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From: zazula@uazhe0.physics.arizona.edu (RALPH ZAZULA)
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Subject: Re: MIDI cable for the NeXT under 2.0
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Date: 21 Mar 91 20:22:31 GMT
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In article <91080.153453KAM129@psuvm.psu.edu>, KAM129@psuvm.psu.edu writes...
>I recently got my NeXT and I want to use it with my MIDI synthesizer.
>I am not able to obtain a MIDI cable. According to NeXT Tech support
>OPCODE has the cable, but I understand that it costs $350.
> 
>Does anyone know a place where I can get a MIDI cable for a reasonable price.
> 
>Thanks in advance,
> 
> 
> 
>Kowtha Murthy

That's and expensive cable!  They are probably referring to Opcode's
Studio3.  It is a "Rack-mount MIDI and SMPTE Interface" (I have the lit.
right here).  It is a nice device but far from the minimum requirement
for doing MIDI.  What I am using is the Midi Translator (also by Opcode).
It takes an 8-pin cable from the serial port B (it needs the power from 
the NeXT) and has 1-IN 3-OUT.  It can be had for about $50 and comes with
the 8-pin serial cable (although, check the box before you leave the 
store!  Mine didn't have the cable and it was still in the shrink wrap).

All of this is on an '030 Cube.  I don't know if the serial ports have changed
on the '040.  Oh, yeah - I don't work for Opcode, etc, etc...

Ralph

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