serial port vs usb port for midi timing..

[0=0]

..is there a big difference?

j

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[manning1]

ah hah !!
youve been reading up on midi havent you ??
best bet is to try various ports.
lots of info on google.
some people still swear by not useing usb ports.

[NAS]

Not using USB is a myth from days or yore

NAS

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i did a test today..seemed fine quick note runs..even managed to make something funky during the test.

the only things is that if i'm doing a mouse operation while connected to the same usb port it slows the midi latency down.

however i do find that quick cc fader/knob msgs lag a bit with usb midi port. it might be my controller..i'm gonna investigate more thoroughly.

j

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[nickm]

Originally Posted by 0=0

the only things is that if i'm doing a mouse operation while connected to the same usb port it slows the midi latency down.

USB hubs were invented by the DAW Anti-Christ, avoid at all times -- not sure if that's how I'm reading your quote above... Give the mouse its own USB port directly off the PC. You might also consider getting a USB -> PS/2 adapter and running your mouse off of the PS/2 mouse port (if it has one), that'll keep the mouse off the USB bus.

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Originally Posted by nickm

USB hubs were invented by the DAW Anti-Christ, avoid at all times -- not sure if that's how I'm reading your quote above... Give the mouse its own USB port directly off the PC. You might also consider getting a USB -> PS/2 adapter and running your mouse off of the PS/2 mouse port (if it has one), that'll keep the mouse off the USB bus.

it's not in a hub..it's in the same port on the pc..but sharing the same bus.

but yes..i'm not a fan of usb hubs...

strange fact...the m-audio trigger finger doesn't work with new macs and some pc laptops unless it's connected to a usb hub...instead of directly into the computer. very weird.

m-audio has really good customer support. i just wish they made their stuff out of more durable materials.

j

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