OPCODE Studio 64X User Manual

Copyright ©1996 Opcode Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photo-

copied, reproduced, translated or converted to any

electronic or machine readable form without prior consent

of Opcode Systems, Inc.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Opcode Systems, Inc. warrants the Studio 64X against
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of original retail purchase.

If you discover a defect, first write or call Opcode Systems,
Inc. at [phone] to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization Number (no service will be performed on any
product returned without prior authorization). If the product
needs to be returned to Opcode, please attach your name,
address, telephone number, a description of the problem,
and a copy of the dated bill of sale as proof of purchase.
Write the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
Number clearly on the outside of the package and all corre­spondence. Upon receiving the returned product, Opcode
Systems, Inc. will then, at its option, repair, replace, or
refund the purchase price of the product.

This warranty applies only to the Studio 64X; Opcode soft­ware is warranted separately.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been dam­aged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication, or has
been modified without the written permission of Opcode
Systems, Inc.

All implied warranties, including implied warranties of mer­chantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited
in duration to one (1) year from the original date of retail
purchase of this product. The warranty and remedies set
forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or
written, express or implied.

Opcode Systems, Inc. is not responsible for special, inciden­tal, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of
warranty, or under any legal theory, including lost profits,
downtime, good-will, damage to or replacement of equip­ment and property.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Except to the extent prohibited by law, all implied warran­ties made by Opcode Systems, Inc. in connection with this
manual and software are limited in duration to ninety (90)
days from the date of original purchase, and no warranties,
whether express or implied, shall apply to this product after
said period.

Opcode Systems, Inc. makes no warranty or representation,
either express or implied, with respect to the software
described in this manual. This software is sold “as is.” The
purchaser assumes the entire risk as to its quality and per­formance. Under no circumstances shall Opcode Systems,
Inc. be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential,
or incidental, arising out of the use or inability to use this
product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclu­sions may not apply to you.

TRADEMARKS

Studio 64X is a trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc. IBM is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corpora­tion. Other product and brand names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been 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 instructions, 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 harmful interference to radio or tele­vision reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor­rect the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the
affected radio or television.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
the affected receiver.

• Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to
power outlets on separate circuits.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni­cian for help.

Modifications

approved by Opcode Systems, Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment, per FCC regulations.

Shielded Cables

equipment to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

: Changes or modifications not expressly

: Shielded cables must be used with this

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Hardware Design and Studio 64X firmware by
David Rowe.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Opcode Systems, Inc.,

3950 Fabian Way, Suite 100

Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA

[phone]

declare under our sole responsibility that the product

Opcode Studio 64X

complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

CSA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all the requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

OMS, Studio Patches Editor, and Studio 64X
OMS Driver by Doug Wyatt.

Patchbay and Studio 64X Windows Driver by
Paul Messick.

Quality Assurance by Mark LeBlanc, Jim
Anderson, and Renan Sanchez.

Documentation by Greg Thomas.
Marketing by Butch Rovan.

Declaration Of Conformity

We, Opcode Systems, Inc., of

3950 Fabian Way, Suite 100

declare under our sole responsibility that the product

to which this declaration relates is in conformance with the

following the provisions of the 89/336/EEC Directive.

Palo Alto, CA, 25-Oct-96

Place and date of issue Authorized Signature

Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA

Studio 64X, a MIDI Interface

for IBM PC compatible computers,

following

standards:

EN55022:1987

EN50082-1:1992

IEC 801-2:1984
IEC 801-3:1984
IEC 801-4:1988

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1

Studio 64X Overview.......................................................................................1

What’s Included in the Studio 64X Package ........................................1

System Requirements..............................................................................1

Studio 64X Documentation............................................................................. 2

Customer Support............................................................................................2

CHAPTER 2: Front/Rear Panels 3

Studio 64X Front Panel.................................................................................... 3

Studio 64X Rear Panel ..................................................................................... 3

Computer Connection.....................................................................................4

MIDI Connections............................................................................................ 4

CHAPTER 3: Quick Start Guide for PC 5

PC Configuration ............................................................................................. 5

Connect Hardware...................................................................................5

Run the Setup Program........................................................................... 6

Using Windows Software...............................................................................6

CHAPTER 4: Quick Start Guide for Mac 7

Macintosh Configuration................................................................................7

