M-Audio Ozonic User Guide

OZONIC

37-Key Audio/MIDI Interface and Controller

English

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing M-Audio’s Ozonic—the completely integrated audio/MIDI production and performance tool designed to streamline making music with your computer. Whether you’re an advanced user or are making music on the computer for the very ﬁrst time, we strongly recommend that you read through this Users Guide to learn about proper installation, operation, and advanced functionality.

What’s in the Box

Your Ozonic package contains the following:

< Ozonic audio/MIDI interface < CD-ROM containing Driver Software and User Manual in PDF format < Printed QuickStart Guide < CD-ROM containing Reason Adapted Express software < 1 meter 6-pin to 6-pin IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable < 12VDC 1000mA power supply

About the Ozonic

A single IEEE 1394 cable connects the Ozonic to your computer’s FireWire port. If your PC is not equipped with a native FireWire port, you may purchase a FireWire PCI card at any computer electronics retailer. Check M-Audio’s Support Knowledge Base on the M-Audio website (http://www.m-audio.com) for information on compatible IEEE 1394/FireWire PCI adaptors.

IMPORTANT:

The Ozonic comes with a high quality six-pin to six-pin FireWire cable. We strongly suggest that you use this cable, or one of equal quality, for optimum audio performance. Your computer is equipped with either a six-pin or a four-pin interface, while the connector on the Ozonic is six-pin. The Ozonic requires a powered six-pin FireWire connection in order to receive bus power; if your computer has a four-pin connection or a 6-pin connection that does not provide power, you will need to use the supplied power adapter with an adapter cable.

(Note: Some computer manufacturers may use a different nomenclature to refer to their FireWire connections, such as Sony’s “iLink,” or simply “1394” — when in doubt, consult the owner’s manual

for your computer.)

IMPORTANT:

Reports have come to our attention of isolated problems when hot-plugging IEEE 1394 (a.k.a. “FireWire”) devices. (Hot-plugging refers to making 1394/FireWire connections when one or more of the devices—including the computer—is on.) When hot-plugging, there are rare occurrences where either the FireWire peripheral or the FireWire port on the host computer is rendered permanently inoperable. While M-Audio products adhere rigidly to the FireWire industry standard and pass stringent internal testing, the possibility remains that hot-plugging your M-Audio FireWire interface with some computers may result in the type of problem described here.

We strongly encourage you to protect your equipment by refraining from hot-plugging any bus-powered FireWire device, including the M-Audio Ozonic. Connect your FireWire device while both the computer and FireWire device are powered off. Power on the FireWire device, then turn the computer on last. If you are using bus power (systems with IEEE1394 6-pin connectors) make sure you make the cable

connection ﬁrst, then turn the FireWire device power switch on, and turn the computer system on last.

M-Audio is being proactive in investigating any issues that may adversely affect our customers. Please consult the Knowledge Base in the

Support section at www.m-audio.com for updates on this important issue.

Ozonic Overview

The Ozonic is a 37-note MIDI keyboard and a 24-bit/96kHz audio interface equipped with four inputs: one XLR that fully supports phantompowered microphones, one unbalanced 1/4” instrument jack, and two unbalanced 1/4” TS jacks. There are four analog outputs, two on 1/4” TRS (balanced) and two on 1/4” TS (unbalanced) jacks. There is a stereo headphone output and MIDI in/out ports. All of these options make

the Ozonic a perfect integrated choice for performance or studio environments in a computer music set up.

The Ozonic’s easy-to-use software Control Panel provides you with powerful routing and mixing control. input pairs to any of the analog output pairs. This will give you complete control over the software returns from the computer host or the hardware direct monitoring streams. You can take advantage of ultra-low latency software monitoring with built-in ASIO drivers, and near zero latency hardware direct monitoring.

With the Ozonic Headphone Stream Select function you can select which output pair you want to monitor, allowing you to pre-listen to an audio stream before it goes live. The Ozonic also has hardware level controls for each output pair, allowing for real time mixing of the different audio streams, including Direct Monitoring.

You can route any combination of

The Ozonic has 40 assignable MIDI controllers that include a joystick, 8 knobs, 9 sliders, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, and 14 assignable buttons (including Transport buttons). The keyboard also has an assignable Aftertouch control.

