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TM graphics, PC example graphic, port description additions, cover embellishment, team input, add revision history Cleanup MIDI chain correction in diagram Need help? Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft Compatibility Compatible with Windows® iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5 Page 6...
If the unit fails within the one (1) year period, it will be repaired or replaced, at iConnectivity’s option, at no charge, when returned prepaid to the iConnectivity Technical Service Center with proof of purchase.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. Keep this manual After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5 Page 8...
30-pin and mini-USB connectors • MIDI and USB Cables Not Included To connect your MIDI devices to your iConnectivity iConnectMIDI interface, you will need MIDI and USB cables, purchased separately. Contact your dealer to determine how many you will need.
4 iPhone 3GS iPad Visit iConnectivity.com for Updates Firmware updates are posted to our website as soon as they are available. Check our website for the latest versions, www.iConnectivity.com. Need help? Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com...
If a computer is connected, start the installed application that allows MIDI ports of iConnectMIDI to be accessible from the application. The LED indicator light for a USB device port will momentarily flash at the start of most applications. Begin playing. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
Rear Panel The rear panel of iConnectMIDI is comprised of four (4) MIDI DIN connectors and a power supply jack. Need help? Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com LED Indicator Lights iConnectMIDI is equipped with eight (8) LED indicator lights on its front panel to indicate its status and of its ports.
(such as a paper clip or mechanical pencil). Press and hold the RESET button for one second and then release it to initialize a warm boot. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
The cable’s USB connector plugs into one of the mini-USB host receptacles on the front panel Email us at support@iconnectivity.com of iConnectMIDI. Up to two iOS devices can be plugged into iConnectMIDI; a second iConnectMIDI cable (sold separately) is needed for this purpose.
MIDI data through to the MIDI DIN ports originating from a second USB-MIDI instrument. This is now possible with iConnectMIDI (see USB with MIDI instruments). iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
The red arrow indicates the direction of the MIDI data. Need help? iConnectMIDI rear panel Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 MIDI cable +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com Conversely, if iConnectMIDI is to receive MIDI data, then the connection path is as follows: iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™...
MIDI events but merely passing MIDI events along from a previous source; this device will generally have its IN connector attached to by another cable and is a form of daisy- chaining MIDI devices. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
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MIDI synthesizer module MIDI cable MIDI synthesizer module MIDI cable Need help? Email us at support@iconnectivity.com iConnectMIDI +1 (403) 457-1122 rear panel +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com The red arrow indicates the direction of MIDI data, originating at iConnectMIDI (from an attached source MIDI instrument) to the connected MIDI instruments.
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For example, all sampler instruments are connected to MIDI DIN OUT 1, while all the analog modeling synthesizers are connected to MIDI DIN OUT 2. iConnectMIDI iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5 Page 20...
USB device or another USB hub. iConnectMIDI will recognize a total of eight (8) USB devices attached. iConnectMIDI Need help? Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com Using Computers Mac OS and Windows Your iConnectMIDI can be connected to up to two (2) computers running either Mac OS or Windows.
MIDI capabilities for programmers and users. All of the MIDI ports on iConnectMIDI will appear as you would expect and are accessible using the standard methods of selecting MIDI ports. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
MIDI instruments are sound generators and modern controllers are USB, so connection will be MIDI DIN cables between iConnectMIDI and legacy instruments and USB between iConnectMIDI and USB MIDI controllers. Need help? Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 iConnectMIDI www.iConnectivity.com Because MIDI DIN instruments typically have the full complement of MIDI DIN connectors (IN, OUT, THRU), these instruments can be daisy chained.
USB hub, available at any computer supply store. USB hubs contain two or more USB-A ports, allowing for multiple USB devices to be connected. Their data is aggregated and carried over a single USB cable that connects the hub to iConnectMIDI. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
MIDI DIN, USB controllers, and iOS devices, all at the same time. A Need help? USB hub is not needed if only one USB MIDI controller is connected. Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com...
If multiple USB MIDI controllers are required, then a powered USB hub is needed. Insert the hub between the USB MIDI controllers and iConnectMIDI. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5 Page 26...
With its two USB host receptacles, iConnectMIDI can connect to up to two computing devices, Need help? which can be iOS devices or computers. These devices need not be of the same type. Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com...
The host computing device, however, may be routing data from its software to specific ports available on iConnectMIDI. Data generated from the computing device will simply be added to the existing MIDI stream for the destination port. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
If the application becomes unstable, try performing a complete shutdown of the application. Email us at support@iconnectivity.com In iOS, application shutdown is achieved by single-clicking on the Home button, returning you +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 to the application icons display.
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Settings. Tap the following: Settings à General à About. Then scroll down to find iConnectMIDI in the list of iOS devices. If found, you will also find the serial number, firmware version, and hardware version of your iConnectMIDI. iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5...
- Supports USB MIDI Class compliant devices Power Connector 5 V DC, 1A Dimensions Need help? Width 11.0 cm (4.3 inches) Email us at support@iconnectivity.com Depth 7.0 cm (2.75 inches) +1 (403) 457-1122 Height 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com Weight 320 grams (0.7 lbs)
To update iConnectMIDI firmware you will need the following: A firmware update file from iConnectivity. This file is a standard MIDI file containing a • sequence of system exclusive messages to update the iConnectMIDI firmware and some dummy note on/off messages.
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MIDI file at half the original tempo or try another program. Not all MIDI file players allow changing the tempo. Never play the file faster than 100% tempo (120 BPM). Need help? Email us at support@iconnectivity.com +1 (403) 457-1122 +1 (403) 775-4168 www.iConnectivity.com iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™...
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• connects to computers (Mac or PC) using standard USB-A to mini-USB cables USB Host 1 • USB-A connector on the front iCM USB H1 panel • can power a single class compliant USB MIDI iConnectivity iConnectMIDI™ Owner’s Manual Revision 0.5 Page 34...
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USB Audio Device [5] USB Audio Device [6] Need help? USB Audio Device [7] USB Audio Device [8] Email us at support@iconnectivity.com USB Audio Device [9] +1 (403) 457-1122 USB Audio Device [10] +1 (403) 775-4168 USB Audio Device [11] www.iConnectivity.com...
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