Seek Laptop Computer With MIDI-Out Port
By John Lanphere
Albert de Boer recently wrote that he was unable to find any Laptop
computers with integral MIDI interfaces. I do not think that any
currently manufactured laptops have this feature. Years ago Yamaha
did make such a portable computer, but it was not on the market very
long and was quite expensive.
I have seen adapter cables that allow MIDI In and Out cables to be
attached to the JOYSTICK Port. These are simple and use special drivers.
I do not know if these are available to work with Windows 95 or 98.
I have had very good success in using external adapter boxes connected
to the computer's USB (Universal Serial Bus) port when playing BAR/ANN
(to MIDI output) files with WindPlay. The one I am familiar with is the
USP MIDISPORT 2X2 from Midiman. It has 2 IN and 2 OUT MIDI Ports. Find
them at http://www.midiman.net/ and email to info@midiman.net. From
Guitar Center I have seen them as low as US$70. The normal price is
about US$100.
EDIROL (Roland) also offers several MIDI interfaces for USB connection.
Find them at http://www.edirol.com/
They are a little more expensive, but very good.
I hope this guides you in the right direction
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