*** Could you correct me about MIDI Cable from SoundCard to SoundModule?

telecomkmitl · Jan 25, 2008, 05:50 PM

Hi MIDI expertise and All,

Could you correct me about MIDI Cable from SoundCard to SoundModule?

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It's shoud be work or not?
and any suggestion?

Thank you.
telecomkmitl@gmail.com

Maddogg6 · Jan 25, 2008, 06:35 PM

Note: that drawing is ONLY for the MIDI PORTS on SB 'Live Drive' ('SMALL MIDI' connector 'to front panel of Soundblaster card' - is the confirmation)

So, if you have a SBLive or audigy (Probably referred to as a 'platinum' editin version of your SBLive or Audigy1/2 card) then - yes, it is correct. I just did a continuity test with a midi cable & adaptor I have handy to check it.

Keep in mind - it is to make a complete cable - from livedrive to midi device - as opposed to making an 'adaptor' (small male MIDI to large FEMALE MIDI connector).

And the drawings show the view as you see the connectecors when solding wires to the connector - as opposed of a view from the receiving female jack... hope that makes sense... This is likely a source of confusion if your attempts have failed in making this cable.

telecomkmitl · Jan 25, 2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maddogg6

Note: that drawing is ONLY for the MIDI PORTS on SB 'Live Drive' ('SMALL MIDI' connector 'to front panel of Soundblaster card' - is the confirmation)

So, if you have a SBLive or audigy (Probably referred to as a 'platinum' editin version of your SBLive or Audigy1/2 card) then - yes, it is correct. I just did a continuity test with a midi cable & adaptor I have handy to check it.

Keep in mind - it is to make a complete cable - from livedrive to midi device - as opposed to making an 'adaptor' (small male MIDI to large FEMALE MIDI connector).

And the drawings show the view as you see the connectecors when solding wires to the connector - as opposed of a view from the receiving female jack... hope that makes sense... This is likely a source of confusion if your attempts have failed in making this cable.

Thank you Maddogg6.

And Can we use MIDI cable(my small male MIDI to large MALE MIDI connector version) between all of these and Sound Module(MIDI device) ?

1.Creative Audigy 2 Front Panel (Model:SB0250)
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2.Creative Live! Drive Front Panel
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3.Creative Live DriveII Front Panel (Model:CT4860)
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4.Creative SB Live! daughter Card (Model:CT4660)
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Thank you again.

Maddogg6 · Jan 25, 2008, 07:36 PM

#1 - 3 - YES - that cable would work for me.
#4 - I can not confirm if that connector on that 'daughter' card is the same pin out as the live drives - but, because it looks identical - and makes sense from a manufacturing point (only one MIDI Small>large adapter for multiple products) - then it would also likely work with #4...

Maybe if you state your desired midi device to use - I can be of further assistance... eg. Some 'MIDI' pedal boards (aimed at guitarists/guitar effects rack units) can be powered via a 'special' midi cable between the foot /pedal board and the actual device - well, not in this case, you would need to use the devices own power supply to connect that pedal board to SBLive/Audigy MIDI IN.

Just note - my test above was using the Small > Large MIDI adaptor that cam with my A2ZS Plat. 'Live Drive 2'. Theres a *small* chance LD1 are different, but not likely, erm, at least I have never seen it reported as different.

telecomkmitl · Jan 25, 2008, 08:45 PM

I'm going to plan to use MIDI cable from Audigy2 FrontPanel to Sound Module (Sound_canvas_SC88pro),
like this Up2Box.com (Powered By Up2box)

and I have more question ,Could we modify Live Drive1/2 to connect to Audigy2/2zs Card?

Thank you.

Maddogg6 · Jan 25, 2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telecomkmitl

I'm going to plan to use MIDI cable from Audigy2 FrontPanel to Sound Module (Sound_canvas_SC88pro),
like this Up2Box.com (Powered By Up2box)

Ok - you should be OK with that - Just use the UART 2 MIDI port /device in windows / your sequencing software / media player etc.. (UART 1 MIDI port is the non-LD midi port - tho I forget how exactly they are labeled - there were 2 separate ports installed, and the second one was the LD2 midi ports.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by telecomkmitl

and I have more question ,Could we modify Live Drive1/2 to connect to Audigy2/2zs Card?

Thank you.

No problem...

AFAIK - a Livedrive 2 would plug right into an A2ZS (non - platinum) - that is.. as long as the connectors exist on the A2ZS card. I have seen lots of SBLive *with and without* these 'EXTENSION' connectors. But I am far from expert on that.

Tho, I *thought* live drive 1 was for SBLives - and LD2 was for AUDIGY's ... ?? I could be wrong tho.

**dj_stick** · Jan 25, 2008, 11:35 PM

Livedrive 1/2/IR/Audigy Drive will work on the Live & Audigy Series
CL Changed the Audigy 2 to allow for 96khz signals, so while you might be able to hack up your own cable to get the midi and digital IO working, the analogue IO (headphones/line2/aux2) will just be noise - this was posted in the AD_EXT Pinout thread

Jan 25, 2008, 05:50 PM	#1
telecomkmitl DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	* Could you correct me about MIDI Cable from SoundCard to SoundModule? Hi MIDI expertise and All, Could you correct me about MIDI Cable from SoundCard to SoundModule? Up2Box.com (Powered By Up2box) It's shoud be work or not? and any suggestion? Thank you. telecomkmitl@gmail.com**

Jan 25, 2008, 06:35 PM	#2
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 50	Note: that drawing is ONLY for the MIDI PORTS on SB 'Live Drive' ('SMALL MIDI' connector 'to front panel of Soundblaster card' - is the confirmation) So, if you have a SBLive or audigy (Probably referred to as a 'platinum' editin version of your SBLive or Audigy1/2 card) then - yes, it is correct. I just did a continuity test with a midi cable & adaptor I have handy to check it. Keep in mind - it is to make a complete cable - from livedrive to midi device - as opposed to making an 'adaptor' (small male MIDI to large FEMALE MIDI connector). And the drawings show the view as you see the connectecors when solding wires to the connector - as opposed of a view from the receiving female jack... hope that makes sense... This is likely a source of confusion if your attempts have failed in making this cable.

Jan 25, 2008, 07:36 PM	#4
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 50	#1 - 3 - YES - that cable would work for me. #4 - I can not confirm if that connector on that 'daughter' card is the same pin out as the live drives - but, because it looks identical - and makes sense from a manufacturing point (only one MIDI Small>large adapter for multiple products) - then it would also likely work with #4... Maybe if you state your desired midi device to use - I can be of further assistance... eg. Some 'MIDI' pedal boards (aimed at guitarists/guitar effects rack units) can be powered via a 'special' midi cable between the foot /pedal board and the actual device - well, not in this case, you would need to use the devices own power supply to connect that pedal board to SBLive/Audigy MIDI IN. Just note - my test above was using the Small > Large MIDI adaptor that cam with my A2ZS Plat. 'Live Drive 2'. Theres a small chance LD1 are different, but not likely, erm, at least I have never seen it reported as different.

Jan 25, 2008, 08:45 PM	Thread Starter #5
telecomkmitl DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	I'm going to plan to use MIDI cable from Audigy2 FrontPanel to Sound Module (Sound_canvas_SC88pro), like this Up2Box.com (Powered By Up2box) and I have more question ,Could we modify Live Drive1/2 to connect to Audigy2/2zs Card? Thank you.