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Item Weight

1 pounds

Product Dimensions

9 x 9 x 4 inches

ASIN

B004KCLXBE

Item model number

UM-ONE

Customer Reviews

3.8 26 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#203,511 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#130 in Computer Recording MIDI Interfaces

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

January 22, 2011

Compatible Devices

Personal Computer

Hardware Interface

USB

Operating System

Mac

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Product Description

From the pioneer of the PC MIDI interface, Roland introduces the new UM-ONE. A 1-in/1-out USB bus powered MIDI interface with high-performance FPT processing for low latency and tighter clock timing. Compatible with Mac and PC, the super compact UM-ONE is an affordable, reliable, easy-to-use MIDI interface.

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number of channels	—	48	16	16	16
connectivity tech	USB	MIDI I/O, USB	MIDI to USB	USB	USB

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3.8 out of 5

26 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and sound quality of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it works perfectly, it's easy to follow instructions, and it makes the sound of their concerts really cool. That said, some complain that it'd be better off with a cheaper one.

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10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it works perfectly, it works fine on both computers, and it works great for playing guitar. Some say they've never encountered any problems using it.

"This device works perfectly in Linux Gentoo using the available kernel drivers...." Read more

"...It missed a whole bunch of notes. This cable works perfectly. But it is very expensive... but with MIDI cable, you get what you pay for." Read more

"...Bottom line: works fine on Windows systems, but on latest Apple hardware/OS it does not seem to; so if you are a Mac user, try to find a working..." Read more

"...midi keyboard (think Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto) to my iMac, and it works perfectly!..." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the audio midi interface easy to use. They say the instructions are easy to follow, installation is as easy as ABC, and the interface is great right out of the box.

"...The instructions that come with it are surprisingly perfect, too. The best, simplest, most accurate "technical writing" I've seen in a long time...." Read more

"...The installation is as easy as ABC, there are drivers for Win7-64 bit..." Read more

"Great right out of the box. A little more than the other types out there but it works perfect as soon as it is plugged in...." Read more

"Great interface. I use it for my Roland TD 4 KP and my drum libraries using Ableton Live...." Read more

4 customers mention3 positive1 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the audio midi interface. They say it makes the sound of their concerts really cool, groovy, and wild.

"...DTX500 plugged into a laptop with BFD ECO makes the sound of my concerts really cool, groovy and wild!" Read more

"Awesome Midi Interface!..." Read more

"...MIDI keyboard, using the keyboard's speakers, and the sound is astonishing...." Read more

"...I found out, due to my lack of knowledge, that this device will not direct MIDI music to your computer speakers...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are disappointed with the value of the audio midi interface. They mention that it works flawlessly, but is quite expensive.

"...This cable works perfectly. But it is very expensive... but with MIDI cable, you get what you pay for." Read more

"It worked flawlessly for me, but is quite expensive...." Read more

"This unit is more expensive, but it actually works...." Read more

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Works Perfect in Linux

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2013

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This device works perfectly in Linux Gentoo using the available kernel drivers. I found out, due to my lack of knowledge, that this device will not direct MIDI music to your computer speakers. This device only sends and receved MIDI command messages. I am using this device to operate my electronic MIDI keyboard, using the keyboard's speakers, and the sound is astonishing. I can also reverse the action and record what I play on the keyboard to the software on my computer. I did notice, however, that the operator's manual had it backwards when it explained how to connect this device to a MIDI device like a MIDI keyboard. It said the MIDI IN cable is supposed to go to the MIDI OUT port and the MIDI OUT cable is supposed to go in the MIDI IN port but if you hook it up that way, there is no sound or anything. So the MIDI IN cable should go into the port labeled MIDI In and the MIDI OUT cable should go in the port labled MIDI OUT. Maybe the factory accidentaly wired the cables backwards in some of them. I like this product and would do recommend it to anybody who wants to get MIDI in and out of their computer.

