I want to play midi files on the laptop and use the sounds from the keyboard. My computer doesn't have a midi out. It has USB outs. I ordered the Yamaha "to host" cable, but the 2100 doesn't have that capability. Is there a way to play a song on VanBasco and route it through a USB-to-Midi cable?
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
DonM

Don,

You need the Edirol UM1 usb/midi interface cable [approx $49.00] http://www.edirol.com/products/info/um1.html



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 10-16-2003).]

Don, I've used exactly the same interface UM-1 with my Ketron (to substitute the Ketron cable that goes to the serial port). Worked fine.

-- José.

Don,

I'm using the UM-1 with the 2000 and it works fantastic!

Gary

Just talked to Uncle Dave, and he says the 2100 works with a standard USB cable. Now to figure out how!
DonM

Does anyone need the Yamaha "To Host" cable? I just got it in and paid about $20. I'll pay shipping.
DonM

You can use a standard USB A-B cable between your computer and the PSR-2100. First, install the USB driver from the CD that came with the PSR-2100, or get it from Yamaha's website. Then, go to Sounds and Audio Devices in the control panel, go to the Audio tab, and choose YAMAHA USB OUT 0-1 for MIDI music playback.

Got it!! It works great. I just popped the disk in, plugged in the 2100 by USB. The computer found the "new hardware" and installed it.
Then I had to reset VanBasco to see the output, which appeared in the setup screen.
Had to reset the file type to GM. And it works fine.
Thanks Guys!
DonM

Great Don..


Now get out there and kick some butt!!