Motu Midi Express XT first generation [eprom v1.05] 8-in/8-out MIDI/SMPTE interface/patchbay/merger, 1995, made in USA

 

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MIDI Express(tm) XT: 8-in/8-out MIDI/SMPTE interface/patchbay/merger for Macintosh & Windows ($395)

MIDI interface and SMPTE synchronizer for Macintosh and IBM PC/compatibles running Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. Based on legendary MIDI Timepiece technology. Provides 8 MIDI IN, 9 MIDI OUT, and 128 MIDI channels. Plug-and-play compatible with all Macintosh and Windows software. Parallel port connection to any PC, including laptops (no cards!) Sixteen convenient, one-touch front-panel presets (8 factory and 8 user programmable). Software console for both Mac and Windows provides comprehensive routing, merging, and muting. Converts and stripes SMPTE in all frame formats (24, 25, 29.97 drop and non-drop, and 30). SMPTE jam sync with adjustable freewheeling for drop-out free sync. Supports MIDI Machine Control. Serves as either an MMC master or slave; distributes MMC transport commands to all other MMC devices. Pedal input for momentary foot switch or audio click-to-MIDI conversion. Internal power supply (no wall-warts!).

No other MIDI interface offers this much value at such an affordable price.

• MIDI Express XT Feature HighlightsMIDI interface for Macintosh(r) and Windows(r) (3.1 and 95)
• Can connect both a Mac and a PC at the same time
• Stand-alone MIDI patchbay/merger/processor
• SMPTE tape sync in all formats
• 8x8 MIDI merge matrix -connects any device to any other
• Front panel presets
• 8 independent MIDI IN
• 8 independent MIDI OUT
• 128 MIDI channels
• Supports MIDI Machine Control transport messages 
• Pedal input for momentary foot switch
• Audio click input - converts audio click into MIDI data
• 16 presets with 8 programmable, battery-backed memory
• Recalls setups via MIDI patch change
• Includes software for Macintosh and Windows
• Internal Power Supply

MIDI Processing

Merge any inputs to any outputs
Route any inputs to any outputs
Mute any MIDI data on any cable
Re-channelize on input and output

Synchronization

• SMPTE time code (LTC) generater and reader
• Converts LTC to MIDI Time Code (MTC) to sync a Mac, PC or any other devices to SMPTE time code
• Converts all SMPTE frame rates (24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.97 non-drop, 30)
• Stripes SMPTE time code in all frame rates (24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.97 non-drop, 30)
• Converts MIDI Time Code to SMPTE time code
• SMPTE "Jam Sync" with adjustable freewheeling for dropout-free sync
• Supports MIDI Machine Control - serves as either an MMC master or slave, distributes MMC transport commands to all other MMC devices

Specifications & connectors

• Custom-designed VLSI technology
• Front panel buttons and LED's for choosing presets (8 factory, 8 user)
• Front panel SMPTE stripe button
• Front panel SMPTE lock and tach LED's
• Status lights for MIDI IN/OUT and computers
• Front panel MIDI IN and OUT ports
• Panic button 
• 17 MIDI connectors
• 2 SMPTE quarter-inch phone (line level)
• 1 pedal quarter-inch phone input (configurable for switch pedal or click-to-MIDI conversion)
• 2 Mac mini-DIN 8 serial
• 1 IEC power connector (switchable 115V - 220V)
• Includes: Software console for Macintosh and Windows, 1 power cord, 1 Mac serial cable, 1 PC parallel cable