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Ohm64
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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 What's in the box
1.2 Features
Introduction
This instrument is built with all the familiar controls of a standard MIDI controller, instrument, or mixer. The
Ohm64 features assignable LED backlighting, custom designed rubber buttons, and high quality sliders and
knobs. The control layout was inspired by some of the most innovative and popular audio software programs
that have revolutionized the way music is created and performed. Ohm64 users will find it to be highly
intuitive and adaptable to a variety of music and video software and makes an ideal companion for hardware
such as analog synthesizers, video mixers, DJ software, lighting equipment, and other musical instruments.
What's in the box
Livid Ohm64 Controller
USB Cable
Registration Card
Features
64 button clip bank
8 Faders
1 Crossfader

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    The control layout was inspired by some of the most innovative and popular audio software programs that have revolutionized the way music is created and performed. Ohm64 users will find it to be highly intuitive and adaptable to a variety of music and video software and makes an ideal companion for hardware such as analog synthesizers, video mixers, DJ software, lighting equipment, and other musical instruments.
  • Page 2: Controls And Connections

    2 Transform buttons Controls and Connections While any of the controls on the Ohm64 can be used for a wide range of functionality, here are some basic terms and uses for the controls. Programmable Clip Bank – The Clip Bank sends out data for activating files, triggering loops, sequences, or files.
  • Page 3: Connecting

    MIDI application running, you can send the Ohm's MIDI out the MIDI output jack. Looking at the back of the Ohm64, the MIDI OUT is the input jack on the right located next to the USB port, and the MIDI IN is the jack on the left.
  • Page 4: Editor

    Command number. A "wild card" Product number allows the same commands to be shared across multiple Livid products. These messages can be almost any number of bytes from 7 to (183) bytes. Note: In this specification, all numbers are hexadecimal unless parenthesized or otherwise noted, in which case they are decimal.
  • Page 5 F0 00 01 61 02 02 F7 All User Settings which can be remembered will be stored in Flash and automatically restored whenever the Ohm64 is powered up. The Ohm64 responds with ACK when finished processing this command. 04 : Set all LED indicators F0 00 01 61 02 04 LL HH LL HH LL HH LL HH LL HH LL HH F7 All (75) LED indicators can be set on or off with this command.
  • Page 6 User Settings are valid, or NAK when no setting have been saved or the memory is unreadable. 06 : Factory Reset F0 00 01 61 02 06 F7 This will erase the User Settings so that the Ohm64 is factory fresh. The Ohm64 responds with ACK when finished processing this command. 07 : Request F0 00 01 61 02 07 RR ..
  • Page 7 Bit 1 is Omni Mode Off/On. Bit 3 is Local Control Off/On. All other bits, including 0 and 2, are Reserved. They may reflect other settings, but they may change in future releases. Note that this is a response command only, and it will be ignored if received by the Ohm64. Use the official MIDI messages to change these settings.
  • Page 8 Command 04 for details), or 7F to clear the mapping for the specified entry. The Ohm64 responds with a Single MIDI Input mapping for the specified message. 0A : Map Analog Inputs F0 00 01 61 02 0A (25)*[LL HH] F7 This command updates the MIDI map for all (25) Analog inputs.
  • Page 9 NAK. The best approach is to wait for ACK (see below) after sending each message, rather than depend on NAK to indicate an error. The one exception is Recall User Settings, where the Ohm64 will reply with NAK if the contents of User memory are empty or otherwise corrupted.
  • Page 10 7F : ACK Positive Acknowledge F0 00 01 61 02 7F F7 ACK means the previous message was handled correctly. Some messages (e.g. Map Single LED Indicator) simply reply with a specific command instead of ACK, when more context is needed than a simple acknowledgment.
  • Page 11: Led Control Column/Row Codes

    F2+M8 MIDI out merge on (Control Surface sends to USB & MIDI out, default) XL and XR are the Left and Right crossfader bump buttons, respectively. M2 and M4 are the Mute buttons below faders 2 and 4, respectively. M6 and M8 are the Mute buttons below faders 6 and 8, respectively. LED Control Column/Row Codes Assigning Buttons MIDI Values with SySex...
  • Page 12: Controls Naming Convention

    Controls Naming Convention Default MIDI Settings...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Livid Instruments will either replace the product, repair the product, or refund the purchase price at its option. In the event any repair is required, shipment to and from Livid Instruments and a nominal handling charge shall be born by the purchaser. In the event that repair is required, a Return Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained from Livid Instruments.
  • Page 14 Livid Instruments, Viditar Inc. The Ohm64 is handcrafted and assembled in The United States of America. Retrieved from "http://wiki.lividinstruments.com/wiki/Ohm64" This page was last modified on 8 October 2010, at 16:46.

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