MIDI Interfaces for Macintosh

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This is a partial list of the MIDI Interfaces that work with Macintosh computers. This page only briefly touches on some of these product features. Please go to the web page of the vendor to get the whole story on their awesome products.

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Opcode Macintosh Products

Studio 5LX

The Studio 5LX is a 15-in/15-out MIDI interface with synchronization and patchbay.

Key Features:

15 independent MIDI INs and OUTs,
240-channel compatibility
Networkable
up to 6 Studio 5LXs together for 1440 MIDI channels

Studio 4

The Studio 4 is Opcode's 128 channel, 8-IN/8-OUT MIDI interface/SMPTE synchronizer.

Key Features:

128 MIDI Channels
8 MIDI INs/OUTs
Read & writes all formats of SMPTE
Converts to MIDI Time Code or direct time lock
Up to four Studio 4s can be used together for 512 MIDI channels
OMS+Patches Software included for powerful performance and studio integration
Battery backed-up memory
MIDI activity LEDs for each MIDI IN/OUT
2 Peripheral Thru Switches
2 pairs of MIDI INs/OUTs on front panel
Full MIDI Time Piece emulation
Single rack-space

Studio 64X

The Studio 64X has 4 MIDI INs, 6 MIDI OUTs, 64 MIDI channels, full SMPTE synchronization, and powerful MIDI patchbay features, giving you total control over your MIDI studio.

Key Features:

* Connects to a Mac or PC at the same time--no switches to change * Automatically detects Mac or PC * 4 IN x 6 OUT, 64 channels, and full SMPTE support * Powerful MIDI Patchbay * Easy one-button control of all features from the front panel * Computer THRU switch for modem or printer * Works with notebook, laptop, and desktop computers * OMS compatible for ultimate studio integration * Studio Patches software included for powerful computer MIDI processing (Mac Only) * Rock solid Opcode reliability

Translator Pro

The Translator Pro is a 32 channel, Macintosh MIDI interface with 2 MIDI INs/6 MIDI OUTs. This interface includes LED MIDI activity indicators, and a thru switch to allow easy selection of other Macintosh peripherals. The Translator Pro needs no additional power supply and is compatible with all current Macintosh models, and most older ones.

Key Features:

* 2 IN x 6 OUT, 64 channels * LED MIDI activity indicators * Self powered

Mark of the Unicorn Macintosh Products

Digital Time Piece

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The Digital Timepiece synchronizes digital audio equipment with knife-edge precision: Digidesign ProTools(tm) systems (without a VSD(tm) or SDD(tm)), Alesis ADAT(tm) (without a BRC(tm)), Tascam DA-88(tm) (without an SY-88(tm) or RC-848(tm)), ADAT and DA-88 compatibles, SONY 9-pin video decks, word clock, S/PDIF DAT decks, Digidesign Audiomedia(tm) II & III, NTSC/PAL video (all formats), computer software and digital audio workstations - including support for SMPTE time code, VITC, MIDI Time Code and MIDI Machine Control.

Key Features:

MIDI Time Piece

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Mark of the Unicorn introduces the MIDI Timepiece AV. Combine MIDI with ADATs (tm), ProTools (tm), or video. The MIDI Timepiece AV takes our world-renowned MIDI Time Piece II and adds synchronization that you really need, like video genlock, ADAT sync, and word clock sync. Even Digidesign superclock!

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MIDI Express XT

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MIDI interface and SMPTE synchronizer for Macintosh and IBM PC/compatibles running Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. Based on legendary MIDI Timepiece technology. Provides 8 MIDI IN, 9 MIDI OUT, and 128 MIDI channels.

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