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CAKEWALK UM-3G Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written...

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to unit. your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page........................
  • Page 4 • In households with small children, an adult • Try to prevent cords and cables from should provide supervision until the child becoming entangled. Also, all cords and is capable of following all the rules cables should be placed so they are out of essential for the safe operation of the unit.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Additional Precautions • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s the power to all units. This will help prevent buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other jacks and connectors.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Input/output Device Settings for Your Application............14 Windows XP Users ............................15 Installing the Driver ........................15 Input/output Device Settings for Your Application............18 Settings for Using the UM-3G with Windows Media Player..........18 Macintosh Users ............................19 Installing the Driver ........................19 MIDI Device Settings ........................20 Basic Use ..................

  • Page 7: Contents Of The Package

    Contents of the Package The UM-3G includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the UM-3G. USB MIDI Interface UM-3G CD-ROM “UM-2G/UM-3G CD-ROM”...

  • Page 8: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel You must install the driver before you connect the UM-3G to your computer for the first time. Install the driver as described in “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” (p. 11). MIDI IN Connector Connect this to the MIDI OUT connector of the device (such as a MIDI keyboard) that will be transmitting MIDI messages to your computer.
  • Page 9 MIDI Message Flow (THRU OFF) MIDI Message Flow (THRU ON) * You can change the setting of the [MIDI THRU] switch while the UM-3G is connected to the computer. There’s no need to re-connect the UM-3G when doing so.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    USB Cable Use this when connecting the UM-3G to your computer. [MODE] Switch The UM-3G can be set to function as either the master or a slave device by means of this switch. Using a single UM-3G unit MASTER UM-3G connected to your computer...

  • Page 11: Getting Connected And Installing Drivers

    MASTER [UNIT] switch * Do not change the setting of the [MODE] switch or [UNIT] switch while the UM-3G is connected. Before changing the setting of the [MODE] switch or [UNIT] switch, you must first disconnect the UM-3G from the computer, change the setting of the switches, and then reconnect the UM-3G to your computer.

  • Page 12: Windows Vista Users

    Steps to be performed on the UM-3G itself are marked by a symbol. Operation of the UM-3G Do not connect the UM-3G to your computer until you are directed to do so. Installing the Driver Start up Windows without the UM-3G connected.
  • Page 13 If a dialog box related to Windows security appears, click [Install]. The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.” * If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message. Set the UM-3G’s [MODE] switch to MASTER. Operation of the UM-3G Set the UM-3G‘s [UNIT] switch to 1.

  • Page 14: Input/Output Device Settings For Your Application

    * If you’re unable to select the UM-3G device in the device settings of your application, it may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (p. 27).

  • Page 15: Windows Xp Users

    Steps to be performed on the UM-3G itself are marked by a symbol. Operation of the UM-3G Do not connect the UM-3G to your computer until you are directed to do so. Installing the Driver Start up Windows without the UM-3G connected.
  • Page 16 Set the UM-3G’s [MODE] switch to MASTER. Operation of the UM-3G Set the UM-3G’s [UNIT] switch to 1. Operation of the UM-3G Use a USB cable to connect the UM-3G to your computer. Operation of the UM-3G Set to Set to 1.
  • Page 17 Click [Close] to close the Driver Setup dialog box. If the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows. This completes the driver installation. Now proceed to make the following settings. * You won’t be able to use the UM-3G unless you’ve made these settings.

  • Page 18: Input/Output Device Settings For Your Application

    * If you’re unable to select the UM-3G device in the device settings of your application, it may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (p. 27).

  • Page 19: Macintosh Users

    Steps to be performed on the UM-3G itself are marked by a symbol. Operation of the UM-3G Do not connect the UM-3G to your computer until you are directed to do so. Installing the Driver * If the Authenticate dialog box or Enter password dialog box appears during the installation, enter your password and click [OK].