Connect Hardware...................................................................................7

Install and Configure OMS..................................................................... 8

Install Studio 64X Help File....................................................................8

OMS Studio Patches......................................................................................... 8

Using OMS-Compatible Applications .......................................................... 8

Using Non-OMS Applications...............................................................8

CHAPTER 5: Studio 64X Programs 9

User Programs..................................................................................................9

Default Factory Programs....................................................................... 9

Preset Programs........................................................................................ 9

Editing User Programs....................................................................................9

CHAPTER 6: Front Panel Operation 11

Selecting a Program.......................................................................................11

Initializing User Programs............................................................................11

Striping from the Front Panel....................................................................... 11

Using a Serial THRU Device ........................................................................12

Getting Started with the Studio 64X

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CHAPTER 1: Introduction

STUDIO 64X OVERVIEW

Thank you for purchasing Opcode’s
Studio 64X, a dual platform MIDI interface,
patchbay, and SMPTE processor. The
Studio 64X includes the following
capabilities:

• Compatible with notebook, laptop, and
desktop Macs or PCs;

• Serial port THRU connection (both MAC
and PC) for easy access to serial devices;

• 4 x 6 MIDI interface with support for 64
channels;

• Read and write all SMPTE formats, also
includes freewheeling and regeneration;

• Stand-alone MIDI patchbay—recall rout­ings and filterings or even stripe SMPTE
from front panel;

• 4 user programs accessible from front
panel for MIDI routing and filtering;

• 4 preset programs accessible from front
panel: PANIC, SMPTE, ALL, and TUNE;

• Front panel status LEDs for SMPTE and
MIDI IN/OUT activity;

• Software, Mac and Windows, for on­screen editing of Studio 64X user
programs;

• MME compatible driver for Windows

3.1, Windows 95, and Windows for
Workgroups;

• OMS driver for Macs, including support
for OMS Studio Patches.

What’s Included in the
Studio 64X Package

Your Opcode Studio 64X package includes:

• Studio 64X MIDI Interface

• DC power adapter

• PC serial cable, with cable adapter

• Macintosh serial cable

• PC floppy disk

• Macintosh floppy disks

• Getting Started Manual for easy setup

• Technical Support Information Sheet

• Registration card

System Requirements

To use the Studio 64X with a PC, you need:

• An IBM PC compatible with COM port;

• Windows 3.1, Windows for Work­groups, or Windows 95;

• MIDI instruments and cables.

To use the Studio 64X with a Macintosh, you
need:

• A 68020 Macintosh or faster, or a Power
Macintosh;

• System 7.0.1 or later;

• 4 MB of available RAM;

• MIDI instruments and cables.

Getting Started with the Studio 64X

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CHAPTER 1: Introduction

STUDIO 64X DOCUMENTATION

This

Getting Started

give customers a general overview of the
Studio 64X capabilities and to provide a
“quick start” reference for easy
configuration.

booklet was written to

Online Help

In addition to the
extensive
your Studio 64X package. If you can’t find
some particular information in this docu­ment, please consult the online help file; it
contains detailed operational information for
the Studio 64X.

For PC users, the help file (64X.hlp) is
installed when running the
from the provided PC disk.

online help

Getting Started

file is included with

booklet, an

Setup

program

• Step-by-step tutorials;

• SMPTE sync;

• Troubleshooting.

OMS and Studio Patches Manual

Macintosh users must install and configure
the Open Music System (OMS) to use the
Studio 64X.

Printed manuals for both OMS and the
Studio Patches Editor are included. Please
read these manuals to take full advantage of
the Studio 64X’s Mac capabilities.

NOTE: OMS Studio Patches provides advanced
MIDI processing capabilities when connecting the
Studio 64X to a Macintosh.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

The Macintosh help file (Studio 64X.hlp) is
installed by running the
from the provided help disk.

Once installed, simply launch either help file
by double-clicking.

Figure 1.1: Windows Online Help file

Figure 1.2: Macintosh Online Help file

Then use point-and-click links and keyword
indexed searches to find information on:

• Hardware connection/configuration;

• Software Setup;

install

program

Registering your Studio 64X

Please complete and return your registration
card right away. Doing so will enable us to
deliver the best possible support to you; it
also insures you’ll receive important
update/upgrade notices.

