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Connecting a Midi keyboard

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robert_woodhouse | 16:16 Sun 08th May 2011 | Computers
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I have a Midi keyboard which use to plug into the 'game' port on my old computer via a 15 pin 'D' plug.
My new computer does not have such a socket.
The keyboard requires a 5/6 volt DC from the computer and, of course, a means of getting it's data into the new computer.
Any helpful suggestions gratefully received
musicator
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You can get a 15pin/USB adapter cable. Not sure if that will supply the 5V supply to the keybourd though
Most USB 2.0 computer outlets provide 5v @ 500 mAmps, = 2.5Watts
USB 1.0 doesn't provide any power as far as I know
http://www.musicmall.com/cmp/article7.htm

May or may not work. The keyboard will need the power .. or modifying to do it.
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Albags and Cowtipper.
Both of your answers were incomprehensible Albags 'WHAT MIGHT WORK'? that's all there was in your POST and Caltipper there was no message at all in your Post, it was completely blank.
Something obviously went wrong somewhere.
In case either of your answers would get me out of trouble would you both kindly repeat your POSTS.
Thank you
musicator
Both Albags and Cowtipper's answer had links in them which will lead you to further information if you click on them.

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