{"product_id":"kenton-merge-8-8-midi-in-to-2-out","title":"Kenton Merge 8 – 8 MIDI IN to 2 OUT","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BU6xJiznbuc?pp=ygUlS2VudG9uIE1lcmdlIDgg4oCTIDggTUlESSBJTiB0byAyIE9VVA\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour USB device is plugged into the MIDI USB Host mk3 instead of into a computer. It provides MIDI In \u0026amp; Out sockets for USB MIDI keyboards and controllers which have only a USB B type socket. For example, used with a USB-Solo, it allows the USB-Solo to be used in a standard MIDI setup, just like a Pro-Solo. It has a USB Host port (USB A type socket), a MIDI In and a MIDI Out (both 5 pin DIN).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MIDI USB Host mk3 now has additional features. In addition to the standard operating mode, there are now two further modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard mode (LED Green):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIDI data received at the MIDI In socket is sent to the USB device and MID data from the USB device is sent to the MIDI Out socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerge 1 mode (LED Amber):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIDI IN does not go to USB device but instead is merged with MIDI data coming from the USB device which is then sent to the MIDI Out socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerge 2 mode (LED Red):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIDI IN data is sent to the USB device \u0026amp; is also merged with MIDI data from the USB device which is then sent to the MIDI Out socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modes are selected sequentially by pressing the recessed push button – the LED colour indicating which mode is current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attached USB MIDI device MUST be ‘Class Compliant’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MIDI USB HOST is powered by a regulated 5V mains adaptor (supplied), and can supply up to 1 Amp of buss power to the attached USB device. This product is supplied with a multi-region power supply suitable for use in most countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractively finished in brushed aluminium with black screen print\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 110mm x 55mm x 32mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"producttable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90mA, USB mini-B socket – leaving 910 mA available for the attached USB device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 x 55 x 32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g (excluding power supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x IN, 1x OUT – both 5 pin DIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V DC \/ 1 Amp regulated –  (never use an unregulated supply as unregulated supplies typically give a higher output voltage than shown).\u003cbr\u003eThis product is supplied with a multi-region power supply which is suitable for use in the UK, EU, US\/Canada and AUS\/NZ.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kentonuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mhstman3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlease refer to the manual for more details\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can connect one “Class Compliant” USB device directly into the MIDI USB Host. If your host has the\u003cbr\u003elatest firmware already installed then you can plug in a powered USB hub and up to four USB devices\u003cbr\u003ecan then be connected. Earlier MIDI USB Host mkIIs can be updated with a free download which is\u003cbr\u003eavailable from the support section of our website. Serial numbers N6-2421 already have the hub\u003cbr\u003ecompatible firmware. Serial numbers N3-0541and upward can be updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended that you attach your USB device to the MIDI USB Host before applying power. Then\u003cbr\u003eplug-in and power the power adaptor. The active LED should be lit up. If you apply power with nothing\u003cbr\u003eplugged into the MIDI USB Host, the Active LED will flash steadily; this is to indicate that it is waiting for\u003cbr\u003ea suitable device to be attached. If it is still flashing when you have attached your device, then it is\u003cbr\u003epossible that your device is not class compliant, however you could try turning off the power and start\u003cbr\u003eagain.\u003cbr\u003eSome USB MIDI devices have two modes of operation and can be set to operate in Class Compliant\u003cbr\u003emode even if this is not the default. The Class Compliant mode might be called “generic driver”, the\u003cbr\u003eother mode may be called something like “advanced driver”. Consult the device manual to see if the\u003cbr\u003emode can be set for Class Compliant.