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CAKEWALK UM-2G Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written...

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to unit. your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page........................
  • Page 4 • In households with small children, an adult • Try to prevent cords and cables from should provide supervision until the child becoming entangled. Also, all cords and is capable of following all the rules cables should be placed so they are out of essential for the safe operation of the unit.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Additional Precautions • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s the power to all units. This will help prevent buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other jacks and connectors.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Input/output Device Settings for Your Application............13 Windows XP Users ............................14 Installing the Driver ........................14 Input/output Device Settings for Your Application............17 Settings for Using the UM-2G with Windows Media Player..........17 Macintosh Users ............................18 Installing the Driver ........................18 MIDI Device Settings ........................19 Basic Use ..................22...

  • Page 7: Contents Of The Package

    Contents of the Package The UM-2G includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the UM-2G. USB MIDI Interface UM-2G CD-ROM “UM-2G CD-ROM”...

  • Page 8: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel You must install the driver before you connect the UM-2G to your computer for the first time. Install the driver as described in “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” (p. 11). USB Cable Use this when connecting the UM-2G to your computer.

  • Page 9: Side Panel

    [ADVANCED DRIVER] (mode select) Switch This switches the operating mode between Advanced mode and Standard driver mode. Normally, you should use Advanced mode (ON). This mode utilizes the UM-2G’s special, advanced MIDI driver. (Advanced This advanced driver uses *FPT technology for rapid, high-performance mode) MIDI transmissions.
  • Page 10 Names of Things and What They Do [MIDI THRU] Switch Selects the destination to which the MIDI messages that flow in through the UM-2G’s MIDI IN connector are to output. There is a separate switch for MIDI 1 and MIDI 2, allowing you to change this setting independently for each set of connectors.

  • Page 11: Getting Connected And Installing Drivers

    A “driver” is software that transfers data between the UM-2G and application software running on your computer, when your computer and the UM-2G are connected. The driver sends data from your application to the UM-2G, and from the UM-2G to your application. The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.
  • Page 12 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers A confirmation screen regarding user account control will appear. Click [Continue]. The screen will indicate “The UM-2G Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next]. * If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

  • Page 13: Input/Output Device Settings For Your Application

    * If you’re unable to select the UM-2G device in the device settings of your application, it may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (p. 25).

  • Page 14: Windows Xp Users

    Steps to be performed on the UM-2G itself are marked by a symbol. Operation of the UM-2G Do not connect the UM-2G to your computer until you are directed to do so. Installing the Driver Start up Windows without the UM-2G connected.
  • Page 15 Operation of the UM-2G * If the [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch is set to OFF, the installation won’t take place as described in the following procedure. Use a USB cable to connect the UM-2G to your computer. Operation of the UM-2G Connect to the computer’s...
  • Page 16 Click [Close] to close the Driver Setup dialog box. If the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows. This completes the driver installation. Now proceed to make the following settings. * You won’t be able to use the UM-2G unless you’ve made these settings.

  • Page 17: Input/Output Device Settings For Your Application

    * If you’re unable to select the UM-2G device in the device settings of your application, it may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (p. 25).

  • Page 18: Macintosh Users

    Steps to be performed on the UM-2G itself are marked by a symbol. Operation of the UM-2G Do not connect the UM-2G to your computer until you are directed to do so. Installing the Driver * If the Authenticate dialog box or Enter password dialog box appears during the installation, enter your password and click [OK].

  • Page 19: Midi Device Settings

    Click the MIDI Devices tab. Confirm that UM-2G appears in the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box. * If UM-2G does not appear or if it is grayed out, it means that the UM-2G is not being recognized properly. Click [Rescan MIDI]. Also try disconnecting and reconnecting the UM-2G.
  • Page 20 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers Click [Add Device] twice. Two new external device will appear. Click MIDI Devices Click Add Device Click Show Info Specify the Device Name of the new external device. 1. Click to select the newly added New external device, and then click [Show Info]. 2.
  • Page 21 • Do not disconnect the UM-2G from your Macintosh while your sequencer software is running. Quit your sequencer software before you disconnect the UM-2G from your Macintosh. • Select UM-2G for the MIDI Driver setting (as well as for other relevant items) within the software you’re using.

  • Page 22: Basic Use

    MIDI messages from the MIDI device (e.g, MIDI keyboard, digital piano) connected to the UM- 2G’s MIDI IN connector are transmitted to the computer. * Don’t change the setting of the [MIDI THRU] switch while you’re using the UM-2G. Doing so will cause MIDI errors.

