+#define SNDRV_SEQ_PORT_TYPE_HARDWARE (1<<16) /* driver for a hardware device */
+#define SNDRV_SEQ_PORT_TYPE_SOFTWARE (1<<17) /* implemented in software */
+#define SNDRV_SEQ_PORT_TYPE_SYNTHESIZER (1<<18) /* generates sound */
+#define SNDRV_SEQ_PORT_TYPE_PORT (1<<19) /* connects to other device(s) */