Banana Split - 6 Way Midi Splitter/Thru Box

Name: Banana Split - 6 Way Midi Splitter/Thru Box
SKU: 6630
Price: 95.81 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.68 (30 reviews)

(30 Reviews)

Split MIDI 6 ways - a compact, cost-effective solution for musicians

Designed by Sixty Four Pixels in United Kingdom

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Split MIDI 6 ways - a compact, cost-effective solution for musicians

Sending MIDI to multiple devices should be simple! A thru-chain can add latency and you can't easily swap devices about during a performance, but a MIDI interface with multiple outputs can be expensi…

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Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

Product: (4.73)

Documentation: (4.53)

Shipping: (4.73)

Communication: (4.73)

Robert | Nov. 17, 2020

Wonderful

Very nice quality, and aesthetically pleasing. I'm using this with my rompler stack and its perfect. Definitely beats having to daisy chain via thru ports on the devices themselves!

Lucas | Nov. 16, 2020

Great MIDI splitter

Compact, simple MIDI splitter that works great. Has nice LED feedback as well so you can keep an eye on your signals. Sixty Four Pixels is a great store and I'd highly recommend!

Lester | March 11, 2020

Works perfectly - just what I needed

I have midi in from my Deluge to the Banana split and then out to 3 other synths and so far no problems!

Sean | May 23, 2019

Fantastic box for MIDI routing.

I had been eyeing a few different products for one MIDI in -> multiple MIDI out.. and the 1 in 6 out of the Banana Split is not only "enough" for me right now, but the size of the unit (small!) and quality of the unit (great! hard plastics remind me of the Korg Volcas, wonderful face plate with etched branding and labels) is top notch and far exceeded my expectations.

I ordered the power supply with it. It's great and it came from myVolts.

I've used the Banana Split for "DAW-less" setups and also have it driving a lot of my usual gear when I'm in full DAW mode in the studio. I'm considering adding a 2nd one just for my road/mobile kit!

Petter | May 16, 2019

Very happy with the splitter.

I am very happy with the Banana Split. It works as advertised and I would definately buy another if I need an additional thru box.

Ian | Jan. 3, 2019

Works like a charm connecting several extrenal midi synths!

Using it to duplicate midi-out from my Digitakt to several synths (Eurorack, Dark Engery I + II and Nord Modular).

It is replacing my (passive) Philip Rees V4 midi thru unit. At first I thought newer modals of the Banana Split took power from the midi line, like the Philip Rees V4, but it doesn't. I did read it wrongly on the site. What is said is that the Banana Split is able to power other midi gear via midi if they support it... You do need an adapter!

At first I used an older 9v adapter (500mA), but 'shadow' notes were played and note-on/off information were not send. It was very unstable with the older adapter.
I bought a new 12v adapter (600mA) for the Banana Split (and a 9v adapter for a different purpose). Both do work, but I'm using the 12v now. So make sure you use a new adapter with it!

The beat indicator is a very nice extra on the Banana Split! I'm very happy with it!

Richard | Oct. 8, 2018

Simple. Plug n play. Awesome!

Excellent product.
Works exactly as described and desired.
Well designed.
Well packaged for delivery.
5 stars might be weird for documentation as the device is so simple, but, hey, it says what it needs to and no more.
Get one.

Matthew | Sept. 3, 2018

Solid, Well Built and Perfect for intended Purpose

I am very pleased with the Banana Split. I have a number of different hardware synths I needed to connect to my DAW at the same time and this is an excellent solution. It is handsome, well built, comes with good instructions and works professionally. You do have to stick the little rubber feet on, but if that's a deal breaker for you, perhaps a midi splitter is the least of your worries.

Anders | Aug. 6, 2018

Dope!

I got two of these and they are doing what they are supposed to. Great price, great quality! Get one if you need a splitter

Ulrich | May 27, 2018

All good!

This box works just like intended, looks good and is well built. I like the additional info LEDs on activity and clock for immediate feedback as well as the safety features like decoupled MIDI inputs and input voltage flexibility. Shipping and packaging (to Germany) was very fast, and great communication with the developer as well! I'm definitely recommending this unit.

Kevin | May 10, 2018

Everyone should have a Banana Split

Really excellent product. Transmits midi clock from the midi in to all the midi outputs, thus syncing all your gear. Compact, well built and good looking. I believe its the best midi thru box for the price by a long shot.

Boris | April 22, 2018

Perfect

Unpack, connect power, it just works. What else can I say about a MIDI splitter?
Yeah, it also looks cool and has a funny name !

