MIDI: USB vs Standard 5-pin DIN, and how to convert USB-MIDI to 5-pin DIN MIDI

MIDI: USB vs Standard 5-pin DIN, and how to convert USB to 5-pin DIN MIDI Standard.

[johnathanelkins]

I've been trying to figure out the problem of not having a 5 pin MIDI in and out, for weeks now, thank you for providing me with the solution! It saved me so much money I was about to spend on a synthesizer! Great video! The guys at guitar center need to watch this haha

[peteredwardsnewagecomposer]

I've been playing keyboards for over 40 years ... and I just wanna say YOUR THE MAN!! Whenever I have a unique problem (like this) you seem to have a good solution. Thanks for all the time you spend helping other pro-keyboardists like myself.

[rogergrainger]

That's great, Chuck; thanks so much for putting that out there - I have been using MIDI DIN connectors for years and just bought a Native Instruments controller keyboard which has a MIDI over USB type B and no 5-pin DIN. Now I can use it with my older MIDI modules. Cheers!

[drummerhire]

Manufacturers need to keep the 5 pin sockets. I finally got back into synths and it is like searching for the holy grail trying to find a midi keyboard with the 5 pin sockets without emptying the bank account. I'm an analog avoid computers as much as I can.

[yasarokten]

Hi Chuck,
Thank you very much for these wonderful expressions and advice. You have given the answers that I have been looking for for months. You are super.

[CaidicusProductions]

Thanks Pianoman, this answered a question that was SO hard to emphasize or put into words properly. This is exactly what I need. :D Thanks again.

[carlossaraiva]

Great video. I have a Casio CT-700, not pro of course. It has MIDI in and out. After your video now I know that Kentom will help me to record my classes on my computer. Thank you a lot PianoManChuck. Thums UP.

[oskrg]

DUDE THANKS, my old man found a JV1080 synth mod and a korg microkey months ago and I haven’t been able to use them together until now :3

[jgurtz]

Thanks for this Chuck. Next step for that keytar is try something like the midibeam from panda midi; then there's no cord to worry about and it'll go longer than 50' as well for the larger gigs!

[andrewpiepho]

Is there noticeable latency when using a midi usb host like this?

[filramil]

after watching many videos trying to figure this out this is the first that makes a modicum of sense. I had a old Yamaha PSR keyboard that used as both a controller and the internal with the the old 5 pin connections. After 20 years I finally upgraded to a new one not realizing it doesn’t have the 5 pin, only the USB. I hate it! I can’t connect it to any device that has the 5 pin. I’m considering getting this box but I’m frustrated to no end that they are selling all the keyboards without the 5 pin. I’m still banging my head against the wall with this. crazy world.

[victorhoyos]

Thank you very much for the contribution, that video really briefly explains the function of the adapter, and if you are right, this adapter is an easy and correct way to link one or more keyboards only if they have a USB port.

[brainexhaust]

Thanks Chuck! I've been looking for such an adapter and had basically given up. This is just what I needed.

[TorBruheim]

Thank you. You have been the internet piano wikipedia for many of us :)

[MadACeTeeMack]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Finally a video that explains this issue with a great solution. ❤❤❤

[robertjuh]

This was exactly what I needed, thanks!

I'm planning to hook my circuit tracks to my Yamaha keyboard so I can program piano sequences from my circuit tracks sequencer

[buckflowens]

Thanks for posting! I have a Casio arranger that only has USB out and I haven't found any way to hook it up to my other synths/midi gear....until now! I am definitely going to purchase this little box now. Much appreciated.

[courag]

You gave such a marvelous explanation. And has made so much sense. Yes, the MIDI 5-Pin DIN do not wear out. I have a Kawai Digital Piano which is 25 years old and its MIDI is still going strong. My friends back then thought I was a real nerd. (I guess they still do).

But I'm a nice Nerd. But you speak Geek even better than I do.

However Yamaha has released Bluetooth MIDI adapters for both USB out keyboards and MIDI standard in/out cables, which send your MIDI signals to iPad without the wires. For those recording MIDI into and iPad it means that you can keep your iPad charged. The products are MD-BT01 (MIDI) or UD-BT01 (USB). The devices are sold separately for about $50.00 each. They support Yamaha products but you may want to check the supported products page at Yamaha.com. If it is a non Roland keyboard, you might want to keep your receipt. It is supposed to work well with the iOS, but haven't done my research on it yet on my Mac Pro. Haven't ordered it yet. Still thinking if it is indispensable to me yet.

[edrock]

Excellent video! Thank you, for this information.

[charleslane]

Very helpful video, I learned a lot about midi just from this one video.