Hello, I am looking for a non-computer, pure hardware solution to get ableton link from Denon gear network to a midi din 5 translator. Anyone maybe knows that kind of hardware? I plan to use SC6000 decks with some midi synced hardware fx, with my Xone96.
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I donāt know of anything ānon-computerā, as the only standalone hardware unit seems to be the Missing Link box by Circuit Happy, which is basically a Raspberry Pi in a box.
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Now I have a trace to start looking further. Thank You. Any more people know something?
Would be also cool if next generation denon decks could have a 5pin din midi in/out for sync with hardware like fx, grooveboxes, samplers etcā¦
Specially if You use a third party mixer that canāt translate denons protocol to midi. Definitely it would be a great upgrade.
As mentioned in the previous postā¦
I use their Eurorack offering and it is a great product.
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Any of this mpc one, maschine plus, x1850 ā¦ I use maschine plus connected via lan to distribute midi clock
Thatās a cool device, I will definitely test it, bummer that it doesnāt have a wired LAN connection. But worth to check anyway. I wonder how it goes with stability in a crowded venue with a lot of cellphones with active wifi.
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There was a set performed by Sebastien Leger for Denon in 2021 where heās syncing Prime kit with synths and a TR-707 via an Akai Force.
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At the moment, it seems to me that the best solution is to use mpc one. It cost more than Missing Link but you will get a much more useful device for creative DJing
That is a considerable option. I have akai force, but wanted something smaller (specially if I donāt plan to use the force at that specific dj set).
But please keep the ideas coming, more to explore, the better 
I think i am trying to accomplish the same thing:- I want to midi sync my Sc6000mās with some FX pedals and an analogue mixer. I was looking at an IOS app (Link to MIDI | Alexandernaut)and one of these cables (mioXC ā iConnectivity) and might take a gamble to see if it worksā¦
The connection would be Sc6000mās (Ableton Link via Wifi) ā> āLink to Midiā app on my USB-C iPhone (which sound join the Link Session and output midi sync data) ā>USB-C to Midi Cable ā> FX Pedal(s) Midi Din
Iām surprised no oneās released a MIDI interface with Link yet.
@aaaguy Yes, as mentioned twice already, months ago at the top of the thread. OP wanted non-computer hardware, which that isnāt - and itās also very expensive.
MIDI I/O boxes can be had for a fraction of that, but none (as yet) incorporate Ableton Link.
My gamble paid off and seemingly works great. @NoiseRiser if you are still looking, then you can sync and convert the Ableton Link session from the Denon gear to your hardware midi din pedals but youāll need the followingā¦
- iOS device.
- Link to Midi (free ios app) that uses WIFI to connect to the players Link Session and convert to Midi Sync
- iConnectivity mioXC (USBC to Midi Din cable approx. Ā£40 GBP)
I think there are other, cheaper cables out there but i wanted to try and a reputable make first. No idea if there is an Android alternative to the above app so this might be an iOS only solution.
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Interesting, I will check this. Thanks for the info.
This could be a concept for a future product from Denon (or one of the inMusic companies).
A simple box with traditional MIDI 5 pin DIN I/O (and maybe have USB MIDI) but can also communicate with Ableton Link , via wifi or LAN.
Sounds like a raspberry pi project.
But in general would be awesome if new denon decks would have midi in and out for synchronisation with midi devices - like for hybrid setups with hardware synths, sequencers, effects, samplers - this would make denon decks the ultimate go to unit for live act artists.
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Thatās exactly what the Circuit Happy device is, but IMO heās overcharging.
Yes, it is completely possible ā I do it all the time with either one of these two mobile apps:
anroid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details
ios:
in my experience, the android app is more reliable and simpler to incorporate in my setup w my pixel 4 since all i need is a usb to midi cable and usb a to usb c adapter.
i use this to sync my deluge sequencer w the decks and then pipe that audio back in to the aux input of my denon sc live 4 for 4 synchronized decks, drum + synth tracks all in key too.
I am also looking for a hardware solution that does not imply computers not mobiles, any innovation since the last post?
It seems that the missing Link junior is the solution that I am looking for