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
Preset 2 HALion
Preset 3 FM7
Preset 4 GM Preset
Assignable Rotary Control Knobs
There are 16 assignable controllers selected by the ‘CONTROL SELECT’ & 'CONTROL
ASSIGN' functions.
‘Assignable Controllers’ refers to any of the 16 assignable Knobs.
The basic operation is:-
Select the controller by moving it. Alternatively, you can press the CONTROL SELECT button
and then type in the number using the keypad or ‘+’, ‘-‘ buttons. Press the CONTROL ASSIGN
button and enter the new number using the keypad.
To change one of the assignable controllers, the UC16 uses the following method:
Press the 'CONTROL SELECT' button and release. Alternatively simply move the rotary
control. The number of the presently selected MIDI controller will flash. Select a controller by
moving any one of the assignable controllers, the numeric keypad or the +/- keys. The LED
display will show the new MIDI controller number assignment.
Repeat this process to see the controller number assignment (0-132) for any Knob (1-16), by
moving the relevant controller or by typing a new number.
If no keys are pressed or any of the assignable controllers moved, the LED display stops
flashing after 3 seconds and returns to normal operation.
Press the 'CONTROL ASSIGN' button & release. The number entered at this point will be
assigned to the last selected controller. The numeric entry uses the standard data entry
system. (see section on Entering Numbers) If a complete number is entered the display stops
flashing and the new assignment is stored. If the Inc/Dec keys are used, the revised value is
shown on the LED display and the flashing time-out is reset.
Once a controller has been assigned the current knob position should be sent out. This ensures
that when the controller if first moved it does not trigger a large jump from it’s previous setting.
During the data entry stage while the LED display is flashing, the Knobs, do not
function.
Here are some of the most popular controller numbers:
1 Modulation (Tremolo)
7 Volume
10 Pan position (left or right speaker)
64 Sustain (like the hold pedal on a piano)
67 Soft (like the damper pedal on a piano)
91 Reverb (makes the sound feel like it’s in a room)
93 Chorus (depth and body)
A more detailed list of standard MIDI controller numbers is given in Appendix A.
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel
The MIDI channel can be set for each rotary controller individually. To do this press the
CHANNEL ASSIGN button. The channel the currently selected rotary dial is assigned to will
flash on the LED display. For example, if the last selected dial is currently assigned to channel
1, the LED display will flash ‘c1’. Increment or decrement the channel using the numeric
keypad, or the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons.
Anything Else?
There is a full detail user manual on our web site at www.evolution.co.uk/manuals
5. Setting up your soundcard
Run Sound Studio II by selecting it from your Windows Start menu. Simply click on Start then
Programs then select Evolution Software Pack and click on Sound Studio II. When the software
starts,
Click 'Devices' from the 'Options' menu in the Sound Studio II software. If there is more than one
MIDI Input device showing in the Input column on the left hand side, then try selecting each of
the MIDI Input drivers individually in turn to see if they work. If you have connected to the USB
port, you should see the UC16 listed by name.
If nothing is showing in the Input column on the left hand side and you are using the USB cable
then you should reinstall the USB drivers that are on the Evolution Software Pack CD-ROM. Full
instructions can be found in the USB Driver Guide. Simply click on Start then Programs, select
Evolution then Music Creator Docs and click on USB Driver Guide, or go to
www.evolution.co.uk/faqs
If you are using the Joystick cable and nothing is showing in the Input column then you should
re-install your soundcard software. Once you have done this, reboot your PC and check in
‘Devices’ from the ‘Options’ menu in the Sound Studio II software to see if you have a MIDI IN
driver listed. If you have but it doesn't work then make sure you have the most up-to-date
software drivers for your soundcard. It is worth getting in touch with your soundcard
manufacturer to ask them for the latest drivers. It is also quite common to find the updated
drivers on the manufacturers’ web site.
Another option is to go into your control panel and double-click on "Add New Hardware". Click
on Next. When it asks for automatic detection of hardware - click No. Click on Next. Scroll
down to the "Sound Video and Game Controllers” section. Click on Next. In the manufacturers
section - go to "Microsoft". Click on the "MPU401" compatible driver option on the right hand
side. Click on Next. It will now install the driver. You may need to insert your Windows CDROM. Follow the instructions. Reboot your machine. Run Sound Studio and select the MPU401
driver for input and output from the Options / Devices menu.
A more detailed trouble shooting section can be found at www.evolution.co.uk/faqs
Software Guides and Tutorials can be found in each program's Help Text by pressing
the F1 key.
Apendix A
STANDARD CONTROLLER NUMBERS
00 Bank Select
01 Modulation
02 Breath Control
03 Controller 3
04 Foot Control
05 Porta Time
06 Data Entry
07 Channel Volume
08 Balance
09 Controller 9
10 Pan
11 Expression
12 Effects Controller 1
13 Effects Controller 2
14 Controller 14
15 Controller 15
16 Gen Purpose 1
17 Gen Purpose 2
18 Gen Purpose 3
19 Gen Purpose 4
20 Controller 20
21 Controller 21
22 Controller 22
23 Controller 23
24 Controller 24
25 Controller 25
26 Controller 26
27 Controller 27
28 Controller 28
29 Controller 29
30 Controller 30
31 Controller 31
32 Bank Select LSB
33 Modulation LSB
34 Breath Control LSB
35 Controller 35
36 Foot Control LSB
37 Porta Time LSB
38 Data Entry LSB
39 Channel Volume LSB
40 Balance LSB
41 Controller 41
42 Pan LSB
43 Expression LSB
44 Controller 44
45 Controller 45
46 Controller 46
47 Controller 47
48 Gen Purpose 1 LSB
49 Gen Purpose 2 LSB
50 Gen Purpose 3 LSB
51 Gen Purpose 4 LSB
52 Controller 52
53 Controller 53
54 Controller 54
55 Controller 55
56 Controller 56
57 Controller 57
58 Controller 58
59 Controller 59
60 Controller 60
61 Controller 61
62 Controller 62
63 Controller 63
64 Sustain Pedal
65 Portamento
66 Sostenuto
67 Soft Pedal
68 Legato Pedal
69 Hold 2
70 Sound Variation
71 Resonance
72 Release Time
73 Attack Time
74 Cut-off Frequency
75 Controller 75
76 Controller 76
77 Controller 77
78 Controller 78
79 Controller 79
80 Gen Purpose 5
81 Gen Purpose 6
82 Gen Purpose 7
83 Gen Purpose 8
84 Portamento Control
85 Controller 85
86 Controller 86
87 Controller 87
88 Controller 88
89 Controller 89
90 Controller 90
91 Reverb Depth
92 Tremelo Depth
93 Chorus Depth
94 Celeste (De-tune)
95 Phaser Depth
96 Data Increment
97 Data Decrement
98 Non-Reg Param LSB
99 Non-Reg Param MSB
100 Reg Param LSB
101 Reg Param MSB
102 Controller 102
103 Controller 103
104 Controller 104
105 Controller 105
106 Controller 106
107 Controller 107
108 Controller 108
109 Controller 109
110 Controller 110
111 Controller 111
112 Controller 112
113 Controller 113
114 Controller 114
115 Controller 115
116 Controller 116
117 Controller 117
118 Controller 118
119 Controller 119
Channel Mode Messages
120 All Sound off
121 Reset all Controllers
122 Local Control
123 All Notes Off
124 Omni Off
125 Omni On
126 Mono On (Poly Off)
127 Poly On (Mono Off)
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