If your computer is set up for USB, that's great. I have some midi patch bays, but...what I am using at this point is a USB Midisport 2X2 by midiman, allowing midi communication to the computer by two midi controllers...in my case a Triton and G-1000 Arranger/Workstation...no worrying about IRQ's...just truly plug and play...and the results with this lil unit and Logic are simply great. If I want to use additional controllers or other midi devices, I could daisy chain some Midisports, buy a larger midi interface...or if I wasn't interested in more controllers, just operate other midi keyboards/effects/modules by patching "thrus" together. The response by Logic to these new lil USB units is very, very quick. Mike http://lifechangersmusic.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Chaz <chazperx@...> To: <logic-users@onelist.com> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 1999 2:31 PM Subject: [LUG] USB and Midi > From: Chaz <chazperx@...> > > I have been out of touch for a while, and someone told me the following: > > In the "old" days, to get your computer to play MIDI, you needed a MIDI > CARD connected to your computer, and this card connected to the round > mide plug and went into your synthesizer, drum machine etc.... > > NOW.....I understand all you need is a USB port, and you can go directly > from your USB port to your MIDI device. Is this true? Is it this easy > now? > > Thanks > > Chaz