Motu MIDI Express XT, MIDI Express 128 User manual

User Guide
MIDI Express XT
MIDI Express 128
micro express
micro lite
Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.
1280 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Business fax: (617) 576-3609
Tech support fax: (617) 354-3068
Tech support email: techsupport@motu.com
Web site: http://www.motu.com
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR OTHER MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THE MOTU USB MIDI interface COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
The MOTU USB MIDI interface is equipped with a three-conductor cord and grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association. This plug requires a mating three-conductor grounded type outlet as shown in Figure A below.
If the outlet you are planning to use for the MOTU USB MIDI interface is of the two prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter as shown below and always connect the grounding lug to a known ground. It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded THREE prong outlet. An adapter as illustrated below in Figure B is available for connecting plugs to two-prong receptacles.
WARNING: THE GREEN GROUNDING LUG EXTENDING FROM THE ADAPTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PERMANENT GROUND SUCH AS TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BOX. NOT ALL OUTLET BOXES ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
If you are not sure that your outlet box is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded two-prong receptacle. Adapter is not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code. Use only three wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding type plugs and three-prong receptacles which will accept the MOTU USB MIDI interface plug.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the MOTU USB MIDI interface.
2. Retain instructions - The safety instructions and owner's manual should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the MOTU USB MIDI interface and in the owner's manual should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug the MOTU USB MIDI interface from the computer before cleaning and use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
7. Power Sources - This MOTU USB MIDI interface should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your location, consult your local power company.
8. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the MOTU USB MIDI interface.
9. Lightning - For added protection for the MOTU USB MIDI interface during a lightning storm, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the MOTU USB MIDI interface due to lightning and power line surges.
10. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this MOTU USB MIDI interface yourself as opening or removing covers will expose you to dangerous voltage and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
11. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the MOTU USB MIDI interface from the computer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the MOTU USB MIDI interface. c. If the MOTU USB MIDI interface has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the MOTU USB MIDI interface does not operate normally by following the operating instructions in the owner's manual. e. If the MOTU USB MIDI interface has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the MOTU USB MIDI interface exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
12. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
13. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this MOTU USB MIDI interface, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating conditions.
ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°)
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
INPUT
Line Voltage: 100 - 120 volts AC, RMS (US and Japan) or 220 - 250 volts AC, RMS (Europe). Frequency: 47 - 63 Hz single phase. Power: 7 watts maximum.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BYMANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERY ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
Mark of the Unicorn License Agreement and Limited Warranty on Software
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License
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Term
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This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica­tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by any combination of the following measures:
• Relocate or reorient the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
If necessary, you can consult a dealer or experienced radio/television technician for additional assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: only equipment certified to comply with Class B (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) should be attached to this equipment, and it must have shielded interface cables in order to comply with the Class B FCC limits on RF emissions.
WARNING: changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Contents
Part I: For All Users
Packing List and Computer Requirements
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9
Installing Your MOTU Interface
Installing the MOTU USB MIDI Software
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21
Using MIDI Software
Part II: For XT & micro Users
ClockWorks
25
Front Panel Presets
49
Synchronization
55
65
MIDI Machine Control
Part III: Appendices
75
Glossary
SMPTE Synchronization Basics
81
Troubleshooting and Customer Support
89
Index
93
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Part I For All Users
All Users
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CHAPTER

Packing List and Computer Requirements

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING MOTU

Thank you for purchasing a MOTU USB MIDI interface. Please read the important information in this chapter before using it.

PLEASE REGISTER TODAY

Please send in the registration card included with your MOTU MIDI interface. As a registered user, you will be eligible to receive on-line technical support email and announcements about product enhancements as soon as they become available. Only registered users receive these special update notices, so please, complete and mail this registration card!
Tha nk you for taking t he time to re gister your new MOTU product!

PACKING LIST

Your MOTU USB MIDI Interface is shipped with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present when you first open the box, please immediately contact your dealer or MOTU.
MOTU USB MIDI Interface
Power cord
USB cable
CD with software drivers
Manual
Product registration card

MIDI CABLES NOT INCLUDED

To connect each of your MIDI devices to your MOTU MIDI interface, you need MIDI cables, purchased separately. Talk to your music dealer to decide how many you need.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

Your MOTU MIDI interface will run with any USB­equipped PC compatible running Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
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MIDI SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY

Your MOTU USB MIDI Interface works with all MIDI software that operates under Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

GETTING STARTED

Follow the directions in the next few chapters of this guide to successfully install and begin using your new MOTU USB MIDI interface.

