What is the MIDI OUT for?

[Alexrkstr]

Is there any use for returning a signal to the MIDI device? The only things I use MIDI for are:
1) Reason 4 synths
2) ProTools VI's

 

[Zeppe]

If you have midi recorded you can play it back through your keyboard or module. I like to record a pattern and then get the sound correct on the keyboard. I guess I should say that this doesn't work with devices that are just MIDI controllers.

 

[Alexrkstr]

If you have midi recorded you can play it back through your keyboard or module. I like to record a pattern and then get the sound correct on the keyboard. I guess I should say that this doesn't work with devices that are just MIDI controllers.

AH! That makes a lot of sense... so say I am using a Yamaha Motif ES6, and I like the piano, I would record the MIDI, then send it back to the ES6 and route the audio to ProTools... ? Man, I had never thought about that ...

 

[dintymoore]

You can use the MIDI out to control anything that has a MIDI jack. As well as synths and drum machines, you could also use it to control a mixer or effects unit that has MIDI capability.

At one point around 1990 or so, and I never saw one in real life, Roland had a MIDI controlled 6 outlet ac strip if you can believe that. I guess you could use it on stage and have stuff like a popcorn machine start at measure 142 or whatever else you could think of.

 

[Alexrkstr]

You can use the MIDI out to control anything that has a MIDI jack. As well as synths and drum machines, you could also use it to control a mixer or effects unit that has MIDI capability.

At one point around 1990 or so, and I never saw one in real life, Roland had a MIDI controlled 6 outlet ac strip if you can believe that. I guess you could use it on stage and have stuff like a popcorn machine start at measure 142 or whatever else you could think of.

That's pretty cool, now all I need is to figure out how this works... ProTools LE and Yamaha ES6... oh boy..

 

[Zeppe]

You got it man, have fun.