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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Quick Guide to Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Driver Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MIDI Interface Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Stand-Alone Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
MIDISPORT Mode Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Mac Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cable Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Thru Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Patchbay Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
SMPTE Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
SMPTE Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SMPTE Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SMPTE "Write" Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SMPTE "Format" Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting Up Your MIDI Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Typical MIDI System Set-up: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the MIDISPORT in your Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
MIDISPORT Remote Control Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Windows Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Macintosh Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Remote Control Patchbay Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Diagnostics Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Test Results for Mac or PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
SMPTE/MIDI Time Code Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Before Calling Tech Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
MANUAL Midisport 8x8 ™ MS8-09092000 version: Table of Contents Introduction ...........2 Features . -
Page 2: Introduction
USB equipped PC and Macintosh computers. The MIDISPORT’s high speed Universal Serial Bus connection to the computer assures reliable and speedy transfer of MIDI data. The MIDISPORT 8x8/s can also be connected to the serial port of PCs and “legacy” Macintosh computers. -
Page 3: Package Contents
• Performs "JAM" sync in all modes. Please read the installation instructions thoroughly before physically installing your MIDISPORT 8x8/s. For software driver installation information please refer to the section “Software Installation.” Package Contents Included in the MIDISPORT 8x8/s package are: •... -
Page 4: Back Panel
MIDISPORT outputs in the event of a stuck note or other confusion from too much MIDI information. 4 MIDI In Indicator LEDs 1 through 8 - These LEDs will light to indicate activity on each MIDI Input port, in response to MIDI data received from external devices. -
Page 5: Overview
PC USB Requirements: You must be running Windows 98 to properly install the MIDISPORT 8x8/s. Also, either your motherboard must support USB or you will need to install a PCI-to-USB host adapter to provide the USB ports. It is possible for a motherboard to support USB and yet not have the physical port connectors installed. -
Page 6: Quick Guide To Getting Started
For those of you not familiar with SMPTE, or just need a quick refresher, a SMPTE tutorial is included later in this manual. Finally, when not being used as a MIDI interface, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s operates in "Stand-Alone" mode. The stand-alone mode is active whenever: 1. -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
2. Install the software drivers and Remote Control software (see "Software Installation"). Mac users must first install and configure OMS (included on CD or available by download from the MIDISPORT ‘Drivers’ page of our web site). 3. Connect your keyboards and sound modules to the MIDISPORT (see "Setting Up Your MIDI Studio"). -
Page 8: Driver Software Installation
USB port and legacy serial port. Both installation procedures are covered in this section. All MIDISPORT drivers are supplied on the included media. If your MIDISPORT 8x8/s came with a floppy disk, there is a "readme" file that will give you instructions on how to install the driver software from the floppy. - Page 9 A:\8x8MidiSport\win98&w2k. 5. On the next screen, Windows will indicate it has searched for the driver files for the "Midiman USB Midisport 8x8/s Loader" and is now ready to install the driver. Click the "Next" button to continue.
- Page 10 "Next" button. 11. On the next screen, Windows will indicate it has searched for the driver files for the "Midiman USB Midisport 8x8/s Midi Driver" and is now ready to install the driver. Click the "Next" button to continue.
- Page 11 Before you can use the USB Midisport under Windows 2000, you must manually install another portion of the Midisport drivers. 11.Click on the "Start" button in the task bar. 12.Click open the "Settings" item. 13.Select the "Control Panel". 14.Click open the "Add/Remove Hardware" icon. 15.Click the "Next"...
- Page 12 owners. Please check the Apple website at http://asu.info.apple.com for update information. NOTE: As of yet, only two MIDISPORTs can be configured and used with OMS in USB operation. Please check the MIDIMAN website for driver updates at www.midiman.net. OMS is a MIDI manager program that is made by Opcode. We have included it on the CD disk for your convenience, and also offer it as a free download from our website’s Midisport drivers page.
- Page 13 Applications folder, then OMS Setup. Double click on OMS Setup. 2. OMS will inform you that it has not yet been configured. Click OK. 3. The Create A New Studio Setup dialog box now appears. Click OK. 4. The "OMS Driver Search" box asks you to choose the port on which you've attached the MIDISPORT (either Modem or Printer).
- Page 14 4. If Windows does find one or more PnP devices, select No, the device isn’t in the list and select Next>. (The MIDISPORT 8x8/s is not PnP on the serial port, and will never show up in this list.) 5. Windows then asks if you would like it to search for the new hardware.
- Page 15 Device Manager, which is handy if you would like to leave the driver installed while the MIDISPORT hardware is not physically connected to your system. If at a later time you encounter problems using the MIDISPORT 8x8/s on a serial port with Windows, verify that Windows has loaded the MIDISPORT 8x8/s driver.
- Page 16 MIDISPORT MIDI inputs in the typical fashion, or merged together into one stream. Most commercially available MIDI programs will accept the default setup, which makes the MIDISPORT 8x8/s look like 9 MIDI input devices: MIDI In-1 through MIDI In-8, and SMPTE In (Sync/Status information). On the other hand, some older commercial and some shareware MIDI applications can only handle one MIDI stream.
