lidl e Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Ordered these without reading the reviews https://www.thomann.de/ie/rockboard_flat_midi_cable_30cm_black.htm The pins are situated so the connector has to go sideways essentially covering the second midi port. Terrible design! I tried to save a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) Couldn't you just use the other end of the cable, so that the stiff plastic bit points the opposite way, not covering the other midi port? Edited January 25 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) Is it possible to disassemble the plugs to allow you to rotate the pins? Whenever I have made my own MIDI cables with right-angle plugs it has been possible to orientate the pins at 90° increments in relation to the cable direction when assembling them. Edited January 25 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 5 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said: Couldn't you just use the other end of the cable, so that the stiff plastic bit points the opposite way, not covering the other midi port? Not on my adapter. The way its situated, it's too close to the edges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunoxx Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I actually really like the rockboard midi cable. I agree that they might block the other port, but I use a midi thru splitter anyways. A problem I have with lots of other midi cables is that the bit protecting the cable is super rigid and therfore doesn't fit on most of my pedalboards (which are all super tightly packed). What I like about the rockboard cables is that they're facing sideways, so I don't run into the problem I have with the other cables. Plus none of them ever stopped working, something I cannot say about other, more expensive brands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 (edited) On 25/01/2024 at 03:19, Baloney Balderdash said: Couldn't you just use the other end of the cable, so that the stiff plastic bit points the opposite way, not covering the other midi port? I got a pic of the issue. Theyd be great if the pins were situated differently. Ordered a couple of these instead https://www.thomann.de/ie/rockboard_flax_plug_midi_cable_30_cm.htm Edited January 29 by lidl e 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 At least in the second pic i can use it because i only need midi in, not thru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunoxx Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 4 hours ago, lidl e said: Ordered a couple of these instead https://www.thomann.de/ie/rockboard_flax_plug_midi_cable_30_cm.htm The flax ones are super flimsy, the plastic bit broke immediately when I tried to adjust the angle. However, you don't really need the plastic bit anyways, and I'm using some of these cables without it at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, Lunoxx said: The flax ones are super flimsy, the plastic bit broke immediately when I tried to adjust the angle. However, you don't really need the plastic bit anyways, and I'm using some of these cables without it at the moment. As long as they dont stick out as much as the current ones i have, it will be a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 The rockboard cable was ideal for my purpose, connecting my home-made MIDI control box to my HX Stomp. I had a good look at it before buying to make sure everything would be orientated correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 So if the OP ones and the flax ones are suboptimal, what is good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 hours ago, Owen said: So if the OP ones and the flax ones are suboptimal, what is good? Making your own. This is what I have done whenever I have needed MIDI leads where the cables exit the plug at right angles. I was able to buy a supply of both metal and plastic bodied DIN plugs where it was possible to orientate the pin arrangement in 90° increments, so that when assembled the exit for the cable was either to the right, left up or down depending on what was required for the installation. If I left enough excess unsheathed cable inside the plug this could be changed if I needed to reuse the lead in a different location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I applaud everyone who can solder and deal with bare wires. That is not me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Owen said: I applaud everyone who can solder and deal with bare wires. That is not me I pit the flax ones on my board and they are fine. They did save me a good bit of space compared to what i had. Enough to move the extrnal footswitch i wanted in the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 That's with the flax. The standard cables i was using the space there was much more between the FI and the switchblade pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 And this is with the old cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Owen said: I applaud everyone who can solder and deal with bare wires. That is not me Well then pay for someone who can solder to make you up the appropriate cable(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 After trimming some of the rubber, i was able to use it. Not ideal, but it doesnt seem to be putting pressure on the power cable and it sits flush with that corner removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 12/02/2024 at 15:36, BigRedX said: Well then pay for someone who can solder to make you up the appropriate cable(s). I always do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore768 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 "Ah, the infamous Useless Rockboard flat MIDI cables – perfect for those moments when you need your gear to look sleeker than an undercover agent but perform with the reliability of a caffeinated sloth. Sure, they might lie flat like a yoga mat, but don't let that fool you into thinking they'll smoothly transmit your MIDI signals. Instead, they'll probably mimic your cat's behavior – disappearing when you need them most and tangling themselves into knots just for fun. But fear not, for these cables excel in their secondary purpose: as a test of your patience and proficiency in untangling knots. So, if you enjoy the thrill of risking your sanity every time you need to connect your MIDI devices, look no further than the Useless Rockboard flat MIDI cables. Guaranteed to make you question the very nature of connectivity – one frustrating tangle at a time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Seems like a silly idea, but I would find it hard to criticise them because it is quite clear in the photo how they fit, so if that wasn't good why did you buy them? I have spent ages looking for plugs that went the right way, and many places don't show photos anywhere near that clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 On 31/03/2024 at 13:45, Woodinblack said: Seems like a silly idea, but I would find it hard to criticise them because it is quite clear in the photo how they fit, so if that wasn't good why did you buy them? I have spent ages looking for plugs that went the right way, and many places don't show photos anywhere near that clear. I didnt do due diligence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 TBH - not sure I would trust them anyway, I had some of the flat audio cables like that and a large proportion of them stopped working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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