  • Page 20: Midi Device Settings

    Set the UM-3G’s [UNIT] switch to 1. Operation of the UM-3G * Connect the UM-3G to a USB connector on the Macintosh itself. Do not connect it to the USB connector of your keyboard. Connect the UM-3G to your Macintosh.
  • Page 21 This value will change depending on the setting of the [UNIT] switch. * If 1:UM-3G does not appear or if it is grayed out, it means that the UM-3G is not being recognized properly. Click [Rescan MIDI]. Also try disconnecting and reconnecting the UM-3G.
  • Page 22 Use the mouse to drag a connection Click [Test Setup]. Click the UM-3G’s downward arrow. If the MIDI OUT indicator of the corresponding port on the UM-3G blinks, the settings have been made correctly. 10, 12 Click Test Setup Click the icon Click [Test Setup] and complete the confirmation.
  • Page 23 Quit your sequencer software before you disconnect the UM-3G from your Macintosh. • Select UM-3G for the MIDI Driver setting (as well as for other relevant items) within the software you’re using. • The UM-3G will not operate in the Mac OS X Classic environment. Use the UM-3G...

  • Page 24: Basic Use

    MIDI messages from the MIDI device (e.g, MIDI keyboard, digital piano) connected to the UM- 3G’s MIDI IN connector are transmitted to the computer. * Don’t change the setting of the [MIDI THRU] switch while you’re using the UM-3G. Doing so will cause MIDI errors.

  • Page 25: Transmitting Midi Messages From The Sequencer Software To A Midi Sound Module Or Digital Piano

    In your sequencer software, select the MIDI device for the connector to which you connected your MIDI equipment (e.g., MIDI sound module, digital piano). * If you want to use the UM-3G with the Media Player included with Windows, refer to p. 20 for details on settings.

  • Page 26: Transmitting Midi Messages From A Midi Keyboard Or Other Device To A Midi Sound Module

    Even if the UM-3G is connected to a computer, no MIDI messages will be sent to the computer. * Don’t change the setting of the [MIDI THRU] switch while you’re using the UM-3G. Doing so will cause MIDI errors.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    If the driver installation could not be successfully completed, the installed driver may remain in an incomplete state. Uninstall the UM-3G driver as described in “Deleting the Driver” (p. 36), and then reinstall the UM-3G driver as described in “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” (p. 11).
  • Page 28 • If you are using the UM-3G with a notebook computer that is running on its battery, operation may be unreliable with some models of computer. If this is the case, connect the AC adaptor to your notebook computer.
  • Page 29 Did you connect the UM-3G to a different USB connector than the one you used when installing the driver? If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, and you connect the UM-3G to a different USB connector, you may be asked for the driver file even though the driver has already been installed in your computer.
  • Page 30 * If you’re using only one UM-3G unit, you can return to an unnumbered device name by either connecting the UM-3G to the same USB port as when you installed it, or by uninstalling the UM-3G driver as described in “Deleting the Driver”...

  • Page 31: Problems When Using The Um-3G

    Can’t Select or Use the UM-3G Device Is the driver installed correctly? If you can’t use the UM-3G even though you’ve installed the driver, it is possible that the driver was not installed correctly. Uninstall the UM-3G driver as described in “Deleting the Driver”...
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Sound is Interrupted During MIDI Playback You may be able to resolve this problem by changing the settings that determine the “Performance” of the System (Windows). Proceed as follows to change the setting. Windows Vista users 1. Open the Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click System. * If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the System icon.
  • Page 33 Is the driver installed correctly? After installation, have you made settings so that the UM-3G can be used? You won’t be able to use the UM-3G unless you’ve made these settings. Make the settings as described in below. Windows Vista: “Input/output Device Settings for Your Application” (p. 14) Windows XP: “Input/output Device Settings for Your Application”...
  • Page 34 Was a heavy processing load experienced while using the UM-3G, such as accessing the CD-ROM drive or a network? If an operation involving a heavy processing load is performed while the UM-3G is in use, it may not operate correctly. If this occurs, stop playback/recording, and then try resuming playback/recording.
  • Page 35 Make sure that the UM-3G is correctly connected to the computer. The driver must also be installed in order for the computer to recognize the UM-3G. → “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” (Windows Vista: p. 12/ Windows XP: p. 15/ Macintosh: p.

