MIDI interface and SMPTE synchronizer for Macintosh and IBM PC/compatibles running Windows*. Provides 8 MIDI IN, 9 MIDI OUT, and 128 MIDI channels. Plug-and-play compatible with all Macintosh and Windows software. Sixteen convenient, one-touch front-panel presets (8 factory and 8 user programmable). Software console for both Mac and Windows provides comprehensive routing, merging, and muting.
Converts and stripes SMPTE in all frame formats (24, 25, 29.97 drop and non-drop, and 30). SMPTE jam sync with adjustable freewheeling for drop-out free sync. Supports MIDI Machine Control. Serves as either an MMC master or slave; distributes MMC transport commands to all other MMC devices. Pedal input for momentary foot switch or audio click-to-MIDI conversion. Internal power supply (no wall-warts!).
No other MIDI interface offers this much value at such an affordable price.
Features:
I bought this because I needed more midi ports than what my M-audio 4x4 Midisport could offer, and MOTU's XT was without doubt the best option I could find, both regarding features and price. What I am happy very with:
- Build quality
- Option to use the front ports for "ad-hoc" tasks
- Routing features in the Clockworks utility
- That it comes with a power switch
So far it seems stable and trustworthy, and I hope I can keep it for several years. Now running on Win7 64-bit.
I don't think I will be using the SMPTE part, but it's nice to have for possible future tasks.
Recommended!