{"id":1459,"date":"2011-09-26T15:52:27","date_gmt":"2011-09-26T15:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.audiopronews.com\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2020-06-02T17:28:13","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T17:28:13","slug":"motu-midi-express-xt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/audio-hardware\/motu-midi-express-xt\/","title":{"rendered":"Motu MIDI Express XT is coming back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Because a lot of people ask for this, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.motu.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>MOTU<\/strong><\/a> reintroduces <strong>Midi Express XT<\/strong>, their 8-in\/8-out MIDI interface, patchbay, and merger with time code sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.motu.com\/products\/midi\/xpressxt_usb\" target=\"_blank\">MIDI Express XT<\/a><\/strong> is MOTU&#8217;s intelligent 128-channel USB MIDI interface for Mac and Windows. It delivers USB connectivity to any computer, sub-millisecond MIDI timing accuracy, 8 separate MIDI inputs, 9 MIDI outputs, sync features, a foot switch input, and tons of MIDI processing, including routing, merging, and muting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of all, Midi Express XT is now shipping again at the same price with support for 23.976 SMPTE time code and completely updated ClockWorks software for Mac OS X and Windows 7\/Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Motu MIDI Express XT Top Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>USB MIDI interface for Mac and Windows<\/li><li>Stand-alone MIDI patchbay\/merger\/processor<\/li><li>SMPTE time code sync in all formats (includes new support for 23.976 fps time code)<\/li><li>8&#215;8 MIDI merge matrix: connects any device to any other<\/li><li>16 front panel presets<\/li><li>8 independent MIDI IN<\/li><li>8 independent MIDI OUT (9 output connectors)<\/li><li>128 MIDI channels<\/li><li>Supports MIDI Machine Control<\/li><li>Pedal input for momentary foot switch<\/li><li>16 presets with 8 programmable, battery-backed memory<\/li><li>MIDI Time Stamping (MTS) for sub-millisecond timing accuracy<\/li><li>Includes updated drivers and ClockWorks\u2122 software for Mac and Windows<\/li><li>Internal Power Supply<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Motu MIDI Express XT | Midi Processing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Merge any inputs to any outputs<\/li><li>Route any inputs to any outputs<\/li><li>Mute any MIDI data on any cable<\/li><li>Re-channelize on input and output<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Motu MIDI Express XT | Sync<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SMPTE time code (LTC) generator and reader<\/li><li>Converts LTC to MIDI Time Code (MTC) to sync a Mac, PC or any other devices to SMPTE time code<\/li><li>Converts all SMPTE frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.97 non-drop, 30)<\/li><li>Stripes SMPTE time code in all frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.97 non-drop, 30)<\/li><li>Converts MIDI Time Code to SMPTE time code<\/li><li>SMPTE &#8220;Jam Sync&#8221; with adjustable freewheeling for dropout-free sync<\/li><li>Supports MIDI Machine Control &#8211; serves as either an MMC master or slave, distributes MMC transport commands to all other MMC devices<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Custom-designed VLSI technology<\/li><li>Front panel buttons and LED&#8217;s for choosing presets (8 factory, 8 user)<\/li><li>Front panel SMPTE stripe button<\/li><li>Front panel SMPTE lock and tach LED&#8217;s<\/li><li>Status lights for MIDI IN\/OUT and computers<\/li><li>Front panel MIDI IN and OUT ports<\/li><li>Panic button<\/li><li>17 MIDI connectors<\/li><li>2 SMPTE quarter-inch phone (line level)<\/li><li>1 pedal quarter-inch phone input<\/li><li>1 IEC power connector (switchable 115V &#8211; 220V)<\/li><li>Includes: Software console for Macintosh and Windows, power cord, USB cable<\/li><li>Chassis dimensions, excluding rack ears: 19 \u00d7 7 \u00d7 1.75 inches (48.26 \u00d7 17.78 \u00d7 4.45 cm). With rack ears attached, fits standard 19 inch (48.26 cm) rack at 1U high.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.motu.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Motu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because a lot of people ask for this, MOTU reintroduces Midi Express XT, their 8-in\/8-out MIDI interface, patchbay, and merger with time code sync. The MIDI Express XT is MOTU&#8217;s intelligent 128-channel USB MIDI interface for Mac and Windows. 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