4 people found this helpful

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Amazon Customer

Works perfect but expensive

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2012

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I'd give it a 5 star rating if it wasn't so expensive. I learned my lesson buying a $5 MIDI cable sold also on Amazon. The $5 cable would only register 2/3 of the signals. It missed a whole bunch of notes. This cable works perfectly. But it is very expensive... but with MIDI cable, you get what you pay for.

One person found this helpful

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John Kenderdine

Not as versatile as advertised

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2012

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UM-ONE MIDI Interface by Roland

I am both an experienced (33 years since my first TRS-80 in 1979) computer user and MIDI instrument owner (since 1991), but I found this product somewhat disappointing unless Apple and/or Roland get their driver issues resolved on this.

The Roland supplied CD-ROM does not mount nor can it be read by iMac OS 10.8.2, although works with old TiBook and Dell laptops, however.
Downloaded latest driver from RolandUS.com (um_1mx8d_v100), installed as directed.
No power ready light shows when connecting UM-ONE.
System Profile shows it there, but as not configured.
With Audio MIDI Setup opened to MIDI Studio window, UM-ONE does not appear.

Tried many things without success. Tried swapping old Edirol (Roland) UM-1X (formerly on Dell laptop) with UM-ONE. UM-ONE installed and worked on the DELL without any issues. MIDI instrument communicates with the DELL fine.

The UM-1X works without complaint and as expected when connected to any USB port on either the Dell or iMac, even a hub or keyboard port, just as it formerly had before changing operating systems, etc. It is old, but reliable.

Upshot is, for now, that old UM-1X works with either the Dell or the iMac, but is currently attached to the iMac. New UM-ONE (2011 model) only works with the Dell (Windows XP) which is OK for my purposes of having interfaces for two MIDI instruments on different floors of my home, but the UM-ONE will not serve as a backup to the old UM-1X which was my secondary goal. Hence 3/5 stars.

Others in Apple forum have reported similar problem, only difference being they were using a MacBook.

Bottom line: works fine on Windows systems, but on latest Apple hardware/OS it does not seem to; so if you are a Mac user, try to find a working older model by Edirol.

5 people found this helpful

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Domo Arigato

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2012

Verified Purchase

I'm using this interface to connect an '80s era midi keyboard (think Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto) to my iMac, and it works perfectly! It comes with the drivers for both iMac and PC (I'm just using the iMac driver) on a disk. The instructions that come with it are surprisingly perfect, too. The best, simplest, most accurate "technical writing" I've seen in a long time. I'm very unfamiliar with midi, but I was up and running in just a few minutes. The instructions step you through how to configure the iMac "Audio MIDI Setup" utility with this device; and now I'm playing my keyboard using GarageBand as my sound module. Excellent!! Note that the cable is only about 5 feet long -- 2 ft midi cables (in/out) connected to a 3 ft USB cable -- so I'll need a USB extension cable to put my keyboard where I want it.

I did not try a cheaper product, but I believe the other review that says, you get what you pay for. Roland comes through!

4 people found this helpful

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Ivan

Works excellent!

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2012

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I've been working with this midi cable for a couple of weeks and am very pleased! The installation is as easy as ABC, there are drivers for Win7-64 bit (Roland support told me about it via facebook, that fact and reputation of the company in electronics made me buy the cable). Software finds a midi source automatically and assigns pads to the necessary cells. It's a bit thin but I don't think it's a problem for midi messages. Roland is a bit more expensive than other cables, but I was ready to pay for the quality and I got it!
DTX500 plugged into a laptop with BFD ECO makes the sound of my concerts really cool, groovy and wild!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012

Verified Purchase

It worked flawlessly for me, but is quite expensive. I have a laptop hooked up to a cheap casio keyboard and used a few trial recording applications. I also tried it on my Roland TD-9.

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2012

Verified Purchase

i bought this after buying the yamaha ux 16 midi interface which never worked a single day. These worked instantly. I use the new 13 inch mac book air 8 GB ram and a yamaha motif xs8.

One person found this helpful

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Raymond Cook

Great Product!

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2016

Verified Purchase

Great right out of the box. A little more than the other types out there but it works perfect as soon as it is plugged in.
Very happy with the purchase.

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