Hello,
How can I connect newer MIDI controllers which only have USB connections to older vintage synth modules which only have 5 pin MIDI connections?
For example I want to use Keith McMillen K-Board (mini USB) to control my old KORG TR-Rack (5 pin MIDI). Do I need some kind of adapter like the iConnectMIDI or is this not even possible? Thanks for any help!
Connecting USB controllers to vintage synth 5 pins
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Re: Connecting USB controllers to vintage synth 5 pins
Assuming that you dont want to use a computer, the solution is a midi usb host like this :


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Re: Connecting USB controllers to vintage synth 5 pins
Amazed that the McMillen MIDI Expander works with all his stuff except the K BoardShadowImage wrote:I want to use Keith McMillen K-Board (mini USB) to control my old KORG TR-Rack (5 pin MIDI)
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Re: Connecting USB controllers to vintage synth 5 pins
Great, that is just what I'm looking for. Shame they are so expensive but if that's what it takes...
I have four MIDI controllers, a Carbon 49, a KM K-Board, a Studiologic SL-990 and a Arturio Minilab; would they all work with this Kenton MIDI USB Host to connect to the TR Rack?
I have four MIDI controllers, a Carbon 49, a KM K-Board, a Studiologic SL-990 and a Arturio Minilab; would they all work with this Kenton MIDI USB Host to connect to the TR Rack?
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Re: Connecting USB controllers to vintage synth 5 pins
They have to be USB class compliant. Read the manuals to see if they are.
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