Neil | March 30, 2018

As described

Excellent piece of kit. Exactly what I was looking for to split, well constructed & easy to use. Top product A+++

Giuseppe | March 24, 2018

Good product

Just received and tried it, it's very compact and it works very fine!
The seller was very explaining me some infos :)

Chris | March 22, 2018

Solid, reliable and beautiful

It's a midi thru box that does exactly what it says! I'm a hobbyist since 1980 with midi. Highly recommended.

Justin | March 12, 2018

Thanks

Amazing product - does what it says well. Great coms and a speedy service. Will definitely buy more product cuts.

Neil | Dec. 12, 2017

Exactly what I needed.

I have been telling all my friends to get one. Everything I needed a midi hub to be. Practical and functional.

Richard | June 25, 2017

Perfect!

Smaller than I expected and the perfect solution to having the Digitakt controlling all my external gear. Parameter locking and conditional trigs over midi through the banana split is a whole new level of fun :)

John | June 11, 2017

Super

Works perfectly. Super compact. I use it with a BeatStep Pro to control some Korg volcas along with some other synths. Shipping was fast and fair.

Miguel | May 19, 2017

Great midi splitter solution, does what it says in the tin!

To put it simply. It works, simple to setup. Any standard 9v power supply for guitar pedals will work. It also looks great!

Carles | Jan. 18, 2017

Works perfectly

Got my banana split on time after prompt shipmnent. It works nicely, and the good thing is that it is smaller than what I thought! not much bigger than a USB hub. The only tidbit is that it need its own power supply. But does the job it has to do nicely.

Marko | Dec. 5, 2016

Does what it says on the tin

No fuss kit that solves the endemic lack of MIDI thru ports on most gear these days
Delivered on time, well packaged and requires no software installation

James | Oct. 10, 2016

You need a MIDI splitter? This is a dang MIDI splitter.

Works exactly as advertised, no audible latency, seems like a robust design. The only* shortcoming is that it cannot be powered via MIDI bus the way the Quadra Thru can, but it's got two extra ports which certainly makes up for the hassle of dealing with yet another power supply. Currently using it with a Yamaha RM1x to drive a few Volcas and it's working like a charm.

*like another user here, I just discovered that this device doesn't provide MIDI power on its outputs, which is pretty absurd given that it requires a power supply. If you have any MIDI utility stuff that needs power, you can chain it off another machine, but it would be really nice if you didn't need to keep using Thru ports on your synths after, like, buying a brick full of Thru ports.

Response from Sixty Four Pixels | Nov. 28, 2016

Thanks for the feedback on MIDI power on the outputs. I had a few queries on this and will address it in a future update, but there is a simple mod which can add MIDI output power if you are happy to get out the soldering iron... http://six4pix.com/split/midipowermod.html

Steinar | Sept. 19, 2016

Good stuff

The Banana Split works perfectly, and it looks much cooler than the competition.

Fast shipping, low price, and a great product.
Can't ask for more than that.

EDIT: It does NOT supply MIDI power, as I just discovered, sigh. :(
Removing one product star for that.

Matthew | Aug. 22, 2016

Banana Split

Great service, arrived very quickly within a couple of days, great device, thank you very much for making me one happy customer!

Leszek | May 14, 2016

Leszek58

I have 4 synthesizers and Arturia Beat Step Pro and Trigger Finger. How to connect the "Banana" to zsynchronizoważ Clock?. General instrument is Arturia Beat Step Pro

Regards,
Leszek

Kai | May 11, 2016

Great device, plug and forget. Good service!

This became an alternative to a DIY solution for me due to the low cost of this and the perceived build quality. When it arrived relatively shortly after ordering it did not disappoint. Low footprint in my setup and the universal polarity makes this for me a really great investment. Synch is perfect and there really doesn't seem to be any downsides to this midi splitter. The front plate print is readable and as some have mentioned, it really doesn't need anymore documentation. Very friendly communication with the seller and swift reply. All in all a very pleasant experience.

Vincent | April 10, 2016

Midi splitter

This splitter is very usefull and I think it is the only modèle available with such number of outputs.
I use it to control korg volcas series ( keys, beats, etc...) And other synths.

It is well built And seems to last long.
Design is very cool by the way :)

Also the fact that it can receive any power from 9 to 12v, in any polarity is real plus !

Shipping was good, delay as expected. The maker was kind to reply my email, no bad surprises. (Ship to France)

I recommend !

Deniz | April 4, 2016

This is an awesome high-quality product from a solid vendor!

The product came relatively quickly and was well-packaged. The information about the product was all very clear and the design was well thought-out . The product looks and feels very solid and well-made, and most importantly, it works fabulously! This is a vendor that's knowledgeable and worth trusting. Thanks!

Mattzog | March 16, 2016

Works great, no hassles.

It does what it's supposed to with no difficulties. That's the best review I can leave. I rated 5 on documentation because it has none and it has none because it needs none. That's a win in my book.

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