  • Page 36: Deleting The Driver

    Troubleshooting Deleting the Driver If you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the UM-3G may not be recognized correctly by the computer. In this case, use the following procedure to delete the driver, and then follow the procedure to install the driver once again (p. 11).
  • Page 37 Go to the appropriate folder of the CD-ROM as listed below, double-click UM3G_Uninstaller. UM-3G\Driver\UM3G_Uninstaller The display will indicate “This uninstalls UM-3G driver from this Macintosh.” Click [Uninstall]. If any other message appears, proceed as directed by that message. The display will indicate “Are you sure to uninstall the driver?” Click [OK].

  • Page 38: Appendices

    Appendices Connecting Multiple UM-3G (or UM-3EX) Units You can simultaneously connect up to three UM-3G (or UM-3EX) units via USB to a single computer. * Depending on your system, the second or subsequent unit may not be usable depending on the limitations imposed by the CPU processing speed, hard disk, memory, and the performance of your software.

  • Page 39: Installing The Driver

    Third UM-3G (or UM-3EX) unit SLAVE * Even if you’re using the UM-3G in combination with a UM-3EX, you must use the UM-3G as the first unit connected to the computer. You can’t use the UM-3EX as the first unit.
  • Page 40 Third UM-3G (or UM-3EX) unit SLAVE * Even if you’re using the UM-3G in combination with a UM-3EX, you must use the UM-3G as the first unit connected to the computer. You can’t use the UM-3EX as the first unit.
  • Page 41 Connect the second UM-3G (or UM-3EX) to the upper of the first UM-3G unit’s two UM-3G/UM-3EX connectors. Connect the third UM-3G (or UM-3EX) to the lower of the first UM-3G unit’s two UM- 3G/UM-3EX connectors. Connect the first UM-3G unit to the computer.
  • Page 42 Third UM-3G (or UM-3EX) unit SLAVE * Even if you’re using the UM-3G in combination with a UM-3EX, you must use the UM-3G as the first unit connected to the computer. You can’t use the UM-3EX as the first unit.

  • Page 43: Connection Examples

    [UNIT] switch Second unit * Do not change the setting of the [MODE] switch or [UNIT] switch while the UM-3G (or UM-3EX) is connected to your computer. Before changing the setting of the [MODE] switch or [UNIT] switch, you must first disconnect the UM-3G (or UM-3EX) from the computer, change the...
  • Page 44 Second unit Third unit * Do not change the setting of the [MODE] switch or [UNIT] switch while the UM-3G (or UM-3EX) is connected to your computer. Before changing the setting of the [MODE] switch or [UNIT] switch, you must first disconnect the UM-3G (or UM-3EX) from the computer, change the...
  • Page 45 Don’t make connections like the following. UM-3G set to SLAVE and connected to a computer Set to Set to SLAVE. MASTER. First unit UM-3G (or UM-3EX) set to MASTER and connected to a UM-3G/UM-3EX connector Set to Set to MASTER. SLAVE.

  • Page 46: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications UM-3G: USB MIDI Interface Controllers [MIDI THRU] switch 1 [MIDI THRU] switch 2 [MIDI THRU] switch 3 [MODE] switch [UNIT] switch Connectors MIDI IN Connector x 3 (16 MIDI Channels x 3) MIDI OUT/THRU Connector x 3 (16 MIDI Channels x 3)

  • Page 47: Index

    Index Audio MIDI Setup .............. 20 Performance Settings ............32 BUS Power ................28 [UNIT] Switch ..... 10–11, 13, 16, 20, 39–40, 42–44 UNIT Number ............... 38, 40 Unknown Device ............... 27 Deleting the Driver USB Cable ................10 Macintosh ..............37 USB Indicator .................
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  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : UM-3G Type of Equipment : USB MIDI Interface Responsible Party : Cakewalk, Inc.
  • Page 50 For EU Countries For China...

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