Opcode ships advanced MIDIport 32 USB music interface

Opcode Systems, a research and technology division of Gibson Musical Instruments, shipped today the highly anticipated MIDIport 32™ USB MIDI interface for both Macintosh and Windows 98. The MIDIport 32 is the simplest and most powerful way to add MIDI capabilities to any Mac or Windows USB-equipped computer. The MIDIport 32 delivers ultra fast performance with 32 MIDI channels, 2 MIDI input jacks and 2 MIDI output jacks via one USB cable. Designed to be simple, MIDIport 32 is powered from USB itself and requires no external power adapter--true "plug and play" installation." Opcodes USB MIDI interfaces correctly handle the "random reboot" problem that can occur when multiple USB MIDI devices are used simultaneously. Without this Opcode-designed feature, USB devices may unpredictably reconfigure after the computer restarts, causing attached MIDI peripherals to move or disappear. Opcodes unique solution consistently tracks each USB MIDI interface and all related MIDI connections boot after boot, Mac or Windows. The MIDIport 32 is a robust, rock-solid MIDI interface for iMacs, blue G3 Macintoshes and USB-equipped Windows 98 PCs. "Opcode invested significant engineering resources to tame USB and provide a complete MIDI solution for computer musicians." said Tom Sherman, Opcodes VP of Engineering. "The MIDIport 32 has been specially engineered, taking advantage of USBs high-speed connection to provide professional-quality MIDI timing. In addition, MIDIport 32 makes installation on Windows truly simple -- no IRQs, DMAs or I/O addresses -- plug it in and it works." MIDIport 32 connects any MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) device, such as a synthesizer or drum machine, to a computer, allowing recording and playback with music software. Multiple MIDIport interfaces can be used on a single computer. MIDIport 32 has 2 MIDI ins and outs for 32 MIDI channels. It includes status LEDs for MIDI activity and is powered over USB requiring no external power supply. The package includes a six-foot USB cable and a CDROM of software drivers. The MIDIport 32 works with any OMS compatible Macintosh application such as Opcodes Studio Vision Pro, Vision DSP™ and MAX™ or Digidesigns Pro Tools™ software, and any Windows 98 compatible music software such as Opcodes Musicshop. "This is Opcode's fourth USB product release in four months," commented Sherman. "Our experience in USB audio and MIDI is unparalleled in the industry and the result is another top quality USB product." Opcode recently released three USB audio interfaces: DATport, SONICport and SONICport Optical. Opcode has also announced a rackmount line of USB MIDI interfaces including the MIDIport 64™, MIDIport 128™ and STUDIOport™, a hybrid MIDI and audio interface. The US Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price of the MIDIport 32 is $149.95. Included with MIDIPort 32 for a limited time is a free copy of Opcodes Musicshop MIDI sequencer for Macintosh and Windows. (International press: please contact the Opcode distributor in your country for local pricing). Contact Opcode at 365 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043. Visit Opcode online right here. Phone 650-429-2400 FAX 650-429-2401