Now shipping, the Roland UM-ONE USB MIDI Interface is super compact and portable. This pocket size, easy-to-use MIDI interface would work well for hobbyists, musicians, and educators who simply need MIDI connectivity to control or record music with a computer, without any extra bells and whistles.

First introduced at Winter NAMM 2011, the UM-ONE is a bus-powered 1 input / 1 output MIDI port with LED indicators for MIDI I/O signal monitoring. It integrates both USB and MIDI cables for easy compatibility with today’s computer-based music systems and features high-performance FPT processing, which is said to provide superior MIDI transfer rates with low latency and tight clock timing.

Roland notes that the UM-ONE interface is just right for musicians, or anyone really, who want to connect a MIDI keyboard to a computer. It is also ideal for small studios or academic settings where only one MIDI device will be connected in close proximity to the computer. In live performance settings, the UM-ONE can also be used to control a synthesizer, drum machine, MIDI light setup, master recording console, or any other MIDI device from a computer.

UM-ONE features at a glance:

• Bus-powered USB MIDI interface
• 1-In / 1-Out MIDI port
• LED indicators for MIDI I/O signal monitoring
• High performance FPT processing for best MIDI transfer rates with low latency and tight clock timing
• Easy to use
• Compact, portable design
• Ideal for small studios or academic settings
• May be used to control a synth, drum machine, MIDI light set-up, master recording console, or any other MIDI device from a computer

Roland is now shipping the UM-ONE for $49.99 (MSRP). For more information about Roland's new UM-ONE USB MIDI interface, visit rolandus.com.