Got a Virtual Jeff Pro on the way (very excited). I'm told I can use a 'Type A' USB > MIDI cable to get MIDI control data from it into a MIDI IN port.
Is this the right board to ask for recommendations? I see lots of choices, but I suspect there's a huge difference in quality among them. Grateful for your thoughts.
This is probably what I would choose: Roland UM One MK2 MIDI cable
https://www.amazon.com/Roland-UM-ONE-MK2-MIDI-Cable/dp/B00967UN50/ref=asc_df_B00967UN50/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312154365034&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8431503802242547240&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052539&hvtargid=pla-404766665199&psc=1
Roland UM-One mkii for sure.
Do not go getting a cheapy special, many simply are not up to it.
The MIDX-20 put high requirements to the "cable".
Some were tested here:
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=21480.0
I'd also go for a Roland UM One MKII.
It's up to 2-3 times more expensive than a few other cheaper that are also pretty good functionally wise but the the Roland build quality (plastic etc) is better.
It will last a lifetime assuming they keep on producing new USB Drivers for it.
That's the downside.
Most others don't require a specific driver.
(https://www.primovasound.com/gfx/usbcable_roland.jpg)
Gum and Code, thanks! I ordered that one.
I appreciate that you point out it needs drivers!
When I ordered on Amazon, they had a bundle or two. I didn't get their bundle because I price-checked. One bundle included a single HOSA MIDI coupler, for 15.65 more US dollars... but a pair of the same couplers is $8.00 at the same site! I saved about 8 bucks by avoiding their bundle, and now I'll have a pair of midi couplers.