MOTU MIDI Express 128 Review

8x8 USB MIDI Interface

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MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface

Apr 4, 2021

Reviewed by Ellsworth H. on Reverb

When the drivers work it's wonderful; no mess MIDI matrixing works well with my DAW (Cakewalk). But the drivers haven't been updated since I believe 2011 and I'm using Windows 10. Sometimes the MOTU will show up in my MIDI configuration in Cakewalk, sometimes it hasn't. I had to reinstall the drivers and so far so good. I read it's best to disable the Power Management option for USB ports in Device Manager. Also the unit will only work in a USB 2.0 port so I had to rearrange some cables. Time will tell if the drivers continue to be stable. ... More

Good Gear - Good Price

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface

Feb 3, 2015

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Had an outdated interface that needed replacing as it was no longer supported. Replaced it with the MOTU. Installation was a breeze, operation simple, flexibility enormous. Love the mixing control screen. Works flawlessly with my DAW. Not much more to ask for.

K.I.S.S. Midi interface

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface

Nov 28, 2010

Reviewed by ItsDigital on B&H Photo Video

Motu kept it simple with this one...plug and play right out of the box! DAW and sequencing software saw the ports right away, no issues whatsoever. Runs off of USB power so no wall wart or power switch either. Simple simple simple! Great product from a name you can trust. ...

Flawless and Simple

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface

Jul 26, 2020

Reviewed by Gregory on B&H Photo Video

First I was surprised the power for this interface is through USB. Been using the unit in ramping up for score to picture and it works perfectly. Gregory Hinde / film composer

Great buy....

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface

Feb 22, 2011

Reviewed by TrakMstrE on B&H Photo Video

Bought this to replace an old MTP AV Parallel unit due to a new system build. No issues so far; it does everything I need it to do.

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MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface

Dec 21, 2020

Reviewed by Kelly on B&H Photo Video

Very much plug and play. Replaced this with my old MOTU AVTP. Works seamlessly

Solid MOTU Performance You Would Expect

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface

Nov 6, 2017

Reviewed by Ryan on B&H Photo Video

Does what it claims to, no more no less. A reliable, accurate MIDI interface.

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MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface

Sep 20, 2012

Reviewed by Rob on B&H Photo Video

I use to transfer data to and from the computer for several midi devices. It was a replacement for my Midiman MX8 which unfortunately started having continutal problems and unreliability after many years of problem free operation. The ME 128 is working all right, but as a replacemnt it is disappointing. It lacks many of the features of the MX8, having no SPMTE capability, and it cost more. I'm sorry that the MX8 was discontinued with no successor.

Good Plug and play device

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 - MIDI Interface

Jun 4, 2011

Reviewed by bigwev on B&H Photo Video

Good plug and play Midi device but wasn't able to get the software to work with it Clockworks but its not needed!!!

Great rack installment

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface

May 6, 2021

Reviewed by Michael D. on Reverb

Extremely useful! Thanks.

WUSIWYG MIDI interface

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface

Jun 17, 2019

Reviewed by Neil P. on Reverb

It does what it does. 8 MIDI in and out ports. Drivers are flawless on OSX.

Solid Device

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface

May 15, 2018

Reviewed by Giles D. on Reverb

MIDI happiness in a box

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface Review

MOTU MIDI Express 128 USB MIDI Interface

Nov 30, 2017

Reviewed by Christian B. on Reverb

Does exactly what it's supposed to. Decent build quality. Very affordable.

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