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Page 17: Midi Interface Modes
MIDI Interface Modes The MIDISPORT 8x8/s operates in three different MIDI interface modes, which are selected from the front panel via the "MODE" pushbutton. When "USB" is selected, the MIDISPORT operates as a USB MIDI interface for the Mac or PC. -
Page 18: Stand-Alone Modes
Stand-Alone Modes When not in use as a MIDI interface, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s operates in "Stand- Alone" mode. The stand-alone mode is active whenever: 1. the MIDISPORT is powered up but disconnected from the computer, or 2. -
Page 19: Midisport Mode Assignments
This information will also be covered in this section. USB Mode When USB Mode is selected, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s will function in one of two ways: either as a USB MIDI interface or a stand-alone MIDI patchbay. These modes are indicated by the USB LED on the MIDISPORT front panel. -
Page 20: Pc Mode
PC Mode When PC Mode is selected, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s will function in one of two ways: either as a PC serial MIDI interface or a stand-alone MIDI patchbay. These modes are indicated by the PC LED on the MIDISPORT front panel. When this LED is blinking on/off, the MIDISPORT is a MIDI patchbay. -
Page 21: Cable Test Mode
LED will light steadily, indicating that the MIDISPORT is now functioning as a MAC serial MIDI Interface. When MAC serial mode is selected, you may select the MIDISPORT patchbay program via the Remote Control software, or the MIDISPORT front panel RESET pushbutton. -
Page 22: Patchbay Operation
Patchbay Operation The MIDISPORT functions as a MIDI patchbay that is capable of routing and/or merging MIDI data from any MIDI input port to any MIDI output port. This integrated MIDI patchbay is active whenever: • the MIDISPORT is in a MIDI Interface Mode (USB, PC or MAC) but not in use as a MIDI interface. -
Page 23: Smpte Writer
world. The MIDISPORT’s SMPTE write functions are available via the front panel controls in both MIDI Interface and stand-alone modes, whereas the SMPTE read/regenerate function is only available when in a MIDI interface mode. This section describes the operation of each of these functions. The MIDISPORT saves all SMPTE configuration parameters internally and remembers them upon power up. -
Page 24: Smpte "Write" Button
The SMPTE Reader is capable of automatically detecting the incoming SMPTE format. When it does, it displays the format to the "Format" LEDs on the MIDISPORT front panel. Automatic format detection will take between 3 and 31 frames, depending on the incoming format and the value of the first SMPTE frame received. -
Page 25: Smpte "Format" Button
MIDI sound modules and/or keyboards. This set-up is connected as follows: 1. The MIDISPORT 8x8/s “USB” jack is connected to the USB port of a host computer, using the supplied USB cable. The MIDISPORT can also be connected via its “PC/Mac Host”serial connector and the computer’s serial... - Page 26 Fig. 1...
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Page 27: Using The Midisport In Your Application Software
After all connections are made, apply power to each device once again. NOTE: The MIDISPORT 8x8/s may be left attached to a computer that is turned off. For USB interface operation, it is advised to power up the unit first. -
Page 28: Midisport Remote Control Software
Remote Control Windows Installation To install the MIDISPORT 8x8/s Remote Control application into Windows, insert the Midiman MIDISPORT 8x8/s Driver Software CD or diskette into your disk drive. Next, under the Windows Start menu, select “Run...”. When prompted to enter a command line, type either D:\8X8MIDISPORT\ REMOTE.EXE if your CD drive letter is D, or A:\8X8MIDSPORT\REMOTE.EXE... -
Page 29: Remote Control Operation
“MS8x8Mac”), then click on it and drag it onto your hard drive. Double clicking on the MIDISPORT Remote application from your hard drive will then open the MIDISPORT 8x8/s Remote Control. You can create a shortcut by highlighting the remote software file on your hard drive, then holding the Apple key + M. - Page 30 NOTE: The MIDISPORT Remote Control software loads with a preset for each of the SMPTE frame rates. These presets are appropriately named for the way in which the frame rate is used. You may use these as they are, or modify them and save them as desired.
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Page 31: Windows Menus
Windows Menus Following are explanations of the program menu choices. File | Load Config Retrieve a previously saved SMPTE configuration. Several “factory pre-set” configurations are included during program installation. You will be given the opportunity to save or discard any unsaved changes before the configuration you have selected is loaded. -
Page 32: Macintosh Menus
File | Exit Quit the program. If the Confirm Exit option is checked (see above) the program will have you confirm that you want to quit before it actually closes. Hardware | Current Status This selection gives you the current status of the MIDISPORT MIDI drivers, and displays whether or not the MIDISPORT hardware is present and detected. - Page 33 you wish to load (you may want to create a folder to store several saved settings) highlight it and then open it by clicking “Open.” File | Close This option is grayed out while in Remote Control mode. It is accessible when using the MIDISPORT diagnostics and can be used to close the diagnostics when you are through.
