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MOTU FastLane USB

Item ID: FastlaneUSB

2-in/2-out USB MIDI Interface

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One of the World's Finest MIDI Interfaces?

Many of the folks at Sweetwater would answer with an enthusiastic "YES!" MOTU's FastLane USB MIDI interface offers a remarkable combination of convenience and power. What's more, the price is definitely right for the budget-minded! FastLane is a simple yet powerful 2-input, 2-output USB MIDI interface for your Mac or PC. The ideal professional MIDI interface for your home studio, the FastLane USB opens your computer to the advantages of all the numerous MIDI software programs available. It's compatible with virtually all computers and MIDI software!

MOTU FastLane USB MIDI Interface at a Glance:
  • Allows you to record, edit, and save your musical creations on your computer
  • Works with any MIDI keyboard or other MIDI controller
  • Supports 32 channels of record and playback
  • USB connectivity for convenience

Allows you to record, edit, and save your musical creations on your computer
If you're ready to save and edit your songs on your computer, in much the same way you use a word processor, it's time to get a FastLane USB MIDI interfaces. Having a graphical display, whether you choose sequencing software with Piano Roll view or Notation view, makes it very easy to fix any errors you may have made playing your song. Of course, composers like the fact that they can print their masterpieces. Once you've connected your keyboard to your computer with a FastLane USB, you're ready to go! There are many kinds of software available for computer music production.

Works with any MIDI keyboard or other MIDI controller
The MOTU FastLane USB MIDI interface works with any keyboard or controller that has MIDI jacks on the back (5-pin DIN jacks). Even digital pianos now feature MIDI jacks on the back. If your keyboard does not have a disk drive, one of the only ways you can save a performance permanently is to connect your keyboard to a computer via MIDI and play it into the music software. If you want to be able to make changes (edits) to the song and hear in real time what it will sound like on your keyboard, then you would want to have the computer and the keyboard connected together. That's where the FastLane USB comes in.

Supports 32 channels of record and playback
The MOTU FastLane USB MIDI interface can handle 32 channels of simultaneous playback. This will support your music production system with two MIDI OUT ports (32 channels) and two MIDI IN ports (32 channels). This gives you the flexibility to connect two independent MIDI controllers at one time.

USB connectivity for convenience
With a USB connection, you can connect and disconnect the USB cable while the power to the computer is on. The FastLane USB operates on USB bus power and does not require a power adapter or batteries. The indicator lights show if the FastLane USB is connected properly to your USB jack and there are also lights to indicate when it is receiving MIDI I/O. This is very handy to verify operation.

MOTU FastLane USB MIDI Interface Features:
  • 2-in, 2-out USB MIDI interface
  • Supports 32 channels of MIDI recording and playback
  • Includes CD with drivers and software
  • Runs on USB power - no adapter needed

The MOTU FastLane USB MIDI interface is an essential MIDI studio tool!

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Specification Detail
Type Desktop
Channels 2x2
Computer Connectivity USB
Compatibility - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
Compatibility - Mac OS 10.2 or Later
Power Bus Powered
Height 1"
Depth 4"
Width 3.75"
Manufacturer Part Number 2256

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Reviews

based on 6 reviews

Success with the MOTU FastLane USB

by Cliff Lowe from Cincinnati, OH
March 5, 2012
Music Background: Classical Music Composer Hobbyist
Ordered MOTU FastLane 2 x 2 USB. Received it from Sweetwater the next morning. Just about the best MIDI interface I have ever used. Loaded the software from the CD-ROM and connected the MOTU to dri... read more [+]ve soft synths on 2 other PCs. Worked perfectly instantly. Comes with a decent manual too! Good tech support available from both Sweetwater and manufacturer. Made in the USA too! Would highly recommend. close [-]

Great 2x2 MIDI interface

by ED from
August 30, 2011
Music Background: Music Director/Conductor National Tours (music theater)
Worked perfectly right out of the box. A simple but necessary tool for a small MIDI setup like mine. Once it was setup with the right Audio-MIDI setup in my Mac, it not only worked great with Mainstag... read more [+]e (a patch management application for live playing) the bonus is it works great with Sibelius too. close [-]

nice & easy

by Nick Couture from Detroit , MI USA
April 20, 2012
Music Background: recording engineer
I bought the fast lane not knowing that its drivers were not compatible with 64 bit windows 7. So i had to go on motus website register the fastlane and download the updated driver.... That was the on... read more [+]ly set back i have had so far with thiss product. Other than that my experience with the motu fastlane usb has been great. I only have three peices of midi gear that i use simultaneously( keyboard/controller in ports a&b of the fast lane and a guitar controller into mbox midi in.) For the price this product is awesome it is really easy to install (if you have the right driver.) it is small and and doesnt take up space in my already over crowded studio. i would recommend this to people who only need a couple midi inputs and have a tight budget. close [-]

Midi a go go

by Dave from
March 29, 2012
Music Background: 45 yrs in music bizz
Droped the drivers in the computer.pluged it in and it worked fine.Its built to be used without worry

USB Midi Interface

by Dave Larroquette from Independence, La
March 21, 2012
Music Background: Musician
I bought this unit, loaded the drivers in my imac and it has worked problem free since the initial install
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