ESI M8U eX 4-stars Reviews

very good 16 port MIDI interface

A bit confusing at first, but after configuring it with latest drivers it works perfect. I like the auto-sensing for MIDI IN/OUT as well. I use it in connected mode with USB 3.0. The powered 3 port USB hub is a bery nice addition too to connect another mini midi keyboard or drumpad controller for example.

Rackmount kit is a bit weird due to the size but I am using a rack shelve plate to put the device on instead.

It also looks beautiful and I'm very happy with it.

Great thing for a very good price

I own few synths and drum machines, most of them communicate via good old midi DIN (some have humming ground loops while used via midi USB, and some don't have USB at all). The unit is easy to plug and play with Ableton, and USB hub is very handy as well.

Not a whole 5 star because of the not very useful rack ears improvisation that comes with the unit. It's an external pair of ears, fits well on the sides of the unit but meant to be hold in place using double side stickers (supplied in the box). Will simply not hold... I've used some duct tape to attach to unit, and it's in the non visible side of rack so I'll live with that.

Good MIDI router

The unit is well built and is rackable (includes rack ears).

There is no need to configure anything, at least in Mac, and everything MIDI-related works well. You can select the number of INs and OUTs.