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tunaboy777 · 03-17-2008, 01:20 PM

Dear All

I have an old Evolution keyobard that I used to use as a midi controller. However, the lead plugged into the game port/joystick port on my now long defunct old PC. If I purchase one of the many gameport to usb adaptors currently available, will I be able to use the keyboard again?

It seems that it should, but I would like to know prior to spending £15 on an adaptor.

Thanks

tunaboy777

TheUDE · 03-17-2008, 04:07 PM

It might be less complicated and more effective to get a MIDI plug to USB adapter and ditch the gameport connector.

ecc83 · 03-17-2008, 08:18 PM

I am sorry Tunaboy777,

I am not quite sure what you are going to plug the Evolution into?

Dave.

audiojacker.net · 03-18-2008, 11:39 AM

I couldn't comment on whether it would work.
Probably go with what theUDE said. You may just have to get a suitable power supply for the keyboard then.

03-17-2008, 01:20 PM	#1
tunaboy777 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 34	Old Evolution keyboard - game port to USB query Dear All I have an old Evolution keyobard that I used to use as a midi controller. However, the lead plugged into the game port/joystick port on my now long defunct old PC. If I purchase one of the many gameport to usb adaptors currently available, will I be able to use the keyboard again? It seems that it should, but I would like to know prior to spending £15 on an adaptor. Thanks tunaboy777

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03-17-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
TheUDE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Doggypaddling in the Zeitgeist Posts: 8,916	It might be less complicated and more effective to get a MIDI plug to USB adapter and ditch the gameport connector.

03-17-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
ecc83 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: northampton uk Posts: 2,612	I am sorry Tunaboy777, I am not quite sure what you are going to plug the Evolution into? Dave.

03-18-2008, 11:39 AM	#4
audiojacker.net Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 99	I couldn't comment on whether it would work. Probably go with what theUDE said. You may just have to get a suitable power supply for the keyboard then.