Members wiseoldman Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 just a quick question from a key noobie which is better performance wise, a midi conntection to a audio interace or a usb connection to a computer. Which is better for less latency and for live performances Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members P321 Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 There shouldn't be a huge difference. If the audio interface is a PCI card then the interface should be a bit better. If it's an external (firewire/USB) audio interface then you may as well remove it and connect directly via USB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Michael Blue Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 I guess I don't understand the question...Are you wanting to send MIDI or Audio? If you're sending only audio, you don't use MIDI. If you're sending audio and have a USB audio interface, you should be fine. I guess, what are you actually using it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Qwave Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 The main problem of sending Midi data through USB is the possible ground loop. Midi does not create ground loops, due to the opto coupler in the Midi in electronics. Many people get some hum or high pitch noise when connecting USB to a synth that is also connected to the mixer. And if we are talking audio and not Midi, then use the build in USB audio-out rather then using the audio out and an additional A/D in the audio interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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