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interface. This means that they share the same set of 16 
MIDI channels, so try to do this with devices that receive 
on only one MIDI channel (such as effects modules) so 
their receive channels don’t conflict with one another.
Figure 2-4: Connecting additional devices with MIDI THRU ports.
MIDI CONNECTIONS WORKSHEET
Here’s a suggestion. If you have more than a few pieces of 
gear connected to your MOTU MIDI interface, jot down 
which device is connected to each input and output in the 
worksheet below.
MIDI IN
MIDI 
cable
MIDI Device
MIDI 
IN
MIDI 
THRU
MIDI 
OUT
Additional device
MOTU
MIDI interface
rear panel
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
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22
33
44
55
66
77
88
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