Apple IIGS midi help

#1 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 - 09:47 68kMLA

I have a program called the music studio and it says it is compatible with midi. I just wanted to know what kind of card I need to get to work with this, I plan on making a midi keyboard with a built in IIGS in a while and just want to make sure I get the right things. Thank you for the help.

#2 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 - 04:27 68kMLA

Hi,

Not sure you that you really need a card. I guess you find a midi card for an apple II. I think all you need is a midi apple talk like device. It plugs in the seral port in the back. Just a little pig tale type box. I also believe they were used on the early Macs. I picked up mine quite a few years ago on Ebay for $10-15. Just a little larger than an Apple Talk type connector/box.

You may also need a HD or a way to run GSOS with the MIDI driver.

I may be all wrong, If I am some one will surely point it out.

Take Care

#3 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 - 13:50 68kMLA

I have a MIDI interface for my Mac that is also compatible with the IIGS.

It's a very simple device, just a serial connection to a small box with two MIDI cables on it. Point your app to the correct serial port and it works... at least on the Mac (never used a IIGS).

I remember seeing schematics for one of these on the web at some point in recent history. They're very simple to make, apparently.

#4 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 - 14:46 68kMLA

Thank you for your help, this forum always helps me more then others even on non mac related issues. If I can find it I may have to try and make it, It could be a lot of fun. I will also post it on here so others can see it if they require it as well.