MIDISPORT is a MIDI interface that provides MIDI input and output ports for your computer, with each port supporting 16 MIDI channels. The interface uses a USB connection for fast and reliable data transfer. It can be conveniently attached to your computer's USB port without disassembling the computer or using an external power supply. MIDISPORT Anniversary Edition is class-compliant and can be used on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X without the need for additional drivers. However, to access the advanced features of MIDISPORT, you need to install the M-Audio drivers on Windows.
The M-Audio MIDISPORT Anniversary Edition is a portable USB/MIDI interface available in 2x2 and 4x4 configurations. It supports up to 64 discrete MIDI input and output channels and connects directly to a computer via USB 2.0 without requiring an external power supply. The device features class-compliant operation for basic use on Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OS X, with optional drivers for advanced features like multi-client support and SysEx message handling.
| MIDI Channels (2x2) | 32 discrete MIDI input channels, 32 discrete MIDI output channels |
|---|---|
| MIDI Channels (4x4) | 64 discrete MIDI input channels, 64 discrete MIDI output channels |
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 (full-speed), backward compatible to USB 1.1 |
| Power | Bus-powered, no external power supply required |
It works without drivers for basic MIDI input and output, but drivers are required to access advanced features like multi-client support.
No, the device is bus-powered and portable, so it does not require an external power supply.