You could use these to hook up a second Mac, which would then have equal access to the complete MIDI system.
In this case, there would be a free Mac port on each box providing connections 9‑16, as the pairs of MTPs are connected using the network socket. It's actually possible to connect up to four MTP devices to your Mac, using two on each serial port - modem and printer. This capability is provided for compatibility with software which does not support the multi‑port MTP standard. It can also serve as a second connection to the Macintosh, although this is not normally necessary with most applications which can use the multi‑port capabilities of the unit. Networkingįor those of you with larger MIDI rigs, the MTP AV's Network serial port can be used to connect a second MTP AV to provide connections 9‑16, or even to link up to a standard 16‑channel MIDI interface. On the other hand, if you intend to use the unit with a MIDI sequencer, such as Performer or most other popular software, you don't actually need to use the Console software, as you can control the unit directly from within the sequencer.
Once you've edited and stored your setups, you can use the MTP AV as a stand‑alone, customised MIDI processor, with no need for an external computer. Setups can also be stored to disk on your computer, so the Console application is basically an editor/librarian for the MTP AV. Using the Console software, you can call up and modify any of the preset 'Base Setups' supplied as starting points. The MTP AV can be programmed from either its front‑panel LCD or from the Console software provided, and you can store your setups in the MTP AV's internal memory locations.
You can connect it to a Macintosh serial port - modem or printer - or to a PC, either via a serial or a parallel port. The MIDI Timepiece AV is a professional 8‑input, 8‑output MIDI interface, MIDI patchbay, SMPTE‑to‑MIDI converter and digital audio/video synchroniser for Macintosh or PC. Mike Collins studio‑tests a versatile new interface, which works with both Mac and PC and provides professional‑level functionality at the right price.
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