well, i dont know how i could do that without a usb splitter...and the dore midi hostbox only has one usb connection...i currently have the qy100 connected to my macbook...its going into the 5 pin of an audio interface...and got my keyboard to control the qy100 thru ableton...so maybe i can get the nanokontrol to work this way

On Mar 7, 2025, at 6:06?AM, Jason Miller via groups.io <jason@...> wrote:

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My understanding of the DoreMIDI host box is that you can use it to convert a USB controllers signal into 5-pin MIDI so you can use it with a MIDI device without needing a computer. I'm not sure if the DoreMIDI host box can be used with a computer to interface it with the computer for MIDI. I would doubt it, because it's purpose is to connect a USB MIDI device intended for use with a computer, and make it possible to use it with a 5-pin device without a computer.

You can buy something like the? to connect your computer to the QY100, then use a conventional USB hub to connect both your MIDI keyboard and the Nanokontrol to the computer. Within Ableton you should be able to route both the keyboard and the Nanokontrol to the CME U2MIDI Pro (or any other USB interface for MIDI you purchase) to control the QY100.

I happen to own two?iConnectivity Mio devices that do the same thing as the CME U2MIDI Pro. I'm only suggesting the U2MIDI Pro because it's $20 on Amazon, rather than $36 like the Mio devices.

In my home studio I use USB-to-MIDI adapter devices like the CME U2MIDI Pro for each of my older synths that do not have a USB interface built into them. In the "Audio MIDI Setup" application on my Mac I am able to see two "iConnectivity Mio" devices for two of my synths. To know the difference, I was able to rename them "Alesis QSR Mio" and "Akai AX-60 Mio" respectively so I know which synth they serve.

I use a powered USB hub to connect many devices to my computer. I run a long USB cable to another USB hub under my synth rack to connect those devices.

I use MIDI tracks in Cubase to configure MIDI coming from one device, like my USB MIDI controller keyboard, to another synth in my studio. The same ?by creating a MIDI track with "All Ins" and "All Channels" configured, and it will send MIDI from both your MIDI keyboard and the Nanokontrol to the QY100 if you configure it to do so.

I would recommend creating 2 MIDI tracks, and configuring each to route MIDI to the QY100 independently, that way you can control which MIDI channel of the QY100 each is routing signal to in the QY100.

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Jason Miller

On Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at 12:21 AM, cbsmith21 via groups.io <c.blaine.smith@...> wrote:

well, i dont know how i could do that without a usb splitter...and the dore midi hostbox only has one usb connection...i currently have the qy100 connected to my macbook...its going into the 5 pin of an audio interface...and got my keyboard to control the qy100 thru ableton...so maybe i can get the nanokontrol to work this way

On Mar 15, 2025, at 1:55?AM, cbsmith21 via groups.io <c.blaine.smith@...> wrote:

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I decided to return the nanokontrol...i think i'm just gonna get a small midi controller just for the qy100...something with 5 pin, knobs & faders built in...maybe a Novation ReMOTE SL or an Akai MPK225

On Mar 20, 2025, at 3:14?AM, QYedit via groups.io <domgoold@...> wrote:

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that one has ONE LCD ;-)

great price .. i got a 25SL mk1 recently for 50eu in good condition.

a bit short as a keyboard but fits inside a rack box/space (without the rails).

i have another small keyboard, the Keystep37, so can combine them for more key range with an essential piece of kit: the MIDI Solutions Quad Merge: 4 MIDI Ins to 1 Out, doesn't no power supply or batteries (takes current from the 1st MIDI In - most MIDI devices send a tiny current with the signal from the MIDI Out; some don't so those would go on one of the other inputs)

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have also seen the 'Zero' (no keys, just the box) going cheap. very useful bit of kit that i've had for a while, and use to make controls for any midiCC or sysex-capable unit. they can also send NRPNs, which is quite rare. it also works out the checksum, for Roland devices, with several options for message length. it's well thought out. there's a thing called Automap, for mapping plugins and DAWS automatically, but i've never used that.

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also never used the MkII version (as shown! heh) - possibly it has better encoders? don't know.

the mk1 has 40 template slots to work with, which can be linked either in toggle stacks as series, or by using buttons (or the pads, which i don't find useful) as links.

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the key thing about these is the Remote Editor software, which is very comfortable to work with (i think). they'll run off USB with computer while you program them, and then off 9v PSU as standalone, away from the computer.

have never tried the mk3; it looks like a different thing altogether.