MIDI using external synth via serial port

[Conrad Sabatier]

I've been wanting to try this, but before I do, I just wanted to check
something.

To do MIDI using an external synth connected via a serial port, is anything
else required in the kernel config besides "device midi" and the hints in
/boot/device.hints?  Is the sequencer device also required (or even supported)?

Also, any recommendations re: a good sequencer app?

Thanks.

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