is it possible to use a 5-pin DIN splitter to connect to computers to a MIDI device? \ VOGONS

is it possible to use a 5-pin DIN splitter to connect to computers to a MIDI device?

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First post, by keenerb

Posted on 2022-11-28, 19:13

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I'm using a raspberry pi MT32 emulator with MIDI input hat. I have two machines I'd like to connect to it; is it possible to connect BOTH to a MIDI splitter without switching cables constantly?

As in, a y-cable that plugs into the MIDI IN jack and each tail connects to MIDI OUT on a different computer...

Reply 1 of 1, by BloodyCactus

Posted on 2022-11-28, 20:38

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yes/no. you must get a midi merger box or a midi patch bay. midi uart communications is 1:1, you need extra resources to split the signal, a Y-Splitter cable wont work.

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