  • Page 23: Transmitting Midi Messages From The Sequencer Software To A Midi Sound Module Or Digital Piano

    MIDI messages from the computer are transmitted to the MIDI device (e.g., MIDI sound module, digital piano) connected to the UM-2G’s MIDI OUT connector. * Don’t change the setting of the [MIDI THRU] switch while you’re using the UM-2G. Doing so will cause MIDI errors.

  • Page 24: Transmitting Midi Messages From A Midi Keyboard Or Other Device To A Midi Sound Module

    Even if the UM-2G is connected to a computer, no MIDI messages will be sent to the computer. * Don’t change the setting of the [MIDI THRU] switch while you’re using the UM-2G. Doing so will cause MIDI errors.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    If the driver installation could not be successfully completed, the installed driver may remain in an incomplete state. Uninstall the UM-2G driver as described in “Deleting the Driver” (p. 34), and then reinstall the UM-2G driver as described in “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” (p. 11).
  • Page 26 • If you are using the UM-2G with a notebook computer that is running on its battery, operation may be unreliable with some models of computer. If this is the case, connect the AC adaptor to your notebook computer.
  • Page 27 Did you connect the UM-2G to a different USB connector than the one you used when installing the driver? If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, and you connect the UM-2G to a different USB connector, you may be asked for the driver file even though the driver has already been installed in your computer.
  • Page 28 If you want to return to the original device name, without a numeral, either connect the UM- 2G to the same USB port as you did when installing it, or uninstall the UM-2G driver as described in “Deleting the Driver” (p. 34), and then reinstall it as described in “Getting...
  • Page 29 Can’t Select or Use the UM-2G Device Is the driver installed correctly? If you can’t use the UM-2G even though you’ve installed the driver, it is possible that the driver was not installed correctly. Uninstall the UM-2G driver as described in “Deleting the Driver”...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Sound is Interrupted During MIDI Playback Did you make “Performance” settings? (Windows) You may be able to solve this problem by setting the “Performance” of the System. Windows Vista users 1. Open the Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click System. * If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the System icon.
  • Page 31 Is the driver installed correctly? After installation, have you made settings so that the UM-2G can be used? You won’t be able to use the UM-2G unless you’ve made these settings. Make the settings as described in below. Windows Vista: “Input/output Device Settings for Your Application” (p. 13) Windows XP: “Input/output Device Settings for Your Application”...
  • Page 32 Was a heavy processing load experienced while using the UM-2G, such as accessing the CD-ROM drive or a network? If an operation involving a heavy processing load is performed while the UM-2G is in use, it may not operate correctly. If this occurs, stop playback/recording, and then try resuming playback/recording.
  • Page 33 Make sure that the UM-2G is correctly connected to the computer. The driver must also be installed in order for the computer to recognize the UM-2G. → “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” (Windows Vista: p. 11/ Windows XP: p. 14/ Macintosh: p.

  • Page 34: Deleting The Driver

    Troubleshooting Deleting the Driver If you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the UM-2G may not be recognized correctly by the computer. In this case, use the following procedure to delete the driver, and then follow the procedure to install the driver once again (p. 11).
  • Page 35 Disconnect all USB cables other than a USB keyboard or USB mouse. Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh. In the Driver folder of the UM-2G folder of the CD-ROM, double-click UM2G_Uninstaller. The display will indicate “This uninstalls UM-2G driver from this Macintosh.” Click [Uninstall].

  • Page 36: Appendices

    Use this mode when using the standard MIDI driver provided with the operating system. Installation of the Standard Driver With the UM-2G left unconnected, start up your computer. Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your keyboard and mouse, and restart your Macintosh.

  • Page 37: Windows Vista Users

    * Settings for using the UM-2G with the Media Player that’s included with Windows XP are the same as for Advanced mode. Refer to “Settings for Using the UM-2G with Windows Media Player”...

  • Page 38: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications UM-2G: USB MIDI Interface Controllers [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch [MIDI THRU] switch x 2 (MIDI 1, MIDI 2) Connectors MIDI IN Connector x 2 (32 MIDI Channels) MIDI OUT Connector x 2 (32 MIDI Channels) USB Cable x 1...

  • Page 39: Index

    Index [ADVANCED DRIVER] Switch ........... 9 Standard Driver Mode ..........9, 36 Advanced Mode ..............9 Audio MIDI Setup .............. 19 Unknown Device ............... 25 USB Indicator ................. 8 BUS Power ................26 Windows Vista ..............11 Device Windows XP ................ 14 Other Device ..............
  • Page 40 MEMO...

  • Page 41: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : UM-2G Type of Equipment : USB MIDI Interface Responsible Party : Cakewalk, Inc.
  • Page 42 For EU Countries For China...

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