There are also 6 real-time function buttons that include Zone and Group controls and10 memory access buttons that can access the 20 on-board memories.

Features

Main Keyboard

< 37-note full-size, touch-sensitive, synth-action keybed, with

assignable Aftertouch controller

< 1 MIDI In / 1 MIDI Out port < joystick controller < 8 fully assignable rotary MIDI controller knobs < 9 assignable sliders < 14 assignable buttons (including Transport) < 10 Preset Select buttons with 2 layers and dual-function

keypad

Power:

< FireWire bus powered* < DC IN for external PSU if not using FireWire bus for power

MIDI Data from buttons:

< Note On < Note On/Off Toggle < MIDI CC On/Off Toggle

< assignable Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels < 20 non-volatile memories < 5 Transport Control buttons < Octave and Transpose Up and Down buttons < Sustain Pedal input < Expression Pedal input < 6 real-time function buttons < 12 V DC power port < On/Off button

< Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets < MIDI Machine Control functions < GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages

MIDI Features:

Ports:

< External MIDI Out < External MIDI In

MIDI Data from controllers:

< MIDI control number < RPN/NRPN < GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages < All controls fully programmable

to MIDI controller number

< All controls fully programmable to MIDI channel < Drawbar mode for faders

Audio

< 4 x 6 analog I/O on 1 x XLR mic input, 1 x 1/4” instrument input

and 2 x 1/4” TS jacks

< 2 x TRS (balanced) and 2 x TS outputs < 1 Headphone output < Headphone Level knob < Headphone Stream Select/Merge knob < Direct Monitor Level knob

< 2 x FireWire MIDI Out (one to MIDI Out, one to keyboard) < 2 x FireWire MIDI In

< Controller Mute, mutes controller output to avoid parameter

jumps

< Memory Dump via SysEx < Enigma librarian and parameter editor for storing and

organizing setups

< Pitch Bend < Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB

< Phantom Power On/Off switch for XLR input on rear of unit

and activation LED for Input 1 on top panel

< Gain Control dual concentric knob for Inputs 1 & 2 < Signal/Clip LEDs for each Gain Control < Volume sliders for Outputs 1 & 2 and Outputs 3 & 4

*Powered 6-pin FireWire port required for bus-powered operation Note: 6-Pin PCMCIA cards do not supply power

Minimum System Requirements*

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IMPORTANT: The Ozonic is supported under Windows XP; it is not supported under Windows 98, 98SE or Windows ME or 2000. You must be running Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. Visit the Windows update web pages (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) to make certain you have the most current updates and ﬁxes supplied by Microsoft.

On the Macintosh, the Ozonic is supported under Mac OS X version 10.2.8 or version 10.3.4 or later. Earlier versions of Mac operating systems are not supported.

Windows

< Pentium 3 – 800 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)

< 256 MB RAM

< DirectX 9.0b or higher < Windows XP (SP1) or higher

(Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported)

Mac OS

< Macintosh G3** 800/G4** 733 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)

* M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. ** G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported.

< OS X 10.2.8 W/ 256 MB RAM < OS X 10.3.4 or greater w/ 512 MB RAM

Controls and Connectors

Top Panel Diagram

Top Panel Descriptions

1. Octave +/- Button:

2. Output Level Sliders:

3. Headphone Source Knob:

4. Headphone Level Knob:

5. Direct Monitor Level Knob:

6. Input Gain Knob:

7. Preset/Zone/Group Selector Buttons: 10 preset memory buttons for both Bank A and B allow you to select Zones and Groups

8. Real-Time Advanced Function Buttons: control the MIDI functions that you will use in real time; programming functions are on the

9. LCD Screen:

10. 8 Rotary Knobs:

11. 9 Faders:

12. Programming Functions:

13. Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels:

14. The Joystick

15. 14 MIDI Assignable Buttons

keybed

9 MIDI-assignable sliders

allows you to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down to extend the range of the keybed

controls the volume level of both output pairs

controls which audio output stream the headphones will monitor

controls the headphone volume level

controls the amount of the input signal sent directly to the outputs

controls the mic and instrument gain for Inputs 1 & 2

shows all MIDI activity

8 MIDI-assignable knobs

advanced MIDI programming functions

control sound manipulation of pitch and modulation

Back Panel Descriptions

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1. Mic Input: This connection will accept a low-impedance microphone connected on a standard three-pin balanced XLR. The

microphone input supports the standard 48V phantom power used in professional condenser microphones.

