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adrian · Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 14

Hi there.

I have an Mac Plus (think it was 512k from the beginning) and I was thinking about making use of it, maybe as a midi sequencer.

I saw that there are plenty of old mac serial midi interfaces, on eBay and similar, and I was thinking if maybe I couldn't use on of those on my Supercomputer (the plus of course!).
Since it's really compact and good looking, it would be nice to play synths and drum machines with it:)
So what I need is help, can it be done? :) Of course I guess, but what programs do I need? And what gear?

Take care and keep your Macintoshes alive :)

MacOS · Last edited by MacOS on Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:21 pm; edited 4 times in total

Welcome adrian,

funny avatar Smile

Sure you can use a MacPlus as a sequencer,
but you should add an external SCSI HardDrive or SyQuest to it,
because you need some space to save the sound files and the applications.

If you have 4 MB RAM in your MacPlus, you can have System 7.0 installed
and add an external CD drive Honored

too , I have this hardware configuration running here!
200 MB on a Mac Plus via SCSI SyQuest
and a 700 MB CD in the Drive gives you nearly a gigabyte space
on a MacPlus, thatÂ¥s pretty huge.

A Macintosh SE would do the job better (and more easy to set up)
but a MacPlus will handle it too.

Here you find some links to download applications:

Freak

http://myoldmac.net/cgi-data/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=59

Freak

http://myoldmac.net/finder.htm#ftp

Let us know how your MidiMac project goes forward.
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MacOS · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:08 pm Post subject: MIDI interface for the Apple II

By the way, there was a MIDI interface for the Apple II too !
Note: it was an original Apple product, see the Logo on the plastic inlay.

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adrian · Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 14

adrian · Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 14

MacOS · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:25 pm Post subject:

Any tip on which programs to use?

Question

I only have 1MB, is there anyway to update to 4MB?

User

Download the Apple Memguide.pdf
and look at the "early Mac" section for the Mac Plus, the update procedures are described (there are various motherboards with different procedures described) it depends on wich MacPlus model you have. If you like to buy RAM - here you find it Smile

You need a special screw driver to open the MacPlus, have a look to this Discussion. Also be carefull with the High Voltage inside the MacPlus.

Are they any softsynths for Apple ][?
Or even Macintosh maybe? With midi to play at it.

User

I donÂ¥t know... have a look to the download pages and servers mentioned above, I think you find some Audio sections.
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adrian · Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 14

Thanks:)
Just have to get some extra hardware and then start playing around with it. Awsome :)

adrian · Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 14

Now I got myself an Macman Midi interface, I'll just have to get an serialcable to connect it, an SyQuest drive and a working keyboard + some nice software:)

MacOS · Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:11 pm Post subject:

jonnymacuser · Joined: 04 Aug 2011 Posts: 2

How did it end up going with the Apple MIDI Interface?

Those pictures are great!

MacOS · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:20 am Post subject:

Hi Jonnymacuser, welcome to the forum!

I have sold the MIDI Interface but we got it going with an Apple IIe, have a look here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uSvx7jKSFA

Mac SE as a Sequencer using the MIDI Interface:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBkcIjwg5tk&playnext=1&list=PLDEAE09C5C6E5E2B7 Mr. Green

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jonnymacuser · Joined: 04 Aug 2011 Posts: 2

"Apple II - MIDI Studio 1984," very very cool. That is pretty much one of the projects that I am trying to (eventually) get working.

And you have to love that old 1987 reseller video An Introduction to the Apple MIDI Interface.