FAMILIARITY WITH YOUR COMPUTER

This manual assumes that your are familiar with using your computer. If not, please review your computer’s user guide before proceeding.

VISIT MOTU.COM FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES

Driver updates are posted on our web site as soon as they become available, so check our web site for the latest drivers: www.motu.com
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PACKING LIST AND COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER
2

Installing Your MOTU Interface

OVERVIEW

Connecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting MIDI gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MIDI connections worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SMPTE Time Code sync connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting a foot switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting an audio click source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting multiple USB interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

Plug the power cord into your MOTU MIDI Interface and then plug the other end into a grounded power outlet. We recommend that you leave the interface switched off while making cable connections during installation.

CONNECTING THE COMPUTER

First, make sure that the interface’s power switch is turned off. Using the USB cable included with your MOTU MIDI interface, put the Type A plug into a Type A USB jack on the computer, the USB computer keyboard, a USB hub, or any other USB device connected to the computer that has an available Type A USB jack. The USB cable allows the
Mac to communicate with all MIDI devices connected to your MOTU MIDI interface. If you have several MOTU interfaces, see “Connecting multiple USB interfaces” on page 15.
The flat, “Type A” USB plug connects to the computer.
Figure 2-1: You can plug the Type A connector directly into the computer itself, a USB keyboard connected to the computer, or any other USB device already connected to the computer that has an available Type A USB jack.
Figure 2-2: The square Type B plug goes into your MOTU interface.
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CONNECTING MIDI GEAR

Con nect each MIDI d evic e’s MIDI I N jack to a MIDI OUT jack on your MOTU MIDI interface as shown by Connection A below. Conversely, connect the MIDI OUT jack on the MIDI device to one of the MIDI IN jacks on your MOTU MIDI interface as shown by Connection B.
MOTU
MIDI interface
rear panel
MIDI
OUT
Connection A
MIDI Device
Figure 2-3: Connecting a MIDI device to your MOTU MIDI interface. If you are connecting a sound module or other device that does not need to transmit MIDI data, you only need to make connection A shown above. Conversely, if the device is a MIDI controller such as a drum pad or guitar controller, you only need to make Connection B.
MIDI
cables
MIDI INMIDI
OUT
MIDI
Connection B
IN

One-way MIDI connections

MIDI devices that do not receive MIDI data, such as a dedicated keyboard controller, guitar controller, or drum pad, only need Connection B shown in Figure 2-3. Similarly, devices that never send data, such as a sound module, only need Connection A. However, if you plan to use editor/librarian software with the sound module, or if you need to get system exclu sive b ulk dump s fro m it, make both connections. In general, make both connections for any device that needs to both send and receive MIDI data.
MOTU MIDI interfaces do not require that you use the same numbered MIDI IN and MIDI OUT for each device, but experience shows that your system will be easier to work with if you do.

Connecting additional gear with MIDI THRUs

If you use up all of the MIDI OUTs on your MOTU MIDI interface, and you still have more gear to connect, run a MIDI cable from the MIDI THRU of a device already connected to the interface to the MIDI IN on the additional device as shown below in Figure 2-4. The two devices then share the same MIDI OUT port on the MIDI
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INSTALLING YOUR MOTU INTERFACE
interface. This means that they share the same set of 16 MIDI channels, so try to do this with devices that receive on only one MIDI channel (such as effects modules) so their receive channels don’t conflict with one another.

MIDI CONNECTIONS WORKSHEET

Here’s a suggestion. If you have more than a few pieces of gear connected to your MOTU MIDI interface, jot down which device is connected to each input and output in the worksheet below.
MOTU
MIDI interface
rear panel
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
MIDI Device
Figure 2-4: Connecting additional devices with MIDI THRU ports.
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IN
MIDI
THRU
Additional device
MIDI IN
MIDI cable
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
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SMPTE TIME CODE SYNC CONNECTIONS

Your MOTU MIDI interface is both a SMPTE time code
converter
incoming longitudinal SMPTE time code (LTC) and converts it to MIDI Time Code (MTC) and reshaped LTC. As a generator, it produces both LTC and MTC time code, either running under its own internal clock or while slaved to external time code (or other time base).
When making the SMPTE time code connections described in the following sections, do not pass the signal through any type of signal processing equipment. Use shielded quarter-inch audio cables.
For a complete explanation of synchronization, see chapter 7, “Synchronization” (page 55).
and
generator
. As a converter, it locks (slaves) to