Contacting Opcode

Opcode provides a variety of phone, fax, and
online support options. Consult your

cal Support Information

contact Opcode.

sheet on how best to

Techni-

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CHAPTER 2: Front/Rear Panels

STUDIO 64X FRONT PANEL

Program Button

The PROGRAM button selects the current
program. Press the button once and an LED
flashes rapidly to indicate the currently
selected program. Press the PROGRAM
button repeatedly to advance to and select a
particular program.

LEDs

• The red MIDI input LEDs flash when
data is received. The red LEDs also indi­cate when a user program is selected.

• The green MIDI output LEDs flash when
data is sent. The green LEDs also indi­cate when a preset program is selected.

• The yellow SMPTE LED serves three
purposes. It blinks slowly when the
Studio 64X is generating SMPTE; it
flashes rapidly when receiving SMPTE;
and when it glows steadily, it indicates
the Studio 64X is turned on.

MIDI/Thru Switch

The MIDI/Thru switch specifies whether
your computer is communicating with the
Studio 64X or its “serial thru device.” The
switch must be set to MIDI for computer use.

Power ON/OFF Switch

The POWER switch turns on/off the
Studio 64X. When powering up, all LEDs
flash simultaneously four times. Make sure
power is off before making any connections.

STUDIO 64X REAR PANEL

9V DC 300MA

The provided power adapter supplies power
to the Studio 64X via this jack. The provided
adapter has the following specifications:

• U.S. and Canada: 7.5vDC - 9vDC,
300mA, 5.5mm x 2.1mm center positive
barrel plug.

• Europe: 7.5vDC, 300mA, 5.5mm x

2.1mm center positive barrel plug.

Getting Started with the Studio 64X

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CHAPTER 2: Front/Rear Panels

SMPTE IN/OUT

• The Studio 64X sends SMPTE timecode
to this 1/4” unbalanced phone jack.

• The Studio 64X receives SMPTE time­code from this 1/4” unbalanced phone
jack.

Mac Thru/Computer

• An additional Macintosh serial device
connects to the Studio 64X’s THRU port.
For your computer to communicate with
the thru device, set the front panel’s
MIDI/Thru switch to “Thru.”

• The Mac COMPUTER port connects to
the Mac’s modem or printer port with
the provided serial cable.

PC Thru/Computer

• An additional PC serial device connects
to the Studio 64X’s THRU port. For your
computer to communicate with the thru
device, set the front panel's MIDI/THRU
switch to “Thru.”

• The PC COMPUTER port connects to an
IBM PC’s COM port with the provided
serial cable.

MIDI Outputs

The Studio 64X sends MIDI to any of four
MIDI outputs. Each output port (identified
by number, 1-4) represents a discrete set of 16
MIDI channels. Two MIDI OUTs (A and B)
are provided for ports 1 and 2. Therefore,
devices connected to ports 1A and 1B, for
instance, receive the same MIDI information.

COMPUTER CONNECTION

The Studio 64X can be connected to either an
IBM PC or Macintosh. What’s more, the
interface can even be connected to both types
of computers at the same time.

However, when connecting to both a Mac
and PC, the Studio 64X can communicate
with only one computer at a time. Don’t
worry though; the Studio 64X’s auto-sensing
capability knows which computer to respond
to.

MIDI CONNECTIONS

The Studio 64X is a multiport MIDI interface.
This means that each of its four discrete
input/output ports supports 16 MIDI chan­nels, providing a total of 64 channels.

NOTE: Two MIDI OUTs (A and B) are provided
for ports 1 and 2. Therefore, devices connected to
ports 1A and 1B, for instance, receive the same
MIDI information.

When to connect an instrument’s MIDI
IN and OUT jacks

When you need to send
(which may include performance data,
system exclusive, or sync information) from
an instrument, connect both of its MIDI jacks
(OUT and IN) to the Studio 64X.

NOTE: When using both MIDI ports of an
instrument, always connect to the same
Studio 64X port number.

and

receive MIDI

MIDI Inputs

The Studio 64X receives MIDI from any of
four MIDI inputs. Each input port (identified
by number, 1-4) represents a discrete set of 16
MIDI channels.

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A common scenario necessitating this two­way communication is when using Edi­tor/Librarian software.

