The Joystick/Midi Interface; The Basics; Midi - TerraTec SiXPack 5.1+ Manual

The Joystick/MIDI Interface.

On the GAME/MIDI port of the SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + analog and
digital joysticks as well as - over an optional adaptor – MIDI devices
can be connected. The interface is controlled via a DirectInput-
compatible driver.

The Basics.

The SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + offers a combined connector for old game controllers as well as
for modern devices– ForceFeedback joysticks, gamepads, flightsticks, wheels and all those
other things you can't live without.
With an optional adaptor cable more than just one device can be connected to the gameport.
The driver support under the Microsoft Direct Input specification allows for a quicker access to
the hardware as well as extra features like ForceFeedback steering signals to be transferred.

MIDI

Also MIDI devices can be connected to the SiXPack 5.1 + over the adaptor cable. This cable is
available as an optional extra in specialty stores or directly from TerraTec. Please visit our On-
line Shop at http://www.terratec.net/.
Because we are often asked for a diagram for just such an adaptor cable, we have included the
necessary information here. As you can see, it is a GAME Port / MIDI adapter and not just a
simple cable. You will require additional components such as optocouplers and transistors. For
this reason, we suggest that you acquire the parts from an electronics store – they don't cost
the earth.
SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 +
Game-/MIDI-Port
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