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MIDI CONNECTIONS FOR LAPTOP
May 28, 1999 (David W. Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061-0368, fbns@wayoflife.org) - Recently we needed to hook up a MIDI keyboard to a Pentium laptop that does not have a built-in 15-pin MIDI port. The following are the three best options we found, and I want to publish this for those who might have the same need. (I want to thank those who took the time to help us in this matter.) MIDI Traveler. This is a PCMCIA card which works with Type I, II or III PC Card slots. The 15-pin MIDI cord plugs into the card. (Don't buy the Game Traveler; it does not support MIDI in/out.) Primary Simulation, 2963 Mozart Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20904. 301-572-2168 (voice), psi@psism.com (e-mail), http://www.psism.com (web site). MIDIMan Portman. This is a device that connects to the laptop using either the parallel (Portman PC/P) or the serial port (Portman PC/S). Lifetime guarantee. Midiman USA, 45 E. St. Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006. 800-969-6434 (orders), 626-445-2842 (voice), 626-445-7564 (fax), info@midiman.net (e-mail), http://www.midiman.net/ (web site). MIDISport. This device connects to the USB ports which come on newer laptops. "MIDI Thru" pushbutton allows you to play even when your computer is turned off -- without having to disconnect cables. Requires Windows 98. Midiman USA, 45 E. St. Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006. 800-969-6434 (orders), 626-445-2842 (voice), 626-445-7564 (fax), info@midiman.net (e-mail), http://www.midiman.net/ (web site). |
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