Figure 2.1: Dummy Figure Counter (White)

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CHAPTER 3: Quick Start Guide for PC

PC CONFIGURATION

Connect Hardware

a

Turn off your computer, peripherals,
and MIDI instruments.

b

Plug one end of the provided serial
cable into the PC COMPUTER port of
your Studio 64X.

c

Plug the other end of the serial cable
into your computer’s COM port.

Please make note of whether you are
connecting to COM1 or COM2.

If your COM port has a 25-pin connector,
use the provided PC cable adapter.

d

If you have an extra serial device (and
no available COM ports), connect it to
the PC THRU port of the Studio 64X.

Never plug your mouse in the PC THRU
port of the Studio 64X.

Using standard MIDI cables, connect

e

the MIDI OUTs of your instruments to
the MIDI INs of the Studio 64X; then
connect the MIDI INs of your
instruments to the MIDI OUTs of the
Studio 64X.

f

Plug the small end of the provided
power adapter into the Studio 64X’s
9V DC 300MA jack; plug the other end
into an AC power source.

Make sure your power adapter is set to
or compatible with the AC voltage in your
area.

Turn on your computer, peripherals,

g

Studio 64X, and MIDI instruments—in
that order.

For best results, use a power strip to turn
on/off all equipment simultaneously.

Getting Started with the Studio 64X

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CHAPTER 3: Quick Start Guide for PC

Run the Setup Program

To install the necessary PC software for the
Studio 64X:

a

Insert the PC disk and double-click
the

Setup

b

Specify the install directory and click
the

Install

If you have a previously installed driver,
or if you’re adding a second Studio 64X,
make the necessary selections when
prompted.

c

When prompted, specify which

port

Studio 64X connection.

Generally, COM1 and COM3 default to
IRQ4, while COM2 and COM4 default to
IRQ3.

d

Once you’ve specified the COM port
settings, click OK to install all
necessary software.

Files copied to your hard disk include the
Studio 64X driver files,
nostics software),
program), and

Additionally, the necessary changes are
made to your System.ini file. A backup of
your original system.ini file (renamed to
“system.64x”) is stored in your Windows
directory.

When prompted,

e

changes to take effect.

and

program.

button.

IRQ

you are using for the

64XDIAG

64X.exe

64X.hlp

restart

(Patchbay

(online manual).

Windows for

COM

(diag-

USING WINDOWS SOFTWARE

Once you’ve installed the Studio 64X driver,
the following ports are available in Windows
MIDI applications:

•

Studio64X In 1 - In 4

from the specified input ports.

•

Studio64X Sync Port

Time Code, corresponding to received or
generated SMPTE; also receives
responses to sysex messages sent to it
via the Control Port.

•

Studio64X Out 1 - Out 4

the specified output ports.

• Studio64X Broadcast Port: Sends MIDI

to all output ports simultaneously.

• Studio64X Control Port: Sends system

exclusive messages to the Studio 64X
governing its operation. Most users will
not use this port and should not select it.

It’s important to grasp that these various
input/output ports designate how MIDI is
communicated between the Studio 64X and
Windows applications.

When recording performance data, make
sure you enable the In port to which your
main keyboard controller is attached. When
assigning MIDI tracks for playback, specify
the correct Out port for the desired instru­ment. And if you intend to sync to SMPTE,
you must select the Sync Port.

NOTE: If you are ever unsure of where MIDI is
being sent or from where it is being received (or if
you are receiving SMPTE timecode), just look at
the LEDs on the front panel of the Studio 64X.

For details on selecting and assigning MIDI
ports in Windows applications, consult your
software manuals.

: Receives MIDI

: Receives MIDI

: Sends MIDI to

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CHAPTER 4: Quick Start Guide for Mac

MACINTOSH CONFIGURATION

Connect Hardware

a Turn off your computer, peripherals,

and MIDI instruments.

b Plug one end of the provided serial

cable into the MAC COMPUTER port
of your Studio 64X.

c Plug the other end of the serial cable

into your computer’s modem or
printer port.

d If you have an extra serial device (and

no available ports), connect it to the
MAC THRU port of the Studio 64X.

e Using standard MIDI cables, connect

the MIDI OUTs of your instruments to
the MIDI INs of the Studio 64X; then
connect the MIDI INs of your

instruments to the MIDI OUTs of the
Studio 64X.

f Plug the small end of the provided

power adapter into the Studio 64X’s
9V DC 300MA jack; plug the other end
into an AC power source.

