Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Mose <mose@o...> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hello again;
> 
> Here's my second question:
> 
> Is anyone using the 8 Pin Mini-DIN to D-Sub 9 (serial port) hookup 
with 
> their DTX?
> I'm having trouble finding the cable locally, and will probably 
just order 
> one off the internet.
> How does it work out compared to the USB to MIDI hookup?
> 
> What is a good USB to MIDI cable to use. I read where the Yamaha 
one sucks, 
> so I'm looking for something else.
> Any recommendations?

Hi Mose,

Most people use the MIDI option, whether via a USB connection of some 
kind or a MIDI cable to their soundcard (often with a MIDI adapter if 
to a Soundblaster type with a joystick connection). As you say, the 
TO Host cable can be hard to find, and it doesn't offer any 
advantage. I don't recall that the Yamaha MIDI cable/conduit 
offerings have any special problems, but you might run a search of 
our archives on a particular product to check.

Ed

>  and it doesn't offer any 
> advantage. 

Only if you don't have a MIDI!  I bought one for my laptop.  It is a
null modem cable.  I bought it from Lindy, online, part number 30249.

Keith.