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MOTU micro lite

Item ID: microlite

5x5 Expandable USB MIDI Interface

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Built To Last - Built To Go!

Built from the same technology found in MOTU's flagship MIDI Timepiece, the micro lite is a professional MIDI interface and that provides portable, plug-and-play connectivity to any USB-equipped Macintosh or Windows computer. The micro lite provides 5 MIDI IN, 5 MIDI OUT, 80 MIDI channels and compatibility with all Macintosh and Windows software.

The micro lite takes full advantage of USB, giving you high-speed MIDI throughput, sub-millisecond timing accuracy, support for "hot-swapping" and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via any available USB port. And the micro lite is powered by the USB port - no wall wart or AC plug.


MOTU Microlite Features:
  • MIDI connectivity - Five MIDI inputs and outputs provide 80 MIDI channels.
  • Expansion - MOTU MIDI interfaces grow with you. Expansion is simple. Add additional MIDI ports by plugging in another MOTU MIDI interface.
  • Compatibility - Works with your favorite software. Includes drivers for Mac OS9, Mac OS X and Windows Me/2000/XP. High-speed USB connection.
  • USB-powered - Bus-powered from USB connection. No additional power necessary.

Specification Detail
Type Desktop or Rack
Channels 5x5
Computer Connectivity USB
Compatibility - Windows Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Compatibility - Mac OS9, OS 10
Power Bus Powered
Height 1.75"
Depth 9.5"
Width 7"
Manufacturer Part Number 5056

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Reviews

based on 13 reviews

If only all midi devices were this simple!

by Anonymus from San Angelo, tx
February 26, 2013
Music Background: hobbyest, noise maker, with rare live performances,
No knobs, no buttons, just install drivers, plug in, connect to appropreate devices, assign Midi port on FL Studio and dont even bat an eye if you're taking it on the road, its built like a tank, comp... read more [+]lements other MOTU half rack gear well (like my MOTU Ultralite mk3) and gives me a mobile road ready solution to a problem faced within my studio; Which was how to add another 5 midi ins and outs to my mobil studio or add 5 midi ins and outs for home composition. More live gear for toting along and sends midi control messages to my gear without error. close [-]

MOTU micro lite

by Myran Rivard from
February 12, 2013
Music Background: Musician, composer, sound designer, equipment designer, live sound tech
It was what I was looking for. I have more than one keyboard controller and it works with all controllers great. I use my 49 key controller at the computer to audition the sounds, then use the new 88e... read more [+]s to play. close [-]

Review of MOTU Micro Lite Interface

by Marvin Glenn from United States
December 11, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician, Home Recording Engineer
I bought this to replace a Midisport 4X4 because it doesn't work with Win 7.
I am completely satisfied with the MOTU because it works perfectly with all of my gear and my new Win 7 64 bit syste... read more [+]m. close [-]

Plug and Play MIDI integration

by Stan DeVries from Rockville MD USA
August 8, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist, pipe organ enthusiast
Port structure allows me to have 2 MIDI devices which send on channel 1 to be handled separately, while routing inputs to outputs. No channel mapping required - awesome!

Works Like a Charm

by Brandon Peoples from Lawson, MO USA
October 19, 2011
Music Background: Student, Pro Musician, Home Recording Engineer
I've had several problems with MIDI I/O devices in the past and this was a cheap and flawless device to fix those problems. With most other devices MIDI notes can stick and mess up everything. So far ... read more [+]I have not had this problem with the Micro lite. I'm even running it along side two exterior sound cards that I am using as an audio aggregate device and they are all working together without a hiccup.

I really needed this for live shows, so that I don't have to haul around expensive keyboards just to have a midi controller to hook up to my computer. Now I don't have to worry about breaking my good controllers because I can use any controller with a MIDI out port.

Even better yet, it includes a half rack combination kit to combine with another half rack device. close [-]
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Henry, Marion, IL

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