KVR Audio

munkee · Post by **munkee** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:06 pm

I'm going to pick up a Midisport 8x8. I notice I can connect to my PC(Win XP Pro)via usb or serial...Is there a preference? Or does it matter?

pHz · Post by **pHz** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:26 pm

dunno TBH ... my MIDIsport 4x4 runs fine on USB with all 4 inputs running though ...

slainte

rob

Goa Head · Post by **Goa Head** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:35 pm

I run mine USB... Have had no problems.

Monkey Mouse · Post by **Monkey Mouse** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:26 am

I have an 8x8 and it works fine on USB - have had it 3 years under Cubase 5.1 and now Sonar 3.1. Serial is only for old macs i believe.... every PC since win 98 SE can run USB.

ew · Post by ew » Sat Sep 04, 2004 2:22 am

USB without a doubt.The serial drivers are flaky to say the least.
A wise purchase!You won't regret it

ew

Mystical_Fantasy · Post by **Mystical_Fantasy** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 2:44 am

Removed!

herr_prof · Post by **herr_prof** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 7:29 pm

Make sure that whatever you get, get the later revs that allow it to be powered via midi. Mine is older so I have another wal wart to contend with

electro · Post by **electro** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 7:31 pm

Doesn't USB use more CPU cycles than serial?

Goa Head · Post by **Goa Head** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 7:42 pm

electro wrote:Doesn't USB use more CPU cycles than serial?

Yes, but M-audio / Midiman have really optimized the midisport series. It's like its not even there.

Mdidsport 8x8...USB or Serial connection?