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    The document discusses creating a real MIDI output on a ZX Spectrum 128K computer by connecting additional circuitry to the existing MIDI/RS232 port. It notes that while the Spectrum has MIDI circuitry, it does not have a proper MIDI connector or output a true MIDI signal. The summary describes how connecting a transistor, three resistors, and a MIDI output connector to the port allows it to output a real MIDI signal by modifying the existing non-standard output.

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    The document discusses creating a real MIDI output on a ZX Spectrum 128K computer by connecting additional circuitry to the existing MIDI/RS232 port. It notes that while the Spectrum has MIDI circuitry, it does not have a proper MIDI connector or output a true MIDI signal. The summary describes how connecting a transistor, three resistors, and a MIDI output connector to the port allows it to output a real MIDI signal by modifying the existing non-standard output.

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    Real MIDI out on ZX Spectrum 128K

    The ZX Spectrum 128K models have MIDI circuitry:

    Midi/RS232 port Pins used for midi out:


    (6 way BT socket): 1. Ground
    5. TXD
    6. +12V

    Problem is though that there is no real MIDI connector on your ZX Spectrum, like
    this:

    MIDI out port: Pins used:


    4. MIDI out (current source)
    5. MIDI return (current sink)

    Another problem is that the ZX Spectrum’s MIDI output signal is not a real MIDI
    signal.

    To create a real MIDI output on your ZX Spectrum, you’ll need 5 components and
    some wire:
    1. BC549C or BC337 transistor or equivalent *1
    2. 10K Ohm resistor
    3. 220 Ohm resistor BC337/BC549C:
    4. 1K Ohm resistor
    5. Midi output connector

    *1 In my original interface there was a BC549C transistor. But you can


    also use the BC337 (same kind of NPN transistor, but with higher
    maximum values) or equivalent.
    Both BC549C and BC337 have the same pinouts.

    This is how to connect the parts:


    ZX Spectrum RS232/Midi

    MIDI connector

    Ben Versteeg – www.benophetinternet.nl/hobby

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