Want to get more tips in one convenient place including those to come in the future? Check out my In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks (hint: it's in-complete because it's always being updated…):

► Patreon:   / loopop  

Here are some USB MIDI Hosts I've not tried (affiliate links help the channel):
► MIDIPLUS: https://amzn.to/2F0t7xU
► ExcelValley: https://amzn.to/2ETjdxP
► Kenton: https://amzn.to/2F5pGH9
► iConnectivity Mio 4: https://amzn.to/2XPv0G6
► RK005: https://www.retrokits.com/shop/rk005/
► BomeBox (non affiliate): http://bit.ly/BomeBox

Prefer to buy on Thomann? Search for USB MIDI Host or interface here:
► http://bit.ly/Thomann-Loopop

Note: The hobbytronics USB MIDI Host is no longer available unfortunately

Free Mac Patch Bay software shown in the video:
► MIDI PATCH BAY: http://notahat.com/midi_patchbay/
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USB MIDI interface cables:
► Roland UM-ONE USB MIDI interface - https://imp.i114863.net/ZkO9Q
► iConnectivity Mio - https://amzn.to/2NY1Ksg
► This one is cheaper and seems well rated on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HQwhbo

A few Raspberry Pi tutorials:
   • How to directly control your OP-1 wit...  
http://forums.synthstrom.com/discussi...
https://stimresp.wordpress.com/2016/0...

Check out this cool touch screen interface for RPi as USB HOST by Georgios Giannoutsos Barkas: https://github.com/nuc/Midi-Connector


Here's a link to Yamaha's Bluetooth to 5 PIN MIDI adapter: https://amzn.to/2F9g1Q9
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Other gear used in the video:
► Novation Circuit: https://amzn.to/2XRW2Ne
► Maschine Mikro MK3: On Amazon (https://amzn.to/2pgqEb6) or direct from NI (might save you on taxes depending where you are): http://bit.ly/MikroMK3
► Komplete M32: from Amazon (https://amzn.to/2EsTagK) or direct from NI (http://bit.ly/Komplete-M32)
► The wireless bluetooth keyboard is XKEY Air 25 (https://amzn.to/2NZYvk2) and there's a 37 key version (https://amzn.to/2O3zwwk)

Other places I hang out:
► Instagram:   / loopopmusic  
► Web: https://loopopmusic.com
► Facebook:   / loopopmusic  
► Twitter:   / loopopmusic  

My music:
► Bandcamp: https://loopop.bandcamp.com
► Spotify: http://bit.ly/LoopopOnSpotify
► Apple Music:http://bit.ly/LoopopOnAppleMusic

TIMELINE:
0:00 USB MIDI problems
1:00 Regular 5 PIN MIDI
1:30 USB: host & device
1:50 The device problem
3:00 Host vs. interface
3:40 Standalone hosts
5:00 Plugging it in right every time
6:30 Hooking it up
7:20 Using Raspberry Pi
7:50 BomeBox & others
8:20 Computer as host
9:50 Manipulating MIDI
10:10 Wireless MIDI
11:50 More MIDI tips

Submit review and video ideas here (sorry I don’t offer 1x1 sessions/setup/purchasing advice):

► Ziv (at) loopopmusic.com

NOTE: Occasionally I’ll try out affiliate marketing and include affiliate links. This means that I may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links. The content of this clip is entirely my opinion, and was not paid for or dictated in any way by the company creating the gear. Without addressing the particulars of products shown here as they might be under NDA, gear shown on this channel may be either sent by the manufacturer, on loan for review or bought at a discount.
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