midi power a midi merger?

hi,

i need to know if the mpc 1000 is able to send power to a midi merger (in stand alone mode)

A: MIDI Solutions products are powered from the device connected to their MIDI input, so even if you don't need to send MIDI messages into them they must still be connected to a MIDI output or Thru to receive power. Most MIDI Solutions products have an echo parameter, so if you don't want the MIDI messages received by the product to be passed through it the echo parameter can be programmed to OFF - in this case the MIDI cable could be thought of as simply a substitute for a wall adapter.

thanks for the help

No, MPC's USB is a passive slave

I've got one of those midi merge units.
I'll try test it out and let you know.

joeybells wrote:No, MPC's USB is a passive slave

i'm not speaking about usb but about midi...

I've got one of those midi merge units.
I'll try test it out and let you know.

ok i'll wait for your answer

Yep the midi merge unit works fine from the MPC.
The unit i have is a phillip rees little 2M.
http://www.philrees.co.uk/products/mergebox.htm

All machines that have midi out also has a 5 volt output. it's a standart.

from what i 've read, it doesn't seem to...


thanks for the replies...
i'll check the rees box but it will be expensive from france...
and can't find any second hand...

It will work. As mentioned before, MIDI has a 5v output as standard. So as long as there is nothing wrong with your MPC it will work.

Just make sure you keep cable lengths down to a minimum, and never over 30 feet or so.

ok thanks, i'll buy a midi solution merger box soon...

it works great

Good for you!!!

Good for you!!!