User manual M-AUDIO MIDISPORT 8X8/S

[. . . ] 1 version: MS8-09092000 Midisport 8x8 TM MANUAL Table of Contents Introduction . . 50 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MIDISPORTTM 8x8/s multi-port MIDI interface for USB equipped PC and Macintosh computers. The MIDISPORT's high speed Universal Serial Bus connection to the computer assures reliable and speedy transfer of MIDI data. The MIDISPORT 8x8/s can also be connected to the serial port of PCs and "legacy" Macintosh computers. [. . . ] Release the "Write" button to begin writing at the new offset. The default start time for SMPTE writing is 01:00:00:00, or one hour. 24 When the SMPTE reader is performing "jam sync, " it will continue to run indefinitely. However, this may be aborted by pressing the "Write" button. SMPTE "Format" Button The "Format" button is used to select the SMPTE output format. Repeatedly pressing this button will cycle the unit through the five SMPTE formats displayed on the front panel LEDs. This button is inactive if the MIDISPORT 8x8/s is currently reading or writing SMPTE. Setting Up Your MIDI Studio Typical MIDI System Set-up: A typical MIDI interface system set-up (see Fig. 1) consists of a MIDISPORT 8x8/s, a host computer, your sequencing software, a tape deck, a master MIDI keyboard, and additional MIDI sound modules and/or keyboards. The MIDISPORT 8x8/s "USB" jack is connected to the USB port of a host computer, using the supplied USB cable. The MIDISPORT can also be connected via its "PC/Mac Host"serial connector and the computer's serial port. MIDISPORT 8x8/s MIDI In-8 is connected to MIDI Out of your MIDI master keyboard. MIDISPORT 8x8/s MIDI Out-8 is connected to MIDI In of your MIDI master keyboard. The tape deck Tape Out (or Sync Out) is connected to the MIDISPORT 8x8/s SMPTE In. The tape deck Tape In (or Sync In) is connected to the MIDISPORT 8x8/s SMPTE Out. A secondary MIDI keyboard (Keyboard 2) MIDI Out is connected to the MIDISPORT 8x8/s MIDI In 1, with MIDISPORT 8x8 MIDI Out-1 connected to Keyboard 2's MIDI In. Additional MIDI Sound Modules (Modules 1 and 2) is directly connected to the MIDISPORT 8x8/s MIDI Out-2, MIDI Out-3, etc. MIDI In, in this case, would only be used to transfer sysex information from the sound module to the computer. In this example, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s provides several functions: 1) it acts as a multi-port MIDI interface between the host computer and the connected MIDI keyboards and sound modules; 2) it synchronizes the host computer to the tape recorder by converting the tape recorder `s SMPTE signal into MIDI Time Code for use by the host's MIDI sequencer application; 3) it acts as a SMPTE striper for writing a SMPTE track to the tape recorder. 25 Fig. 1 26 While connected to the host computer, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s SMPTE write functions may be controlled by either the front panel pushbuttons or by Remote Control software running on the host computer. Before connecting each piece of equipment, it is a good idea to verify that each piece is powered down. After all connections are made, apply power to each device once again. NOTE: The MIDISPORT 8x8/s may be left attached to a computer that is turned off. For USB interface operation, it is advised to power up the unit first. However, for serial port interface operation the MIDISPORT 8x8/s should ALWAYS be powered up before the computer. [. . . ] For example, if you recorded a SMPTE stripe starting at 1 hour (01:00:00:00), you should set your sequencer start time to something like 1 hour and 5 seconds (01:00:05:00). Make sure your sequencer is set to receive MTC on the Windows driver that has MIDI Time Code coming over it. This driver is called "MIDISPORT8x8/s Sync/Status". 48 If the SMPTE can be heard on neighboring tracks (i. e. The MIDISPORT8x8/s SMPTE waveform is specially designed to limit cross-talk (per the SMPTE specification). [. . . ]