Katana - Which USB host Adapter works?

Started by melodisk, April 28, 2017, 05:28:44 AM

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melodisk

Would the Kenton offer me  simple channel switching on the Katana using let's say a gt-100 or other midi controller.??? And tips on setting it up.
I would like the midx10 or 20 but they are not available at the moment , desperate for midi  ::)

Elantric

The Kenton USB Host to MIDI adapter does not work with Roland /Boss Gear

Only a few USB host to midi adapters work specifically with Roland Boss gear

Back in 2014 when the Boss GP 10 guitar to midi box arrived without any five pin midi ports (dumb )
we discovered specific android versions that incorporated Linux ALSA Audio worked , and Robert at Primovasound sorted out the Roland/Boss USB   Communications  Protocol and incorporated  the specific functions for  supporting Roland /Boss support with his MIDX-20 USB host to midi adapter boxes.

Small embedded computers like beagle bone or raspberry pi that use the Linux ALSA audio also support Roland /Boss and can be programmed to become USB host to midi adapter boxes by adding a USB class compliant MIDI the cable.

melodisk

I'm not sure I would know how to wire up beagle bone or raspberry, it needs to be simple stuff, I would prefer midx or an easy alternative, i just don't think there are any other simple linux stuff working out there , maybe the iconnect midi stuff ?

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Our USB Host to MIDI adapter thread is here

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=15763.0

USB Host to 5pin MIDI Converters  - Which ones works with Roland / Boss gear?

* Raspberry PI $35 + Generic USB to MIDI cable ($15)
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=11998.0

* Primova MIDX-10
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=15758.0


* Primova MIDX-20
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=17561.0


melodisk

Guess I'll be waiting for the MIDX , not sure if I can figure out the raspberry stuff, unless someone sells
something pre cooked ready to eat  :P