Make sure your power adapter is set to
or compatible with the AC voltage in your
area.

g Turn on your computer, peripherals,

Studio 64X, and MIDI instruments—in
that order.

For best results, use a power strip to turn
on/off all equipment simultaneously.

Figure 4.1: Dummy Figure Counter (White)

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CHAPTER 4: Quick Start Guide for Mac

Install and Configure OMS

a Insert the OMS disk 1 and double-

click Install OMS.

At the initial prompt, specify you are
using a Studio 64X.

b When reaching the main install

screen, choose the Easy Install
option and then click the Install
button.

c Insert each disk as prompted.
d When completed, exit installer and

Restart your Macintosh.

e After restarting, launch the OMS

Setup application and configure a

“New Studio Setup.”

Consult your OMS manual for help with
Studio Setup configuration.

Once OMS is correctly configured, a
Studio 64X menu appears in the OMS Setup
application. Use this menu you to store and
retrieve user programs, open the Program
Edit and SMPTE windows, and check the
unit’s ROM version.

Install Studio 64X Help File

Unlike Studio 64X user programs, Studio
Patches are only active when your computer
is running an OMS-compatible application
(or if OMS is set to “Run MIDI in the
Background”).

To learn more about OMS Studio Patches
consult the printed manual.

USING OMS-COMPATIBLE
APPLICATIONS

Once you have configured an OMS Studio
Setup (a document referencing your MIDI
studio), using OMS-compatible applications
is quite easy. Any devices contained in your
current Studio Setup are automatically avail­able in your OMS applications, and you can
even select them by name. If at some point
you make changes in your Studio Setup,
OMS applications are updated automatically.

If you wish to receive SMPTE timecode in an
OMS application, the Studio 64X appears as a
sync source.

If you have created a Studio Patches docu­ment, any of its “virtual instruments” and
“virtual controllers” are also accessible from
OMS applications.

For detailed operational info on the
Studio 64X, install its online help file. Insert
the appropriate disk and run the install
program.

OMS STUDIO PATCHES

“OMS Studio Patches” provides advanced
MIDI processing capabilities for the
Studio 64X (only implemented on the Macin­tosh). Studio patch documents, which are
created in the Studio Patches Editor pro­gram, may contain complex merges, splits,
layers, filters, transpositions, and more.

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Using Non-OMS Applications

The Studio 64X is compatible with non-OMS
applications. When using such an
application, the Studio 64X acts like a stan­dard MIDI interface—thereby providing
only 16 MIDI channels. In “standard inter­face” mode, the Studio 64X merges all MIDI
inputs into the computer; additionally, trans­mitted MIDI is simultaneously sent to all
four output ports.

IMPORTANT: To use non-OMS applications,
the current Studio 64X user program must route
MIDI to and from the computer.

CHAPTER 5: Studio 64X Programs

USER PROGRAMS

The Studio 64X has four user programs that
specify how the Studio 64X processes MIDI
input and output, and how it stripes SMPTE.
User programs are stored in nonvolatile (bat­tery backed-up) memory and recalled from
the front panel with the PROGRAM button.

IMPORTANT: When a user program is selected,
its settings are always active—whether a MIDI
software program is running, or even if the
Studio 64X is not connected to a computer.

User programs can be edited on the PC or
Macintosh with the provided software.

Default Factory Programs

The four default user programs shipped with
the Studio 64X are as follows:

• User Program 1: Sequencing, no routing;

• User Program 2: Each IN routed to all

OUTs except its corresponding OUT;

• User Program 3: Each IN routed only to

its corresponding OUT;

• User Program 4: Same as Preset 3, ALL.

IMPORTANT: If at any time you'd like to restore
the default factory programs, you can initialize
the Studio 64X. See Initializing User Programs
(pg. 11).

Preset Programs

In addition to four user programs, the
Studio 64 has four preset programs. The
preset programs provide the following spe­cial functions:

• Preset 1, PANIC: Sends an “all notes off”
command to each port.

• Preset 2, SMPTE: Initiates striping (using
the current user program’s settings).

• Preset 3, ALL: Routes all MIDI inputs to
all outputs.

