M-Audio UC-16 Getting Started
Getting Started with your Evolution UC16
1. Installing the Software Pack
With your PC turned on, insert the Evolution Software Pack CD-ROM into your computer’s CDROM drive. The CD-ROM will Auto-Run. Proceed with the installation process by following the
on-screen instructions. After the installation has finished, keep the CD-ROM in the drive.
If your CDROM does not auto-run, the installation can be started by selecting Run... from the
Windows Start Menu, and entering d:\setup.exe where d is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
2. Connecting the UC16 to your computer's USB port
If your computer has a USB socket then you can connect the UC16 using the USB cable which
is supplied. This is the cable which has the USB symbol on both ends (shown below). With
your computer turned on, plug the wide flat end (A) into the USB socket at the back of your
computer. Plug the square end (B) into the back of the UC16.
This cable provides the UC16 with its power. Switch the UC16 on and the red LED display will
light up.
You will now be taken through the process of installing two drivers that your PC requires. The
USB driver will be installed first. When this is completed, you then repeat the process to install
the MIDI driver.
When the cable is connected an 'Add New Hardware Wizard' window will appear on your
computer screen. Make sure that the Evolution Software CD-ROM is still in your CD-ROM drive
and press the 'Next' button.
Select the recommended option: 'Search for the best driver for your device' and then press the
'Next' button to proceed to the next window. Select the 'CD-ROM Drive' check box and click the
'Next' button to proceed. (This is not applicable for Windows ME users)
The next window will inform you that the 'Evolution USB Driver' has been found. Click the 'Next'
button to install the driver and view the final window. Click 'Finish' to complete the installation of
your USB driver.
You are now taken through an identical process to install the MIDI driver. The 'Add New
Hardware Wizard' window will appear saying 'Unknown Device'. Simply follow the same routine
as before.
These are the basic steps. If you have problems or need more detailed instructions then there is
a complete step by step guide which you can view and print out (recommended). Simply click
on Start then Programs, select Evolution then Music Creator Docs and click on USB Driver
Guide. It can also be found on our web site at www.evolution.co.uk/faqs
3. Connecting the UC16 to a sound module or other MIDI hardware
You can connect the UC16 to a sound module or other MIDI hardware using a standard MIDI
cable (not supplied). If you are not using the USB port at this stage you will need an external
power supply, 9-12V DC, 250mA, centre positive. If you are powering through the USB port, a
separate power supply is not necessary.
Data can be sent to the MIDI slave device from the computer by selecting 'MIDI out from USB'
on the UC16. To do this press the Control Assign and Control Select buttons simultaneously.
4. Remove the Evolution Software Pack CD-ROM from your CD-ROM
drive. Your UC16 is now set up and ready for use.
Now let's check out the features of the UC16...
Memory
There are 25 memory banks in total. Banks 1-4 are for your favourite settings and can be
accessed instantly using the Preset buttons marked 1-4. To save your controller settings, press
the MEMORY button and then type in the number of the memory bank which you want to use
(1-25). Alternatively you can scroll up or down using the '+' or '-' buttons.
Each memory bank will store both the current Program number and channel transmit number for
all of the 16 controllers.
To help you get the most out of your UC-16, we have pre-programmed the 25 memory buttons
with a selection of the most popular Plug-Ins and Virtual Instruments.
For a full list go to www.evolution.co.uk/manuals and view the UC-16 manual.
The instant access 1 - 4 Presets are set up for the following:
Preset 1 Reason
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