M-audio MACMAN user guide
MACMAN
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MACINTOSH MIDI INTERFACE
The Macman MIDI Interface allows your Macintosh computer to
send and receive MIDI.
If your sequencing software does not include a "MIDI
Manager," you will need to acquire Apple's MIDI Manager or
Opcode's OMS. Both of these are a free download from either
company's website (apple.com or opcode.com).
In almost all cases the Macman does not need power because it
can draw current from the Mac itself. However, some Mac computers, like the Powerbook 500 series, cannot supply enough
power. In this case the Macman has a power connector on the
side for use with an optional 9 volt dc adaptor.
To install the Macman connect the included serial cable into the
Serial In connector on the Macman. Plug the other end of the serial cable into either the modem or printer port of your Mac -either port can be used. Just make sure the MIDI program you
are using is set to the same port into which your Macman is
plugged. Macman does support both the new 9 pin serial GEO
port and the old standard 8 pin serial port.
Macman operates in MIDI mode when the INTERFACE/THRU
switch on the right side of the unit is pressed In AND
a MIDI
application is being run. When the unit is properly activated in
this fashion, the red POWER LED will light, indicating that you
are in MIDI mode. The Macman is now able to send and receive
MIDI when addressed by a standard MIDI application.
Macman
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MANUAL
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Version MAC051199
The MIDI Data In and Out indicator LEDs are only operational
when the INTERFACE/THRU switch is IN and the red POWER
LED is lit. The MIDI LEDs will flash whenever MIDI data is
received or transmitted and can be very helpful when trouble
shooting your MIDI system. If the INTERFACE/THRU switch
is In and MIDI data is sent out from the computer, Macman's
MIDI Out LED will blink, indicating that data is being sent. If
your keyboard’s MIDI Out is connected to the Macman MIDI In
and keys are played, the MIDI In LED should blink indicating
that data is being received.
MACMAN
MACINTOSH MIDI INTERFACE
IN OUT POWER
INTERFACE
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THRU
OUT IN
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OUT OUT OUT IN
MIDI
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9VDC (OPTIONAL)
Macman Hook-Up Diagram
To Synthesizer or Sound
Module MIDI Ins
From Synth
MIDI Out
To Modem
or Printer
From Mac
Modem or
Printer
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