User manual M-AUDIO OXYGEN 8

[. . . ] . 24 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Oxygen 8, part of the USB Keystation series of MIDI controllers brought to you by M-Audio. You may use your Oxygen 8 in conjunction with a USB equipped PC or Macintosh computer and appropriate music software to enter a full range of MIDI note and controller information. You will be able to discover the wonderful world of Computer Music with a set of complete musical instruments from your sound card, sound modules, or workstation. The Oxygen 8 gives you full control over MIDI parameters, while utilizing proven M-Audio USB MIDI interface technology. The Oxygen 8 will also serve your needs as a standalone MIDI controller. This manual will help you become familiar with the powerful features of the Oxygen 8. After reading the manual carefully, you will have a clear understanding of how to transmit different MIDI messages to other instruments and equipment. [. . . ] The "OMS Driver Search" box asks you to choose the port on which you've attached the Oxygen 8 (either Modem or Printer). DO NOT choose a port (since we're using USB), just click "Search. " OMS begins Searching. IMPORTANT:If the USB cable is not correctly hooked up to the Oxygen 8, setup will fail. 5. "OMS Driver Setup" shows the Oxygen 8 KEYSTATION in a list when OMS successfully finds the driver. OMS will now define (shows "Identifying") the Oxygen 8 output port. The "OMS MIDI Device Setup" dialog box will appear showing the Oxygen 8's output port (labeled KEYSTATION) with an open check box to the left of the port. Next, the "My Studio Setup" appears with a file save dialog box over it. You will now need to name and save your new Studio Setup (or use the default name) before you can assign an instrument to the Oxygen 8's output (labeled KEYSTATION). Assign your instrument (this step is optional) and you are done. You can run the OMS `Test Studio' utility by going to the `Studio' menu and releasing the mouse on "Test Studio. " Playing a note on your keyboard will give you an audio message from your computer, "MIDI received, " while the arrow pointing to the keyboard icon flashes. Clicking on the keyboard icon with the mouse pointer will send a tone cluster to the Oxygen 8 output port. The LED will light, and the sound module connected to the Oxygen 8 MIDI Out port should play the chord. Generally, this means selecting "OMS Compatibility, " or "Open Music System" for your MIDI system setup. Setting Up Your MIDI Studio A typical MIDI system set-up would include your Oxygen 8, a computer, MIDI sequencing software and/or a MIDI compatible sound module. The Oxygen 8 is connected to the computer via the USB port connectors, using the supplied USB standard cable. The Oxygen 8 can play the synthesizer that is part of an internal sound card, as well as any software synthesizers that are installed in your system. This will depend on how you set up your software (see section "Using the Oxygen 8 in your Application Software. ") The audio output of the sound card can be plugged directly into a sound system, or into a mixer, which is then connected to a sound system. The MIDI Output of the Oxygen 8 is connected to the MIDI In of a sound module. The audio output of the sound module can be plugged directly into a sound system, or into a mixer, which is then connected to a sound system. In the following set-up, the Oxygen 8 is being used as a MIDI controller as well as a MIDI interface, inputting MIDI data to the computer and its application software, and outputting MIDI to a sound module from which sounds will be produced. The Oxygen 8 as a controller may also send MIDI information to an existing internal soundcard's MIDI synthesizer or any installed software synthesizer, outputting the audio from the computer soundcard. In this scenario, it may not be necessary to apply external power to the Oxygen 8. With the power switch set to "Power Off, " the Oxygen 8 receives power from the USB port on your computer. It is recommended that you either plug directly into the USB port on the computer, or use a powered USB hub. You may also choose to use power from batteries or an external power supply. Additionally, the Oxygen 8 may be used as a "standalone" keyboard controller, independent of the computer and its USB port. In this case, the Oxygen 8 must receive power from either a power supply or batteries, by switching the power setting on from the rear panel. Also, you will want to use the MIDI out port that is labeled "Keyboard. " A setup such as this may be used in a performance situation, or when you wish to use the keyboard without the computer. . 13 Using the Oxygen 8 in your Application Software Once the Oxygen 8 driver has been installed, you will need to configure your MIDI application software to utilize the Oxygen 8. The manner in which this is done varies between applications, so we can just cover the basics here. Generally with both the Mac and PC, most MIDI applications have a MIDI port configuration or settings dialog box, sometimes called "MIDI Devices" or "MIDI Setup. " It is within this dialog box that you will select or enable your MIDI input and output devices. If the Oxygen 8 drivers are properly installed, then the port selection in this case will be the KEYSTATION In-1 (or "Port 1" on the Mac) in the input column, and then KEYSTATION Out-1 (or Port 1) in the output column. Input 1 (or Port 1), corresponds to the information that will be sent from the Oxygen 8 keyboard to your computer. [. . . ] MIDI Out jack, "Keyboard":This standard MIDI jack is a direct MIDI out from the keyboard in "standalone" mode, and is used to send MIDI messages to another MIDI instrument (such as sound module). MIDI Out jack, USB": This standard MIDI jack receives its source from the computer when software is set to Oxygen 8 MIDI Out, and is used to send MIDI messages to another MIDI instrument (such as sound module). USB port:This USB connector jack is used to connect the Oxygen 8 to the computer's USB port using a standard USB cable (included). Power switch:The 3-way power switch selects the keyboard's power mode-- powered by USB connection, external power supply/battery power, or powered off. [. . . ]