I Finally Found the Perfect MIDI Box for My Studio! (U6 MIDI Pro)

In this video, I take a detailed look at the U6 MIDI Pro — a powerful MIDI filter, router, combiner, and USB interface that can simplify your synth setup. I show how it connects my Korg Keystage, Yamaha TX7, Korg NX5R, and Cubase together — no more repatching cables! You’ll see how to use MIDI merge, routing, filtering, and mapping to make your synth workflow more flexible and creative. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and overview of the U6 MIDI Pro 00:39 – Why I needed a MIDI merge and router 01:12 – Using the U6 with the Keystage and TX7 01:43 – Adding the Korg NX5R to the setup 02:06 – Setting up and connecting the MIDI devices 03:00 – Real-time playing vs recording in Cubase 03:37 – Using the editor software 04:12 – Sending and receiving MIDI data 05:01 – Mapping MIDI inputs and outputs 05:56 – Using multiple MIDI outputs and controlling synths 06:13 – Setting up Cubase for MIDI routing 07:05 – Using the U6 as a MIDI “through” box 07:31 – Multi-timbral control with the NX5R 08:06 – Saving presets and configuration options 08:24 – Filtering unwanted MIDI data 09:04 – Blocking clock and program change messages 10:26 – Selective filtering per synth (TX7 vs NX5R) 11:14 – Filtering SysEx, aftertouch, and note data 11:38 – Using the MIDI Mapper functions 12:06 – Mapping aftertouch to pitch bend 13:06 – Channel and transposition mapping 13:32 – Custom controller mappings and ranges 14:21 – Mapping controllers to pitch bend and testing 15:06 – Saving profiles and firmware updates 15:18 – Monitoring MIDI activity with indicators 15:50 – Sending patch banks to the TX7 from DX Manager 16:02 – Price and where to buy 16:13 – Final thoughts and additional setup ideas 17:00 – Outro and future updates 💬 Summary The U6 MIDI Pro has quickly become an essential part of my synth setup. It’s small, affordable (around £40), and incredibly flexible — perfect for managing complex MIDI connections across modern and vintage gear like the TX7, NX5R, and Korg Keystage. 👉 Links to the U6 MIDI Pro and gear used: https://amzn.to/479r4Ez 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more synth and MIDI setup tutorials!