i2M Musicport MIDI Converter and Hi-Z USB Audio Interface

Continuing from the appeal of the G2M and B2M, the i2M musicport combines the features of both these units (to support both guitar and bass) with an optimized USB interface for even faster MIDI performance. Featuring extended MIDI features and configurability to satisfy the most demanding users, and a high-impedance audio interface that won’t suck the tone from your instrument, the i2M musicport is the new way to connect your musical instruments to your computer.

Designed particularly for guitar and bass, it works with most musical instruments, including wind instruments and the human voice. Now, you can record great-sounding tracks and play synthesizers and samplers how you have always wanted to: by using your favorite instrument.

Plug-and-Play
Using class-compliant USB drivers built into your computer’s operating system, and with no special instrument setup required, the i2M musicport offers a true plug-and-play experience for all musicians.

Ultra-Fast Monophonic MIDI Conversion
Although latency is unavoidable when converting musical pitch into MIDI messages, the unique technology used in the i2M musicport reduces this to a minimum. Not only is the MIDI conversion extremely fast, but accurate and robust. In fact, the pitch-bend detection of the i2M musicport is more accurate than many popular guitar tuners.

Fine nuances of your playing are captured by the i2M musicport: note velocity is determined from how hard you play; and subtle vibrato and bends are converted to ultra-accurate pitch-bend messages with virtually no latency. Everything from the emotional subtlety of a cello solo to the most extreme use of a guitar’s whammy bar are tracked flawlessly. The optimized USB MIDI interface further minimizes latency by intelligently managing data packets and avoiding the inherent delays in the traditional MIDI hardware protocol.

Flexible MIDI Architecture
The MIDI converter architecture is very flexible and powerful comprising six zones (splits), each with configurable pitch bend, MIDI channel, transpose and other parameters.

Hi-Z USB Audio Interface
The i2M musicport features a very high-impedance (Hi-Z) audio input circuit. This means it won’t degrade the tone of your musical instruments, unlike typical "line" inputs—often a problem with electric guitars and dynamic microphones. The input pre-amp also has adjustable gain to accommodate a wide variety of musical instruments. High-quality 16-bit, 44.1kHz (CD quality), and 48kHz (DVD quality) digital audio can be recorded into your favorite audio application, or used live, for example through amp simulators with great-sounding results.

An ASIO driver (only supported on Windows operating systems) is available to provide low-latency audio and features the unique ability to use any other audio device (even other ASIO devices) as the output audio device so you can hear everything you do in real time.

Future-Proof (Upgradeable Firmware)
To support new features and to make it futureproof, the firmware (internal software) of the i2M musicport can be upgraded. This means you can invest with confidence in the i2M musicport.

Pocket-Sized/Gigantic Possibilities
Fashioned as an inline 1/4" jack-to-USB adapter, and about the size of a car key fob, the i2M musicport has an ultracompact design that can easily fit into your pocket. But this tiny box will redefine your musical possibilities. An invaluable composition tool, the i2M musicport will let you access new sounds with ease, enable you to create tab and scores, provide you with new inspiration and let you have more fun than you thought possible.

Desktop Editor Software
The i2M musicport features a very flexible and powerful MIDI converter architecture with six zones enabling MIDI to be sent on up to six MIDI channels simultaneously, with each zone being independently configurable. You can customize each of the operating modes for your particular requirements and exchange these settings with other i2M musicport users. Four presets can be stored on the i2M musicport so you can switch between these without requiring the Desktop Editor software. This software is available for Microsoft Windows, and OSX (10.5 and above).