Topic: Midicontroller connection

[NAMA]

I am now using an old Korg midicontroller as a second keyboard connected to my Genos in such a way that this extra keyboard always produces the sounds of R3. For setup see the attached photo. This controller is simply connected by a 5-pin midi din cable between midi-in and midi-out.
Unfortunate this controller has some bad keys and I want to replace it. I noticed that the modern controllers, like from M-Aidio, do not have the 5-pin connector anymore but a usb connection instead. I now wonder how I must connect it to my Genos. I already use the usb connection on top for a memorystich and the usb connection at the back for connection to my (mobilesheet)laptop.
Who can help me with this?

[BogdanH]

hi NAMA,
There exist USB to Midi adapters and interfaces which should solve such issues.
But I'm not really a fan of such (cables, adapters and even more cables) solutions. That is, if I would be into buying midi keyboard (that is meant to be connected to another keyboard), then I would definitely make sure that it also has standard DIN midi connection.

M.Audio Oxygen 49 =149€ (USB only, no DIN midi)
M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 =195€ (USB and DIN midi)
-in this case I would pay additional 45€ anytime (because we don't buy midi keyboard every day).

Just my opinion,
Bogdan

[pjd]

Since this is the Internet, here is my contradictory opinion. 

I have a DOREmidi USB MIDI host box that provides bridge from USB-A to 5-pin DIN MIDI IN/OUT. I just tested it connected to Genos. The MIDI controllers were Lumi Keys, Akai LPK25 and Korg Microkey AIR 49. All could send note on/off.

I've used this rugged box with a few other MIDI controllers and 5-pin destinations. Seems to be a solid, reliable device.

Hope this info helps -- pj

P.S. I've used a Raspberry Pi as a bridge in a pinch: https://sandsoftwaresound.net/send-midi-from-usb-b-to-5-pin/

[NAMA]

Thanks for your advices. I will go for a midi keyboard with DIN midi. This seems the easiest solution to me.
Bert