MRCC Pre-purchase Questions

[Jesse Johannesen]

1. Does the mrcc have the ability to remap poly aftertouch to channel pressure and vice versa? trying to fix an issue with a synth reading only one or the other from various midi controllers.
   The MRCC supports poly aftertouch, but there is no data modification geared around that functionality.
   
   
2. Will it pass through, besides sending the MIDI data, is also transmitting - CDC (serial) and Raw HID. Related to use with Polyend Play see link: https://help.polyend.com/431975-My-iConnectivity-MIDI-USB-hub-is-not-recognising-my-Polyend-instrument-why
   No, the USB host ports are simply MIDI ports only. There are a number of devices which require other connectivity on these ports and they tend not to work with MRCC. Things like being able to be a mass storage device as well as a synth or Elektron boxes which are also audio devices, for example, all tend not to work. In those cases we offer the suggestion that the DIN ports should still be a go.
   
   
3. When interfacing with the computer, am I able to name the inputs and outputs on the MRCC device and the names will show up in audio/midi setup on Mac, therefore being passed onto DAW's? 
   No.
   
   
4. Am I able to setup an RTP Midi network? Not so important but coming from MioXL where I have one device working through RTP currently
   No.
   
   
5. Does the device allow for connection to iOS/iPad midi devices? I plan to add an iPad on next update, not as familiar with how these will interface
   Yes, with the camera USB adaptor via the PC port it should be possible. Not via the USB host ports however.
   
   
6. On virtual inputs on host USB ports, does that mean we can plug a USB hub for access to the 4 inputs? Read FAQ and it says not really, I'm trying to understand how the 4 virtual inputs per host port work, maybe get an example use case?
   Hubs are not supported, however there have been reports of successes by other users.
   
   
7. Can the MRCC receive midi clock from a connected device then translate or sync its internal clock to send the same clock out of its cv clock output?
   Currently MIDI clock may be passed to devices, but the internal MIDI clock is independent of external input. The analog clock out is only able to be a target of the internal clock. No manipulation of clock signals is supported.
   
   
8. If I need to expand with a second unit, would I configure advanced functions from one screen or from both separately?
   All Configuration is done on the screen of the sending device.
   
   
9. Will the virtual midi ports seen by a Mac audio/midi setup be available to route software and be viewed as additional input/outputs on the device for various saved routings? Example currently is I have to use midi input/output in settings on Komplete kontrol keyboard software to translate incoming MPE from a roli seaboard to get it to send the Roli to other external synths, currently routed through a MidXL, the Komplete kontrol is receiving from itself, the roli and a polyend play to route to other devices without opening a DAW.
   I don't quite understand the question. The ports show up in the audio/midi setup as individual MIDI ports. You should be able to do whatever you want with them.
   
   I know its a lot of questions, if anyone can answer one or two, I appreciate everyone's time.  Probably ordering one anyway to test but would be nice to know these in advance.
   
10. Can I use a basic trs mini cable to transmit trs midi from one device to trs midi on the MRCC? Any special cable requirements for type a vs b? Use case is a launchpad type controller with trs output going direct to trs input without those trs to midi converter cables.
    
    There are A and B ports on the MRCC and one or the other should work with any device using the standard 3.5mm aux cable.