Even the Edirol UM-1 requires midi cables. There are USB cables that go directly to the midi IN/OUT, but Edirol and M-Audio each require separate cables - and I like that. The Evolution (made by M-Audio) seems a little cumbersome - most interfaces should be plug and play. But my guess is this is a good interface.
[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 11-24-2004).]