I bought a used 8-channel Yamaha MJC8 for $60 on Ebay and it works great. The Digital Music MX-8 is a good used one too.
The M-Audio MIDISport 8X8 is the only new one I know of. Anyway, once you use a MIDI patchbay, you will never want to go back to constantly plugging and unplugging MIDI cables. Especially if you enjoy layering sounds from different synths- it's a breeze with a MIDI patchbay.