Question Sound card problem with MPU-401 connector

[GlamRockCowboy]

I have recently acquired a Reveal MusicStar music keyboard to use as an input device for Dorico, my music composition software. However, the keyboard uses an MPU-401 plug which needs to be connected to a sound card. While a sound card was included with the keyboard, it requires an old-fashioned PCI slot, which my MSI Pro Z-790-P WiFi DDR4 motherboard does not have. It does, however, have a PCI-E x1 slot, which is what I plan on using. Is there a current sound card that would work with this slot, or should I try to find a PCI-to-PCI-E adapter instead? Thanks in advance for any help and advice!

 

[COLGeek]

I can't vouch for this device, but it seems to meet your stated needs.

5.1 Channel PCI-e x1 Sound Card – SI-PEX63096

6-Channel DAC for AC3 5.1 ChannelsHRTF-Base 3D Positional AudioDirectSound TM3D , EAX, and A3D AudioDLS-Base Wavetable Music SynthesizerMPU401 Compatible MIDI Interface and GMFully Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compat..

www.sybausa.com

 

[GlamRockCowboy]

I can't vouch for this device, but it seems to meet your stated needs.

5.1 Channel PCI-e x1 Sound Card – SI-PEX63096

6-Channel DAC for AC3 5.1 ChannelsHRTF-Base 3D Positional AudioDirectSound TM3D , EAX, and A3D AudioDLS-Base Wavetable Music SynthesizerMPU401 Compatible MIDI Interface and GMFully Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compat..

www.sybausa.com

I should have mentioned that the card needs needs to have an MPU-401 plug (8-pin). Thanks for the reply, though!

 

[stuff and nonesense]

Here is an adapter that may help

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/serial-cards/1383574?cm_mmc=UK-PPC-DS3A-_-bing-_-3_UK_EN_Computing & Peripherals_Serial Cards-_-StarTech.com - 1383574 - PEX1PCI1-_-pex1pci1&matchtype=e&kwd-72087527014431:loc-188&qc_adtech=microsoft&qc_adtech_cid=431260620&&msclkid=27a5396e8baa17948f6a5e80ceb3f2f6&gclid=27a5396e8baa17948f6a5e80ceb3f2f6&gclsrc=3p.ds

RS isn’t the cheapest place to buy from but it’s a starting point. Startech make useful stuff.

Datasheet

https://docs.rs-online.com/61b2/0900766b816dd2f4.pdf

 

[GlamRockCowboy]

I need to apologize for some erroneous information. The music keyboard cable has a 15-pin MPU-401 cable, not an 8-pin. The seller from whom I purchased the music keyboard included an XWave 5.1 sound card which does have the 15-pin terminal. Would this card work with the PCI-E x1 slot? If not, what sound cards might still be available that would work? Again, my apologies for the mistake. However, due to a recent death in my family, keeping my thoughts straight has been somewhat difficult!

 

[stuff and nonesense]

I need to apologize for some erroneous information. The music keyboard cable has a 15-pin MPU-401 cable, not an 8-pin. The seller from whom I purchased the music keyboard included an XWave 5.1 sound card which does have the 15-pin terminal. Would this card work with the PCI-E x1 slot? If not, what sound cards might still be available that would work? Again, my apologies for the mistake. However, due to a recent death in my family, keeping my thoughts straight has been somewhat difficult!

Condolences

 

[COLGeek]

Try it. Get an appropriate adapter and install the sound card. Generic drivers may suffice as I don't expect current drivers being available for the sound card.

Sorry for your loss.

 

[GlamRockCowboy]

After looking over my keyboard more closely, I realized that a midi-out plug to USB cable is what I need to use, rather than fooling with an MPU-401. As I soon found out, there are a number of such cables available. Can anyone recommend a cable of this type that will work with Windows 11 Pro? Again, sorry for the confusion.