Muse Research Shows UniWire Audio/MIDI over Ethernet Technology
January 26, 2005
Muse Research was showing
a proprietary new technology tentatively called UniWire at Winter NAMM. UniWire is a single cable
solution for connecting their Receptor to a computer (Mac or PC) using standard Ethernet
protocol and standard, off-the-shelf network peripherals.
Receptor is a stand-alone synth, sampler, and sound module with the ability to serve as an
advanced effects processor. UniWire technology makes it possible to seamlessly
integrate Receptor into a VST host on a Mac or PC by simply installing the UniWire VST
onto the host, and then connecting the Receptor to the computer over a standard Ethernet
cable. The company announced that it intends to support other plug-in formats as well.
Unlike other CAT5-based audio and MIDI solutions that use proprietary chips or just the
physical layer of Ethernet, UniWire is completely compatible with standard Ethernet
hubs, switches, and routers. UniWire software has an intelligent bandwidth management
feature that automatically adjusts the number of channels available, allowing
audio and MIDI transmission and reception regardless of network configuration. And
since UniWire is compliant with all standard network devices, you can use wireless
802.11B or G network devices with it, although the company strongly suggests using
802.11G peripherals with UniWire for best results.
For more information, visit their web site at www.museresearch.com. | 
