Prodipe 4i4o User manual

User’s guide Prodipe 4i4o

1. Introduction to the "Prodipe 4i4o " MIDI USB interface

The MIDI USB Prodipe 4i4o is a convenient 4 in / 4 out, 64 channels, USB MIDI interface for PC and Mac computers. With the
MIDI USB Prodipe 4i4o you can obtain perfect MIDI timing and performance at an extremely affordable price.

Features :

- 4 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs (64 MIDI channels)

- Perfect MIDI timing

- High-speed connection to USB-equipped PC or Macintosh computers

- USB-powered; required no external power supply

- Compact size

- Compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OSX or better

- True plug-n-play, users do not need to install driver for Windows XP,
Vista and Mac OSX

2. Using the "MIDI Prodipe USB 4x4" interface

1: USB / "MIDI THRU" mode switch button
This button lets you chose one of the 5 operating modes of the interface (one USB mode and 4 Midi Thru modes)

1) USB Mode:

When you select this mode, Prodipe 4i4o MIDI
USB will be working as a basic MIDI interface.
This is the normal operation mode. MIDI signals
from your sequencer applications will be sent out
and can be recorded via the in and outputs of
Prodipe 4i4o MIDI USB. When the device is
connected with computer’s USB port, it is in the
USB mode and the red LED will light.

2) Mode THRU 1:

In this mode, each input is connected to its
corresponding output :
input 1 is connected to output 1
input 2 is connected to output 2
input 3 is connected to output 3
input 4 is connected to output 4
All leds are lighted.

3) Mode THRU 2 :

In this mode, input 1 is connected to the 4
outputs.
Input Led 1 and all 4 outputs Leds are lighted.
After 2 or 3 seconds, the output leds are turned
off (input led remains on).
Output leds are lighted when MIDI input datas
are received.

4)

5) Mode THRU 3 :

In this mode, input 2 is connected to the 4
outputs.
Input Led 1 and all 4 outputs Leds are lighted.
After 2 or 3 seconds, the output leds are turned
off (input led remains on).
Output leds are lighted when MIDI input datas
are received.

6) Mode THRU 4 :

In this mode, input 3 is connected to the 4
outputs.
Input Led 1 and all 4 outputs Leds are lighted.
After 2 or 3 seconds, the output leds are turned
off (input led remains on).
Output leds are lighted when MIDI input datas
are received.

7) Mode THRU 5 :

In this mode, input 4 is connected to the 4
outputs.
Input Led 1 and all 4 outputs Leds are lighted.
After 2 or 3 seconds, the output leds are turned
off (input led remains on).
Output leds are lighted when MIDI input datas
are received.

Please keep in mind that THRU Mode only works when your computer is turned on as it need to be powered via USB
port.

3. Minimum System Requirements:

1) PC

Windows XP, Vista

- Intel Pentium CPU or equivalent AMD CPU minimum

- Motherboard with Intel series chipsets or VIA chipsets recommended

- One available USB port

- More than 256MB of RAM

2) Mac

Mac OS 10.1 or higher only

- Macintosh with G3 or better processor (except the original PowerBook G3)

- One available USB port

- More than 256MB of RAM