Midi Merger 2 to 1 DIY Y cable ?

[morax]

Hi everbody

I wanted to connect 2 midi outputs to 1 midi input, notice that I'm NOT using both inputs at the same time.
I know that a simple Y cable may cause problems when 2 midi messages are transmitted at the same time. Moreover, it can cause problems when messages from one midi input transmitted to the other.
I wanted to ask what will happen if I use diodes at both inputs so that current from one input won't get into the other ..

Will it work ?

Thanks
Michael

[cyberheater]

Probably not. A lot of midi keyboards etc... send continous midi messages even if you're not touching the keys.

You could build a simple 2 in 1 out midi switch box.

[morax]

Hi everbody

I wanted to connect 2 midi outputs to 1 midi input, notice that I'm NOT using both inputs at the same time.
I know that a simple Y cable may cause problems when 2 midi messages are transmitted at the same time. Moreover, it can cause problems when messages from one midi input transmitted to the other.
I wanted to ask what will happen if I use diodes at both inputs so that current from one input won't get into the other ..

Will it work ?

Thanks
Michael

Sorry guys I donno what I was drinking before i posted this ...
lemme rephrase it ..


I wanted to connect 2 midi outputs to 1 midi input (2 to 1 merger), notice that I'm NOT using both outputs at the same time.
I know that a simple Y cable may cause problems when 2 midi messages are transmitted at the same time. Moreover, problems to the equipment can occur when messages from one midi output transmitted to the other output.
I wanted to ask what will happen if I use diodes at both outputs so that current from one output won't get into the other ..



cyberheater, I checked the sent messaged with midiox, there are no continues messages coming from those two specific devices ..

the simple switch is a good idea, i'll go for it if i won't get any other replies, thanks

[auricle]

*edit* just carefully read what you wrote and realised what I wrote was not relevant. You could get a simple MIDI switcher.

[WOK]

I won't do this, just because of the trouble with wrong messages IF you might touch keys or knobs on both keyboards.
Better build a small box with a simple 2pole-switch.

[thecontrolcentre]

Would a midi-thru box not do the job? Something like the W5 by Phil Rees ...
http://www.philrees.co.uk/products/thruunit.htm

Midisolutions will make you something to order ...
http://www.midisolutions.com/prodcst.htm

[WOK]

Would a midi-thru box not do the job? Something like the W5 by Phil Rees ...
http://www.philrees.co.uk/products/thruunit.htm
Midisolutions will make you something to order ...
http://www.midisolutions.com/prodcst.htm

It would be the merger, but it costs 79$
http://www.midisolutions.com/prodmrg.htm

A manual switch with a small box, cables and plugs could be done for 10$

[morax]

Thanks alot guys !

I think the switch from the picture WOK posted will do the trick

[cyberheater]

I won't do this, just because of the trouble with wrong messages IF you might touch keys or knobs on both keyboards.
Better build a small box with a simple 2pole-switch.

Nice piccie