2. Instrument Input: This connection allows you to plug in an instrument, such as a guitar, bass. The input is balanced, and supports

unbalanced (TS) jacks.

3. Line Inputs: These two connections allow for line-level inputs, such as those from a CD or tape player. You can use them for two

separate mono devices or a single stereo unit.

4. Headphone Output: The Headphone Output is rated to accept headphones in a broad range of impedances—between 32 and

600 ohms.

5. Line Outputs: The ﬁrst two line outputs are balanced (TRS) while the third and fourth line outputs are unbalanced (TS).

6. Phantom Power

7. MIDI Input and Output

8. FireWire Port:

: This switch allows you to turn phantom power on and off on the microphone input (see number 1, above).

: These are standard 5-Pin DIN MIDI In and Out jacks.

The FireWire (IEEE 1394) port allows you to connect to your computer. We recommend connecting the Ozonic at the

end of any chain of FireWire devices and connecting only self-powered devices to the input.

9. DC Power Supply Port: Connect the 12VDC 1000mA power supply to this jack when using the Ozonic with a four-pin FireWire

connection. Use only the power supply provided with the unit or a power supply of equivalent quality with a positive center pin.

10. On/Off Switch:

11. Kensington Lock Hole:

Powers the Ozonic on and off.

This connector is compatible with Kensington

security cables to protect your device from theft.

12. Sustain /Expression Pedals

Driver Installation

Windows XP

NOTE:

Do NOT connect the Ozonic to your computer before you have run the installer application and shut down your computer. If you are going to use bus power (systems with IEEE1394 6-pin connectors) make sure you make the cable connection ﬁrst, then turn the FireWire device power switch on, and turn the computer system on last.

For the Ozonic to function properly, you need to have installed Service Pack 1 or higher if using Windows XP. To install a Service Pack, please consult http://www.microsoft.com for instructions.

Additionally, you’ll need DirectX 9.0b or higher. The Ozonic driver installer will detect whether or not you have the proper version of DirectX installed. If you need to upgrade, you will be prompted to do so. DirectX 9.0b can be found on the included driver CD-ROM.

During the course of installation, messages about the Microsoft Digital Signature for the driver will appear. Microsoft tests drivers to ensure they work properly with their operating systems. While driver signing makes installation and operation more streamlined, it is not a necessity for a device to function properly with the operating system. Currently, M-Audio’s FireWire drivers are not digitally signed. However, M-Audio is committed to providing the best possible drivers for our products and we constantly evaluate and test our drivers to ensure that they work properly. As a result, there is no need to worry about the driver not being signed.

1. Insert the Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2. From the Start menu, select “Run…” then click the Browse button. Browse to the CD drive, locate the “Ozonic” folder, then select the Ozonic installer from within that folder.

3. Double click on the installer icon to begin the installation.

4. Verify that you have no other programs running (especially anti-virus programs, which may interfere with the installation), andv then click “Next” to begin the installation.

5. After you’ve read the license agreement, please click the “I accept...” circle if you agree to the terms. Then click “Next” to continue.

6. Click “Install” to continue.

7. The installer will prompt you to enable DVD/CD performance enhancement settings. In most cases,

you should leave these in their

default (selected) settings. While Windows is most likely already conﬁgured in this way, these settings will ensure that you will be able to hear your DVD/CD player’s playback through the Ozonic. Click “Next.”

8. During the installation, you will be prompted with a message warning that the driver software has not passed Windows Logo testing. Select “Continue Anyway” and proceed with the installation.

9. Once the installer has ﬁnished copying the ﬁles, you will see the Installation Complete screen. You will then be prompted to shut down your computer. Click “Finish” to proceed.

10. After the computer has powered off, connect the Ozonic to your computer’s FireWire port and power it on. Once the Ozonic is connected, turn on your computer. Once Windows has loaded, the New Hardware Wizard will open. Choose the default selection, “Install the software automatically.” Click “Next.” Windows will locate and install the Ozonic Bootloader ﬁles.

