Fender B-DEC30 Midi Manual page 4

Figure 2: Soundcard MIDI/joystick breakout cable.
2. USB
Some newer PCs or laptops will not have the soundcard joystick connector. For these computers you can
buy a USB–to-MIDI converter. An example of a USB to MIDI converter is the M-AUDIO UNO (see
Figure 3).
Figure 3: M-Audio UNO USB to MIDI converter.
3. Front panel DRIVE extensions
Some "deluxe" soundcards will often have the MIDI IN and OUT available on a front panel breakout box.
These connectors will often be a smaller version of the standard MIDI cable. Most deluxe soundcards will
include the adapters.
After choosing the port to use, connect the MIDI OUT cable from the computer to the MIDI IN connector
of the DEC. You could also connect the DEC MIDI OUT to the PC MIDI IN; that will be useful for saving
your presets but not needed to play MIDI files.
 How do I connect my MAC?
The most common method for getting MIDI output from a Macintosh is through a USB/MIDI interface
device such as the M-Audio UNO (see Figure 3).
Some PCI sound cards may also have MIDI capability for higher-end Macs but USB is by far the most
common method of transferring MIDI data to and from the Mac.
 Install USB to MIDI converter
So, the first step is to install any drivers that may have come with your USB to MIDI converter device.
Simply follow the instructions for your specific device. It is always best to check the website of the MIDI
to USB converter device manufacturer for the latest driver software, usually available for free download. In
our case, we will download the M-Audio UNO drivers from
(Jaguar). Follow the installation procedure after double clicking on the setup package for the UNO drivers.
When completed, you should see the USB light on the UNO pulsing. That means the drivers and UNO
device are working. Check and verify the installation procedures for your own device in the owner's
manual.
Once the driver software is installed and the device is working on an available USB port, connect the MIDI
OUT from your converter device to the DEC MIDI IN jack using a standard MIDI cable. Next connect the
MIDI IN jack on your converter device to the DEC MIDI OUT jack using another standard MIDI cable.
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