Merger V2 : Is the "MIDI-powered" feature a curse or a blessing?

6 years ago

MIDI Solutions Products do the job, period. Never had any issues with them.

Now, they are powered by the MIDI signal on MIDI IN 1, and a signal was never meant to be a power source. Old synthesizers, and some modern synthesizers deliver a strong enough signal, but a USB-powered MIDI interface typically won't. Nevertheless, this is a feature, because it means there's no clunky power adapter needed. Yet, my only complaint is: they could have provided a universal power input (e.g. usb) for those cases when none of the MIDI sources deliver a powerful enough signal. Not that it bothers me often: I mainly connect vintage synths.

Image MIDI Solutions Merger V2

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by MIDI Solutions
  • Released in 2016
  • Average price : $96
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