M-AUDIO MIDISPORT 2x4 User Manual
MIDISport
1x1/2x2/2x4/4x4
User Guide
English
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
MIDISPORT Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Windows Me and Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mac OS 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
First Time OMS Configuration Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Description of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Setting Up your MIDI Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Passive (MIDI Thru) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the MIDISPORT in your Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Technical Support & Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
MIDISPORT Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a M-Audio MIDISPORT™ MIDI interface for USB-equipped PC
and Macintosh computers. MIDISPORT’s high speed Universal Serial Bus connection
to the computer assures reliable and speedy transfer of MIDI data.
This manual covers the following products:
MIDISPORT 1x1 (1-In, 1-Out MIDI Interface)
MIDISPORT 2x2 (2-In, 2-Out MIDI Interface)
MIDISPORT 2x4 (2-In, 4-Out MIDI Interface)
MIDISPORT 4x4 (4-In, 4-Out MIDI Interface)
Follow the installation instructions in this manual and you will be up and running in no
time. The MIDISPORT is self-powered and is installed externally to your computer,
requiring no computer disassembly. Expansion is easy too—just plug in additional
MIDISPORT units for more MIDI ports.
Please read the installation instructions thoroughly before physically installing your
MIDISPORT. For software driver installation information please refer to the section
“Software Installation.”
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MIDISPORT Product Features
The MIDISPORT USB MIDI Interface has the following features:
• MIDISPORT 1x1: 1-In, 1-Out MIDI Interface (16x16 MIDI channels)
• MIDISPORT 2x2: 2-In, 2-Out MIDI Interface (32x32 MIDI channels)
• MIDISPORT 2x4: 2-In, 4-Out MIDI Interface (32x64 MIDI channels)
• MIDISPORT 4x4: 4-In, 4-Out MIDI Interface (64x64 MIDI channels)
• High-speed connection to USB-equipped PC or Apple computers
• Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 —true Plug and Play compatible installation
requires no IRQ, I/O Address or DMA channel setup
• Macintosh installation requires OS 9.2.2 or higher, OMS required for 9.2.2 only
• "MIDI Thru" push-button allows you to play your gear even when your computer is
turned off, without having to disconnect cables (MIDISPORT 2x2 and 2x4 only)
• MIDI-In and MIDI-Out activity indicators for each port
• Self-powered—requires no external power supply
• Compact size
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
Package Contents
Included in the MIDISPORT package are:
• MIDISPORT Interface
• Software Driver CD-ROM with drivers for Windows XP, 2000, Me, and Windows 98
Second Edition, as well as Macintosh OS 9 and OS X
• One Standard USB A/B Cable for Mac or PC
• This manual
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Product Overview
The MIDISPORT provides up to four independent MIDI input ports and up to four
independent MIDI output ports, depending on which model you have. Each MIDI port
supports 16 MIDI channels, therefore the MIDISPORT is capable of sending and
receiving from 16 (1 port x 16 channels) to 64 (4 ports x 16) channels. MIDI is the
acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and is the protocol used when "MIDI"
keyboards and devices that record and play back the "MIDI" information (computers
and hardware "sequencers") communicate with each other. MIDI Interfaces such as
the MIDISPORT are typically used to interface MIDI synthesizers with MIDI sequencing
software.
The USB port uses powerful technology that allows easy connection to a "host"
computer. It supports multiple USB peripheral devices running simultaneously—all
without having to configure jumpers, I/O addresses or DMA channels.
On a PC—you must be running Windows XP, 2000, Me, or Windows 98 to properly
install the MIDISPORT. Also, your motherboard must have native USB ports. It is
possible for a motherboard to support USB and yet not have the physical port
connectors installed. A simple USB back panel extender can be purchased at a
computer supply store and can be installed easily to provide USB port connectors. It is
recommended that during installation, you do not use a USB hub for connecting the
MIDISPORT. Powered USB hubs can be used after the MIDISPORT is successfully
installed.
On an Apple Computer—your OS must support USB and your computer must have
on-board USB ports. All current Apple computers have on-board USB ports. M–Audio
cannot guarantee performance of USB MIDI when a non-Apple PCI to USB host
adapter card is used.
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IMPORTANT: The OMS MIDI driver is provided for use with Mac OS 9.2.2. You MUST
have a sequencer that supports OMS and have OMS properly installed in order to
use the MIDISPORT (this does not apply to Mac OS X).
Getting Started
Here is an outline of the steps needed to begin using your MIDISPORT on either a Mac
or a PC:
1. Install the MIDISPORT software (see "Software Installation"). Mac OS 9 users must first install
OMS (included on CD or available by download from our MIDISPORT "Drivers” page).
2. Attach the MIDISPORT to your computer (see "Hardware Installation").
3. Hook your keyboards and sound modules to the MIDISPORT (see "Setting Up Your
MIDI Studio").
4. Configure the MIDISPORT in your application software (see "Using the MIDISPORT in
your Application Software").
Software Installation
Your MIDISPORT comes with software that allows it to communicate with your specific
operating system and platform (PC or Mac). Please locate the operating system for
your computer in this section and follow the instructions. MIDISPORT’s “driver” software
will load during this installation.
Your MIDISPORT has a USB connector for a standard USB cable, which is supplied with
the unit. When you are asked to connect your MIDISPORT during the driver software
installation, simply plug the “device end” of the USB cable into your MIDISPORT and
plug the “computer end” of the cable into your computer’s USB port. The “computer
end” and “device end” can be easily identified by their size and shape.
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Windows XP
NOTE: The Windows XP Service Pack 1 is required for USB 2.0 equipped Computers.
1. Insert the M-Audio Drivers CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Open 'My Computer' or 'Windows Explorer' to locate your CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive that contains the M-Audio Drivers CD-ROM.
4. Double-click the 'MIDISPORT' folder.
5. Double-click the driver icon to launch the installation procedure.
6. You will see an installer window advising you to have your MIDISPORT DISCONNECTED
from the USB bus before continuing. After you verify that your device is disconnected,
click 'Next' to continue.
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7. You will see a warning that this device has not passed Windows logo testing. Click
"Continue anyway".
8. When the installer has completed installation, plug in your MIDISPORT.
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