Connecting a SMPTE time code source

Connect any SMPTE time code
source
, such as the SMPTE timecode track on an analog multitrack tape deck, to the SMPTE IN port on your MOTU MIDI interface as shown in Figure 2-5. (For information about recording time code tracks, see “Striping SMPTE” on page 59.)
Analog audio tape recorder Video tape recorder
Examples of a SMPTE
time code source
Audio or SMPTE out
Shielded, quarter-inch audio cable
MOTU MIDI Interface
SMPTE IN
Figure 2-5: Connecting a SMPTE time code source.
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Connecting a SMPTE time code destination

Connect the SMPTE OUT port of your MOTU MIDI interface to the SMPTE time code input of any
destination
device that accepts SMPTE time code as shown in Figure 2-6. For example, time code can be recorded on an outside track of a multitrack tape recorder so that everything can subsequently be synchronized to the multitrack. Other examples of a SMPTE time code destination are systems that have the ability to slave to SMPTE time code, such as stand-alone hard disk recording systems, digital audio workstations, or automated mixing consoles.
Shielded, quarter-inch audio cable
SMPTE or Audio in
Examples of a SMPTE
time code destinations
Analog audio tape recorder
Figure 2-6: Connecting a SMPTE time code destination.
Video tape recorder
MOTU MIDI Interface SMPTE OUT
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CONNECTING A FOOT SWITCH

If you would like to use a foot switch with your MOTU MIDI interface, connect it as shown below in Figure 2-7. For more information about how a pedal input can be used, see “The Pedal tab” on page 44.

CONNECTING AN AUDIO CLICK SOURCE

If you would like to convert an audio click to MIDI, connect the audio click source to the Pedal input as using a shielded, quarter-inch audio cable as shown below in Figure 2-8. For more information about converting an audio tempo source (such as a click, bass drum, tape deck signal, or other audio tempo source) to MIDI, see “Using an audio click as a tempo source” on page 45.
Figure 2-7: Connecting a foot switch or foot pedal.
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Click track
Shielded quarter-inch audio cable
Figure 2-8: Connecting an audio click input.
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Drum machine
Examples of
audio click sources

CONNECTING MULTIPLE USB INTERFACES

The USB ( connect multiple MOTU interfaces to a single computer. You can mix and match any combination of MOTU USB interfaces to suit your needs.
Figure 2-9: An inexpensive, standard USB hub allows you to connect multiple MOTU USB MIDI interfaces. You can even mix and match different models of MOTU interfaces, using the combination that best suites your needs for synchronization, number of MIDI ports, etc.
Universal Serial Bus
The flat, “Type A” USB plug on the USB cable from each MOTU interface connects to the USB hub.
Standard USB Hub
) specification allows you to
USB
cables
The USB (
Universal Serial Bus
) specification allows many USB devices — theoretically up to 127 — to be connected to a single computer. However, many USB devices, including all MOTU USB interfaces, reserve USB bandwidth, so the theoretical and practical limits for MOTU interfaces are considerably fewer. In theory, the maximum number of MOTU USB interfaces you can connect to one computer is just over 30 interfaces. Practically speaking, regardless of how slow or fast your USB-equipped computer is, you should be able to connect upwards of 10 or more MOTU USB MIDI inter faces to t he computer and still enjoy just as much performance from each one as if it were the only one connected. Just don’t try to run your USB scanner or digital camera while playing back and recording MIDI!
For further details about USB, visit www.usb.org.
To connect multiple MOTU interfaces to a computer, you’ll need an inexpensive device called a
USB Hub
(purchased separately from your computer peripherals dealer). A USB Hub has multiple Type A ports on it, usually between 4 and 7 ports, to which you connect
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multiple USB MIDI interfaces as shown in Figure 2-9. Connect them to the hub in the standard fashion, as if you were connecting them directly to the computer. If needed, you can connect multiple hubs to each other to get enough USB ports for your multiple MOTU USB interfaces.

WHAT NEXT?

You’re ready to install software. Turn to chapter 3, “Installing the MOTU USB MIDI Software” (page 17).
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3
CHAPTER

Installing the MOTU USB MIDI Software

OVERVIEW

Running the MOTU USB MIDI installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Daisy-chaining MIDI devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Where to go next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

RUNNING THE MOTU USB MIDI INSTALLER

Software installation will go a little more smoothly if you tur n off your interface before switching on your computer. Don’t worr y, however, if you’ve a lready done so. Just follow the directions below.
To install the MOTU USB MIDI software:
1
Turn on your co mputer (if you haven’t al ready done so).
2
If the Windows
startup, do not proceed and exit from the Wizard.
Instead of installing the MOTU USB MIDI drivers manually via the Wizard, you will run the MOTU USB software installer.
Add Hardware Wizard
appears during
4
If the MOTU USB software installer program does not automatically begin running, double-click SETUP.EXE on the installer CD to launch it.
5
Follow the directions the installer gives you.
That’s it!

