User manual M-AUDIO MIDISPORT 4X4 ANNIVERSARY EDITION

[. . . ] USB port: Connect to an available USB port on your computer using the USB cable provided. MIDI IN ports: These ports receive MIDI signals from your keyboard, control surface, or other MIDI device. Connect one of the MIDI input ports on MIDISPORT to your external instrument's MIDI output jack. MIDI OUT ports: These ports transmit MIDI signals to your destination device. [. . . ] Thus, MIDI Thru mode can always be enabled, regardless of whether or not MIDISPORT is connected to a computer, or a power source. Kensington Security Slot optional USB-type external power supply : This jack is compatible with Kensington security cables to protect your device from theft. MIDISPORT Anniversary Edition 2x2 | 4x4 User Guide · 4 5 Windows XP and Vista Installation Since the interface is class-compliant, it will work without the need to install additional drivers. However, using MIDISPORT as a class-compliant device in Windows XP or Vista will only give you access to basic MIDI input and output features. You must install the MIDISPORT drivers if you would like to access the more advanced features found within the interface. Use MIDISPORT with more than one application at the same time (i. e. , multi-client support) 2. Use multiple MIDISPORT interfaces and identify each interface via a clear device number and port naming system. Driver Installation for Windows XP and Windows Vista Users 1. If you have already connected MIDISPORT to your computer, disconnect it before beginning the driver installation. Download the most recent MIDISPORT drivers by going to the Support > Drivers page at www. m-audio. com. At various points in this installation process, you may be notified that the driver being installed has not passed Windows Logo Testing (Windows XP), or asked whether the program you wish to run is a trusted application (Windows Vista). If you are using Windows Vista, your MIDISPORT installation is now complete. Windows will identify the new device and will ask if you want to search the Internet for a driver. Choose "Install software automatically" and click "Next. " 4 10. Once the Wizard has completed, click "Finish. " You may be presented with a second Found New Hardware Wizard. Once the installation is complete, you will see a message stating, "Your new hardware is installed and ready to use. " 2 3 4 Driver Installation for Mac OS X Users MIDISPORT Anniversary Edition is class-compliant and all listed features are fully supported on Mac OS X without the need to install additional drivers. Simply connect MIDISPORT to your Mac OS X computer and begin using it. MIDISPORT Anniversary Edition 2x2 | 4x4 User Guide · 5 A typical MIDI system setup might include your MIDISPORT, a computer with MIDI sequencing software, a MIDI controller keyboard, and a MIDI-compatible sound module. In the setup described above, MIDISPORT can be used to route MIDI data between the controller keyboard, the sound module, and the computer. Connect your controller keyboard's MIDI Out to a MIDI In port on MIDISPORT. Connect one of the MIDI Output ports on MIDISPORT to the MIDI In of your sound module. Configure your MIDI sequencing software to send and receive MIDI signals from MIDISPORT. Consult your sequencing software's documentation to learn how to do this. 6 Setting Up Your MIDI Studio Using MIDISPORT in your Application Software Once MIDISPORT has been installed, you will need to configure your MIDI application software to utilize it. [. . . ] Visit www. m-audio. com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product. Warranty Registration Immediately registering your new M-Audio product entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M-Audio develop and manufacture the finest quality products available. Register online at www. m-audio. com/register to receive FREE product updates and for the chance to win M-Audio giveaways. © 2008 Avid Technology, Inc. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, M-Audio and MIDISPORT are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. [. . . ]