![]() Have used the older models, serving the basic purpose of a through box via presets. MOTU seems to have issues keeping up with OS changes, so while current models may have computer connectivity, I don't know if that will remain true, so potentially becomes fairly limited. Big caveat being that they don't necessarily interface with your DAW. Almost no way to tell from the outside whether they contain the upgraded chips and will connect to anything beyond a 90's generation computer, so I've simply assumed they don't, and use a seperate midi-usb cable if I ever need that. Their main selling point is that almost all features are available from the front panel controls and even though there's a bit of menu diving its all logical. Can do all the complex merging and filtering you need, but also easy to set up as a basic box. 2 minute CR2023 battery change, no fancy power adaptors, can store 8 user routings. ![]() While you may start out not wanting to do complex routings, its nice to have something that provides options for workarounds when you have some stubborn gear added to the mix. (Random recent example is the JDXI that uses up 4 unchangeable midi channel assignments) Similarly when you start to clean up your midi transmission you start to get better results e.g cleaning out all those random NRPNs or aftertouch messages that float around tightens things up considerably. I'm using two Alyseum AL-88c Copperlan MIDI interfaces. You configure the AL-88c's in copperlan manager on your computer (which also gives you VMIDI ports you can route to Physical MIDI ports. Once configured the Settings can be stored into the AL-88c's for offline use (Only one setting stored at a atime offline) You can store snapshots in copperlan manager as well. ![]() Any input can be routed to any number outputs, any number of outputs can be merged to inputs. Routing can be done as "Virtual cable", just like plugging in a cable, or you can route by channel to any channel. you can route clock data separate in this mode as well, so you can have some devices slaved to sequencer A, and others slave to sequencer B. Supposedly works perfectly with sysex unlike some older routers, I haven't tested that thoroughly but I"ve made a few dumps from various gear. And they make some copperlan to CV/Gate converters too if you've got modular. ![]() It has all worked flawlessly for me I guess it's been 6 or 7 months since I bought the first one. ![]()
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