What gets installed?

The MOTU USB software installer installs drivers for your MOTU USB MIDI interface, as well as the ClockWorks application, which gives you access to many of your interface’s features, including synchronization, MIDI processing and preset management.
You can find the console application in the Windows Start menu under
Programs>MOTU
.
3
Insert the MOTU USB software installer CD in the
computer’s CD drive (if you haven’t already).
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DAISY-CHAINING MIDI DEVICES

In general, daisy-chain MIDI devices (as shown in Figure 3-1 on page 18) should be avoided because it is more complicated to set up than connecting each device directly to your MOTU interface.
If you have no choice but to daisy-chain, you need to configure each device such that it doesn’t share any MIDI channels with other devices in the chain. Otherwise, you’ll
USB
cable
MOTU USB MIDI interface
hear several instruments play at once because data sent to one unit is received by all the devices in the daisy chain that are listening to that same MIDI channel.
To avoid this sort of unwanted instrument layering, go to the front panel of each MIDI instrument itself and program it to respond to a unique set of MIDI channels. Each device should have its own MIDI channel(s), to which no other device connected to that MIDI port will respond. Refer to the documentation for the device for details.
IN
OUT
IN
THRU
IN
THRU
IN
THRU
Figure 3-1: See “Daisy-chaining MIDI devices” on page 18 for special instruc­tions on setting up your MIDI gear for daisy-chaining in this manner.
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INSTALLING THE MOTU USB MIDI SOFTWARE

WHERE TO GO NEXT

Refer to the items below that apply to you:

If you want to start using MIDI software with your new MOTU interface...

All MOTU interfaces have factory default settings that allow any MIDI software to communicate with all MIDI devices connected to the interface. So from here, you can turn to your software documentation to get started.

If you want to learn about the front panel controls...

Turn to chapter 6, “Front Panel Presets” (page 49).

If you want to program your interface with ClockWorks...

Your MOTU interface console software is the “front end” for the features in your MOTU interface. It allows you to configure and program the powerful MIDI routing and processing features in the interface. You can graphically make direct routings from inputs and outputs, stripe
setups
SMPTE time code, create and save interface consist of the entire internal configuration of the interface), set up the pedal inputs, or other tasks.For details, see chapter 5, “ClockWorks” (page 25)
(which
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CHAPTER

Using MIDI Software

MIDI INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Once you’ve completed the installation for your MOTU MIDI interface/synchronizer as described in the previous chapter, you’ll notice that all MIDI inputs and outputs are available to your MIDI programs. The port names are abbreviated as shown in Figure 4-1.

‘SYNC IN - OUT ALL’ PORT

In the list of input ports, the all MIDI real time and MIDI Time Code messages will arrive, regardless of the physical MIDI input jack from which the MOTU interface receives them. All other received dat a wi ll ar rive at its inp ut por t as appropr iate. So, to slave your MIDI software to an external sync source, connect it to this port.
Sync in- out all
port is where
Figure 4-1: MOTU MIDI Express XT and micro express interface ports in Cakewalk SONAR™.
In the list of output ports, the you to send the same MIDI data to all MIDI output ports at once.
Sync in- out all
port allows
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THE MIDI DATA PATH

As for MIDI data arriving and leaving your computer via the MOTU USB MIDI interface driver, imagine it coming and going from the MOTU interface as shown in Figure 4-2. All channelizing and filtering is applied before the input data arrives at the computer and after it is sent
from the computer. This is a great advantage as it frees up your computer and MIDI software from having to deal with the mundane (and time-consuming) chore of such processing. Just configure your MOTU interface and let it do all the work!
MDI IN
Event filtering Event filtering
Figure 4-2: The path that MIDI data takes through a MOTU Express XT or micro express. Other MOTU interfaces do not provide MIDI processing.
Channel
mapping
MOTU
MIDI Interface
data bus
Compu ter
Channel
mapping
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USING MIDI SOFTWARE
MDI OUT
Part II For XT & micro Users
All Users
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CHAPTER
5

ClockWorks

OVERVIEW

About ClockWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
the Device list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
The ClockWorks window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
The Routings tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
The Presets tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Mutings tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Mappings tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Synchronization and MIDI Machine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sync tab settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
The Pedal tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Future updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ABOUT CLOCKWORKS

ClockWorks is a software program that gives you access to the programmable features in your MOTU MIDI Express XT or micro express interface. For example, you can make changes to the synchronization settings, filter some data on a particular input or output, or route MIDI data from any MIDI device to any other MIDI device connected to your MOTU interface.
ClockWorks cannot be used with a micro lite or
Express 128 interface, as these devices do not support MIDI processing or synchronization features.

