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Original Message 1/9 12-Aug-01 @ 12:28 AM - Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

josephwatkins99

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Hi, I've just bought a Hoontech DSP24 value with MIDI bracket, and I can't get it to receive MIDI from my Evolution MK125 keyboard. The MK125 came with a cable for connecting to a joystick port (this worked on my previous SB Live), so I bought a 5 pin din cable for connecting to the Hoontech. I select the DSP24 midi port for input, but no joy (tried in Cubase, and Dance Station, which comes with the MK125).
Any ideas ?

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Message 2/9 12-Aug-01 @ 05:23 PM - RE: Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

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have you setup the applet which comes with Hoontech?... it is where you route the midi from the bracket to the card (well it is on other hoontech cards I don't use your model but it might be the issue)

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Message 3/9 12-Aug-01 @ 05:33 PM - RE: Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

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oh, but it might be the DIN cable isnt the right wiring - you realluy need a proper midi cable connector from the remote out socket Perhaps they make one?... if not you need to wire it yourself with a pull-apart DIN type socket uyou can wire yourself.

The outside pins dont get used, center pin is earth, 2 & 4 are the signal wires - see the picture -

perhaps the best bet is to buy a decent open-able' robust DIN plug from your accessory chop then cut off the joystick connector from the The MK125 cable and wire it to the Plug permenently!

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Message 4/9 12-Aug-01 @ 05:34 PM - RE: Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

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sorry - my text says 2 & 4, that is when counting accross from right to left - anyways the diagram shows it.

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Message 5/9 13-Aug-01 @ 10:27 AM - RE: Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

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Mmmm... this could be it. The cable I bought was a 5 way audio one. The keyboard has a power supply through one of its non-midi pins - maybe it's getting confused (I'm assuming it's wired normally for the three midi pins). I'll try the midi three pin only option, and let you know. Thanks a lot.

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Message 6/9 13-Aug-01 @ 06:32 PM - RE: Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

josephwatkins99

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Joy ! I bought a genuine 'midi' cable from Maplins, but still not working. So ripped it apart and found 5 wires connected, not 3. Re-wired with 3 only, and all works fine. So beware of midi cables that are not exactly, and cheapo midi keyboards with midi-joystick adaptors (still, velocity sensitive and only 50 squid from PC-World, I can't complain!)

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Message 7/9 14-Aug-01 @ 03:32 AM - RE: Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

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excellent! - happy bunny then! - so this pcworld retailed keyboard has no power supply? - I assume you have the optional DSP2496 VALUE bracket?

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Message 8/9 14-Aug-01 @ 09:47 AM - RE: Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

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Keyboard can be powered thru midi via joystick port, or 6 aa batteries, or dc. Here's a useful review:
http://www.sospubs.co.uk/sos/jul00/articles/evolution.htm
Card is DSP24 Value + bracket (midi & digital i/o)
Cheers

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Message 9/9 14-Aug-01 @ 08:04 PM - RE: Hoontech DSP24 value midi problem

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oh right the evolution, yes they are ok for what they do.

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