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I got a TE EP-133 sampler this week. The only portable MIDI keyboard I have is USB only, meaning there’s no way I can connect it to the sampler without involving a computer, or a standalone connector that’s way more expensive than just buying a different keyboard.

5-pin MIDI always works, and works without anything more complex than a little adapter cable.



I'd hazard a guess that all most users want is to hook a midi device up to the computer. It would cost what, a $3-5 per unit to add usb connectivity?


I'd probably say I'm not alone with using standalone MIDI 99% of the time, both to the computer (my audio interface has MIDI in/out via din) but mostly just between instruments. Nothing in my setup requires a computer and I prefer to keep it that way.


Same. Or at least, I strongly prefer having the option of using it standalone, especially when the devices involved are highly portable.




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