When do you need to use ClockWorks software?

The only time you need to use ClockWorks is when you would like to make changes to the settings in your MOTU interface. If all you want to do is use it with a MIDI sequencer, you don’t need to make any changes at all. The factory settings allow sequencing software to individually access any of the input or output ports on your MOTU interface. Just run your sequencer. You only need to run ClockWorks if you wish to customize your interface settings.
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Sync and
MIDI Machine
Control section
Tab s
ClockWorks window Device list
Figure 5-1: Click the tabs to access the settings in ClockWorks.
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Familiarity with Windows

In explaining how to use ClockWorks, this chapter assumes that you are already familiar with the standard Windows interface conventions, such as how to select options using menus, check boxes, radio buttons, etc. and how to type and edit text, and so forth.
If you make any adjustments to your hardware, choose
Refresh Device
from the ClockWorks File menu.

THE FILE MENU

Here is a brief explanat ion of each item in the ClockWorks File menu.

Opening ClockWorks

When you first launch ClockWorks, the default view for ClockWorks is the MIDI Routing window, which displays the current MIDI processing configuration. (See Figure 5-1 on page 26.)

If your MOTU interface doesn’t appear

If your MOTU interface doesn’t show up in the Device List, check the following things:
Your MOTU interface is turned off. Power it up and
Refresh Device
choose
A MOTU interface is not connected to the computer, or
from the ClockWorks File menu.
it is connected improperly. Make sure your cable connection(s) to the interface match Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 on page 9.
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Device List

The Device List menu item opens the Device List window. See “the Device list” on page 28 for details.
Load Configuration
The
Load Configuration
menu item opens a previously saved ClockWorks document and restores all of the MOTU interface settings saved in the document.
Save Configuration
The
Save Configuration
menu item saves all the current MOTU inte rf ace set tin gs i n Clo ckWork s as a doc ume nt on disk. You can restore the settings by opening it with the Load Configuration command.
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Refresh Device

ClockWorks always reflects the current state of your MOTU interface. However, if at any time you suspect that the windows in ClockWorks don’t accurately reflect what’s going on in the hardware for some reason, choose
from the File menu. ClockWorks will be updated to
Device
Refresh
reflect the current state of the hardware.
How ClockWorks interacts with the hardware
Changes you make in ClockWorks are immediately reflected in the hardware. Likewise, when you select a preset from the front panel, your MOTU interface updates ClockWorks, as long as the software is the currently active application. This is a convenient way to run through your user presets and inspect each one’s settings in ClockWorks. If ClockWorks is not the active application on the computer, a system exclusive message is sent to whatever application is currently active. If this application is recording incoming MIDI, these sysex messages get recorded as well.

Reset to Factory Settings

This menu item restores the factory default settings in the interface.

THE DEVICE LIST

The Device List window shows all MOTU USB MIDI devices connected to the computer. Click on a device to display its settings in the ClockWorks window.

THE CLOCKWORKS WINDOW

ClockWorks for Windows appears as a single window for each MOTU interface, as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 26. Click each tab to view the settings within the tab.

ROM version display

The ROM version of the currently selected USB MIDI device appears in the transport section of the window, as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 26.
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THE ROUTINGS TAB

The Routings tab provides an easy and powerful way for you to route MIDI data from any device connected to your MOTU interface to any other device connected to it. This window provides you with complete control over the flow of MIDI data through the interface.
Figure 5-2: The Routings Tab for the MIDI Express XT. The micro express has 4 inputs on the left and 6 outputs on the right.

Cable routing to and from the computer

In MOTU USB MIDI interfaces, all MIDI inputs and outputs are always connected to the computer. Therefore, in ClockWorks, routings to and from the computer are not shown in the
Routings
tab. Use the
Routings
tab to make routings directly from inputs to outputs, or to make connections between the computer and the ADAT, MMC or MTC ports.

Making a connection

To route MIDI directly from a MIDI device to any other, click the source cable icon on the left and drag to the destination cable icon on the right.

Connecting one input to multiple outputs

To connect an input to more than one output, make each connection separately as described in the previous section. As a shortcut, shift-drag from the input cable on the left over to the first output, and then drag directly to each additional output on the right. As you “touch” each output, it highlights and a connection is made.
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