11. During the installation, you will be prompted with a message warning that the driver software has not passed Windows Logo testing. Select “Continue Anyway” and proceed with the installation.

12. The Found New Hardware Wizard will run a second time to install the Ozonic driver software. Choose the default selection, “Install the software automatically.” Click “Next.”

13. You will again be prompted by the Windows Logo Testing notice. Again, click “Continue Anyway” and proceed with the installation.

14. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Your Ozonic is now ready to use.

15. You will see the M-Audio Ozonic control panel icon in your system tray (lower right corner of your desktop). Click on the icon to open the control panel.

Mac OS X

Never connect or disconnect the Ozonic while the computer is on. If you are going to use bus power (systems with IEEE1394 6-pin connectors), make sure you make the cable connection ﬁrst, then turn the FireWire device power switch on, and turn the computer system on last.

Installation note: There are differences in administrator authorization between OS 10.2.X and OS 10.3.X. For 10.2.8 or higher, you may be prompted for your administrator password at the beginning of the installation. For 10.3 or higher, you may be prompted for the password just before the installation begins.

1. Insert the Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and browse to the CD-ROM to view its contents. Locate and open the “Ozonic” folder, then open the folder for OS X.

2. Double-click the M-Audio Ozonic Installer.dmg ﬁle. An icon labeled “Ozonic” will appear on your desktop.

3. Double-click on the Ozonic icon. The ﬁle named M-Audio Ozonic Installer.mpkg will appear. Double-click on the installer ﬁle.

4. The introduction screen will now appear. Click “Continue” to proceed.

5. The next screen contains the release notes, with buttons that allow you to print or save at this point. When you are done reading the release, click “Continue” to proceed.

6. The next screen displays the software license agreement, with buttons that allow you to print or save this agreement. When you are done reading the agreement, click “Continue” to proceed.

7. Once you click “Continue,” a notice will appear asking you to agree or disagree. If you agree, then installation will proceed. If you choose to disagree, the installation will not proceed.

8. Select your OS X hard drive. Click “Continue.”

9. The next screen provides you with options for installing the Ozonic driver. We recommend that you perform the Basic Installation. To do so, click “Install.” If you wish to customize your installation, click on the “Customize” button.

10. Enter your administrator name and password, and click “OK” to continue.

11. At this point, you will see a message detailing the remaining steps for the installation. Read these steps, then press “OK.”

12. When the installation is complete, click “Close” to complete the wizard.

13. Once the installer is ﬁnished, shut down your computer. Plug the Ozonic into your computer’s FireWire port, then press the power button to switch the Ozonic on. Once you have completed this, turn the computer back on.

14. Once the operating system has loaded, go to “System Preferences” in the Apple Menu. Select the “Sound” preference panel, and click the “Output” tab. Select “M-Audio Ozonic” to choose the Ozonic as your default output device.

Hardware Connections

computer

powered monitors

Ozonic

mic

instrument

headphones

sound module

(optional)

Audio

ATTENTION: You must shut down your computer any time you wish to connect or disconnect the Ozonic from the system. Failure to do so may

cause damage to either your computer’s or Ozonic’s FireWire ports. Please review the hot-plugging advisory at the beginning of this manual for additional information.

Connect the Ozonic’s Line Outputs 1 and 2 to your ampliﬁer, powered monitors or mixer. For two-channel stereo operation, the default outputs are channels 1 and 2. (You may change this in Ozonic’s Control Panel if you desire. You can also connect the Ozonic’s four line outputs to a standalone mixer.

Connect your headphones to the Ozonic’s headphone outputs.

Connect a microphone (using an XLR connector) or instrument (using only a TRS/TS connector) such as an electric guitar or bass to the Inst Input Channel 2. Connect your line level analog source such as instruments or preamps, a CD deck, or turntable preamp to the Ozonics’s analog Line Inputs 3 and 4.

MIDI

IIn addition to the FireWire MIDI connection to your computer, you can connect your MIDI device’s MIDI Output to Ozonic’s MIDI Input. Connect your MIDI device’s MIDI Input to the Ozonic’s MIDI Output.