\u003cbr\u003eIf you unplug then re-plug the USB cable while it is powered the device might reconnect, but it is not\u003cbr\u003ecertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is essential to use only the supplied 5V regulated power adaptor. Applying a voltage higher than 5V\u003cbr\u003eto the MIDI USB Host will probably not damage the MIDI USB Host itself, but it could damage any\u003cbr\u003eattached USB device as the 5V is passed on to the attached USB device for buss power. There is\u003cbr\u003eprotection circuitry inside the MIDI USB Host to protect against reverse polarity and over-voltage, but\u003cbr\u003ethese should be treated as a last resort and are not guaranteed to prevent damage to an attached USB\u003cbr\u003edevice in the event of over-voltage as the USB buss voltage could rise to 6.5V before being clamped.\u003cbr\u003eCare should be taken to ensure that power adaptors for other pieces of equipment are not accidentally\u003cbr\u003eplugged into the MIDI USB Host.\u003cbr\u003eIf the input voltage rises above 6.5 volts then power will be shut off. The LED will go out and the unit\u003cbr\u003ewill not operate again until power has been removed for at least 60 seconds. This allows time for the\u003cbr\u003ethermal fuse to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for a ‘generic driver’ setting, your device must be class compliant. Some devices (notably Roland devices) have a setting for an ‘advanced’ driver, if your device has this setting turn it off. Most EDIROL products have this setting on by default and can be made to work by changing it – refer to the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck for firmware updates. Some Novation controllers\/keyboards can have their firmware (software) updated and will work with the new version. This may only apply to the the Remote Audio, LE or SL series, and not the 25\/37 models.\u003cbr\u003eNovation Launch Control XL can be updated to work with the MIDI USB Host. Novation Launch Control (not XL) (and probably most Novation products) will work with Host firmware v2006 (or later) which can be downloaded from the Kenton website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novation Launch Key series should now work with the v2006 (or later) firmware for the MIDI USB Host. However the same issue was affecting these as the Launch Control, and that now works with v2006 (or later) firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha products first placed on the market in 2012 or later are class compliant and should work. Designs prior to that date relied on their own drivers and will not.\u003cbr\u003eThe following Yamaha keyboards ar known to be class compliant and therefore should work OK:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePSR-E353, PSR-E443\u003cbr\u003ePSR-S670, PSR-S770, PSR-S970, PSR-A3000, TYROS-5\u003cbr\u003eNP-12, NP-32\u003cbr\u003eDGX-650, DGX-660\u003cbr\u003eP-105, P-115, P-255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have seen a recent tendency for a few keyboards to incorporate a USB hub. You can usually recognise a device with a built-in USB hub as it will have one or more USB “A” (rectangular) sockets as well as the “B” (square-ish) type normally found on a device. The “A” type sockets are the same as those found on your computer. Devices with only a “B” socket will normally be OK if they are “Class Compliant”. Firmware v2005 for the MIDI USB Host mkII will work with USB hubs but earlier MIDI USB Host mkIIs can be updated; a free download is available from the support section of our website. Serial numbers N6-2421 already have the hub compatible firmware. Serial numbers from N3-0541 and upward can be updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following keyboards are known to incorporate a USB hub and therefore will only work with firmware v2005 or later (s\/n N6-2421 and above) for the MIDI USB Host:\u003cbr\u003eKorg Microkey 61\u003cbr\u003eKorg Microkey 49\u003cbr\u003eKorg Microkey 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following keyboards will only work with firmware v2006 or later (s\/n N6-2541 and above) for the MIDI USB Host:\u003cbr\u003eM-Audio Keystation mini 32 and others in the Keystation series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHost firmware (v2006) can be downloaded from the Kenton website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the best of our knowledge all other “Class Compliant” USB MIDI keyboards do work. We get a lot of enquiries about the Yamaha P-105 \u0026amp; P115 pianos and the Teenage Engineering OP-1; all of these definitely work fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule-of-thumb, if a device will work with an iPad (using camera connector lead – iPad to USB), then it should work with the MIDI USB Host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual you can find here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kentonuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mhstman3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMANUAL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53125922718035,"sku":"210000001915","price":179.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/4052\/1299\/files\/usb-host-top-1-1.png?v=1772286696","url":"https:\/\/www.voltmusicstore.com\/products\/kenton-merge-8-8-midi-in-to-2-out","provider":"Volt Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}