[wplug] Laptop MIDI

[Drew from Zhrodague]

> Hi all,
>
> Any suggestions for MIDI on a Linux laptop?
> I have 2 USB ports, a parallel and serial port.
> I also have 2 Cardbus/PCMCIA slots.
>
> I have been working on getting the snd-serial-u16550 serial port MIDI module
> loaded with NO success.
> Has anyone successfully used this?
> I have a Korg 05/RW and Alesis QS6.1 that have the pc serial port and I have
> the proper cable.
>
> Can you suggest any PCMCIA or USB adapters for MIDI that you have had working
> under Linux?
>
> I really don't want to have to use Windows to do this but I do know it works
> as I have used it in the past with the serial port setup.

 	After I stopped using old Macs for sequencing, I started using a 
PC joystick cable. I've never actually done much with is, as I usually 
want like 4 complete MIDI busses -- or at least one per instrument. This 
makes bulk-dumps, and pitch-wheel easier.

 	I just picked up two emusic MIDI interfaces, the Guitar Center in 
(unholy) Monroeville has them for $29 -- which is a steal, if they 
actually work. I haven't tested mine out yet, but I will in a day or two, 
and can post my findings.

 	There are several packages for sequencing with Linux, though I 
haven't tried any of them yet. Anyone else?


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