Very Simple network... Where to start???

[mb944]

Hello all!

I would like route midi messages between two computers over a 1394 connection.

I therefore need to send 3 variables from host to client. As simple as that.

Having never worked with networking before, I haven't a clue where to start.

Any examples or words of advice to get me on track would really be appreciated!
Thanks in advance

Alex

[dglienna]

Just use two MIDI outputs, and send one to each machine. You can control what goes to each output port. You could also have 2 inputs.
I have a USB device that has 4x4 in and out ports total 8.

[mb944]

Hi,
thanks for your suggestion, but the idea was to avoid using two midi ports.

I think I'll use an I/O ActiveX Control straigt through a printer cable. It will avoid having to set up networks .

Cheers,
Alex

[dglienna]

I used to have a joystick to midi in and out y-adapter. That might work better than hardware connected to your parallel port. I've had both, and think the USB is the best. I have 4 in and 4 out, plus others on the same machine.