what midi interface is best for my budget?

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I need a midi interface so I can hook up a midi controller keyboard with my future pc. I have a very tight budget right now ($1500) for all my custom PC parts, audio interfaces, etc.

I have absolutely no experience or knowledge about midi interfaces or controllers, but I want to learn and I want to start somewhere as a beginner.

What midi interface device would you guys recommend I purchase? I am purchasing an M-audio delta 44 soundcard w/breakout box, but it doesn't have midi features. Are there any pci midi soundcards that are like the delta 44 w/breakout box because I don't wanna look behind my pc and plug in my guitar or keyboard lol.

Also how do the usb external midi interfaces sound? Are they efficient with no latency problems?
 
"..how do the usb external midi interfaces sound?"

They don't have a "sound". They transmit 1s and 0s.

Been using a Midiman USB 2x2 for several years now with zeros problems in all my DAWs.
 
TimOBrien said:
"..how do the usb external midi interfaces sound?"

They don't have a "sound". They transmit 1s and 0s.

Been using a Midiman USB 2x2 for several years now with zeros problems in all my DAWs.
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by sound I meant, if there were any latencies, skips, clarity of sound, etc.

do you use any midi controller keyboards? If so, how do they work?
 
Ive used a midi controller keyboard called a M-audio Keystation....

Ive used a midi controller/audio interface called a Tascam US-428 I also have a M-Audio Ozone....

I can use my Triton as a Midi Controller....

I can use my MPC as a Midi Controller....

They all work well and they all use Midi...

Maybe I don't understand your question.
 
bball_1523 said:
Also how do the usb external midi interfaces sound? Are they efficient with no latency problems?
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I use and recommend this. It would be a good match for the delta 44 giving you 4 channels of audio in and out and 16 channels of midi in and out. Use the supplied ASIO drivers and latency will not be a problem - midi and USB go well together.
 
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