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There was a [lengthy] [http://http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=20618 MIDI Merge thread] on this subject on the FAS forum, so thought it should be added to the wiki for preservation sake, as I'm sure here are MANY folks who would like to get this working. This page explains what to do to get AxeEdit and the MFC-101 working with the Axe at the SAME TIME. | There was a [lengthy] [http://http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=20618 MIDI Merge thread] on this subject on the FAS forum, so thought it should be added to the wiki for preservation sake, as I'm sure here are MANY folks who would like to get this working. This page explains what to do to get AxeEdit and the MFC-101 working with the Axe at the SAME TIME. | ||
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| + | ==BASICS== | ||
*To get started will need the following equipment: | *To get started will need the following equipment: | ||
| − | **midi merge box [eg: [http://http://www.midisolutions.com/prodmrg.htm Midi Solutions Midi Merge] | + | **midi merge box [eg: [http://http://www.midisolutions.com/prodmrg.htm Midi Solutions Midi Merge]] |
| − | **midi interface to PC [eg: [http://http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MIDISPORT2x2AnniversaryEdition.html M-Audio Anniv 2x2] | + | **midi interface to PC [eg: [http://http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MIDISPORT2x2AnniversaryEdition.html M-Audio Anniv 2x2]] |
**3 or 4 5-pin midi cables [eg: any standard 5-pin midi cable] | **3 or 4 5-pin midi cables [eg: any standard 5-pin midi cable] | ||
**7-pin to 5-pin midi cable [OPTIONAL] | **7-pin to 5-pin midi cable [OPTIONAL] | ||
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| − | The following TWO pictures show different ways to achieve the same objective. | + | ==THE BIG Picture== |
| + | The following TWO pictures show different ways to achieve the same objective. BOTH use the "modified" midi-merger box - which is explained below. The first approach uses standard 5-pin midi cables whereas the second uses a 7-pin to 5-pin cable that supplies power to the MFC. | ||
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| + | ===The First Method=== | ||
| + | The first picture is how mine is setup using standard 5-pin midi cables. | ||
[[File:Midi-merge.jpg]] | [[File:Midi-merge.jpg]] | ||
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| + | ===The Second Method=== | ||
| + | The second pic (Matman's method) uses a 7-pin to 5-pin midi cable modified to connect the power to the MFC-101. | ||
[[File:Midi-merge-box-2-1-.gif]] | [[File:Midi-merge-box-2-1-.gif]] | ||
| + | # ''Credit to Matman for above pic'' | ||
| + | ===Modified MIDI-MERGE Box=== | ||
| + | You will need to connect midi ports 1&3 on either the IN1 in IN2 sockets (your choice) to the 1&3 pins on the OUT port. | ||
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| + | "The merger-box has four screws under the "MIDI Solution" Sticker - so don't break your box to get through to the PCB, just pull of the sticker and unscrew the top. Then lift the PCB out of the box - it's not glued or screwed - and solder cables from the IN port (I chose IN2 because phantom power comes from my MOTU) of your choice to the OUT port (Pin 1&3) on the downside of the PCB. Pin 1&3 are the outside pins of the socket.They aren't connected to anything." | ||
| + | # ''Credit to Michael for the pics below and description inside quotes above'' | ||
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| + | [[File:MS-1.jpg]] | ||
| + | [[File:MS-2.jpg]] | ||
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| + | This process should work for most "like" products, assuming you chose not to use the Midi Solutions merge box. | ||
Revision as of 01:38, 7 November 2010
Contents
Getting the MFC-101 and AxeEdit working together
There was a [lengthy] MIDI Merge thread on this subject on the FAS forum, so thought it should be added to the wiki for preservation sake, as I'm sure here are MANY folks who would like to get this working. This page explains what to do to get AxeEdit and the MFC-101 working with the Axe at the SAME TIME.
BASICS
- To get started will need the following equipment:
- midi merge box [eg: Midi Solutions Midi Merge]
- midi interface to PC [eg: M-Audio Anniv 2x2]
- 3 or 4 5-pin midi cables [eg: any standard 5-pin midi cable]
- 7-pin to 5-pin midi cable [OPTIONAL]
THE BIG Picture
The following TWO pictures show different ways to achieve the same objective. BOTH use the "modified" midi-merger box - which is explained below. The first approach uses standard 5-pin midi cables whereas the second uses a 7-pin to 5-pin cable that supplies power to the MFC.
The First Method
The first picture is how mine is setup using standard 5-pin midi cables.
The Second Method
The second pic (Matman's method) uses a 7-pin to 5-pin midi cable modified to connect the power to the MFC-101.
- Credit to Matman for above pic
Modified MIDI-MERGE Box
You will need to connect midi ports 1&3 on either the IN1 in IN2 sockets (your choice) to the 1&3 pins on the OUT port.
"The merger-box has four screws under the "MIDI Solution" Sticker - so don't break your box to get through to the PCB, just pull of the sticker and unscrew the top. Then lift the PCB out of the box - it's not glued or screwed - and solder cables from the IN port (I chose IN2 because phantom power comes from my MOTU) of your choice to the OUT port (Pin 1&3) on the downside of the PCB. Pin 1&3 are the outside pins of the socket.They aren't connected to anything."
- Credit to Michael for the pics below and description inside quotes above
This process should work for most "like" products, assuming you chose not to use the Midi Solutions merge box.
