Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

I have seen the issue of >>some<< low-cost usb-midi interface cables having problems with sysex in a couple of other forums.  It is possible that the issue relates to (1) drivers, (2) running status, (3) both, and (4) other issues.

A week or so ago I stumbled onto something called MidiTest.  See http://miditest.earthvegaconnection.com/ . In particular, look at the Direct Music and MIDI entry and the September 25, 2005 entry. I am not sure if that's what's going on with the drivers for the inexpensive usb-midi interface cables with the sysex issues, but maybe its related.

PLEASE NOTE: I am passing this on for the benefit of people who genuinely understand this technical stuff. I do not pretend to understand all of it.

Steve


--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "twobeelandscape" <bill@...> wrote:
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> I recently bought a no-name USB-MIDI for a few pounds, for use with an iPad.  Tested it with MIDI data in and out, monitoring the codes received by the iPad and sent by it to a PC. Any sysex messages, either way, were converted into a bizarre set of note/controller info that was nowhere near the original sysex message. 
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> Lesson learned - always try to use decent MIDI interfaces!
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> Bill
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> --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "cain.project" <cain.project@> wrote:
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> > Hej Bill, 
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> > I recently acquired a no-name usb midi interface to which I connected one half of the gear including the VZ. I will crawl under the desc to try out my primary interface ( a sonic core ) later and hope it will do the trick.
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> > thanks,
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> > Pete
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