Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable
The USB-MIDI Cable from Alesis is part of their problem solver AudioLink series, and makes it easy to connect any MIDI instrument to a Mac or PC via a USB port.
The AudioLink Series USB cable receives and outputs MIDI signal thanks to its internal interface. The cable connects via plug-and-play to the Mac or PC, and provides an all-in-one USB to MIDI solution.
- Control virtually any MIDI-compliant software
- Turn any device with MIDI output into a USB-MIDI controller
- Plug-and-play, class-compliant USB for Mac and PC
- 6-foot length (1.8 meter)
- Compatible with most Mac and Windows class-compliant drivers and software
| Connectors |
2 x 5-pin DIN 1 x USB |
| Length | 6ft (1.8m) |
| System Requirements |
Mac OS 9 or higher Windows XP or Vista USB port |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home studio (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Easy as pie
Just plugged it in to my electric drums to computer and started recording using garage band. Since I have a older version I had to use a secondary midi program and assign each button, ...Read complete review
Just plugged it in to my electric drums to computer and started recording using garage band. Since I have a older version I had to use a secondary midi program and assign each button, kinda annoying. But otherwise worked awesome!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good design, no latency, but died
Well, I really LIKED this little unit while it lasted. In this day in age, it would be expected to be able to make MIDI controllers small enough to fit inside a plastic USB...Read complete review
Well, I really LIKED this little unit while it lasted. In this day in age, it would be expected to be able to make MIDI controllers small enough to fit inside a plastic USB plug, and Alesis did it. I plugged it in to my Mac and it just worked: easy to see indicator lights as well. For some reason, the IN and OUT cables are reversed. I thought that this was a mistake on my cable, but now I'm reading the same from other reviewers. But as long as you know to reverse them, it works great. I had an M-Audio Uno previously, but that was always finicky, and I could notice some latency, so I wouldn't recommend that.
I've been using this cable for the past 7 months for heavy live use, keyboard/laptop VI stuff, and it's been SUPERB. Until last week when while at rehearsal, it just died, and stopped receiving midi IN signals. I'm willing to give this thing the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to some strange glitch. I'll probably buy two of them just to be safe in the future.
Emu has a similar cable, but 0 latency is really important to me (even my MOTU Firewire unit has some noticeable delay), and this one definitely delivers, so I may just stick with it.
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Pros
- Good LED readout
- True Plug Play
- Very Portable
- Zero Latency
Cons
- Died after 7 months
- Plugs switched
Best Uses
- Live Performance
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
Well, I really LIKED this little unit while it lasted. In this day in age, it would be expected to be able to make MIDI controllers small enough to fit inside a plastic USB plug, and Alesis did it. I plugged it in to my Mac and it just worked: easy to see indicator lights as well. For some reason, the IN and OUT cables are reversed. I thought that this was a mistake on my cable, but now I'm reading the same from other reviewers. But as long as you know to reverse them, it works great. I had an M-Audio Uno previously, but that was always finicky, and I could notice some latency, so I wouldn't recommend that.
I've been using this cable for the past 7 months for heavy live use, keyboard/laptop VI stuff, and it's been SUPERB. Until last week when while at rehearsal, it just died, and stopped receiving midi IN signals. I'm willing to give this thing the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to some strange glitch. I'll probably buy two of them just to be safe in the future.
Emu has a similar cable, but 0 latency is really important to me (even my MOTU Firewire unit has some noticeable delay), and this one definitely delivers, so I may just stick with it.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
Before I purchased this USB to midi cable, I was getting major latency problems with other brands. This came recommended and it works very well. Best MIDI to USB cable I have come across. A+
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
plug and play. computer recognizes it, then adjust midi devices and programs. in goes to the out. out goes to the in. easy
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
Performs exactly as specified!
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
Lowest price I could find online. [...] Exactly the product I needed.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
Used to connect yamaha keyboard to macbook -- midi to USB.
Worked like a charm.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
The device drivers auto install (plug and play) when you plug in the cable but on my windows xp music system the interface could not be found by any midi aware programs. I tried it on 4 computers and it worked on one of them.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
MIDI in plugs into MIDI out and vice versa (a little confusing) otherwise just plug n play.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
Just plugged it in to my electric drums to computer and started recording using garage band. Since I have a older version I had to use a secondary midi program and assign each button, kinda annoying. But otherwise worked awesome!
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Alesis USB-MIDI Cable - AudioLink Series MIDI-to-USB Cable:
I'm running Logic Pro 9 rewired into Reason 4. I have electric drums with Midi out. This worked perfect! I plugged it in and instantly it recognized the Midi and worked. No setup required.
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