Reddit reviews midiplus Tbox2X2 USB MIDI Interfaces

I'm pretty sure any USB only MIDI controller will require a USB host of some sort. A computer acts as a USB host which is why you are able to use the USB keyboard with softsynths. I'm not familiar with any desktop synths that act as a USB host.

Pretty sure your three options will be (1) get a USB host like one of these or (2) get a keyboard with MIDI out like one of these or (3) plug both the KARP and keyboard into your computer at the same time.

EDIT: Note - if you go the USB host route make sure it's powered. I have one of these MIDI interfaces and it would not work in your situation since it gets it's power from USB and your USB keyboard provides no power.

I have 4 dx7s, 3 mk1s and a iifd. you will need to get a usb midi interface or you will have to get a cartridge. the cartridges are pointless and would actually cost more than the interface itself. the reason dx7s have carts/floppies is because tx/rx via computer was not very feasible back in the day (this was 1983) and it was simply easier/cheaper to buy a preloaded cart than the computer, interface, etc. now anyone can buy a cheap usb interface and have access to a million patches freely available on the web. this is the interface i bought and it works perfectly on win10 x64 all plug and play, no drivers required https://www.amazon.com/midiplus-Tbox2X2-USB-MIDI-Interfaces/dp/B00WU6F4M6

then you need to get midiox and get the factory roms/carts on this page
http://bobbyblues.recup.ch/yamaha_dx7/dx7_patches.html

That might be better, I have a USB to MIDI in that price range and it does MIDI and Sysex stuff just fine. I have the first one you listed as well and it's hot garbage.

I just saw this for basically the same price you get two inputs and outputs: http://www.amazon.com/midiplus-Tbox2X2-USB-MIDI-Interfaces/dp/B00WU6F4M6/

You would have to get MIDI cables on top of this, but it's more versatile and probably better quality overall.

While those cables do work they're known to be somewhat troublesome. This thing is pretty cool and built like a tank. Also has 2 midi ins and outs for like $30. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WU6F4M6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483288295&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=midi+box&dpPl=1&dpID=41dnr3%2BfGdL&ref=plSrch

Edit: or this which has 4ins and outs for 50.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VHL5HOA/ref=psd_mlt_nbc_B00WU6F4M6_b

That interface has lots of extra stuff, but not the required DIN ports.

You need a simple MIDI to USB interface adapter, like this (cheaper) or this (cumbersome, but much more reliable).

Get a Tbox( I have this one https://www.amazon.com/midiplus-Tbox2X2-USB-MIDI-Interfaces/dp/B00WU6F4M6)

connect it to the PC via USB, connect your keyboard to the PC and your daw, send midi data from DAW to Tbox and connect that data to your synth via regular midi cable. Plug synth output into interface, voila!

I have the 2i2 and I'm using a midi plus Tbox 2x2 Midi interface. It's about $30 on amazon currently, but you might be able to find something similar local or online. Plus two midi cables and you're set.

Folllowup question. Is there anything in particular I need to hook those pedals up to my tablet other than a midi to usb connector? I know the CBA pedals require a special midi connector, but do I need to run all of them through a midi interface, something like this?

I bought a cheap USB MIDI adapter meant for PC's, but it works with my iPad for connecting to my Volcas.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WU6F4M6/

If you’re set on a keyboard that only has midi out, you could just get a usb midi interface.

I have a few options and all affordable... which would you suggest?
Roland UM-One

https://www.amazon.ca/MIDI-4x4-USB-interface/dp/B00VHL5HOA/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=usb+midi+interface&qid=1551027089&s=gateway&sr=8-9

https://www.amazon.ca/midiplus-Tbox2X2-USB-MIDI-Interfaces/dp/B00WU6F4M6/ref=pd_sbs_267_1/141-9437676-7604764?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00WU6F4M6&pd_rd_r=76db1bf3-3854-11e9-9e49-b9c377d1057c&pd_rd_w=YCPMw&pd_rd_wg=xTa80&pf_rd_p=5dcda75b-8643-4da3-9bb1-5c0233790500&pf_rd_r=X7MYJ6WMEJKDPWTFPDWK&psc=1&refRID=X7MYJ6WMEJKDPWTFPDWK

Don't know much about that cable, but you can get a cheap USB midi interface and set Live to send signal to the MPC via that (I use this: https://www.amazon.com/midiplus-Tbox2X2-USB-MIDI-Interfaces/dp/B00WU6F4M6). then just track your MPC back into live. The easiest way would be to then use an "external instrument" object form the instruments menu which will send midi and recieve audio from the same track within Live (once your midi out and Audio In settings are in place). If you know your way around Ableton, midi, and your audio interface it's not really that hard to do what you want. the hard part is just getting up to speed on that stuff.

Don't fool around with any of those cheap Midi to usb cables get this midi usb interface

It is a solid unit and just works. also for under 30 bucks you really can't go wrong.

No, you would need to connect your volca keys' 5 pin DIN MIDI in port to a 5 pin DIN MIDI out port on the computer. If your computer doesn't already have MIDI outputs on an audio interface, you could use something like this . Or you might want to invest in a USB audio interface with MIDI ports since you'll want one eventually anyway.

Then you would need to connect a USB type B cable (it's not a printer cable, at least not what most people think of when you say "printer cable," and calling it one is only going to cause confusion) from your MIDI controller to a USB port on the computer.

Then you would need to run MIDI software on the computer (LMMS is free if you don't already have a DAW that can do this, or you could probably use MIDI-OX if you don't want to run a full DAW) to route the MIDI from the USB MIDI input (your controller) to the DIN MIDI output.

I'm sure it feel like people are giving you a hard time over the terminology but it's important to call things by their proper names, especially in this case where you're using really ambiguous language that makes it sound like you want something very different from what you actually need.

If that's the case, spend the money and just get 1x USB -> MIDI interface that has female plugs on it. Plug the Male goes right into it. Don't know specifics on this product, it was the first Google hit.