MidAir is your wireless MIDI solution. * MidAir is compatible with virtually all MIDI keyboards as well as other devices that have a MIDI output (such as drum machines and control surfaces). To simplify this User Guide, we refer to all of these wired MIDI devices collectively as “keyboards”...
MidAir technology extends this level of convenience to musicians working in the studio as well as performing on stage. MidAir establishes a one-way 2.4GHz wireless link and delivers a dependable MIDI connection at distances of up to 10 meters (30 feet). This proprietary linking technology constantly monitors the wireless signal and automatically changes frequencies when interference is detected, thereby ensuring a robust connection between the transmitter (keyboard) and the receiver.
Installation for Advanced Windows XP Users he MidAir receiver is class compliant. This means that on Windows XP and Mac OS X computers, you can simply connect the receiver to the computer with a USB cable. The operating system already has the drivers required to communicate with the receiver.
If you’re using more than one MidAir wireless setup, you might find yourself in a situation where you’ve inadvertently linked a transmitter to the wrong receiver unit. This will result in your MIDI data being routed to the wrong destination.
10. MIDI In (In) – You can connect a MIDI device (such as a keyboard or electronic drum kit) to this input. Note that this input varies in function depending on whether your MidAir setup is in standalone mode or connected to a computer: Standalone mode –...
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MidAir User Guide 15. Standalone Mode Switch – This switch only affects the signal routing when using MidAir as a standalone (non- USB) device. It selects the source of the receiver’s MIDI output port. The Standalone Mode switch can be set in the following three ways: MIDI In –...
MidAir User Guide Hardware Connections MidAir can be used in two basic configurations. Please take a look at the scenarios outlined below to find the one that best works for you. Scenario 1: MidAir as a Wireless, Host-Based Controller If you plan to use your MidAir system in a computer- based recording studio, this setup should best serve your needs.
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“Auto,” you can have a different MIDI controller connected to both MIDI inputs and use them subsequently without having to change the cable configuration or Standalone switch position. Keep in mind that the MidAir receiver never merges signals from the wired and wireless inputs. If MIDI is received on both the wired and wireless MIDI input port simultaneously, then the wired MIDI input will take precedence while any signals received at the wireless MIDI input port will be ignored.
Troubleshooting MidAir is a professional-grade wireless MIDI system that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions. But in the event that you experience difficulty with your MidAir system, this section covers some common issues and tips to remedy these problems.
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To fix this problem, go to http://www.m-audio.com and search for this problem in the Knowledge Base. You will find a link to an executable (.exe) file that will solve this problem for you.
MidAir User Guide Appendices Appendix A: Useful MIDI Data Tables A1 - General MIDI Instruments – Program Change Numbers The following table lists all General MIDI patch names using numbers from 1 – 128. Please be advised that some GM modules count their sound patches from 0 –...
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