I've become a fan of MIDIMAN products recently, and this little wonder is no exception. It's a snap to install, and works beautifully. If all you need is a couple extra MIDI ports for your computer, this is the way to go.

There is only one limitation, however. Be aware that in "MIDI Thru" mode, the signal only goes through from Port A In to Port A Out, and from Port B In to Port B Out. I had expected the MIDI data to go through to both ports simultaneously (like on the 8x8 model)and was rather disappointed to discover it didn't. Doubly so since I found this out at a gig when I tried to play both my keyboards and WX5 Wind Controller through the same synth via a MidiSport 2x2. Whoops, THAT didn't work! Even with this slight setback, however, this is a top-notch MIDI interface for any USB equipped PC.

If you just need a couple extra MIDI ports, this could be the perfect solution. If you think you might need more ports in the future...you can always add more 2x2s (they coexist wonderfully). If you're like me, though, you might want to spend a little extra and go straight for the 8x8. I got two of the 2x2s before realizing I was (once again) in need of more ports, so I decided to get the Midisport 8x8 rather than build upon a towering stack of little lime boxes (check my review on the 8x8 too).

Feature:
If you just need more midi I/O's and don't want anything else, this is your device.

Quality:
Made of very durable metal container and is compact. What I've come to expect from Midiman/MAudio.

Value:
The price is nice and you get quality.

Desirability:
Not a very sexy device (who cares); just a durable workhorse and that's what I needed.

Sound:
No frills, just two solid and predictable midi I/O's. Works reliably.

Support:
Just downloaded the most recent drivers from the website.. no problems there.

Overall:
I'm sure I will use this device for years to come. I would buy this device again, although I might go for the 4X4 or 8X8 for more I/O's.

Installed quickly and easily on my Windows 2000 PC. No troubles with it. Very small, with a very nice thick metal construction; it feels like it could take plenty of slamming around. The color is a little more greenish and overall less offensive than the picture; it has a slight texture to the paint and no shininess at all. I would certainly recommend it.

I love Midiman interfaces! I have a Portman PC/P attached to my old 486 PC Laptop & a Mini Macman interface for my old Mac IIsi computer. As of now, 2 in/2 out is all I need. It works great with my AMD Athlon 1.4 Ghz, 40G HD, SoundBlaster Audigy SB1394 and Cakewalk Sonar!! If I need more ins/outs either midi or audio, you can betcha bottom dollar I'll get a Midiman interface!!

Finally a midi connector that works for something other than the joystick/ sound card way which you directly connect to the sound card. It's perfect and just what i need. Thakns mimiman theyre the best and this site because tey have the best stuff. I just wish some of this stuff was less expensive. Peace

Feature:
Nothing too special here, it can be configured like similar gear to act as 'thru' and such. The color scheme featured is very cool on the newer, (grey/green/black) ones.

Quality:
The unit is rock solid, a nice touch above other plastic units. The LEDs stick out from the casing but really it seems too solid to ever break.

Value:
I continually encountered glitches and odd periods during which the unit didn't read the inputs or didn't correctly rout them within the software, especially if switching USB ports. I've never had this problem before with Novation, Edirol, or Protools gear, so it seems to be an issue with the Midisport alone. For this reason I didnt find it particularly valuable as a piece of gear, but more a pain in the neck.

Desirability:
I got the Midisport to compliment my Edirol UM2C, kept the UM2C, returned the Midisport as it was a pain.

Sound:
Performance is generally good, I've not experienced any latency problems or anything, the midi notes are always 'heard' and broadcast well.

Support:
Can't comment, included documentation is fine, website not as fantastic as Roland-Edirol's (one click driver-downloads!!!) but certainly fine.

Overall:
I've simply not found the Midisport to be better or even as good in terms of reliability, flexibility, and usefulness as my Edirol Midi gear. The metal body of the Midisport is cool and its solid as a brick, but it has driver/software wierdnesses and weaknesses my other gear has simply never shown.

Feature:
Simple product, not really lacking anything for what it is and tries to be.

Quality:
For the price and what it tries to be, it's not a horrible deal. For the serious musician, go another way.

Value:
Again, for what it is and tries to be, it does all right. Don't rely on it to make you rich and famous (although, given today's popular music...)

Desirability:
Nice and compact, leaves a lot to be desired for the serious musician, but it'll work in a pinch and doesn't take up my whole desk.

Sound:
Experienced ~1/4 second delay from MIDI input to response... Completely unacceptable for any serious recording if you plan on mapping it through to something you're listening live to.

Ease of Use:
Vista drivers were impossible to find, but XP drivers worked fine for me... Not sure why everyone else was having such a hard time with it.

Support:
Web site seems fairly out of date. Didn't deal with customer support.

Overall:
When I get rich and famous, I'll replace it. For now, it'll have its place on top of the rest of my MIDI stack. If you can find it for less than $50, it wouldn't be a horrible deal.

Feature:
Good enough for my home software recording projects as I'm only using two midi keyboards.

Quality:
Generally good except that it makes no sense to have the In-A port located in the front of the unit.

Value:
Considering all the problems I've had with it I would conclude that it has little to no value. However, when it decides to work properly it does a great job. The problem is it doesn't work very often.

Desirability:
As stated before, all the ports need to be at the back of the unit. Other than that it's just fine.

Sound:
Sound is not the issue. When it works it transfers sound well.

Support:
Fairly quick responses but problems were not resolved.

Overall:
I'm going to get a different MIDI interface simply because I'm frustrated with it not working right all the time; spending way too much time trying to get it to function. It has kept me from getting my projects done in a timely fashion.

The USB light pulses when plugged in. OK, fine. But the MIDI outs lights blink when they are plugged in, wether there is a signal or not. What the heck?
Also, why are all the jacks on the back except for one?
All in all a useful device that does what it's supposed to, housed in an incedibly stupid design.

Feature:
The most important feature is to get it working...but it won't because the driver software is terrible!

Quality:
Nice metal box, but it is just sitting there doing nothing because the unit won't talk to my computer.

Value:
For $69.00, it's a shiny dead box!

Desirability:
No, I don't want it at all. I am taking it back at my earliest chance.

Sound:
Don't know, the driver software won't install.

Ease of Use:
I consider myself to be pretty proficient with computers since that is my profession. I could not get the driver software to work on either computer that I tried it on.

Support:
No phone number to call for tech support. Just email.

Overall:
I tried installing this on two machines running XP. The driver installation failed on both machines. I have always been able to get drivers to work on my computers before, but I have finally met my match!