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Offline frank1

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MIDI cable - AB type
on: November 18, 2011, 05:39:27 PM
Hi All,

Am looking to hook up my laptop with my Yamaha keyboard.  For whatever reason, am finding it hard to find the cable the manual references, which is a USB/ab type.  Have checked with local music store, radio shack, guitar center all with no luck.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.

Offline keyboardclass

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Re: MIDI cable - AB type
Reply #1 on: November 18, 2011, 06:06:56 PM
Check it doesn't need drivers otherwise there's not much to say.

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Re: MIDI cable - AB type
Reply #2 on: November 19, 2011, 12:57:25 AM
It's not specifically for MIDI.  It's just the same as used to hook up a printer or any other large USB device.  Radio Shack should have it, or a computer store, but not necessarily with audio gear.  They will also charge some ridiculous price for what it is, but what can you do?

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Re: MIDI cable - AB type
Reply #3 on: November 19, 2011, 05:14:14 AM
What you are looking for is a USB a/b cable.  If you do not already have a MIDI cable to connect your keyboard to your MIDI interface, you should also get one of those.  A USB cable and MIDI cable are two separate things. 
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Re: MIDI cable - AB type
Reply #4 on: November 19, 2011, 09:53:39 AM
I'd assume you meant this:
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