I did a search of the forums and couldn't find any recent information. Does anyone know if any MIDI devices work or are supported in the most recent build of Parallels? I use one particular very specialized piece of software that is Windows only and requires a MIDI connection.
I just tried connecting my M-Audio Uno midi interface, and the drivers install but there seems to be no connection (the lack of activity lights on the device confirms this). I know I could use Bootcamp, but was trying to avoid this as my time management software (I use this for my home consulting) is on my Mac.
Anyone yet have any luck with getting a USB MIDI connection with Parallels? I'm running Windows Professional XP SP2.
Thanks!
Update: Full disclosure - I am not much of Windoze guy (nothing to be ashamed of), so I reconnected my MIDI interface, and this time, since I had already downloaded the driver software, I allowed the Windows connection Wizard to search for the drivers. It did its thing and at least now the activity lights on the device indicate a live connection, although I got a message saying there was a problem with the software and my device may not work properly and my software does not see the device. Will continue to fiddle, but anyone with MIDI experience with Parallels that knows of an interface that definitely works, please chime in!
NEW UPDATE: Tried a different USB MIDI interface and am happy to report that the drivers for the MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn) USB midi interfaces work with Parallels. So this is good information for others who may be looking to use MIDI with Parallels.
Last edited: Jun 23, 2008