Reddit reviews midiplus (USB MIDI Host)

I believe that the USB host port on the FP10 is for storing recordings and/or MIDI files. It definitely doesn't transmit MIDI.

You can use a intermediary device that provides a USB Host port to connect to the USB device port on the Yamaha --- and a 5 PIN MIDI out to connect to the Reface.

Kenton makes such a device that is known to work well.

https://www.midi-store.com/Kenton-MIDI-USB-Host-MkII-p/sku44975.htm

This one is much less expensive. I don't know as much about it but I've seen it recommended at least a few times.

https://www.amazon.com/Midiplus-USB-MIDI-Host-midiplus/dp/B074NGTGHN

How about $55?

midiplus USB MIDI Host) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NGTGHN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hv6IDbCN5MKVP

I can’t vouch for this but I might try it if I were you. Fairly cheap: https://www.amazon.com/Midiplus-USB-MIDI-Host-midiplus/dp/B074NGTGHN

I owned the Kenton midi host which is about $100 on the used market but it worked well and was simple.

There are a few other options like retrokits makes one I think. Currently I have an iconnectmidi 4 which does the host thing and is great for routing midi to and fro.

If you want direct USB out you can plug a USB to midiost in (not the kind you use to record midi into a pc) like this

You can use a USB MIDI Host such as this or this, both which have USB ports for the P115 and 5-pon MIDI Outs for the MX49.

Your other option is to plug the P115 to a PC/laptop, and have a usb midi interface for your PC, then midi out to the MX49

In a Eurorack system you could use one of these: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/the-harvestman-english-tear

Or you could possibly run USB from the MS-20 Mini to a standalone MIDI host, then run a MIDI cable from the MIDI host's output to MIDI In on the Odyssey: https://www.amazon.com/Midiplus-USB-MIDI-Host-midiplus/dp/B074NGTGHN

Or there are more obscure vintage CV converters but they would be harder to track down. Apparently Korg made such a device over 40 years ago, the MS-02: http://www.cykong.com/Synths/Korg%20MS-02/KorgMS-02.htm

Or if you're good with electronics you could build your own converter. There are schematics out there: http://yusynth.net/images/CS10-EXT.pdf

Or you could use an external MIDI controller keyboard with a MIDI splitter and run 5-pin MIDI to both instruments: https://www.amazon.com/MIDI-Solutions-Quadra-4-Output-Thru/dp/B0002GH8X4

Or you could use an external controller which supports both MIDI and CV. Arturia Keystep should be able to do this.

Any solution is going to require an additional piece of gear. I suggested a computer because it's your simplest solution if you already have one.

I'm not the person you were replying to, but if this is what you're looking for then it's US$65 and was on the first page of my google results for "usb midi host".

I was in a similar situation but was thinking of building a multi-port MIDI router with arduino and ended up finding a 2nd-hand one of these for about $100 which was a godsend compared to the time and effort required to develop even a fairly simple MIDI router.

But if for whatever reason you still want to DIY it with an arduino, why not use an Arduino Due which already has a USB host port built into it so no need to buy a shield. Maybe this thread can get you started...

Alternately you could use an Arduino Mega which has 4x UARTS on it so you can run multiple independent MIDI in/out pairs.

> Midi USB host

like this one : https://www.amazon.com/midiplus-USB-MIDI-Host-Controller/dp/B074NGTGHN

Thanks!

Would something like this do: https://www.amazon.com/midiplus-USB-MIDI-Host-Controller/dp/B074NGTGHN

So, ES-8 MIDI OUT to Volante MIDI IN, Volante MIDI OUT (as THRU) to host MIDI IN, Host USB OUT to Zoom, host MIDI OUT to ES-8 MIDI IN?

Will something like this would work? Kenton one seems very expensive.
midiplus USB MIDI Host https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NGTGHN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sRYDCbD1GKPRE

You would need one of these two devices from Midiplus or Kenton:

https://www.amazon.com/midiplus-USB-MIDI-Host-Controller/dp/B074NGTGHN/

https://www.kentonuk.com/products/items/utilities/usb-host.shtml

Some examples of such a setup here (in German, so pick 'yes' to google translate):

http://www.mariemusic.de/usb---microkey---midi.html

It's not a perfect solution; these midi hosts are kinda pricey and add some extra bulk to your setup. But, if you're dead-set on using a certain USB-only controller with DIN-only hardware, it's possible to do.

Personally, I don't like the Keystep because I prefer a full 3 octaves minimum, but there aren't many choices for compact 3+ octave controllers. I like the form factor of the Korg Microkey series, but they don't play well with midi host devices. At a certain point, it makes sense to look for a garage sale deal on a used Microkorg, Mininova, or JD-XI purely to use as a controller.

Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/midiplus-USB-MIDI-Host-Controller/dp/B074NGTGHN/