I Finally Found the Perfect MIDI Box for My Studio! (U6 MIDI Pro)

Описание: In this video, I take a detailed look at the U6 MIDI Pro — a powerful MIDI filter, router, combiner, and USB interface that can simplify your synth setup.

I show how it connects my Korg Keystage, Yamaha TX7, Korg NX5R, and Cubase together — no more repatching cables! You’ll see how to use MIDI merge, routing, filtering, and mapping to make your synth workflow more flexible and creative.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction and overview of the U6 MIDI Pro
00:39 – Why I needed a MIDI merge and router
01:12 – Using the U6 with the Keystage and TX7
01:43 – Adding the Korg NX5R to the setup
02:06 – Setting up and connecting the MIDI devices
03:00 – Real-time playing vs recording in Cubase
03:37 – Using the editor software
04:12 – Sending and receiving MIDI data
05:01 – Mapping MIDI inputs and outputs
05:56 – Using multiple MIDI outputs and controlling synths
06:13 – Setting up Cubase for MIDI routing
07:05 – Using the U6 as a MIDI “through” box
07:31 – Multi-timbral control with the NX5R
08:06 – Saving presets and configuration options
08:24 – Filtering unwanted MIDI data
09:04 – Blocking clock and program change messages
10:26 – Selective filtering per synth (TX7 vs NX5R)
11:14 – Filtering SysEx, aftertouch, and note data
11:38 – Using the MIDI Mapper functions
12:06 – Mapping aftertouch to pitch bend
13:06 – Channel and transposition mapping
13:32 – Custom controller mappings and ranges
14:21 – Mapping controllers to pitch bend and testing
15:06 – Saving profiles and firmware updates
15:18 – Monitoring MIDI activity with indicators
15:50 – Sending patch banks to the TX7 from DX Manager
16:02 – Price and where to buy
16:13 – Final thoughts and additional setup ideas
17:00 – Outro and future updates

💬 Summary

The U6 MIDI Pro has quickly become an essential part of my synth setup. It’s small, affordable (around £40), and incredibly flexible — perfect for managing complex MIDI connections across modern and vintage gear like the TX7, NX5R, and Korg Keystage.

👉 Links to the U6 MIDI Pro and gear used: https://amzn.to/479r4Ez
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