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Hello there,

Can the Nord S2EX be paired up with an external keyboard/Midi-controller via a USB-Midi cable? Not sure I understand the manual.. In the USB Connection section, it says "The Nord Stage 2 EX can transmit and receive MIDI data via the USB interface." It may only be referring to the connection to a computer?

I'm noticing that some Midi-controllers rely on the USB cable to provide power, which could be cool as it would allow you to eliminate one cable from your setup, assuming the USB-Midi would serve the dual purpose - both power and Midi.

I'm also noticing that both the S2EX and other controllers have the same USB connector - the small square-shaped end, and appears that the cables do not have the small connector on both ends.

Thanks for any insights!

waygetter wrote:I'm also noticing that both the S2EX and other controllers have the same USB connector - the small square-shaped end, and appears that the cables do not have the small connector on both ends.

This answers your question

You have to connect them using old-school DIN midi connection cables.

Gr
Bart

Thanks. Figured out how to use advanced search and found applicable threads. I think what threw me a bit was that the Kronos is set up to do just this, they have both the Type A and Type B connectors on the back panel. Seems being able to minimize having to plug power cables into a power strip is a value add and a safety add as well?

Hi, you can do it but with something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenton-Electron ... Sw44BYlMDO
A midi/usb host.
Type B usb is always connected to a host computer.

Also the new BOMEBOX can serve as a USB host and do LOTS of other things besides.

Bless, Pablo