Summary of Contents for XOXO Modular MIDIXO
- Page 1 MIDIXO Operation Manual & Installation Guide Manual Version 1.2 Module Version 1.4 & 1.5...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................2 MIDI TRS? ............................2 PANEL LAYOUT...........................3 INSTALLATION & OPERATION ......................3 MODE 1: STANDALONE TRS MIDI A/B CONVERTER ..............4 MODE 2: TRS MIDI BREAKOUT FOR EXPERT SLEEPERS* MODULES.........5 MODE 1+2: DISTING MK4 WITH THRU MIDI ................5 MODE 3: DUAL TRS MIDI A/B TO MIDI ..................6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....................7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................8 LIMITED WARRANTY .........................8... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION MIDIXO is a TRS MIDI Swiss Army Knife for your Eurorack synth. It's a simple, functional utility module that can help you use MIDI over 3.5mm stereo cables in one of several ways, depending on how its jumpers are configured: At its simplest, MIDIXO can serve as a TRS MIDI A/B converter, allowing devices from manufacturers that use TRS MIDI "Type A"... -
Page 4: Panel Layout
PANEL LAYOUT INSTALLATION & OPERATION The module works in one of several ways, depending on how its jumpers are set. For a short visual explanation of the different modes and how to configure MIDIXO for each mode, see this video: https://youtu.be/cuk8IXdVqC8... -
Page 5: Mode 1: Standalone Trs Midi A/B Converter
MIDI input of your Make Noise 0-Coast using a regular old 3.5 mm stereo cable. Could work. Should work. Won’t work. But, putting MIDIXO between the two devices allows you to crisscross the pins inside the cable, allowing the two to talk to each other without any trouble. -
Page 6: Mode 2: Trs Midi Breakout For Expert Sleepers* Modules
MODE 2: TRS MIDI BREAKOUT FOR EXPERT SLEEPERS* MODULES Way cooler than the above, is the fact that MIDIXO can serve as a TRS MIDI breakout for an Expert Sleepers* disting mk4, disting EX, FH-2, or General CV module. To install the module for this mode: 1. -
Page 7: Mode 3: Dual Trs Midi A/B To Midi
To install the module for this mode: 1. Use the supplied 4-pin ribbon cable to connect MIDIXO to the GT1 header on your Expert Sleepers* MIDI Breakout. Note which color is connected to pin 1 on MIDIXO and make sure that same color is connected to pin 1 on the MIDI breakout. -
Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes, the MIDI Manufacturers Association approved a standard in 2018. Unfortunately, we all have gear that was made before the standard, which is why the MIDIXO module exists. It’s worth noting that the specification says that 2.5 mm connectors are preferred over 3.5 mm. -
Page 9: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MIDIXO is designed to be used in a Eurorack-compatible case. It is a passive module and does not require a Eurorack power supply or a connection to your bus board. Width Depth 17 mm Current Draw Zero Included are two M3 x 0.5 mm stainless steel pan-head screws, three 2 mm jumpers, and one 4-pin cable (4 in.
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