Midi to USB adapter

[roboticmisinfo]

I'd like to make a Midi to USB adapter, but I know nothing about how Midi signals are sent, and how USB works. I've looked around on the web, but I can't seem to find any decent information. Could someone explain in simple terms? Ultimately I'd like to design & make one of my own, but I'm a bit stuck on where to start. Could someone put me in the right direction, and maybe give me some examples?

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[Nigel Goodwin]

I'd like to make a Midi to USB adapter, but I know nothing about how Midi signals are sent, and how USB works. I've looked around on the web, but I can't seem to find any decent information. Could someone explain in simple terms? Ultimately I'd like to design & make one of my own, but I'm a bit stuck on where to start. Could someone put me in the right direction, and maybe give me some examples?

Simple advise - BUY ONE!.

Midi is simple enough, it's just standard RS232, but with optically coupled inputs, and at a fairly fast rate - it's simple to do with a PIC, and there are many examples about.

USB though is VERY different, it's MUCH more complicated, and you would have to write software for both the PC and adaptor - I don't recall seeing a project for one anywhere?, it's not worth it.

 

[Paul Obrien]

I did a google on "midi to usb" and came up with a large of hit and at US$37 it would be a lot less heartache and headaches to buy one.

 

[Dr.EM]

Yep, I have one that cost just £30, I can't seem to find it anymore, but it works extremely fast and is very simple to use. I imagine the Edirol UM2C is similar and is also £30, and has 2 ins and outs should you need them!