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Page 34: Remote Control Patchbay Operation
“About Balloon Help” for information about Balloons. Remote Control Patchbay Operation The patchbay functions of the MIDISPORT 8x8/s are configured by the Remote Control Software and saved in the internal memory of the MIDISPORT 8x8/s. You must be using your MIDISPORT in one of the three interface modes, USB, serial PC or serial Mac, while writing patchbay settings into memory. - Page 35 The user programs are set up and managed by the provided Remote Control software. Once the Remote Control software creates the user programs, the programs are stored internally in the MIDISPORT 8x8/s and will remain intact even with the power off.
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Page 36: Diagnostics Software
MIDI In LED currently unlit. Diagnostics Software If you are using the MIDISPORT 8x8/s as a MIDI interface connected to the host computer ’s serial port, you can ensure reliable connection between the MIDISPORT and the host computer by running the included diagnostic software. - Page 37 Next, connect a single MIDI cable from MIDISPORT MIDI In-A to MIDI Out-A (the front two MIDI jacks) of the MIDISPORT 8x8/s. This cable will be used to “loop back” MIDI data - the MIDISPORT will transmit MIDI data from Out-A and receive/verify it at In-A.
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Page 38: Test Results For Mac Or Pc
MIDISPORT 8x8/s SMPTE functions directly from your computer, as well as the diagnostic test for basic MIDISPORT functionality using the Macintosh serial port connection. The diagnostic test for Macintosh is contained within the Remote Control software. -
Page 39: Receive Interrupt Test
• Your computer’s serial port is configured incorrectly, is defective or disabled. There may be an infrared function available for the serial port, and it is enabled. You should disable the infrared function via the BIOS CMOS Setup of your computer’s motherboard 2. -
Page 40: Smpte/Midi Time Code Tutorial
This section gives a brief tutorial on various SMPTE topics. This section is not by any stretch of the imagination an exhaustive treatment of time code or syncing. Instead, it is included to make the MIDISPORT 8x8/s SMPTE functions more understandable. -
Page 41: About Frame Rates
Interfaces such as the MIDISPORT 8x8/s perform the essential task of reading longitudinal SMPTE from an audio and/or video tape and converting it to MTC for use by MIDI applications. MTC implements a special System Common MIDI message that is sent four times per frame (every quarter-frame). -
Page 42: What Frame Rate And Settings Should You Use
Video - Color Europe 25 Video - B/W Europe 25 ** Note: If you are in the U.S. and using a MIDISPORT 8x8/s to do audio scoring or MIDI sequencing for your own video, then we suggest you use 30 non-drop instead of 30 drop. This is because drop-frame is harder to work with, since time calculations are more complicated. -
Page 43: Smpte Offset
The MIDISPORT 8x8/s is capable of reading and writing SMPTE User Bit groups U1 through U8. The values of the User Bits output during writing may be set with the Remote Control software. When reading User Bits from an incoming source, a MIDI User Bits message is sent to the application each time sync is acquired and whenever a change in User Bits is detected. - Page 44 “striping the tape.” To record a SMPTE stripe onto tape, follow these steps: 1. Use the Remote Control software to set the MIDISPORT 8x8/s frame rate to the appropriate SMPTE format, as discussed in the About Frame Rates section of this manual.
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Page 45: Syncing To A Smpte Stripe
Note: The MIDISPORT 8x8/s always stores its current configuration when you exit Windows. Therefore, when you restart Windows, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s recalls its last setup and you do not have to modify it unless you want to change parameters such as frame format or User Bits. - Page 46 “MIDISPORT 8x8/s SMPTE In” as your sync input. In all sequencers you must set a SMPTE start time at which the sequence will start playing. This sequencer start time, if not dictated by post production requirements, should be set to a value at least a few seconds greater than the SMPTE offset you used to stripe your tape with.
- Page 47 to external MIDI devices that do produce sound, like a MIDI synthesizer. Make sure that external MIDI device is properly set up and connected to the MIDISPORT. SOLUTION 3: The driver may be disabled. Go to Settings | Control Panel | System | Device Manager, then open up the list under “Sound, video and game controllers”...
- Page 48 SYMPTOM: The diagnostic program passes all tests except for the “Receive Interrupt” test. SOLUTION: The IRQ setting in the diagnostic program probably does not match the IRQ setting of your serial port. Make sure they are set to the same value.
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Page 49: Before Calling Tech Support
MIDISPORT 8x8/s when attempting to reach Midiman Technical Support for help. Have the computer powered up, with the MIDISPORT 8x8/s Driver Disk and this manual close by. Please be ready to identify which Midiman product you have, and to concisely explain what the problem is that you are encountering. -
Page 50: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty MIDIMAN warrants that this product is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use so long as the product is: owned by the original purchaser; the original purchaser has proof of purchase from an authorized MIDIMAN dealer; and the purchaser has registered his/her ownership of the product by sending in the completed warranty card.
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