• Preset 4, TUNE: Sends continuous
“A440” note messages to all outputs.

EDITING USER PROGRAMS

Studio 64X user programs can be displayed,
edited, and saved in either of the following
environments:

• On the PC, use the Patchbay program by
launching 64X.exe;

• On the Mac, choose Studio 64X>Edit
Programs in the OMS Setup program to
open the Program Edit Window.

User programs route and merge MIDI by
defining “connections,” each of which may
have its own set of filterings for MIDI mes­sages and channels. The four user programs
are saved in files called “program sets.”

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See the following page for a brief explanation
of the Patchbay (PC) and Program Edit (Mac)
Windows.

CHAPTER 5: Studio 64X Programs

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1

4

5

8

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Figure 5.1: Patchbay Window for PC

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J

A Connection Grid, defines connections

between inputs (on left) and outputs (on
top).

B Message Filtering, specifies which MIDI

messages are routed for the selected
connection(s).

C Channel Filtering, specifies which chan-

nels are routed for the selected
connection(s).

D Channel Bump, shifts channel assign-

ment for MIDI messages for the selected
connection(s).

E SMPTE Monitor, displays scrolling

SMPTE frames when receiving/generat­ing timecode.

F SMPTE button, opens the SMPTE

Window.

G Preset/User Programs Button, specifies

whether the preset or user programs are
displayed.

H Program Name field, renames the cur-

rent program.

I Program Button, specifies the current

program.

J Status Field, displays communication

status between the Studio 64X and PC.

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2

4

5

1

7

Figure 5.2: Program Edit Window for Macintosh

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A Connection Grid, defines connections

between inputs (on left) and outputs (on
top).

B Message Filtering, specifies which MIDI

messages are routed for the selected
connection(s).

C Channel Filtering, specifies which chan-

nels are routed for the selected
connection(s).

D Channel Bump, shifts channel assign-

ment for MIDI messages for the selected
connection(s).

E Rename Button, renames the current

user program.

F Program Pop-up, specifies the current

program.

G SMPTE Button, opens the SMPTE

Window.

For more detailed information on creating
and editing Studio 64X user programs
(including settings in the SMPTE Window),
please consult your online help file.

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CHAPTER 6: Front Panel Operation

b Press the PROGRAM button and

SELECTING A PROGRAM

The PROGRAM button selects the current
program. Press the button once and an LED
flashes rapidly to indicate the currently
selected program. Press the PROGRAM
button repeatedly to advance to and select a
particular program.

When either the TUNE or SMPTE presets are
selected, pressing the PROGRAM button
once will interrupt these routines and return
to the previously selected user program.

hold it down while turning the unit
back on—note that no LEDs are lit.

c After several seconds, release the

PROGRAM button

All LEDs flash four times, indicating the
Studio 64X user programs have been
initialized.

IMPORTANT: Initializing the Studio 64X is also
recommended if, for some reason, the user pro­grams have become corrupted.

After the PANIC preset is selected and the
“all notes off” messages are sent to each port,
the Studio 64X returns to the previously
selected user program.

INITIALIZING USER
PROGRAMS

The user programs for the Studio 64X are set
to defaults at the factory. These user pro­grams can be viewed and edited to
accommodate your specific needs. For more
information, see Editing User Programs (pg. 9).

If after making changes to the user programs
you would like to return the Studio 64X to its
default state, you can initialize the unit with
the following procedure:

a Turn off the Studio 64X.

STRIPING FROM THE FRONT
PANEL

To begin generating SMPTE timecode,
simply select the SMPTE program. Timecode
is then automatically sent out the
Studio 64X’s SMPTE OUT jack; the SMPTE
settings used are those contained in the pre­viously selected user program. The default
user programs are set to use a frame rate of
“30 Non-Drop” with a SMPTE start time of
00:00:00:00.

NOTE: Striping with the SMPTE program
always uses the current user program settings.

For more details on using SMPTE with the
Studio 64X, see your online help file.

Getting Started with the Studio 64X 11

CHAPTER 6: Front Panel Operation

USING THE THRU DEVICE

If you would like your computer to commu­nicate with your serial thru device, set the
MIDI/Thru switch to the out position (Thru).
Even when the Studio 64 is not communicat­ing with your computer, it still operates as
specified by the currently selected program.

12 Opcode Systems, Inc.