Shown in the illustration below is a MIDI controller keyboard plugged into the Ozonic’s MIDI input. A MIDI sound module is connected to the Ozonic’s MIDI output.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

The Software Control Panel

Ozonic’s driver software installation includes a Control Panel—a simple yet powerful interface with your computer and Digital Audio Workstation software. The Control Panel gives you a software mixer with 4 virtual outputs from your audio software, and 4 input channels from the Ozonic’s hardware inputs. Each mixer channel input pair may be routed to any of the Ozonic’s analog outputs.

The Ozonic Control Panel is installed in your system after you have completed the driver installation procedure. To open the Control Panel:

In Windows – A tiny icon in the shape of a knob will be placed in the system tray, generally located at the bottom of your Windows desktop. Double click this icon to open the Control Panel.

On the Mac – The Ozonic Control Panel can be found in System Preferences. In OS X, go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > M-Audio FireWire.

In either Windows or on the Mac, the Ozonic Control Panel can also be opened from an ASIO-compliant music program’s audio setup page (ASIO not applicable to Mac OS X).

The Ozonic Control Panel gives you a great deal of control, and you may ﬁnd that the default settings are sufﬁcient for your needs. Depending on how you record, you may never have to make an adjustment to these settings. But in the event that you want to customize your settings, the following section explains the Control Panel in great detail.

Global Menus

The following Control Panel features are available on all pages of the Control Panel:

< Mixer Settings – The reset button returns the Control Panel settings to their default values. The Default Values for the Ozonic Control Panel are listed at the end of this section.

The load, save and delete buttons will open a Windows or Mac ﬁle dialog box. To save a set of Control Panel settings, click the save button. Then, from the Save dialog box, name the setting and click “OK.” After you have saved a set of Control Panel settings, clicking the will allow you to select and load your saved settings. To delete saved settings, click the delete.

delete button and select the setting that you wish to

load button

Mixer Page

The mixer page provides output routing and control of the Ozonic’s analog inputs and software returns. There are up to four virtual channels returning from your Digital Audio Workstation software.

< Software Returns – The mixer page provides up to four virtual audio returns from your audio application, displayed in channel pairs. These returns will appear in your audio program’s output assignment and mixer settings as available audio outputs.

It is likely that you will control the software output monitor levels from your audio program’s mixer, and will want to keep the Control Panel mixer faders at their maximum level. However, you may ﬁnd it convenient to adjust them here, if, for example, you are setting up a balance between input levels and sw rtn levels.

In order to route these channels, select the appropriate button in the Channel Strip (either 1/2, for Output pair 1 and 2 or 3/4, for Outputs 3 and

4). By default, software returns 1 and 2 are routed to Output pair 1 and 2; software returns 3 and 4 are routed to Output pair 3 and 4.

< Hardware Inputs – The mixer page also provides software level control for direct monitoring of Ozonic’s analog inputs. These pairs are labeled 1/2 in and 3/4 in.

The software routing of the hardware inputs is the same process as for the software returns. Press When you press one of the software buttons it will light, meaning that the audio signal is being routed to that pair of outputs.

< Output Routing – Software returns 1-4 may be assigned to any of the Ozonic’s analog outputs by clicking the output button of the desired output pair. These are labeled

1/2 and 3/4.

1/2 or 3/4 or both to select routing options.

All analog output pairs may be selected (the buttons turn blue when active) for each assigned to the same output pair, the signals will be summed at the assigned output. Note that clipping of summed signals is possible, so keep an eye on your output level meters when summing mixer channels.

< Stereo Linking – Both software return channels are controlled by software faders; pairs can be linked for stereo operation by clicking the channels’ faders in unison.

< Mute Button - Selecting the mute button (the button turns red) will cause that channel pair to cease audio output. Deselecting the mute button will resume audio output on that channel pair.

< Solo Button – Selecting the solo button (the button turns yellow) will cause all other channels to cease audio output. Deselecting the solo button will resume audio output on all channels. Multiple solo selections are possible.

< Panning - The input channel pairs also offer virtual pan pots. As with any typical mixer, the pan works in conjunction with the Output Routing assign buttons to enable you to route the signal as you wish.

link button. The buttons turn blue when active. Once the channels are linked, grabbing and moving one fader will move both

mixer input channel pair. If multiple mixer channels are

Hardware Page

The hardware page gives you access to important information about the functions of Ozonic.

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