Tech: midi to PC connections

Subject: Tech: midi to PC connections
From: cobber
Date: 18 Mar 05 - 10:53 PM

I want to connect my old Yamaha keyboard into the soundcard of my computer. The soundcard is a 15 pin D connector and the midi in and out s are 5 pin DIN sockets. I can buy a ready made lead but they want $45 for it and there's less than ten dollars in bits. I know how to solder. Does anyone know which pins go to where?

Subject: RE: Tech: midi to PC connections
From: Joe Offer
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 02:35 AM

Hi, Cobber - I think that's the standard connection for MIDI cables. I find them for $10 US when I need them, so I don't bother with soldering. Seems like you should be able to find a similar deal where you are - Amazon, perhaps? - search for MIDI cable.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Tech: midi to PC connections
From: cobber
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 02:42 AM

Thanks Joe, but I'd still prefer to make my own. when I looked through my box I found I actually have all the components and I like the challenge. Having said that, I can always fall back on the other sources if all else fails.
Cheers
John

Subject: RE: Tech: midi to PC connections
From: s&r
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 03:03 AM

here you are cobber


Stu

Subject: RE: Tech: midi to PC connections
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 01:03 PM

Another method of connecting, and the one I use with my Laptop is via usb. I use one of these.

Subject: RE: Tech: midi to PC connections
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 01:25 PM

I`ve also found midi to PC leads quite cheap to buy ready made. If you do build your own, be careful to include the opto-isolators (basically a diode/photocell combination) to give protection to the instrument and the PC.

Subject: RE: Tech: midi to PC connections
From: cobber
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 01:45 AM

Thanks folks. I'll see how it goes.